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Friday, February 7, 2020

February Releases

February Releases
This February, with Valentine's Day right around the corner and a slew of films are coming out to spread a little movie magic love.  Probably the top three queries for this month's box office potentials are: can the acting talents of Jim Carrey offset the unnervingly creepy 3d design of Sonic the Hedgehog? Can director Tom McCarthy bottle what made the Diary of a Wimpy Kid flicks so successful as he brings Timmy Failure, another juvenile diary series darling, to life on the big screen under Disney's sanitizing eye? And lastly, can Harley Quinn and her Birds of Prey flock together with enough star power to wipe the taste of Suicide Squad out of everybody's mouths?  Stay tuned, and we'll find out.
Other big releases this month include an adaptation of Jack London's classic tale starring one of the original badass dogs in literature and the millionth latest remake of Jane Austin's quintessential fine wine, Emma.

In video game land, though Moon Studio's Ori and the Will of the Wisps, the sequel to their gorgeous and award-winning 2015 masterpiece Ori and the Blind Forest, has been punted from its original February 11th release date down to early March, One Punch Man fans should rejoice at that One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows will finally claw its way out of development hell to see the light of day towards the end of the month.

 For more dish on the latest in entertainment releases, check out the candy platter below.



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Thursday, December 5, 2019

December Releases

December Releases

'Tis the season for moviegoing, and the box office is dropping some serious bombs (probably in both senses of the word) in time for the holidays.  The biggest light in the theatrical Christmas Tree is undoubtedly the last installment of the Skywalker saga from Star Wars.  Though this trilogy has been mired in both unwarranted criticism and justified skepticism, it's still Star Wars, and fans no doubt will tune in to see Rey, Finn, and the rest of the cast execute this swan song for the Skywalker legacy.  Beside that behemoth, many other gems will debut this month, including The Aeronauts, a film about a pioneering balloon flight probably better known for its...controversial choice to replace real balloonist hero Henry Coxwell with movie-made character Amelia Wren; and the newest disturbing trend in modern psychological "smart horror," Daniel Isn't Real, where a troubled college freshman resurrects an imaginary childhood friend to cope with a recent trauma, but ends up with far more than he bargained for.

For the gamer in your family, the release of Star Ocean: First Departure R - an enhanced, remade title of the first of the long running, popular Star Ocean series - will surely please the RPG fan,  while the more cerebral player should check out Mosaic, a bleak, mysterious adventure game by Norwegian developers Killbite Studios which captures almost too perfectly the feeling of being a cog in the machinery of society.

For these and other stocking-stuffers for the family this holiday season, check out the links below as always: 
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Saturday, November 2, 2019

November Releases

November Releases
Holiday season is right around the corner, and with it brings a slew of new media goodies to keep you happy through all the shopping, plane rides, and other inconveniences of this jolly time of the year.  Probably the biggest story this month is the return of Disney's newest non-Pixar poster child feature, Frozen 2, where Elise sets out along with Anna, and the rest of the crew to discover the source of her mysterious powers.  Tom Hanks returns to the big screen with a feel good biopic about everyone's favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers.  Christmas comes early with Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding in tow with romantic comedy Last Christmas, followed by Anna Kendrick as Santa's daughter who's forced to take over the family business in Noelle.

There's so much coming out this month on all fronts, but you don't have to take my word for it; as always, follow the links below to check out the latest in entertainment releases. 
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Saturday, October 5, 2019

October Releases

October Releases
 

Better late than never.

October brings the heavy Halloween hitters to the box office brawl, not least of which is Warner Bros.'s foray into the dark side of the DC universe with the American premiere of Joker, an experimental first salvo into a proposed line of superhero films with indie sensibilities. If you're looking for monster clowns of a different shade, there's Wrinkle the Clown, an...odd, documentary about a Florida retiree who for a fee will don an unnervingly creepy clown mask and scare rambunctious rugrats straight - and no doubt, gift them with a good helping of life-long coulrophobia.  The animated film version of The Addams Family will debut later this month as well, bringing a Tim Burton-esque vibe to the classic monster family, while Breaking Bad fans dust off their beakers and snappy Heisenberg one-liners in preparation for El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, a continuation of the groundbreaking series following show deuteragonist Jesse Pinkman as he struggles to claw his way out from the muck of his past deeds.

