Tue
28
Mar

Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham -- from the Mountains of Boredom

Batman: The Doom that Came to Gotham

Batman: The Doom that Came to Gotham is, unfortunately, one of the most plodding, soporiphic, and downright boring stories to have ever been committed to animation. The art is great. The voice casting serviceable. The concepts exciting. Yet somehow Jase Ricci's screenplay -- based on an Elseworlds imprint from DC Comics written by Mike Mignola and Richard Pace -- drags its feet as it shoehorns in the Batman characters into 1920s analogs while pitting him against H.P. Lovecraft creations.

Sun
26
Mar

MonaLisa Twins, "Why?" Why? Because They're Fantastic, That's Why!

MonaLisa Twins WHY?

The MonaLisa Twins are singer/songwriting, multi-instrumentalist duo of twin sisters, Mona Wagner and Lisa Wagner, who hail from Austria. They have their own website (www.monalisa-twins.com) where you can find out all about them, get news and updates from them, buy albums, merchandise, join their own subscription “club” (which helps fund their ability to make music independently without big record companies or labels), among other things.

I must confess that before reviewing this CD from the duo, I had only heard of them by name and not yet by music, even though they have several albums out.

But, having said that and having now experienced what they make and are capable of making, shame on me, as I could kick myself in the pants for not having listened to them sooner!

Fri
24
Mar

How to Successfully Conduct an Online Craft Class

Online Craft Class (stock photo: Dreamstime

(Stock photo: Dreamstime.com)

Whether you’re a crafty novice or an experienced crafter looking to share your expertise with others, hosting a successful online craft class can be accomplished with the right preparation. From setting up the perfect online space to providing quality instruction and guidance, there are several essential elements for any instructor wishing to deliver an engaging virtual experience for their students.

Mon
20
Mar

The Rolling Stones, GRRR Live: GRRR8!

GRRR Live!

The Rolling Stones GRRR Live DVD/2CD set showcases the Stone’s 50th anniversary tour billed as the “50 and Counting” Tour. How apropos considering where they are now! This particular concert took place on the last of four nights in Newark N.J. on December 15th, 2012. With guest appearances by The Black Keys, Mick Taylor, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., and Bruce Springsteen, the concert was quite the star-studded show.

Originally recorded and aired on Pay-Per-View, and not available to be for fans since, this set has been re-edited and the audio re-mixed, beautifully showcasing the Stones at this point in their career, and, undoubtedly, one of the most memorable shows in their history.

Wed
15
Mar

DC Comics, Visit Burbank, WBD Unveil Wonder Woman Statue

Wonder Woman statue

BURBANK, CA (March 15, 2023) - A Warrior for Peace will stand as a symbol of justice for visitors and residents of Burbank to enjoy for generations to come. A seven-and-a-half-foot tall bronze Wonder Woman statue was unveiled today in a special ceremony at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood as part of a partnership between Visit Burbank, DC and Warner Bros. Discovery. 

Today’s unveiling ceremony was attended by local government and business luminaries including Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony, Pam Lifford, President, Global Brands, Franchises and Experiences, Jim Lee, DC Chief Creative Office and Publisher, and Wonder Woman 1984 Director Patty Jenkins.

Fri
10
Mar

A Brief Guide on Sweat Bands for Wrists

Sweat Bands

Sports are amazing activities to keep the body healthy or bring people together for a certain goal. Organizations can fundraise using events such as charity run events. For such an event to be a success, they need proper planning, and one thing to consider is buying and giving participants the right gear.

One of the items used in various sports including a charity run or sports event is sweat bands for the wrist. These are pieces of cloth worn on the wrist to help wipe the sweat on the face and prevent sweaty hands that can be uncomfortable during the activity. They are also amazing branding items to promote the event, especially if it is regular.

Whether you are an organizer of a sports event or a participant, you need to know more about the sweat bands for your wrist before getting them. Here is what you need to know.

