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Photos: Pilsen's Amazing Autonomous Fireworks Show
One of the most integral parts of many 4th of July celebrations is a fireworks display. I’ve been either photographing or participating...
aaroncynic
Jul 7, 20242 min read


Let's Get Physical: Upcoming Blu-Ray/4K Releases for July 2024
Let's start this post off with a HUGE mistake I made and a little rant about the FOMO, hype, reseller culture that has a strangle hold on...

Julian Ramirez
Jul 2, 20243 min read


Let's Get Physical: Upcoming Blu-Ray/4K Releases for June 2024
This is looking like a good movie for movies as some must haves for me are rolling out in the coming weeks.

Julian Ramirez
Jun 3, 20243 min read


I Took My Mom to ACEN 2024
The Anime Central convention was this past weekend as of this writing, and with it came a plethora of cosplayers and nerdy enthusiasts...
Alex Orona
May 24, 20243 min read


Let's Get Physical: Upcoming Blu-Ray/4K Releases for April
Typically my physical media attention in April is reserved for Record Store Day, but I can't deny the all the fun video releases this month

Julian Ramirez
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Let's Get Physical: Dune (1984)
We're a few weeks removed from the opening of Dune Part Two and it completely blowing everyone's minds. But we can't forget David Lynch's

Julian Ramirez
Mar 26, 20243 min read


Let's Get Physical: Upcoming Blu-Ray/4K Releases for March
With my (almost) weekly "Lets Get Physical" posts reminding why I adore the physical media world, I felt like it would be a good idea to...

Julian Ramirez
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Let's Get Physical: Twin Peaks Z to A pt. 1
Our writer Julian Ramirez is a big proponent of physical media, always lauding formats new and old (mostly old nowadays). Whether is...

Julian Ramirez
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Record Store Day 2024: First Impressions
Ah Record Store Day. To some it's a day to celebrate the vinyl music hobby where special limited edition copies of records are released....

Julian Ramirez
Feb 20, 20244 min read


Let's Get Physical: Liars' Mess & "Mess on a Mission"
Our writer Julian Ramirez is a big proponent of physical media, always lauding formats new and old (mostly old nowadays). Whether is...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 16, 20244 min read


Kinda Blue: The Chicago Auto Show Returns To McCormick Place Sans Stellantis
There's a lot of ways you can tell spring is coming here in Chicago where we Culture Combiners make our home. There's the annual...

Marielle Bokor
Feb 14, 20244 min read


Let's Get Physical: Arrow Video's Enter the Video Store: Empire of Screams Limited Edition
I'm definitely of the age that has wonderful memories of walking into video stores as a tiny child and perusing the aisles and aisles of mov

Julian Ramirez
Feb 8, 20243 min read


Let’s Get Physical: King Krule's "Six Feet Beneath the Moon"
Our writer Julian Ramirez is a big proponent of physical media, always lauding formats new and old (mostly old nowadays). Whether is...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 2, 20244 min read


Valentine's Stanleys, Sephora Tweens and Twilight Collabs are The Latest Social Media Kaiju (But It's Not That Serious)
They say everything old is new again and at least to my “geriatric” millennial eyes it means my generation’s being sold nostalgia while...

Marielle Bokor
Jan 25, 20245 min read


Saturday Cosplay at Fan Expo Chicago 2023
Saturday's the big day, and this year Fan Expo felt like it was bursting at the seams with people on the show floor, and we were excited...

Marielle Bokor
Aug 15, 20231 min read


Fan Expo Chicago 2023 Friday Panel Catchup
Friday was the first full day of Fan Expo Chicago 2023 and with that comes lots and lots of celebrity guest appearances in panels. This...

Culture Combine Staff
Aug 13, 20234 min read


Friday Cosplay at Fan Expo Chicago 2023
Everyone who's been to Fan Expo Chicago knows that Friday's the day things really kick off. Thursday this year was impressive, and set...

Marielle Bokor
Aug 13, 20231 min read


Thursday Cosplay at Fan Expo Chicago 2023!
Sure, the panels are fun. Merch is great. But really, when you hit the convention floor, isn't the best part seeing and being seen?...

Marielle Bokor
Aug 12, 20231 min read


Fan Expo Chicago 2023 Thursday Panel Catchup
Thursdays at Fan Expo Chicago are usually a bit low-key, with fewer guests on site and a lighter programming schedule given the shorter...

Marielle Bokor
Aug 12, 20232 min read


The 2023 Fan Expo Choose Your Own Adventure Preview is HERE!
Get in, losers! It’s time for another convention! Lace up your comfiest shoes, get all hydrated and bring fat stacks of cash to Rosemont...

Marielle Bokor
Aug 10, 20236 min read
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