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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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Arena Concrete Architectural Chess Set

Like the marvels of ancient architecture, the game of chess has endured for centuries garnering new fans and players every year. Material Immaterial Studio brings together modern minimalism with the grand structures of the past in a stylish new chess set dubbed: Arena. This concrete chess set is inspired by…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 10 Best Bad Movies On Netflix

You can learn a lot from watching a bad movie. Taking a note from The Princeton Review, watching a bad movie instructs you what not to do if you want to make a good movie. A bad movie can also remind you what it is that you appreciate about the…

By Andy Crump
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20 Martial Arts Movies Every Guy Should See

Few things are as enjoyable and adrenalizing as martial arts films, whatever their make and model. Sometimes, plot is a necessity for stringing together cool fights. Sometimes, it’s as much of a pleasure as the cool fights. There’s nothing wrong with coasting along in anticipation of the next round of…

By Andy Crump
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A Comprehensive History of the Rise and Fall of Playboy Magazine

A lot of the judgments you’ll hear about the cultural value and effects of Playboy will come from modern commentators espousing modern views for a modern audience. In that context, Playboy is easily and frequently dismissed as a rag that panders to the male gaze and contributes to the objectification…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Spotify’s Car Thing Makes It Easier Than Ever to Stream While You’re Driving

There's no better way to enjoy your time in the car than with your favorite music, news, entertainment, or good conversation. On those rare occasions when you don't have another person to occupy you, you probably turn to your phone and the podcast/music/news app of choice synced up via Bluetooth.…

By Ben Dahl
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