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Science fiction is very serious business, dealing with philosophical and social themes in ways that other genres simply can’t, asking questions about humanity and the nature of existence. Unfortunately, while science fiction is very, very serious, sometimes people have felt the need to make fun of it, even creating elaborate parodies. Recently we had a…

For anyone looking to see classic mythological icons duke it out for divine supremacy, the fast-paced and fun to play trading card game Rush of Ikorr presents an epic opportunity to see myths and monsters throw down. Players pick from a variety of starter decks based on different global pantheons, drawn from mythological figures Ancient…

It’s fashionable nowadays to criticize Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s acting choices, but there was a time not long ago where the wrestler-turned-actor’s natural charisma garnered somewhat different notices. While never celebrated as a prospective awards contender, he was still cheered on as “franchise viagra” on SNL, and if not celebrated by critics, then definitely respected…

As disparate as they may feel today, Star Trek and Firefly started with similar impulses. “Wagon Train to the Stars” is how Gene Roddenberry pitched his show to producers, evoking the TV series about explorers on the Western frontier that ran from 1957 to 1962. For Firefly Joss Whedon looked to a perhaps more storied…

“Existential, terrifying, fun as hell.” This is how Joshua Rubin describes his upcoming graphic novel Time Sensitive.  Written by Rubin and illustrated by Jorge Coelho, Time Sensitive follows Detective Caleb Stone and his wife Sarah through extraordinary circumstances. On a day just like any other, Sarah suddenly vanishes, and when Caleb looks to get help…

This article contains spoilers for Only in the Murders season 5 episodes 1, 2, and 3. When Only Murders in the Building first premiered in 2021, it was difficult to imagine the premise being one that could create a half-decade’s worth of quality TV. A mystery show that always takes place in the same apartment…

Anybody can win. This is the maxim Americans are told, and which they tell themselves, from the cradle to the grave. If you work hard enough, try hard enough, are simply good enough, you too can be a millionaire; a billionaire; or these days an autocrat above the laws of gods and men. Of course…

Morgan Freeman is an icon. His voice is instantly recognizable. He has a screen persona that brings immediate gravitas to everything from superhero movies like Batman Begins to Oscar players such as Invictus. Freeman even maintains dignity while pitching credit cards and playing a goofy wizard in The Lego Movie. Yet as universally beloved as…

We’re so close to the final season of Stranger Things that we can practically taste the Eggo waffles! Over three years of speculation about the fifth season’s plot will finally turn into tangible results in just a couple of months, but Stranger Things’ creators, the Duffer Brothers, have added a little more food for thought…

The Kansas City Chiefs are downplaying a pair of emotional on-field outbursts, including one that involved star tight end Travis Kelce, that marked their season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil last week. TORONTO — Time and again, the Toronto Blue Jays have shown that they do drama well. Their 43 comeback wins are tied…