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‘The Crooked Man’ Keeps Hellboy Niche (In a Good Way)
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‘The Crooked Man’ Keeps Hellboy Niche (In a Good Way)
By Andy Crump
10 Historical Dramas to Watch if You’re Hyped for ‘Gladiator II’
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10 Historical Dramas to Watch if You’re Hyped for ‘Gladiator II’

From ronin to vikings, here are our favorite epic movies about the past.

By Alex Borkowski
The Best Japanese Horror Movies and Comics for Newbies
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The Best Japanese Horror Movies and Comics for Newbies

There’s never been a better time to explore the unnerving, surreal, and unforgettable world of Japanese horror.

By Alex Borkowski
‘Your Monster’ Is 2024’s Most Surprising Horror Rom-Com
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‘Your Monster’ Is 2024’s Most Surprising Horror Rom-Com

‘Your Monster’ is the bubbly sibling of Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Shape of Water.’

By Andy Crump
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Two Brass Monkeys Sculptural Puzzles

In case it doesn't go without saying, we're huge fans of puzzles...and we're willing to bet you are, too. As much as we love the traditional printed cardboard variety with a picture that needs re-assembling, we're far more inclined to tackle the sculptural options like what UK-artists Two Brass Monkeys…

By Ben Dahl
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The 16 Best New Books We Loved This Year

Some books will make you a better man, while others give a first-hand look at the realities of war or teach you how to be a better dad. Others still are simply classics that every guy should read. These 16 books caught our attention this year. Whether you're looking for…

By Nickolaus Hines
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5 Video Games That Play Better Now Than When They Were First Released

These days, it's not uncommon for video game developers to continue working on a game after it’s been released. Sometimes that means developers are putting new coats of polish on a real turd of a game. I don’t really care too much about those. What I like more is when…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Why You Should Own a Blu-ray Collection (Really)

Last year, the Motion Picture Association tallied the number of consumers worldwide with subscriptions to streaming services as of 2020. The final count stopped at a cool 1.1 billion. That, to use a brainy technical term, is a lot of consumers. That MPA report isn’t exactly surprising. There’s a good…

By Andy Crump
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The LEGO Story: How a Little Toy Sparked the World’s Imagination

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who isn't a fan of LEGO. The toy company has become a beloved staple in just about every household and this recently published books documents the history of the brand. The LEGO Story was written buy author Jens Andersen who was given access to…

By John A. Paradiso
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