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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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You Can Own Jack Nicholson’s Ax from The Shining

Even if you haven’t seen The Shining, you’ve seen this ax. It’s the one Jack Nicholson puts through the bathroom door when he’s terrorizing Shelley Duvall and just before he delivers his thoroughly terrifying greeting. The ax is housed in its own shadow box, accompanied by a few stills from…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Weeknd’s “Out of Time” Single Is Available on Vinyl as a Saw Blade

At first, we thought this saw blade was like that section of Route 66 that plays “America the Beautiful” as you drive on it, where it would play The Weeknd’s new single “Out of Time” as you pulled it through 2x4s or something. Then we saw that the blade is…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Discover the History of Iconic Logos with Logo Beginnings

If you're looking for a new intriguing coffee table book, pick up a copy of Logo Beginnings. This book from renowned publisher Taschen takes a look at the history of iconic corporate logos. Author Jens Müller has examined historical trademark registers and design publications and has found more than 6,000…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fine Art America Makes High-quality Art Affordable

For men looking for an art distributor that simplifies the process of finding attractive art, Fine Art America is a great place to start. Check out its comprehensive marketplace to discover new works, featured artists, and a wide range of wall art, tapestries, and a whole lot more. In addition,…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Lost Objects: 50 Stories About the Things We Miss and Why They Matter

You may know Joshua Glenn and Rob Walker from their project, Significant Objects, an experiment tying fiction work to thrift store finds. Glenn and Walker now turn their attention to nonfiction in short memoirs. Coupling illustrators and writers, Lost Objects is a look at fifty objects that have a special…

By Brett Braley
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