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New on DVD: Young Justice – Dangerous Secrets

New on DVD: Young Justice – Dangerous Secrets

Nix August 14, 2012

You could go mad trying to collect all of “Young Justice” on DVD. Warner Home Video had previously released the show’s Season 1 in chunks of 4 episodes, but with “Dangerous Secrets” they’ve collected...

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The Back Issues: D.C.’s Batman/Superman Earth One

The Back Issues: D.C.’s Batman/Superman Earth One

Dedpool August 9, 2012

Hollywood is all about comic book movies right now, and the Origin Story is always the way to start a new franchise. With comics constantly updating or retconning their characters it’s no wonder after...

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Encapsulated Cinema: Detention, No Mercy, and The Dark Knight Rises

Encapsulated Cinema: Detention, No Mercy, and The Dark Knight Rises

Todd Rigney July 28, 2012

Detention (2011) “Torque” Director Joseph Kahn’s genre-bending head game “Detention” is the millennial “Scream”, except a lot more scatter-brained and unfocused. The film chronicles the adventures of several high school students, all of whom...

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The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Movie Review

The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Movie Review

Nix July 19, 2012

The Caped Crusader rises for the third and final time in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises”, a film that the director is adamant will spell the end of his involvement with the character....

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New on Blu-ray: Spawn (1997)

New on Blu-ray: Spawn (1997)

Nix July 5, 2012

Getting killed sucks, but try getting killed then re-spawned (get it?) as a demonic force with superpowers. Hey, not such a bad deal, right? Superpowers, man! But wait, there’s a catch! It’s been years...

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The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) Movie Review

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) Movie Review

Brent McKnight July 2, 2012

Here’s the deal with Marc Webb’s “The Amazing Spider-Man”: it’s good; it’s fine. There is, however, a but. We’ll get to that. There’s web-slinging adventure, a good amount of fun, and some wonderful actors...

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Superman vs. The Elite (2012) Movie Review

Superman vs. The Elite (2012) Movie Review

Dedpool June 14, 2012

Well DC’s favorite son has yet another new animated film being released this summer. That’s right Superman gets another film, tied at three solo films with his brother in arms Batman, this latest adventure...

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The Back Issues: Infinite Kung Fu

The Back Issues: Infinite Kung Fu

Dedpool June 11, 2012

Originality is something of an elusive force nowadays. Whether it’s in literature, film, music, etc, it just seems like everything is repeating or being re-used, remade, or re-imagined. I have found a virtual gem...

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The Avengers (2012) Movie Review #2

The Avengers (2012) Movie Review #2

Nix May 2, 2012

Okay, Hollywood, you can stop making superhero movies now. I’ve already seen Joss Whedon’s “The Avengers”, and honestly, I don’t know how anyone is going to top it. Maybe Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight...

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The Avengers (2012) Movie Review

The Avengers (2012) Movie Review

James Mudge April 27, 2012

The dreams of comic book and superhero fanboys around the world finally come true with the arrival of Marvel team up “The Avengers”, or “Avengers Assemble” as it’s been released in some countries. Having...

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TV Review: The Walking Dead Season 2 Finale – Beside the Dying Fire (SPOILERS)

TV Review: The Walking Dead Season 2 Finale – Beside the Dying Fire (SPOILERS)

Nix March 18, 2012

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING REVIEW INCLUDES MASSIVE SPOILERS ABOUT THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF “THE WALKING DEAD”. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. Holy shit. They destroyed the farm. Killed off Dale two episodes ago. Then killed...

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The Back Issues: Mark Millar’s Nemesis

The Back Issues: Mark Millar’s Nemesis

Dedpool March 12, 2012

It’s been a long time coming but I’m back! Okay well I never left but I did slack off on this here column, and I owe you guys who actually read it an apology....

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Justice League: Doom (2012) Movie Review

Justice League: Doom (2012) Movie Review

Dedpool February 28, 2012

It’s that time again. It’s a new year and DC and Warner Premier are releasing their 13th home release with “Justice League: Doom.” A new adventure for the Justice League feels like the return...

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New on DVD: Young Justice – Season 1, Volume 3 (2010)

New on DVD: Young Justice – Season 1, Volume 3 (2010)

Nix February 23, 2012

The sidekicks of the D.C. universe continue their excellent tour of duty on the Cartoon Network in “Young Justice”, a surprisingly well-done animated show that continues to improve with each new episode in its...

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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012) Movie Review

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012) Movie Review

Nix February 18, 2012

People seem to either love or hate 2007′s “Ghost Rider”. Personally, I don’t get the love/hate. It was entertaining, but it certainly wasn’t great by a long shot. It was what it was, and...

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New on DVD/Blu-ray: Cowboys and Aliens (2011)

New on DVD/Blu-ray: Cowboys and Aliens (2011)

Nix December 1, 2011

On paper, it sounded like a great idea. Cowboys + aliens = blockbuster! Well, not quite. But it was certainly a promising enough premise to get Jon Favreau (of “Iron Man” movies fame) to...

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TV Review: The Walking Dead Season 2 Mid-Season Finale (SPOILERS)

TV Review: The Walking Dead Season 2 Mid-Season Finale (SPOILERS)

Nix November 28, 2011

THE BELOW REVIEW CONTAINS MUCHO SPOILERS. DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN YESTERDAY’S EPISODE OF “THE WALKING DEAD”. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. Who lives? Who dies? Who gets eaten? And gosh darn it,...

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New on DVD: Young Justice – Season One, Volume Two

New on DVD: Young Justice – Season One, Volume Two

Nix October 23, 2011

They’re young and they’re hungry for justice — they’re young justice! Ahem. The show isn’t nearly as silly as the title makes it sound, though. “Young Justice” on the Cartoon Network is actually a...

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Batman: Year One (2011) Movie Review

Batman: Year One (2011) Movie Review

Dedpool October 20, 2011

The name Frank Miller is immediately associated with the dark and gritty style that has become his signature. From his legendary run on “Daredevil” to his seminary work in “The Dark Knight Returns” that...

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New on DVD/Blu-ray: Green Lantern

New on DVD/Blu-ray: Green Lantern

Nix October 10, 2011

Warner Bros.’ “Green Lantern” didn’t exactly light the box office on fire, or leave the competition green with envy. (See what I did there?) In fact, it performed so poorly that any idea of...

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