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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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This Kit Will Teach You How to Control Minds

Yes, you read that correctly. Mind control is real, and you can learn how to do in just a few minutes with no prior experience or special skills. The brain child of Ellusionist and Peter Turner, this "Guerilla Guide to Influencing People for Entertainment" will let you fascinate, captivate and…

By Ben Dahl
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‘The Joy of Pizza: Everything You Need to Know’

This has been the summer of pizza. Whether you're farming tomatoes and greens in your garden and firing up the Ooni oven, or you're just ordering takeout from your favorite spot, nothing beats pizza on a late summer night. Don't know where to start? Pre-order yourself the Joy of Pizza…

By John A. Paradiso
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Umbra Rolz Portable Chess/Checkers Set

Portable board games always feel a little cheapened. Either the pieces are too small or the game itself isn't really portable. Well interior design company Umbra has succeeded in making an on-the-go functional and playful chess/checkers set. The ingenious design uses an internal storage pipe to house the checkers pieces…

By John A. Paradiso
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Where to Buy Vinyl Online

There's nothing quite like dropping in to your local record shop and digging through crates to find the records you didn't even know you needed in your collection. But, you simply can't beat the convenience of the internet. Maybe you're looking to expand your collection with a curated subscription. Maybe…

By Ben Dahl
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Ridley Scott’s ‘House of Gucci’ Trailer

After a year of delays in Hollywood, we're finally starting to see some theatrical releases of high-profile movies. One of the year's most anticipated films - 'House of Gucci' - has released an official trailer. Ridley Scott directs this family crime drama based on the Sara Gay Forden book of…

By John A. Paradiso
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