Kara O'Connor

She-Hulk #6: You’ve Been Served

She-Hulk #6: You’ve Been Served

The mysterious “Blue File” continues to plague Jennifer Walters in Issue #6 of Charles Soule’s She-Hulk.   She-Hulk #6 Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Ron Wimberly Cover Art: Kevin Wada Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: July 16, 2014 Catch up on this acclaimed run on She-Hulk! She-hulk TPB Vol. 01 Law And Disorder – $12.79 Retail […]

 Adrienne Fox

Comic Review: The Squidder #1

Comic Review: The Squidder #1

It’s another end of the world tale—this time with tentacles. Ben Templesmith presents The Squidder: Hitchins is quite possibly the last of his kind, a seasoned solider turned mercenary and skilled in the ways of fighting and destroying any and all opponents, especially those with more than two arms. Once he had a mission to […]

 Kyle J. Steenblik

Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue is surprising and enjoyable

Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue is surprising and enjoyable

The sequel to Planes, which is a spinoff of the Pixar Cars series, takes a turn away from competitive sport theme of its predecessor.  This is what I found the most refreshing aspect of this film.  The focus was moved away from competition, and instead on personal growth and helping others.  In a big way, […]

 Sarah Eitelberg

Comic Review: Naoki Urasawa’s Monster Perfect Edition Vol. 1

Comic Review: Naoki Urasawa’s Monster Perfect Edition Vol. 1

A gifted young Japanese neurosurgeon is thrown into a torrent whirlwind of suspense and murder after he make s a life and death decision in Monster Perfect Edition Vol. 1. His choice saves a monster. Monster Perfect Edition Vol. 1 Written: Naoki Urasawa Publisher: Shogakukan English Publisher: Viz Media Release date: July 15, 2014 Get […]

 Hayley Knighten

The Mockingjay Lives! Hunger Games: Mockingjay Teaser Trailer 2 is Here

The Mockingjay Lives! Hunger Games: Mockingjay Teaser Trailer 2 is Here

Never before have I been so excited to see a movie based on such a disappointing book. That is the power of these amazing new teaser trailers for the upcoming Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (Most cumbersome title ever). These teaser trailers are the televised propaganda that Katniss watches in the novel. Separated from Peeta at […]

 Kyle J. Steenblik

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is remarkably powerful

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is remarkably powerful

The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is not the film I expected it to be, it is not the film I wanted it to be, it is better.  Propelled by the impressive performance of Andy Serkis the height of human drama is reached by apes.  Well, a man playing an ape through the […]

 Sarah Eitelberg

Comic Review: Terra Formars Vol. 1

Comic Review: Terra Formars Vol. 1

With our natural resources circling the drain, the human race is one giant bug spray can away from a shiny new red planet in Terra Formars! Too bad the bugs have other plans. Terra Formars Vol. 1 Story: Yu Sasuga Art: Ken-ichi Tachibana English Publisher: Viz Media Release date: July 15, 2014 Curious about space bugs? […]

 Kara O'Connor

Atlas Comics #1 and #2 : Mutants Unite!

Atlas Comics #1 and #2 : Mutants Unite!

Set in a not so distant future, Atlas observes the possibility of mutants and posits a world that embraces them. Atlas #1 and #2 Creators: Lon Nowak, Jack Ciolli and Liz Lundblade Publisher: Self-published, visit  atlascomic.com Release Dates: #1 February 17, 2014 and #2 June 20, 2014 Available for FREE (donations accepted) Unlike the popular and […]

 Kara O'Connor

Spread #1: Many Sleepless Nights Ahead, Dear Readers

Spread #1: Many Sleepless Nights Ahead, Dear Readers

Image releases a vicious new monster who expands its evil pestilence in the new sci-fi horror adventure, Spread.   Spread #1 Writer: Justin Jordan Artist: Kyle Strahm Publisher: Image Release Date: July 9, 2014 Visit imagecomics.com or your local store for Spread #1. You can pre-order Spread #2 and Spread #3 from Things From Another World. […]

 Stefani Sloma

Book Review: The Black Hour by Lori Rader-Day

Book Review: The Black Hour by Lori Rader-Day

The Black Hour is the best debut novel I have read in a long while. I was blown away by it. Let me tell you why below. THE BLACK HOUR AUTHOR: Lori Rader-Day PUBLISHER: Seventh Street Books RELEASE DATE: July 8, 2014 GENRE: Thriller, mystery, crime LENGTH: 331 pages Pick up a copy of The Black […]

 Hayley Knighten

Revisited: Hemlock Grove, A Review of the Book that Inspired the Hit Series

Revisited: Hemlock Grove, A Review of the Book that Inspired the Hit Series

With season two of the hit Netflix television series Hemlock Grove premiering next week, it seems a perfect time to revisit the novel that started it all. I loved the first season of the television series and as soon as I heard that it was based on a book, I knew I had to read […]

 Adrienne Fox

Tammy Delivers an Array of Female Characters Along with the Laughs

Tammy Delivers an Array of Female Characters Along with the Laughs

Tammy stars Melissa McCarthy and Susan Sarandon in a granddaughter-grandmother road trip flick through diners, BBQ joints, and national forests on the way to Niagara Falls. It is Sarandon’s best road trip since Thelma and Louise. Tammy has a few good laughs, some funny lines (“Thanks Obamacare!”), and lots of female characters. Yay! McCarthy does […]

 Kara O'Connor

Nailbiter #3: A Killer Party

Nailbiter #3: A Killer Party

Nailbiter #3 continues to dole out the serial killers as the Image publication sharpens its storyline. Nailbiter #3 Writer: Josh Williamson Artist: Mike Henderson Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: July 2, 2014 Get on board with this series now and pick up Nailbiter #3, Nailbiter #2 (2nd Printing), and Nailbiter #1 (2nd Printing)! The current issue of Nailbiter […]

 Kyle J. Steenblik

Earth to Echo is charming for children

Earth to Echo is charming for children

Earth to Echo is not a typical children’s science fiction movie.  A unique perspective and presentation of a story comprised of multiple familiar elements.  The all too familiar elements to the film are a significant weakness in an otherwise strong film.  The similarities to films such as E.T., Super 8, Goonies, and Stand By Me […]

 Hayley Knighten

WPR First Look Movies: The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1

WPR First Look Movies: The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1

The countdown begins! As you probably already know, the final book of the Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay has been split into two features films, the first of which releases this fall. Now I’m not gonna lie, as much as I loved the first two books, particularly Catching Fire, I was not a fan of the […]

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