‘Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons’ is a Nostalgic Tribute

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

Richard Donner’s Superman is perhaps the most admired and cherished live-action version of the character. Donner established his spot in the “Man of Steel” hall of fame by building upon the hero’s most famous attributes. His bulletproof skin and wondrous flight were there, along with his diehard sense of truth, justice, and the American way.

Animation, Movies, Trailers

We Aren’t Talking About the ‘Wendell & Wild’ Trailer Enough

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

Okay, it’s been a pretty crazy news cycle recently. The monarchy has shifted, the Emmys happened, and we’ve been hooked on the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding Don’t Worry, Darling more than the movie itself. So it’s understandable that a few newsworthy moments have kind of slipped beneath the radar amidst the chaos. But… nah, I’m sorry guys, it’s absolutely ridiculous how much we aren’t discussing Wendell & Wild right now.

DC Comics, Movies, Streaming3 Comments

The Killing of ‘Batgirl’ (and DC’s Dance with Diversity)

August 5, 2022August 10, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

Let’s go way, way back to a time that maybe a lot of us don’t quite remember. It was a simpler time — before global pandemics, when a worldwide conflict was perhaps a bit less of a certainty — a bygone era known as “2017.”

Streaming, Television

‘Our Flag Means Death’ and the Importance of Clear Queerness

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

The pirate’s life is a hard one indeed. They don’t talk about that enough, do they? The swashbuckling escapades of Jack Sparrow and our other favorite fictional pirates might seem like a boatload of fun, but real pirating is dangerous.

Reviews, Star Wars, Streaming

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ is a Great Entry Point and an Even Greater Legacy Series

May 27, 2022May 28, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

What even is a “diehard” Star Wars fan? Back in the early days of the franchise, when it wasn’t a franchise, a “hardcore” fan would be the ones camping out at their local theater the night before — a tent and sleeping bag to fight back the cold. All was worth it to be among the first to see Luke’s adventure come to a triumphant conclusion (for now).

Horror, Movies, Reviews1 Comment

The Projection of ‘Men’ May Lead to the Projecting of Men

May 20, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

I don’t doubt that when Alex Garland began work on his latest project, Men, that he suspected it would release at such a relevant time. Civil unrest is at an all-time high for a number of reasons — one of which involves a large percentage of the population daring to ask for basic rights over themselves — really any time since the founding of this great nation could be considered a relevant time. But it’s true, Men was already shaping up to be quite the controversial movie before the general audience got a chance to see it.

Gaming, Horror, Streaming

‘Resident Evil’ Trailer Breakdown, Analysis, and Easter Eggs

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

The first trailer for Netflix’s new Resident Evil trailer released this morning. Although it did give us our first glimpse at the story, characters, and settings of this new take on the canon, it didn’t reveal much else. At least, not directly. Like the games that inspired it, Resident Evil hid quite a few details in the background of its teaser. Details that could lead to the mystery behind this new iteration’s virus outbreak. And wouldn’t ya know it, the Umbrella Corporation is most definitely involved.

Gaming, Horror, Streaming1 Comment

The First Trailer for Netflix’s Live Action ‘Resident Evil’ is Here

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

The world of Resident Evil has grown exponentially, hasn’t it? The games have gone from zombies to mutated tentacle monsters to immortal sludge monsters masquerading as a serial killer family. The most recent entry in the main game line introduced actual werewolves and vampire queens into the mix!

Sports, Television

One on One with ‘Winning Time’ Stars John C. Reilly and Quincy Isaiah

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty takes viewers on a stylized journey through one of the most important times in the team’s legacy; the beginning of the 1980s. Known as the “Showtime Era,” this moment in NBA history changed the league immensely, revitalizing public interest in basketball, and introducing the world to the Lakers dynamo squad of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Norm Nixon. These star players ball alongside the rest of the packed Lakers team, coached by Jerry West, and led by Jerry Buss.

Recaps, Television

‘Euphoria’ Recap: Cal Me By Your Name

January 28, 2022January 31, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

Let’s get one thing straight, Nate and Cal Jacobs are the worst. Between the patriarchal leader of the Jacobs clan and his sinister offspring, the duo have managed not only to cause the entire town trouble, but also managed to make an enemy out of each other. The list goes on and on, blackmail, bribery, threats, adultery. And those are just the offenses I feel comfortable mentioning. Nate and Cal are downright supervillains at this point.

Interview, Movies

Denzel Washington Explains How Joel Coen Made ‘Macbeth’ for the Big Screen

January 28, 2022February 1, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

Power, greed, betrayal, love. These are the four themes most present in director Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth. Layered in an aura of macabre and presented in beautiful black and white, Coen’s minimalist take on Shakespeare’s classic play aims to show love for the history of both cinema and theater. What better way than to fill your stage with some of the best players in both fields?

