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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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Two Two Makes Stylish Racquets for the Court

Racquet sports have always been undeniably cool. There's a regal tradition that's always surrounded tennis, but in recent years the sport has become adopted by enthusiasts young and old. Between the watches, the equipment, and the shoes, sports like tennis and racquetball have been admired both for their athletism and…

By John A. Paradiso
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Pro-Ject Debut PRO Turntable

The Pro-Ject Debut line of turntables has long been one of our favorite devices for enjoying our favorite vinyl records because it seamlessly combines style, performance, and functionality. Pro-Ject is continuing the tradition, attention to detail, and sheer excellence that landed them on our Best Turntables list in the first…

By Ben Dahl
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A Sealed Copy of ‘Super Mario 64’ Sold at Auction for Over $1.5 Million

Everyone knows that nostalgia is a huge factor in the price things sell for at auction. But we're willing to bet no one would have predicted that a sealed copy of Super Mario 64 would smash the previous record held by The Legend of Zelda by almost twice as much.…

By Ben Dahl
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This App Tells You What You Can Build Out of a Pile of LEGO Bricks

Despite the fact we've all "grown up" since our introduction to LEGO, the magic of building something from nothing but tiny plastic bricks remains as appealing today as it was during childhood. These days, we're much more interested in following the instructions to build things like the Star Wars Millennium…

By Ben Dahl
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Build Your Very Own ‘Seinfeld’ Set With This LEGO Ideas Release

To this day, the "show about nothing" otherwise known as Seinfeld remains one of our favorite sitcoms of all time. No other show has so perfectly captured the absolute inanity and ephemera of everyday life. Whether it's the catchphrases, jokes, merch, or life lessons, Seinfeld remains a cultural touchstone to…

By Ben Dahl
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