Wed
08
Mar

Horror Does A Body Good In Lor Gislason's Novel, 'Inside Out'

Let’s begin with some unusual facts about human anatomy:

- Some women can lactate through the skin of their armpit after giving birth.

- A condition called hyperdontia causes people to be born with an excessive amount of teeth.

- Body odor originates from bacteria eating sweat on the skin’s surface.

- Approximately one in one-thousand people are born with extra digits on their hands or feet.

- The average person produces enough saliva during their lifetime to fill two swimming pools.

Sat
04
Mar

'Vampus Horror Tales' Adds Spanish Flavor To The Usual Anthology Film Fare

Oh, the horror anthology. As a cinematic sub-genre its roots lie not in film, but the pulpy realm of classic mid-20th century comic books. Those garish rags of cheap newsprint and lurid covers cast a spell on many a 1950’s child, the undisputed king of which was EC Comics, whose gasp! choke! style of bloody bite-sized morality plays filled such titles as The Haunt of Fear, The Vault of Horror, Shock SuspenStories and, most notoriously, Tales From the Crypt, which inspired the equally-infamous latter-day HBO television show of the same name.

Fri
24
Feb

Hide Your IP with a VPN Extension for Chrome

VPN Extensions for Chrome

Your IP address is your online identity. It reveals your physical location, as well as activities you make online. In order to protect your privacy and security, you may want to hide your IP address. A VPN extension for Chrome is the perfect solution for this.

Definition of IP address

An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network. It can reveal information about the user’s physical location, as well as activities they make online.

Reasons to hide your IP

Hiding your IP address is important for several reasons. It can help protect your privacy and security, as well as help you access content that is restricted in your area. It can also help you bypass censorship and access geo-restricted websites.

Thu
23
Feb

Blue Underground presents Marquis de Sade's Justine on Blu-ray and 4K

Justine

The 1969 Jess Franco film Marquis de Sade's Justine is a costume drama wrapped in a sexploitation package that leaves the viewer lost at times while trying to follow multiple different side stories, with multiple characters that do not hold the audience’s attention long enough to care to see the outcome of their tales due to the story going in all different directions at once.

The main story follows the tale of a young girl named Justine (Romina Power), who is exiled from a convent with only the clothes on her back and a small handful of money to get by. It’s a “babe in the woods” story that quickly veers off the path into multiple side stories, all of which have Justine being tortured mentally and physically.

Thu
23
Feb

Bypassing A Blockage - Is It Legal?

Bypassing a Blockage...

The web page provides information about the methods to bypass blocking and the legality of the process. The possibility of avoiding restrictions on the example of access to Betway casino is considered.

Sun
19
Feb

Eugenie... The Story of Her Journey into Perversion comes to 4K/Blu-ray from Blue Underground

Eugenie

In 1969, Jess Franco created Eugenie… The Story of Her Journey into Perversion. Coming off the heels of his previous adaptation of the Marquis De Sade’s tale, Justine, Franco sets this story of depravity in the modern era, and upon watching this for the fist time in 2023, it eerily predicts the Jeffery Epstein scandal of today.

Christopher Lee opens the movie with a monologue direct from the writings of the Marquis De Sade, standing at a podium in front of a satanic ritualistic killing of a naked woman behind him, while unsavory characters watch the scene. At first thought, it’s an almost Vincent Price way of being our host through the story. It’s only later do we discover his character will play a main role in this depraved tale.

Fri
17
Feb

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Gets Conquered By Kang

Marvel’s Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the 31st film to be exact. It’s a film that might get the accolades that Marvel might be expecting, but that doesn’t mean that director Peyton Reed has concocted a dud. Taken on its own merits and considering what Marvel’s movie maestro Kevin Feige needed the film to do, it’s entertaining and sets up the next phase of the bigger MCU picture quite well. It also serves to underline just how incredible of an undertaking the MCU actually is and how even the grandest concepts can start to bow under their own weight.

