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Big Hops is Big Fun
“Big Hops” is a 3D platformer that was crowdfunded via Kickstarter in May of 2025 where it surpassed its initial goal by a decent amount but without hitting all of its stretch goals. The game subsequently released in January of 2026, in a stable state no less that was largely free from glitches and jank… Read more
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The Films of 2025, Ranked
It’s that time of year: It’s time to look back at and rank every 2025 film that I saw. Instead of doing a top 10 or bottom 10 or anything like that, I’m ranking absolutely everything. And this year, I saw a whole bunch. I’ll say up front that I don’t bother with movies that… Read more
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2025’s best fight scene could be hiding in this romcom – Splitsville review
2025’s “Splitsville” is a romantic comedy that takes aim at infidelity, polyamory, divorce and the intersection of the three in modern romantic relationships. The tangled-up quadruple at the broken-heart of the film is played by Kyle Marvin, Michael Angelo Covino, Dakota Johnson, and Adria Arjona. All four served as producers on the film, and you… Read more
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Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010) Stylish Horror from Panos Cosmatos – Review
My old review of the debut feature film of “Mandy” director Panos Cosmatos: “Beyond the Black Rainbow.” This is a stylish sci-fi, horror film with a retro-futuristic setting. 6.5/10 Read more
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Spontaneous Combustion Deserves More Respect
Spontaneous Combustion is a largely forgotten horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and starring Brad Dourif. I’m a huge fan of them both and, while the film might not be perfect, I think it absolutely deserves more respect. Here’s why… Read more
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Why Dragged Across Concrete Hits so Hard – Essay
A deep-dive analysis of the bank heist scene from Dragged Across Concrete and an exploration of the techniques S. Craig Zahler uses to build tension, catharsis, and Tragedy. I wanted to dig into the 2019 movie moment that hit me the hardest in excruciating detail. This video is full of spoilers, so be sure to… Read more
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Forbidden Surgeries of the Hideous Dr. Divinus by S. Craig Zahler’s – graphic novel review
My review of S. Craig Zahler’s debut graphic novel / comic “Forbidden Surgeries of the Hideous Dr. Divinus.” Read more
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Mean Business on North Ganson Street by S. Craig Zahler – Review
My old review for S. Craig Zahler’s dark crime thriller “Mean Business on North Ganson Street.” Read more
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Corpus Chrome Inc. by S. Craig Zahler – Review
My old review for S. Craig Zahler’s sci-fi novel “Corpus Chrome Inc.” Read more
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Wraiths of the Broken Land by S. Craig Zahler – Review
My review of S. Craig Zahler’s western horror novel “Wraiths of the Broken Land.” I also cover his audiostate / radioplay “The Narrow Caves” in the video below. Read more
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