The small screen sees the return of many TV favorites - like Riverdale, The Flash, and 'verse progenitor Arrow's much-anticipated swan song - along with a few newcomers.  Ruby Rose will reprise her role as the Arrowverse version of the controversial Batwoman in the CW's latest superhero addition, while HBO sets about the herculean task of adapting the legendary Alan Moore's magnum opus Watchmen into an extended series.

For these releases and more across mass media, follow the links below, as always: 


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Thursday, September 5, 2019

September Releases

September Releases

With the bustle of Labor Day weekend behind us, we have a whole slew of fresh films, tantalizing TV shows, and a host of other cool entertainment options to make you wring in the Fall season with a smile on your face.  The biggest blockbuster this month is undoubtedly It: Chapter Two, the sequel rounding up Stephen King's horrific monster wonderland novel.  But it's not the only book-to-screen adaptation hitting the cinema this month; Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning bildungsroman The Goldfinch, following the life of a boy who's world is upended by a terrorist attack at a museum when he was thirteen, will hit theaters on the 13th, while Sophie Kinsella's romantic-comedy "chick-lit" Can You Keep a Secret? premiere's the same day.  Lastly, Sylvester Stallone  makes one last grand salvo into the pot of one of his most iconic roles with Rambo: Last Blood, which finds the aged veteran locking horn with a dangerous Mexican cartel over the border.
For the gamer and anime fan in your life, though there's still no word on a release date for One Punch Man: The Hero Nobody Knows, lover's of the stupidly powerful bald hero can cut their teeth on the Road to Hero mobile game to be released on the 16th.
In the world of music, the Goo Goo Dolls continue their apparent 3-year cycle of album releases with Miracle Pill, a record celebrating a life of connections and constant change and growth - a fitting offer from a band who's been around the block for over 25 years. 
For these and other premiere's this month across all mass media, check out the links below, as always:

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Friday, August 2, 2019

August releases

August Releases


Historically a well-known box office drought month, August occupies an unenviable position between summer blockbusters and holiday fireworks which leaves little to expect most years - at least where the major big-budget Hollywood productions are concerned.  It's rather fitting, then, that this month's leading flick is Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw, essentially a side story to the beloved full-throttle action series which, nonetheless, shows considerable promise as a good outing at the matinee.  Joining the titular bash brothers are other (hopefully) fair-to-middling productions, like Nicholas Cage's newest box office Hail Mary where he plays an ex-con on borrowed time seeking bloody retribution against his former gang; and Melissa McCarthy's latest meander into drama with The Kitchen, a tale of three housewives literally married to the mob who find a deadly purpose in crime after their significant others get sent up the river.  

Leaving the movies aside, there's a whole world of entertainment out there this month sure to light a spark in anyone, whether in the realms of music, literature, or video games.  The links below, as always, will lead you to this month's bag of goodies:

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Monday, July 1, 2019

July Releases

July Releases

Summer's hitting full swing, and the box office is heating up in response.  Or, you know, moving past lukewarm , at least.  The two biggest spotlight belong unquestionably to Spider-Man: Far From Home, a reunion with everyone's favorite web-head as he navigates a post-Endgame world; and Disney's 3d remake of The Lion King, one of the most famous and beloved animated films of all time that basically introduced the premise of Hamlet to a wider audience.

Besides these two heavy hitters, July hosts a surprising diversity of indies, documentary films, and (gasp!) original films that aren't remakes/sequels/adaptations.  So this month might be a good time to stretch those horizons a bit.  

In video game land, Final Fantasy XIV Online releases Shadowbringers, its latest DLC, while the third season of hit Netflix series Stranger Things gets a game makeover.  Speaking of Stranger Things, Season 3's soundtrack is out as of the start of this month, while Fever Dream, the third album in Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men's apparently 4-year cycle of releases,  debuts later in July.

