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Jury Duty and The Man Who Turned a Mockery Into a Moral Triumph

Meet Ronald Gladden, the star of the hit show Jury Duty. Iain will tell you why he recommends the new(ish) reality hoax sitcom from Amazon Freevee.
by Iain McParlandAugust 27, 2023

Exploring Identity and Ideals in Iain M. Banks’ Masterpiece ‘Player of Games’

Iain M. Banks' Second Culture Book, Player of Games, carries the keynotes of the series, with elements of paranoia and defeating enemies through ideology, as well as a complex relationship with gender decades ahead of its time.
by Sam NilssonMay 14, 2024

The Return of Kenobi Review, Part I

The highly anticipated series Kenobi has finally arrived! Where is Obi-Wan's story going to take us? And will this new Star Wars series live up to the hype? Candace gives her recap and reactions to the first episode of the new series.
by Candace BissonetteJune 2, 2022

Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Werewolf Movies With a Bite!

Shana shares some of her favorite werewolf films in preparation for the spooky season!
by Shana MartinSeptember 20, 2023

In preparation for Sweet Home Season 2

With Sweet Home Season 2 right around the corner, it is time to look back at Season 1. The hit Netflix K-Drama based on the also incredibly popular webtoon is a story that’s highly recommended to all. I will tell you why.
by Art of Lily KNovember 28, 2023

The Return of Kenobi Review – Part IV

The Princess needs to be rescued! Will Obi-Wan be able to save her in time? Will he be strong enough to pull off this mission? What dark secrets does the Fortress Inquisitorius hold? Check out how Obi-Wan gets his groove back in Chapter IV.
by Candace BissonetteJuly 19, 2022

Rick and Morty Season 8 Episodes 3 & 4: Citadel Clones and Bunnies

Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with episodes 3 and 4, “The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly” and “The Last Temptation of Jerry”. Iain takes you through concise and not at all confusing recaps of the episodes!
by Iain McParlandJune 30, 2025

All the Surprises From the September 2023 Nintendo Direct

A new Nintendo Direct is here, and there’s a lot to cover. Join Thomas Richards as he gives you the September 2023 Nintendo Direct highlights.
by Thomas RichardsSeptember 19, 2023

Scary Good Films Vol. 2: Beyond the Darkness

In this second installment of Matt Kalo’s new horror series, he looks at an obscure, nasty flick that might actually have merit.
by Matt KaloNovember 18, 2022

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    Interceptor—Matthew Reilly’s Jump From Page to Screen

    Matthew Reilly is an author known for pulse-pounding, pulpy action thriller novels that are so much fun to read. Rohan looks at his debut foray into the world of film to see if that signature Matthew Reilly magic survives the jump from page to screen.
    by Rohan ElliottJune 28, 2022

    Anime: The Enemy of Gamers and Busy People

    What does a busy person with limited time get sucked into when it comes to anime? Brandy shares some of her favorites as a relatively new person to this massive genre.
    by Brandy BrownDecember 26, 2023

    The Game of Thrones Ending Was Logical: It Gets Too Much Hate!

    It’s time to debunk the myth. The Game of Thrones 8th and final season was good. The story was interesting, it was action-packed, and character arcs were well thought out, making logical sense. Let us tell you why the conclusion to George R. R. Martin’s hit series gets too much hate.
    by Iain McParlandMay 28, 2024
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