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Property review: 300: Rise of an Empire

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Administrator

300: Rise of an Empire Warner Bros., 2014 300: Rise of an Empire late but bold enough to make impact The first movie in the possible pantheon of tales about the valiant Spartans who died at the Battle of Thermopylae … Continue reading →

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Marvel character highlight #23: Pyslocke

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Administrator

Name: Elizabeth Braddock Alias: Betsy, Betts, Kwannon, Lady Mandarin, Captain Britain, Lady Briton, Death Affiliation: X-Men, Captain Britain Corps, X-Force, S.T.R.I.K.E., Extinction Team, the Mandarin, Sisterhood of Mutants, Exiles, Hand, Hellfire Club, Horsemen of the Apocalypse, X.S.E. Special abilities: Psylocke … Continue reading →

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Top 5 on The Strip: Batman versions

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Administrator

1. Batman (Earth Two version): This version of Bruce Wayne settles down with Selina Kyle and has a daughter, Helena Wayne, who becomes Huntress. Eventually, Bruce becomes police commissioner. After a one last adventure as Batman, he is killed in … Continue reading →

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Anime Lounge #15: Yuri on Ice!!

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Administrator

Get ready to skate Episodes: 1 to 12 (all) Premise: Professional figure skater Yuri Katsuki is in a career slump, suffering his worst defeat during the Grand Prix. Yuri’s confidence has hit rock bottom and he’s thinking of giving up … Continue reading →

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Top 5 on The Strip: Animated superhero cartoons

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Administrator

1. Batman: The Animated Series The standard bearer for modern superhero cartoons, Batman: The Animated Series was gritty, dark and fresh off the success of Batman Returns. It’s well-drawn with a neat art deco style and the voice acting set … Continue reading →

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Property review: Captain America: Civil War

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Administrator

Captain America: Civil War Marvel Studios, 2016 A civil war worth fighting No, this isn’t the “Late Unpleasantness,” but Captain America: Civil War is a bitter battle waged between brothers in arms. And it’s a fascinating look at that battle … Continue reading →

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Otaku Corner: Death Note Vol. 9

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Administrator

Death Note wrapping up in its usual suspense-filled way Scholarly. Resourceful. If I had to describe Light Yagami, I would use these words to characterize him as well as to say that I could see him becoming a future minister … Continue reading →

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Marvel character highlight #22: Iceman

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Administrator

Name: Robert Louis Drake Alias: Iceman, Bobby Drake, Frozen One, Frosty, Drake Roberts, Iceface, Iceheart Affiliation: X-Men, X-Factor, Murder Circus, Excelsiors, The Twelve, Chosen, Defenders, Secret Defenders, Champions Special abilities: Iceman is classified as an “omega-level mutant.” Iceman can lower … Continue reading →

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Strip Talk #24: Get ready for the deluge of comic book movies

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Administrator

The deluge of comic book movies these days is like heaven-sent mana for a geek like myself. The sheer volume alone is overwhelming, and the majority of them happen to be good. I will properly confess that I wasn’t anticipating … Continue reading →

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Anime Lounge #14: Death Note Ep. 1-6

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Administrator

Series: Death Note Episodes: 1 to 6 Premise: A young man named Light Yagami is bored and incredibly gifted mentally. He’s looking for things to do outside of hacking the national police database and is preparing to go to law … Continue reading →

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