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Action Comics 1018 Hits Bottom and Starts Digging

RJ Carter · January 7, 2020

It's been a while since I've poked my head inside the Superman universe of books, and with the news surrounding the impending release of Superman's self-reveal, I thought it might be a good idea to check in on the latest installment of the Man of Steel, by way of ACTION COMICS 1018.

Voting Open for Best of 2019 Awards

Critical Blast Staff · January 2, 2020

Holy cow, is it 2020 already? 2019 seems to have gone by in a blur, with so much happening in the world of movies, television, and comics.

Little Women, Big Mess

RJ Carter · December 28, 2019

GRETA GERWIG's directorial rewrite of Louisa May Alcott's American classic is a sprawling mess of a period piece that meanders about, hopping backward and forward in time to finally get to its quiet and unsatisfactory conclusion.

One Small Elf Changes the World at Stifel Theater in St. Louis

RJ Carter · December 19, 2019

An optimistic scout elf is ready to bring Christmas joy and magic to the family that has adopted him. But upon his arrival he finds a single mom with her hands full with two rambunctious boys and a sullen teenaged daughter who misses her father.

Jumanji: The Next Level Delivers More Cast, Less Fun

Jeff Ritter · December 12, 2019

There are a handful of movie sequels that have surpassed the original: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Captain America: Civil War, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.

It's Not Naughty To See WICKED During the Holidays!

Jeff Ritter · December 8, 2019

One of the greatest joys of reviewing live theatre comes from seeing a show for the first time. From Gilbert and Sullivan to Andrew Lloyd Webber to Lin Manuel, you always wonder “Is this show going to live up to the hype? I can’t wait to see my favorite performer in this cast!

Ready or Not a Foray into Comedic Gore-Porn

RJ Carter · December 6, 2019

When Grace (SAMARA WEAVING) accepted a marriage proposal from Daniel Le Domas (ADAM BRODY), she expected her life to change. After all, the Le Domas clan was richer than Croesus, and their reputation was global. What she didn't plan for, however, was the wedding night tradition of midnight game play.

Pep Talk: Riverdale Episode 408, "In Treatment"

RJ Carter · December 5, 2019

"In Treatment" is sort of a jumping-on point for new viewers of RIVERDALE. It's a nice bit of catching up done without the crutch of flashbacks or "best of" moments.