Mon
13
Feb

Using VPNs When Streaming and Gaming

Gaming Girl using a VPN

The need for a VPN for basic privacy and security reasons is something most savvy Internet users are already aware of. But when it comes to streaming movies and playing online games, the rules get a little more tricky as to when you should use one.

Fri
10
Feb

Brennan Lafaro's Bloody Horror-Western Novel 'Noose' Misses The Mark

Ah, the Wild West. The mere mention of the term arouses near-mythic associations profoundly embedded in the American national psyche. That period of Manifest Destiny, of expansive vistas and painted horizons. Cowboys and Indians, desperadoes, cattle rustlers, long nights on the open range, showdowns at high noon. Jesse James and Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the shootout at the O.K. Corral. Even while it was happening, the era of westward expansion was being romanticized in dime novels and newspaper articles fed to a public fascinated with the lawless frontier, and the advent of Hollywood only cemented that legendary legacy in the cultural consciousness.

Thu
09
Feb

Digital Masterpieces: 5 Photo Editing Ideas That Grab Attention

Photo Editing Ideas

Do you want to stop people dead in their tracks with your digital art? Try a new approach to image editing with these creative photo editing ideas!

Sun
05
Feb

The Jorgensens: Americana Soul

The Joregensens Americana Soul

The Jorgensens latest release, Americana Soul on Paramour Records, is an aptly titled collection of ten original songs by the husband and wife team of Kurt and Brianna Jorgensen.

I say ‘aptly titled’ because this exceptionally talented duo and collective of equally talented supporting musicians have created a collection of songs with a sound that is both comfortable and relatable as Americana, and new and bold and full of soul.

Is this possible? Can such a blend of old and new be possible and not considered, say “New Country” music? The answer for me is a resounding yes!

From the moment the first beats from the title track “Old Black Crow” play, you realize right away this is not country music; and as you listen to the words and how they are sung, you realize this is story telling as it once was, and without the twangy nasality that sends chills up my spine like nails on a chalk board.

Tue
31
Jan

21st Century Kids Meddle With Ancient Evil In Estonian Dark Comedy 'Kratt'

Twenty-first century children are becoming more tech-savvy at a younger age than at any point in history. Yet the constant exposure to smartphones, tablets, social media and online video game platforms can and does have detrimental effects on childhood development. Eye strain, obesity, reduced sleep quality, increased feelings of inadequacy and anxiety, depression, cyberbullying, poor face-to-face social skills and an over-reliance on search bars and web browsers to glean information have all been cited as negative factors of the digital age in pediatric studies.

Mon
16
Jan

What are the Best Sex Shows to Watch?

Netflix screen

If you like to watch series, why not expand your range of favorite programs by introducing you to more or less naughty soap operas? Here are some of the best series containing sex for you to check out.

Series to start well

We will start with series that we can consider as soft, without however hiding the main thing. Put away Tony Bet, your favorite website for sports bettings, and have fun otherwise.

Do you already know Game of Thrones? If so, you already know that some scenes are worthy of being on the list of best TV sex scenes. Even if the central subject is not sex, the directors do not forget this aspect and we can observe many very hot scenes of all kinds (from rape to incest). The series is violent and is just as violent in the area of ​​sex. And if you are asked which series you prefer, you will always have the benefit of the doubt by answering GoT. Because there is a very rich plot.

Fri
13
Jan

Relive the Glory Days of the Drive-In with Creature From Black Lake

Creature from Black Lake

1976’s Creature from Black Lake, directed by Joy N. Houck Jr., finally comes to Blu-ray from SYNAPSE FILMS. This long-forgotten film, produced in the double feature drive-in days, is more of a character-driven story than the gore and exploitation from films of that era, mixing humor and suspense along with very little on-screen horror to create a tale more about the characters rather than an ominous creature lurking in the woods.

Harkening back to the success of films such as The Legend of Boggy Creek, this film was cashing in on the Bigfoot hype and hysteria of the day and was made to be released first on the drive-in circuit, then re-released theatrically in 1982 as part of a multi-film package, 5 Deranged Features.

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