 As always, check the links below to get the latest skinny on entertainment premieres this month:
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

March Releases

March Releases



So what does the first month of spring have in store for us?  Well, besides a certain - ahem - divisive superhero movie from Marvel, a couple of other potential gems that may get lost in the controversy.  Spring seems to bring out the action affectionados, as aside from the aforementioned obligatory spandex jam, Western fans are getting their fix with The Kid and Never Grow Old, while period pieces The Highwaymen and Mission of Honor look at Bonnie Clyde and the Battle of Britain, respectively, through a pulse-racing lens.  Meanwhile, quieter, more contemplative flicks abound as well, like The Mustang, about a prisoner reconnecting with his humanity through taming an unbreakable bronco; and Five Feet Apart, a romantic tale of two cystic fibrosis patients in love, which puts a different twist on the whole "forbidden love" paradigm.

For the gamers,  action-adventure icon Devil May Cry premieres with its fifth entry, along with the latest installment of Team Ninja's fanservice display fighting game series Dead or Alive.
To catch up on these and more entertainment releases, check out the links below, as always.


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Friday, January 4, 2019

January Releases

January Releases

Happy New Year!  And I can't think of a better way to ring in the post-yuletide celebration than with a couple of newborn flicks to start the year off right.  



Right out the gate comes Escape Room, Adam Robitel's claustrophobic thriller, which is basically 1997's The Game in a new guise, mixed with some Saw elements and with a more relevant name.  Derivative as that sounds, it may yet prove, uh, thrilling.  The Upside and A Dog's Way Home are where it's at if you're looking for more upbeat, feel-good flicks, while latter-month releases include On the Basis of Sex, a biopic on the great Ruth Bader Ginsburg that feels "timely" without the slimy, skin-sticking oil slick that term often conveys; and Glass, the long-awaited sequel to M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable which will hopefully continue that much-maligned director's recent upswing.      

 Meanwhile, the biggest news in the world of video games is likely the release of Kingdom Hearts III, the twelfth installment in Square Enix and Disney's collaborative games series that will serve to conclude the series's Dark Seeker saga.

There's lots more in the world of entertainment besides the above, so bring on the champagne, pop the cork, and let the box office fireworks fly.


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Monday, December 3, 2018

Decamber Releases

December Releases

My, how the year flies by.  December is already upon us, and the end of the year is bursting with the usual holiday theater sweeps, along with a few extra trimmings.  The big screen story is dominated by the superhero/fantasy block, with Aquaman, the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and the screen adaptation of book one of Phillip Reeve's steampunk epic Mortal Engines all vying for you box office dollars.  But they aren't the only heavy hitters this season; literature icon Mary Poppins makes her triumphant return to the big screen with...well, Mary Poppins Returns, while Clint Eastwood shows us how age really is just a number in The Mule, where he plays the titular drug mule hoping to outrun both the law, his "employers," and his past.  Last but not least, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle will make its Netflix debut after a ho-hum theatrical release last week.  Here's hoping for a more favorable reception on the small screen. 
If you're looking for stocking stuffer for the gamer in your life, the industry's got your back despite the December drag with Just Cause 4, the latest installment in the action-adventure sandbox series, as well as the highly anticipated Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For those in the mood for something a little different, the renowned Persona RPG series will release Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight worldwide on the 4th. Both games will blend the franchise's signature RPG elements with a rhythm game ala Dance Dance Revolution.  