Recaps, Television

‘Euphoria’ Recap: Maybe You Should Go And Love Yourself

January 24, 2022January 31, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

Euphoria is currently three episodes in to its second season. If you’ve been keeping up with it, you’ll understand why that just doesn’t sound right. I’m just under three hours, Euphoria has already delivered some truly crazy moments in TV history.

Recaps, Television

‘Euphoria’ Promises More Drama and Trauma This Season

January 11, 2022January 12, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

Directed by show creator Sam Levinson, the season 2 premiere, “Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door,” transports viewers into another night of Euphoria. That title does more than reference the show’s heavy inclusion of sex, drugs, and more sex and drugs, it’s a nod to its most central theme — that feeling of euphoria is a treasure sought out by most everyone in the series.

Sports, Streaming, Television

It’s Showtime for HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’

December 9, 2021February 28, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

Grab your purple and gold jerseys and a big tub of popcorn, it’s time to play ball. Or rather, it’s time to watch a bunch of other people play ball. Or… actually, it’s time to watch a guy buy a team of people who play ball. Point is, Lakers fans have a lot to be excited about.

Music, Television

HBO Celebrates ‘Scene In Black’ With Launch Party In New York

November 24, 2021November 23, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

When I got to Manhattan on Saturday, November 20, after a bumpy four-and-a-half hour bus ride, I didn’t know what to expect. Not only was it my first time in the city, I was there to attend HBO’s first “Scene in Black” event. The event, centered on the new DMX documentary, featured a premiere showing of the doc, a live conversation with director Chritopher Frierson and event host Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins, and a performance by Jadakiss.

Music, Reviews, Streaming1 Comment

‘Don’t Try To Understand’ Invites Fans on a Personal Journey Through the Life of DMX

November 23, 2021November 27, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

Earl Simmons obtained critical success in the hip-hop world with his first major label single, “Get At Me Dog.” It was released and certified gold in February of 1998 — a month after this writer was born and, more importantly, three months before his debut album, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot released. By May of 1998, the world was officially in the hands of “DMX.”

Anime, Streaming

Funimation and Crunchyroll Invite Fans to Special ‘One Piece’ Episode 1,000 Event

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

The worldwide, cultural impact of anime has come a long way, hasn’t it? From dragon balls to giant space robots, the icons of the past have fought valiantly for anime’s future. And some of those shonen warriors are still fighting the good fight; like One Piece.

Movies, Reviews

‘Home Sweet Home Alone’ Has a Moral Compass and a Happy New Year

November 11, 2021November 13, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

The holiday season is underway yet again. As some of us prepare to celebrate with our loved ones, let’s keep in mind the folks who may be spending this season apart. Hopefully none of us are getting into any ridiculous, mischievous, or downright zany shenanigans that might earn you a mark inside the old “Maybe” box on the naughty/nice list. If that’s the case, at least there are now six movies that explain in cartoonish detail what to do if you find yourself riding the sleigh solo during a ho-ho-home invasion.

Horror, Interview

A Talk With ‘Midnight Mass’ Star Crystal Balint, Crockett Island’s First Lady

October 26, 2021October 27, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

Mysterious new pastors, a series of disappearances, apocalyptic signs of biblical scale; what’s a loving mother, and wife of a cursed town’s mayor supposed to do? I sat down with Crystal Balint in the virtual sense to find the answer.

DC Comics, Movies

‘Shazam: Fury of the Gods’ Has Fantasy, Monsters, and Magic

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

During DC’s FanDome 2021 event, Shazam actor’s Asher Angel and Zachary Levi took viewers on a behind-the-scenes look of Shazam: Fury of the Gods. The upcoming superhero sequel sees Angel and Levi teaming up once more to play the role of Billy Batson/Shazam. The hero joins forces with his Shazam family — powered up at the end of the first film — against a newer, tougher threat.

Conventions, DC Comics1 Comment

DC’s ‘Monkey Prince’ Returns in New 12-Issue Comic Series

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

Writer Gene Luen Yang and artist Bernard Chang are returning to deliver a brand new 12-issue miniseries starring the Monkey Prince. Marcus Young, a.k.a the Monkey Prince, is DC’s resident simian superhero. Based on the classic Chinese tale, Journey to the West, DC’s Monkey Prince will feature characters influenced by Asian folklore as well as Asian American experience.

DC Comics, Fashion

NFL Superstar Cam Newton’s Superman Meshika Hats Are Live

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

Every celebrity has a side business. Some sell wine or vodka, others start their own “alternative medicine” ventures and sell energy creams, and Cam Newton sells hats. Not just any hats, custom hats that represent Cam’s particular tastes and his love for head fashion.

Conventions, DC Comics1 Comment

Milestone Comics Founders Announce New Comics and Animated Film in the Works

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

Milestone Comics may not be a name as easily recognizable as Marvel or DC, but if you’re a fan of Static Shock, you have them and their creation of the Dakotaverse to thank. Static and the heroes of Milestone Comics are known for pushing diversity and inclusion in comics, especially in terms of representation of the African American community in comics.