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Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey #1 from Marvel Comics and by Matthew Rosenberg and Leinil Francis Yu comes out in December. Just so you know, for this review I will be remaining spoiler free, so don't expect to learn anything about the actual events of this book But I will answer the question that[...]

You can also check out the transcript of my live-blog of the episode here or by clicking the link after the video. But one quick thing before we get our recap under way… Just to be clear, this is not a "formal review" — more of a recap/review/stream of consciousness mash-up "monster" all its own — but I will be covering some themes and[...]

Oh, and lucky you, it's the second time Josh Davison and I have reviewed the same book. [rwp-review-recap id="0"] Before I get into it, I thought I'd note the oddity that the only two Marvel issues I've reviewed (I tend to avoid Marvel comics due to the price) have been transitory ones more about setup than endgame[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] We've seen enough JFK films over the years to fill a medium-sized shelf of DVDs, but what we've not seen a lot about is his vice-president and the man who would succeed him as the 36th president of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson At the same time, neither have there been throngs of[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Thor: Ragnarok is one of those all-too-rare comics-inspired films that work amazingly well on their own You don't need to have watched the preceding 16 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies nor be a longtime comic reader to enjoy the heck out of it It's part buddy-cop adventures (along the lines of 48 Hours), part family[...]

Real life got in the way. [rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Gifted season one, episode five expands on some character dynamics, moves some pieces of the plot around, and fills in some the gaps. Writing Credits: Matt Nix (created by), Jim Campolongo (written by), Carly Soteras (story editor), and Brad Marques (staff writer) Summary: Jace, motivated by a tragic event from[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Mindhunter is a mesmerizing and haunting tale as we watch engaging characters get inside the heads of serial killers. Creator: Joe Penhall Summary: In the late 1970s, two FBI agents expand criminal science by delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily close to all-too-real monsters. The police procedural is one of the most tired genres[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Thor: Ragnarok has plenty of visual flair and some laughs, but is a structural mess and lacks the heart of other Marvel movies. Director: Taika Waititi Summary: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the[...]

You can also check out the transcript of my live-blog of the episode here or by clicking the link after the video. But one quick thing before we get our recap under way… Just to be clear, this is not a "formal review" — more of a recap/review/stream of consciousness mash-up "monster" all its own — but I will be covering some[...]

Ubisoft has finally released "Assassin's Creed Origins", the 10th title in their game universe. See the beginnings of the Brotherhood in Ancient Egypt!

New Nathan Fillion series coming to ABC, New Marvel's Runaways trailer, Preacher gets a third season, and more news from the world of TV this past week!

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Goodbye Christoper Robin has a hard time balancing the joy of the creation of Winnie the Pooh and the sadness that followed. Director: Simon Curtis Summary: A behind-the-scenes look at the life of author A.A Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son C.R Milne. While great stories are timeless, the[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Gifted Season 1, Episode 4 lets a lot of the mutants show off their skills — especially Polaris. Creator: Matt Nix Summary: In a world where mutated humans are treated with distrust and fear, an institute for mutants battles to achieve peaceful co-existence with humanity. When you have a show about the X-Men, the best[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Snowman is said to be based on a novel of the same name by author Jo Nesbo That the film was developed into a script in the first place would seem to indicate that the original must had some merit as a crime thriller Unfortunately what is releasing this weekend is so disjointed[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Snowman is competently shot, but the plot makes zero sense This tense thriller is lacking both tension and thrills. Director: Tomas Alfredson Summary: Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominous-looking snowman. The marketing for The Snowman has been touting a movie where a serial killer[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Batman #33 by Tom King, Joelle Jones and Jordie Bellaire marks the first issue in a new arc after the game-changing proposal, or rather it's answer, from the last issue. Batman and Catwoman are engaged For some reason, this engagement has led them to a desert country that is so marred by war and criminality,[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] As anyone following along with my reviews and discussions of Generation X know, Gen X means a lot to me (it's the comic that got me into comics) and I have not been overly fond of the new Generation X series, which has felt world's apart from the original. However, the last issue marked an[...]

I apologize for a lack of review for episode two I blame a rather horrible strain of con crud from NYCC. [rwp-review-recap id="0"] Lucifer season three, episode three, is a nice little standalone episode that focuses on Mazikeen. Creator: Tom Kapinos Summary: Lucifer Morningstar has decided he's had enough of being the dutiful servant in Hell and decides to[...]

I apologize for a lack of review for Episode 2 I blame a rather horrible strain of con crud from NYCC. [rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Gifted Season 1, Episode 3 continues the steady incline as it slowly makes all of the main characters realize the stakes. Creator: Matt Nix Summary: In a world where mutated humans are treated with[...]

We've been busy the past month, so a few of our subscription boxes have piled up on our doorstep. Today we have the last ThinkGeek Capsule that they've been

[rwp-review-recap id="0"]   One of the more rehashed film tropes that has been in play in recent years it that of the protagonist reliving the same day repeatedly The classic Bill Murray film, Groundhog Day was the originator (the short film 12:01pm notwithstanding) of the time-loop storyline and remains the gold standard Most are pale comparisons, in[...]

Welcome back to The Weekly Static on a very sunny and chilly Friday the 13th in the northeast, which is perfect weather for hockey mask-wearing and head of your dead mother-carrying — so here's hoping you take advantage of it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYquKiVJAlEVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: ORIGINAL SERIES INTRO WITH VO (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYquKiVJAlE) In case you[...]

Our own Baltimore Lauren will be liveblogging tonights season 2 premiere of CW's Riverdale, airing at 8pm Eastern, 5pm Pacific, It's been five months

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Well, we have hit the mid-point of the main story of DC's major event, Dark Nights Metal, and Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion and FCO Plascencia really hit their stride with the series and the stakes for the DC Universe. With Batman lost to the Dark Multiverse, and the Dark Knights wreaking havoc across[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Every so often I go into a film not particularly expecting to be caught up in it Not for any lack of its own part, but perhaps the trailers haven't really connected, or the news around it hadn't yet gotten my attention So I settled into the screening of Professor Marston and the Wonder Women expecting[...]

We're taking a break from the normal Weekly Static to answer some of the questions/comments you sent us through social media over the past few days.

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] We've got our own Film Editor, Kaitlyn Booth, reporting from New York Comic Con Marvel's Runaways season one episode one is a solid start to a new corner of the Marvel universe that feels fresh and new. Creators: Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage Summary: After discovering their parents are super-villains in disguise, a group of teenagers band[...]

Last night at NYCC, attendees were treated to a sneak peek at some clips from the new movie The Death of Stalin, as well as a discussion and Q&A session.

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Motor Crush is back, and we finally get to find out where Domino has been Motor Crush #6 gave us plenty of backstory and a healthy dose of appreciation for Sully, but now it's time for our girl to get back in the mix — and #7 does not disappoint. Dom has been gone for two[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Batman and the Shadow are back with another fabulous team-up, this time with Steve Orlando in complete control of the script. A semi-sequel to the run we had earlier this year, in this six issue run we see the Dark Knight start on unequal footing Out of Gotham — and seemingly out of luck when[...]