 And as always, check out the links below for more entertainment goodies to bring you some good ole' fashioned seasonal cheer:

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

November Releases

November Releases



November has come, and the holiday season movie camp is aiming straight for the box office, hoping to give audiences that warm, fuzzy feeling at the end of the year...which hopefully won't just be the vomit-spewing afterglow following an agonizing trudge through a colossal stinker.  There are quite a few potential bombs (in both senses) coming out this month, including: Disney's periodic "grunging up"of the classics with The Nutcracker and the Four Realms; a biopic of the legendary band Queen and its frontman Freddie Mercury; and the sequel to Sylvester Stallone's hard-hitting Creed, set to clash fists its opening weekend with Ralph Breaks the Internet, another rider on the Sequelitis Express, which I pray to all that is holy won't play out like a two-hour crash course of every terrible net meme dredged up from our collective nightmares.  On a more personal, though no less derivative, note comes Bel Canto, a magical realism hostage thriller based on one of my favorite novels by the talented Ann Patchett.  Hey, with so many films aimed at the chrome, one's bound to hit its target, right?

As always, more on these films plus the latest hot tickets in the wider entertainment industry, can be found following the links down below.



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Monday, July 2, 2018

July Releases

July Releases



July's here, baby, and Mo McRae and others are already setting off fireworks this Tuesday with the release of The First Purge, the latest installment in James DeMonaco's infamous film series covering - you guessed it - the first Purge, a concept that somehow manages to make less sense as the series expands. Marvel takes another stab at box office glory with Ant-Man and the Wasp, while Hotel Transylvania 3, Teen Titans GO to the Movies, and Netflix release Duck Duck Goose are likely to remind all of us yet again why Disney/Pixar has snagged 12 out of 17 Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature. Rounding out the box office are a couple of sequels, which are sure to sate everyone's high-flying, bad guy-blasting, summer blockbuster needs.

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Saturday, June 2, 2018

June Releases

June Releases

You know what time it is...
We're hitting the mid-year stride, and the first month of summer blockbusters already reels us in with some major hits in the cinema game.  The two most anticipated films are undoubtedly Pixar's long-awaited sequel to their 2004 flash of superhero brilliance, The Incredibles; and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, a continuation of the less-brilliant-but-still-fun Jurassic World.  Not sure what it says that when the two hottest tickets in a month are both emblematic of Hollywood's sequelitis, but eh - moving on...

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Friday, December 1, 2017

December Premieres

December Releases



Alright, let's get real: we all know what the biggest story is this month.  You know - a certain internationally renowned modern mythology?  Starts with an "s," rhymes with "tar pours?"  Whether you're a new fan, an old staple to the franchise, or even just a casual moviegoer with a pulse, odds are you will be seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi if nothing else this December.  I honestly feel bad for the poor slobs that have to open on the same weekend, but hey - you never know.  Besides that gaping crater on the surface of the end-year movie world, Jumanji is getting set for a modern face life courtesy of Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, and others, while Hugh Jackman stretches his post-Logan legs in P.T. Barnum biopic The Greatest Showman.  Last but certainly not least, Anna Kendrick brings her rag-tad girl posse back together for one last song in the conclusion of the well-regarded Pitch Perfect trilogy.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

October Releases

October Releases



October's approach heralds the end of the year, and as usual, Hollywood scrambles to close it with a bang.  Probably the front "runner" this month is Blade Runner 2049, an old-school neo-noir sequel with some mighty big shoes to fill.  Coming out the same day is My Little Pony's feature film debut, which will no doubt see its theaters filled to the brim with grown men pretending to bring their daughters or little sisters to see it.  Happy Death Day, starring rising actress Jessica Rothe, is best described as Scream meets Groundhog Day - a premise that just might be more interesting than it sound.

 On t.v., ABC's Kevin (Probably) Saves the World is a Jason Ritter showcase, centered on a sad and somewhat self-absorbed failed banker who's chosen by God to - you guessed it - save the world.  We'll see if the series lives up to the nefarious tightrope of optimistic life affirmation mildly cynical self-awareness that's always so difficult to pull off.  Channel-mate The Mayor examines the saga of a rapper who ran for mayor as a publicity stunt actually gets elected in a manner that has nothing to do with recent American politics over the past year or anything.  Seriously, you reading into it too much.

