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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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The Race of Gentlemen

If you're a fan of America's hot rod scene, we have the book for you. The Race of Gentlemen celebrates the eponymous event (abbreviated to TROG) where bikers descend on Wildwood, New Jersey's beaches for races, parties, and overall good times. Assouline put together this stunning coffee table book with…

By John A. Paradiso
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31 Classic Horror Movies Every Guy Should See

Horror movies are weird in that they can be both good and bad simultaneously. Scares can be served up with or without a well-crafted plot or a bevy of brilliant acting. These days, horror movies lean on being able to look incredibly realistic. But movies that are just a decade…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Revolution, The History of Turntable Design

There's an inherent aesthetic quality about records and turntables that makes diving into that subculture very enjoyable. The analog charm and mechanical performance combine for a piece of gear that is both timeless and very old school cool. So it's very likely the inherent nostalgia of this generation is exactly…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Multiplayer Game Ever Released–GoldenEye 007–Is Finally Coming to the Switch and Xbox

All recent conflicts might be settled online in League of Legends, Fortnite, or Valorant matches, but there was a time before that--when the rest of us were growing up--when everything was settled with one game: GoldenEye. The Nintendo 64 first-person shoot-em-up has long since gained cult status because, well, it's…

By Ben Dahl
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The Story Behind Each of the Most Popular Monopoly Pieces, Past and Present

While many board games use colorful little pegs as markers, Monopoly, the game with the unique power to unite and divide a family in the matter of an hour, has those odd tokens you’re no doubt familiar with. You've probably played more than a few games with the little racecar…

By Mike Newman
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