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[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Here we are again, another month, another issue of Generation X And I'm sure many of you might be wondering, will this be another month of Joe bemoaning how the series holds little in common with the original series beyond a name and seems counter to the spirit of what the X-Men are in[...]

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[...]