 There is plenty of other great stuff coming out this month across the entertainment industry, so have a look down below at the latest in games, books, and music.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

September Releases

September Releases


August's box office drought has finally given way to the meandering brook of September, and there's a lot to talk about here.  The biggest news undoubtedly is the terrifying new adaptation of Stephen King's coulrophobic horror IT.  The tale of a group of child outcasts banding together to confront the frightful specter of Pennywise the Clown is one of King's crowing achievements, and this new twist on the old tale is sure to both rile up old fears and raise new fans in its wake.  Other premieres this month include Reese Witherspoon's romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama in L.A. Home Again; mother!, a psychological thriller from the same mind behind Black Swan; and the action comedy sequel Kingsman: the Golden Circle.  

On the television front, Fox is bringing space back with a twist, eschewing the pretense of high drama a la Star Trek and going for a comedy-drama bent in Seth MacFarlane's The Orville. Fans of The Big Bang Theory shouldn't miss Young Sheldon, a spinoff/prequel starring everyone's favorite socially inept genius as he bumbles through high school at the tender age of 9.  And speaking of The Big Bang Theory, it's coming back this month, along with a host of other favorites, like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Lethal Weapon, and Grey's Anatomy. 

For the dedicated gamer, online FPS Destiny 2 and the latest addition to Capcom's legacy crossover fighting series Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite are probably the hottest items on the September ticket.   Meanwhile, your music buff will probably cheer (or groan) as Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato engage in a little battle of Disney child stars-turn pop princesses through their respective albums dropping on the same day, while Shania Twain breaks her 15-year silence to release Now.  And last but not least, there's plenty of thoughtful sci fi and tales both real and unreal to keep the bookworm in your life satisfied.


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Wednesday, August 2, 2017

August Releases

August Releases



Well, August holds fast to its reputation as the most mind-numbingly dry movie month of the year; there's little to speak of, save for the long-awaited film adaptation of Stephen King's fantasy magnum opus.  Besides that, Al Gore steps back in the ring to go another round against global warming in an expansion to his late July limited release, and...well, that's about it, really.

Television (and Netflix) is cranking out a new wave of pre-fall seeries, including Marlon and Marvel's the Defenders.  Check out these and other hot new releases down below. 




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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

May Releases

May Releases

So April's showers have left a few puddles in their wake.  Will May bring the expected late spring blooms?  If so, they're already off to a good start, with Guardian of the Galaxies Vol. 2 storming into theaters this coming Friday.  Tailing close behind is Alien: Covenant, the follow-up to Ridley Scott's Prometheus and another notch in his pre-Alien prequel series.  And, of course, the obligatory sequelitis diagnosis rounds out the big-name movies, with the latest Pirates of the Caribbean and Diary of a Wimpy Kid hedging in the last two weeks of the month.

Among the hot new games set to premiere this month, two stand out: Injustice 2, a sequel to the 2013 DC hero hit Injustice: Gods Among Us; and Prey, a re-imaging of the 2006 first-person shooter of the same name.

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Friday, March 3, 2017

March Releases

March Releases





 March is here, and with it, a tidal wave of new movies and new media crying out for our attention - including a favorite Aussie actor's swan song for a career-building role, a little monkey madness with the King of Apes, and a group of teens out to save the world with mechanized suits and karate chops.

Meanwhile, in video game land it seems like every platform is flooded with tons of new titles and DLCs, giving the dedicated gamer some choice picks for entertainment this month.



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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

November Releases

November Releases


Another month, another parade of fine flicks, top-drawer television, magnificent music, and a bevy of other entertainment tidbits that marks the full onset of the autumn rush.  The big story right off the top, of course, is Marvel's latest cinematic addition, Doctor Strange.  Benedict Cumberbatch is a major movie draw no matter the film, and seeing him take on the mantle of one of Marvel's most powerful heroes is no doubt a dream come true for many fans.
But to a huge swath of gaming fans, the biggest news this month is the release of the latest installments of the seemingly-immortal Pokemon series, Sun and Moon.  Set in the picturesque Alola region (take a wild guess what it's based on) the games will see a return of some features introduced in previous generations - like Mega Evolution - along with a few new tricks, like major redesigns for Pokemon Centers and the mysterious "Z-Moves."
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