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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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Playboy Is Once Again Taking to the Skies with the Latest Version of the Big Bunny Jet

Despite the fact that the type of content Playboy originally released is now available in far greater detail, at higher resolution, from multiple angles, and even in VR--for free, no less!--the bunny brand remains a cultural touchstone to this day. Playboy is once again taking to the skies with a…

By Ben Dahl
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The 14 Best Apps You’ve Never Heard Of

We live in a world where little boxes in our pockets can find us dates, call us taxis, deliver our groceries, and even control our T.V.’s. These are crazy and wonderful times we are living in, fellas. We all know about the Twitters, Spotifys, and Ubers of the world, but…

By John A. Paradiso
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Book a Night in The Grinch’s Cave

Apparently, 'tis the season of booking destinations from movies. Don't worry, we won't get grumpy about it. Because this cave-turned-winter-escape is modeled after the abode of the infamous storybook villain The Grinch. Spend the evening atop Mt. Crumpit overlooking Whoville (Boulder, Utah) in this Dr. Seuss-inspired 2 bedroom, 2 bath…

By John A. Paradiso
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You Can Stay in the Lake Como Villa from House of Gucci

Ridley Scott's family crime drama House of Gucci has been the talk of Hollywood since the trailer revealed the over-the-top style of its cast. And now you too can embody that sense of fashion royalty by staying in the Villa Balbiano, where Scott filmed many of the scenes in House…

By John A. Paradiso
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The United States of Cocktails

Looking to up your cocktail game? Want to learn about the history of mixed drinks in the United States? Well, publisher Graphic Image has you covered with their leather-bound coffee table book The United States of Cocktails. This nearly 300-page tome features regional cocktails from coast to coast with beautiful…

By John A. Paradiso
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