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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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Topps 70th Anniversary Project70 Limited Edition Commemorative Cards

The past year or so has us looking back to what was important in our childhoods, and nothing held a place nearer and dearer to our hearts than baseball cards. Topps is celebrating their 70th anniversary this year in banner style with their line of Project70 Cards that not only…

By Ben Dahl
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Brutalist Architecture LEGO Models

When it comes to our personal favorite ways to pass the time, building things with LEGO bricks will always be near the top because the only limit is your imagination. We're similarly fond of brutalist type architecture because it tends to take basic shapes and building materials and utilize them…

By Ben Dahl
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Tapping Finger Kinetic Sculpture

When it comes to objects that are fun to look at and experience but serve no useful purpose, you won't find better than the works of artist Nik Ramage, the self-described "sculptor of useless machines and absurd devices." His piece Fingers began as a one-off made in 2003 as a…

By Ben Dahl
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‘Cut-up’ Leica M6

When it comes to the inner workings of popular automobiles, cameras and other pieces of tech, there are few people shedding light on the entire process as much as Swiss artist Fabian Oefner does with this Cut-Up Series. The previously featured Cut-Up Series now includes a sliced-up and dissected Leica…

By Ben Dahl
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Coda Collection Music Channel

Yoko Ono and Janie Hendrix (Jimi's sister) have co-founded a new Music Channel known as the Coda Collection in order to forge a deeper musical connection with fans. More than just providing access to the music, Coda will feature rare concerts, documentaries, premiere films, and additional music programming. The Coda…

By Amos Kwon
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