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Stranger Things S4, Part 1 Non-Spoiler Review
The series from Hawkins is back and, dare I say, better than its ever been before?
https://bit.ly/3meLHbu
Platform: Netflix Release Date: May 27, 2022 It was July 4, 2019 when a special group of kids from the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana last graced our screens and fought against the Mind Flayer at Starcourt Mall. For those endeared to these characters and their story, anticipation could only grow...
The XM Nightcrawler prototype has finally bamfed into existence!!
"Old" Snapshot Review
M. Night Shyamalan returns to the directors chair with his first twisty thriller, the genre from which he made his name, since 2015's "The Visit". Unlike that film, which I quite enjoyed, "Old" lives up to its title and gets old real quick. Poor acting, uninteresting characters, no real tension, and a set of nonsensical plot devices leave this film to die quicker than its characters. I would not be surprised to learn that a computer algorithm wrote this movie after studying some of Shyamalan's films.
☠️ / 5
Now this could be fun. Anything on your wishlist for this theme?
New Sideshow Zatanna PF coming soon (revealed by Screen Rant). Thoughts?
Prime 1 Studios' Green Lantern is opening for pre-order tomorrow. Really nice looking piece.
"The Sadness" Review and Rating Linked Below
A new Taiwanese horror offering from a Canadian director offered on Shudder. Billed as the "most violent and depraved zombie movie ever made," it might not be wrong. But does that make it good? Find out at the link below.
https://bit.ly/3lWtIXb
Platform: Shudder Release Date: May 12, 2022 Already riddled with an inclination towards hits and misses, the horror genre seems to have no truer high risk, high reward options than a new horror film on Shudder. The horror-centric streaming app has introduced audiences to a number of great additions...
The "Thor: Love and Thunder" official trailer has dropped!!
“Let me tell you the story of the space viking, Thor Odinson…”Watch the brand-new trailer for Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder and witness it only in t...
Tom Cruise is set to release his next film, Top Gun: Maverick, next week and promotion for his [...]
A new Daredevil series is reportedly in the works for Disney+, with writers and producers attached [...]
A new Captain Marvel PF is coming your way.
Statue Spotlight: Sideshow Collectibles Psylocke PF (2022)
A surprising reveal and pre-order from Sideshow Collectibles, does this new take on Psylocke deserve your attention? Linked below is a quick take on the statue.
When it comes to financial planning, especially for that which involves high-end collectibles, the more knowledge have the better. There is little worse than not having the money to comfortably buy a statue you find amazing due to having spent funds on another piece that you would not have bothered....
Oh man, do I want this. Oh man, do I not want to pay that. The epitome of collecting.
GMGVK-02 Gigantic Masterline Godzilla vs Kong Heat Ray Godzilla - Prime 1 Studio
The She-Hulk trailer has DROPPED!!!
You’ll like her when she’s angry.She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, an Original series from Marvel Studios, starts streaming August 17 on Disney+. ► Watch Marvel on ...
The Boys Season 3 - Official Trailer
It’s been a year of calm. Homelander’s subdued. Butcher works for the government, supervised by Hughie of all people. But both men itch to turn this peace an...
The new Psylocke PF is available for PO. I hate forced perspective bases, but the way it looks in the picture is pretty cool.
The Psylocke Premium Format Figure is available at Sideshow.com for fans of the Marvel Universe.
**WARNING: REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS**
"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" Full Review and Rating linked below.
Could this horror fan be swayed by Sam Raimi's take on an MCU tale? There are many large concepts introduced and newfound character depths, but did the writing do them justice?
https://bit.ly/3stP2a7
The follow-up to the earth-shattering reception to "Spider-Man: No Way Home" sees Doctor Strange continue to tackle the multiverse-focused events plaguing the MCU. Even without the high bar set by its predecessor, the anticipation for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" (DS: MoM) was bound...
First images of Sideshow's upcoming new Psylocke Premium Format statue. Not the best quality first images, but definitely looks like a step up from their previous version.
"Bubble" Mini-Review
Following a mysterious phenomenon that has left Tokyo flooded and surrounded by a giant bubble dome, some have adapted to the new environment by playing a parkour/capture the flag hybrid game. One such competitor, Hibiki, is marveled at for his skills, but not his social prowess. When the reclusive teenager meets a mysterious girl, Uta, with skills that match his, a connection is formed between Uta, Hibiki, and the members of Hibiki's team. However, the young girl's arrival also coincides with radical changes to the bubble activity within the dome, making for a dangerous situation of which Uta and Hibiki are thrust into the center.
I expected this movie to have beautiful and vivid animation, but ended up a little disappointed. There were some moments that were incredible, like some of the close-up stills which had a unique style, but as a whole, felt like the animators just played it safe. The concept of the trapped city and the tournaments that grew from it was a neat detail that single-handedly managed the thrills and fun of the movie. The parkour moves and the fluidity in which they are delivered was so eye-catching and the highlight of the movie. The deeper exploration of what it means to be human, on the other hand, didn't carry the weight I think it was expected to.
For a movie that shamelessly guides you through its roots in "The Little Mermaid," the story leaves one half of its emotional core, Uta, to be a one-note character. It was a cute story between Uta and Hibiki, but the cost of Uta's interactions did not carry much weight without knowing more about her origins, the origins of the bubbles, or what fate she actually faces. It was a good film and had plenty to give in enjoyment, but it lacked the emotional core that I find at the center of the best anime movies.
