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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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Yahtzee Cup Noodles Special Edition

If your college experience was anything like ours, your dining hall meal plan was frequently supplemented by the iconic Cup Noodles ramen experience. Not quite proper ramen, not quite soup but cheap as hell and easy to make in a pinch, it's a staple food we still occasionally go back…

By Ben Dahl
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LAVA ME 2 Carbon Fiber Guitar

After seeing what the team at Lava did with the Lava Me Pro Guitar, we knew to expect big things from the company in the future. We still weren't quite prepared for the revolutionary new LAVA ME 2. It's built around the same stylish, injection-molded carbon fiber construction and hybrid…

By Ben Dahl
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Essential Vinyl: 30 Albums Every Record Collector Must Own

Although streaming reigns supreme in the music world, the physical medium has returned with a vengeance. Vinyl record sales have been at an all-time high since the advent of the streaming age. And everyone from your younger cousin to your cool neighbor probably has, at the very least, a modest…

By John A. Paradiso
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Lego Is Celebrating Pride Month and Diversity With the ‘Everyone Is Awesome’ Set

When it comes to catchy jingles, there are few modern examples that are more ear-worm-y than Tegan and Sara's "Everything is Awesome" featuring The Lonely Island from the original LEGO Movie. Everyone's favorite brick builder is taking their commitment to diversity one step further with the release of the Pride…

By Ben Dahl
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15 Podcasts That Will Instantly Make You Smarter

In the past five to ten years, podcasts have been the breakout form of media. What started as more or less an indie take on the radio broadcast format turned into a multimillion-dollar industry. The bubble seemed close to bursting in 2020 as fewer listeners were commuting and hosts quarantined…

By John A. Paradiso
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