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One Battle After Another Expertly Blends Absurdity and Stunning Action
There are no bad Paul Thomas Anderson movies. And while lately there has been a bit of ebb and flow after There  Will  Be  Blood   and...

Julian Ramirez
Sep 304 min read


Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen take Fan Expo Chicago!
Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen at Fan Expo Chicago 2025.  Photo: Marielle Bokor We got to catch Ewan McGregor on his Fan Expo...
Antal Bokor
Aug 223 min read


INTERVIEW: Mark Rolston talks Aliens, Shawshank, and Spider-Man 3 at Fan Expo Chicago 2025
Fan Expo Chicago 2025 was one for the record books, with a fantastic guest list and a lot of exciting things to do. 
One of the highlights of the con came when we had a chance to interview some of the cast of Aliens, who we'd had the pleasure of seeing together in their Friday panel. 
For this task, we enlisted Antal Bokor, our managing editor, a combat veteran, and a lifelong fan of Aliens, to take on the task of interviewing people who quite literally influenced all of ou
Antal Bokor
Aug 2212 min read


‘Aliens’ Cast at Fan Expo: Without ‘Terminator’ There Would Be No 'Aliens’ and Why ‘Aliens’ Endures and the Newer Films Don’t Work
 I write about video games, and without Aliens, early video game history would look much different. Games like Contra, Halo, Half-Life and many more wouldn’t exist or would look a whole lot different without Aliens. And it's not just video games. 
 I’m not trying to discount Ridley Scott’s contribution with Alien, which introduces us to the seemingly unstoppable and terrifying xenomorph. But James Cameron saw this creature, and had a vision that has yet to find a worthy su
Antal Bokor
Aug 223 min read


Fantastic Four Review
Fantastic Four First Steps and Thunderbolts tells me that Marvel is definitely in need of a sea change, and these two films show me a bright future in looking inward, as opposed to dumbed down fisticuffs.
Alex Orona
Aug 145 min read


James Gunn Does Well - Superman Does Good
Well, it’s finally here for everyone to see: Superman . Editor's Note: This review contains spoilers for the film!  James Gunn always had...
Antal Bokor
Jul 114 min read


Let's Get Physical: Summer Criterion Sale at Barnes & Noble
Ah yes, it's that time of year that physical media fans relish  and their wallets fear: Barnes & Noble's 50% off the Criterion Collection Sale!

Julian Ramirez
Jul 34 min read


C2E2's Lord of the Rings Reunion Full of Mischief, Laughter and Tears
Full cast reunions are hard to come by, but this year’s C2E2 boasted one every single day of the con. And when you kick off the entire event with the Lord of the Rings cast, you know you’re starting on a great note.

Marielle Bokor
Apr 163 min read


The Breakfast Club's Iconic 40th Anniversary Reunion Packed C2E2 2025 to Capacity - And It Was Worth It.
The Breakfast Club had its first full reunion back where it all began, in Chicago at C2E2 2025. We got access to the panel and are here to share all the amazing stories direct from the cast.
aaroncynic
Apr 134 min read


The Monkey and Its Hilariously Dissonant Vibe
Last year, Osgood Perkins' Longlegs had an audacious ad campaign that heralded the film as the scariest movie you'll ever see. The...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 274 min read


Michelle Trachtenberg's Legacy Felt by Buffy Fans After Tragic Passing at 39
If you ever felt like you just showed up and everyone was uncomfortable with you being there or you just could’ve caught fire in a...

Marielle Bokor
Feb 262 min read


Our Favorite Films of 2024
What were your favorite movies from 2024?  Our staff of pop culture lovers shares the movies that they loved this past year.

Culture Combine Staff
Jan 610 min read


Let's Get Physical: Upcoming Blu-ray/4K Releases for December 2024
We're at the final month of 2024 and it's been a stellar year for physical media and there are still plenty of releases coming!

Julian Ramirez
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Saturday Night Thrills From Beginning to End
Saturday Night is a film about the first ever episode of Saturday Night Live and the two hours before they go live. While this sounds...
Alex Orona
Oct 16, 20243 min read


31 Days of Horror: Wolf
At first, Would seems like a standard issue 90s drama, but toss in a werewolf and you got yourself one of the most interesting oddities.

Julian Ramirez
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Let's Get Physical: Upcoming Blu-Ray/4K Releases for October 2024
We have arrived to the scariest month of the year!  Whether you partake in the spooky movies or not, October is set to be rife with them

Julian Ramirez
Oct 2, 20243 min read


31 Days of Horror: The Substance
Once or twice a year a movie comes out that is so weird, so off the wall, so over the top, so “for the sickos”, that it must be seen. 

Julian Ramirez
Oct 1, 20243 min read


The Remarkable Life of Ibelin Coming to Netflix
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is all about what games mean to people, how they impact their life, and games as a force of good 
Antal Bokor
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Let's Get Physical: Upcoming Blu-Ray/4K Releases for September 2024
We're back after a little break and we're post the Labor Day Sales ready to look into the future and see what new releases are on the way.

Julian Ramirez
Sep 4, 20243 min read


Five Great Documentaries for a Rainy Day
Listen. You don’t have to be pulling out the Halloween decorations just yet – though we’re fully on board if you do. But summer’s coming...

Marielle Bokor
Aug 22, 20245 min read
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