🫧 🫧 🫧. 5/5
"Outer Range" Initial Review Linked Below
I caught the first 3 episodes of this new series from Prime Video. There's no way Amazon could succeed in structuring a science fiction neo-Western mystery thriller, right?
https://bit.ly/3vsJEpt
Platform: Prime Video Release Date: April 15, 2022 Even before the recent focus of entertainment news surrounding the downfall of Netflix or the quality of content coming out of HBOMax and Apple TV+, Prime Video had been overlooked as a source of quality content. It is never spoken of in the same ve...
What a shocker!!
The Batman Sequel (aka The Batman 2) has been officially announced, as part of Warner Bros. and [...]
Fast and Furious director Justin Lin steps down from Fast X as Universal begins looking for a replacement director.
XM Studios' Thing finally makes a partial appearance.
New Sideshow reveal, the Batman & Catwoman diorama, shared exclusively by Screen Rant.
A teaser trailer gives us our first look at Thor: Love and Thunder!!!
https://youtu.be/tgB1wUcmbbw
Here it is. ❤️ + ⚡► Watch Marvel on Disney+: https://bit.ly/2XyBSIW► Subscribe to Marvel on YouTube: http://bit.ly/WeO3YJFollow Marvel on Twitter: https://...
I didn't expect much, but rarely do I not finish a movie. Got 30 mins in and there was nothing worth sticking around for. Netflix raised prices for this?
Stranger Things Season 4 - Official Trailer
It’s time. See you on the other side. Stranger Things 4 Vol. 1 premieres May 27th, only on Netflix.Follow Netflix India on:Website: https://www.netflix.com/Y...
First official spotting of XM Studios Nightcrawler offered by Ang.
PCS' 1:3 Ghostface statue is up for Pre-order.
https://www.sideshow.com/collectibles/ghost-face-pcs-907231?me=5vm8rz1g
Ghost Face 1:3 Scale Statue by PCS is now at Sideshow.com for fans of Fun World, Ghost Face and horror movie collectibles.
PCS 1:3 Ghostface statue is drawing ever closer to opening its Pre-Order....
"The Wasteland" Review
Took a chance on this Spanish horror film, which follows a mother and son who, isolated from the world, are stalked by a dark presence. Blending themes of isolation, war, trauma, and blooming adulthood, there may be too much symbolism and not enough connective tissue to tell a thrilling story. Check out my full review and rating linked below.
https://nyvega002.wixsite.com/geekytherapy/post/the-wasteland-review-a-dull-descent-into-madness
In 19th century Spain, Salvador (Roberto Alamo), Lucia (Inma Cuesta), and Diego (Asier Flores) live isolated from the rest of their war-torn country. As they live off the land, Salvador's push for Diego to assume responsibilities as the man of the house conflicts with Lucia's desire to foster her so...
XM Studios Magneto (Dawn of X) First Impressions
Like many collectors, I too was waiting on bated breath for the new XM Magneto statue. Based on these initial looks, all of which I think suck and are poor quality images, I don't hate it. I actually like it. But I don't love it and my anticipation from the teasers was built on loving it. What I do love is the concept. This is a victorious Magneto marching through a destroyed Sentinel, using remnants of the machine to create steps. It creates a much different demeanor than the majority of Magneto pieces that range from silent rage to uncontrollable rage. This is a calm and stoic rendition who is proud of his work, which I'm cool with, but also agree that XM including an additional portrait with some rage would benefit the versatility of the piece as it fits in a variety of collection themes. The flow of the cape is bonkers good; I love how its folding in on itself off to the side. The base and the concept are the least of my concerns with this statue, as those all fall in the sculpt of the character himself.
There are 3 areas where I feel the statue comes off unbalanced: the bulkiness of his armored areas, his body proportions and movement, and the paint. The base looks like a well-sculpted statue and the character looks more like an action figure. I love the modernized designs of his leg/arm gauntlets, belt, and collar. However, the collar and belt look way too big/thick on his body. That collar is jokingly large and overpowers his upper torso, which already looks as though it is proportioned too long. It could also just be the gaudy piece hanging from the collar halfway down his torso. The belt has a similar impact, looking way too thick on a body that is already very thick in muscle mass. It causes the characters body proportions to feel bloated. Besides the bulkiness, from these pictures, it doesn't look like the sculptor captured the twist in Magneto's abdomen and chest, rather, it just looks like his upper torso lifted and put back on his waist, just slightly twisted. His abdomen seems to blend into his back with very little differentiation between those regions and his obliques. He looks muscular in some areas, but strongman thick in others and it doesn't blend well. This also creates a strange lack of separation in the shoulder/armpit area and has the right arm looking like it's attached flatly to the body.
Lastly, I know that it is very likely s**t lighting, but the shading in the character's suit appears overlooked, particularly for a company that generally captures a modern take on characters. The paint for both headsculpts looks flat and void of any life/realism. Also, is there a slight lean to the body? That can be fixed in production, but a lot of collectors also expected to see a similar adjustment to the XM Cyclops screaming torso, but to no avail. The placement of his legs relative to each other also feel a bit too close to be stepping up onto a step, but that's really nitpicking.
A bunch of new XM reveals are coming very soon with the opening of their new store!!
We got our first Ms. Marvel trailer!!
https://youtu.be/m9EX0f6V11Y
The future is in her hands.Ms. Marvel, an Original series from Marvel Studios, starts streaming June 8 on Disney+. ► Watch Marvel on Disney+: https://bit.ly...
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