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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 Best Movies Based On Books

“The book is always better than the movie,” goes the crusty old precept about book-to-movie adaptations. In a certain percentage of cases, this may be true. In others, it may not. For the most part, books and the movies based on them are rarely better or worse than one another.…

By Andy Crump
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Oscar Nominations 2022: Who Will Win, Who Should Win

It’s the fashion among cool kids not to care about the Oscars until Oscar nominations are announced, then to stop caring again after being mad on Twitter for a day, and then to start caring once more when the Academy Awards actually play. That’ll wear a person out fast. The…

By Andy Crump
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Want to Learn and Speak a New Language Like a Native? Babbel Can Help.

Whether you're prepping for an adventure, learning for a new job posting or brushing up on the basics, foreign languages are some of the hardest things to learn...unless you have Babbel. Babbel provides students like you with all the tools you need to learn a new language in just 3…

By Pat McLaughlin
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La Boite Concept LX Turntable Desk Speaker System

La Boite Concept hi-fi creations have been described by listeners as everything from "a sound product worthy of a live orchestra" to "inventive audio that bridges the gap between traditional markets and more bit-chains." That said, these La Boite Concept options have everything you need to button-up your operation from…

By Ben Dahl
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Brad Leone’s Field Notes for Food Adventure

Looking to upgrade your chef skills in the great outdoors? Want to cook a killer meal on your next camping trip? Pick up a copy of Field Notes for Food Adventure. This guide penned by Bon Appetit chef and YouTube personality Brad Leone features recipes and how-to cooking tips alongside…

By John A. Paradiso
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