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A couple of documentaries, a thriller, a Sundance winner and it's Chris Pratt vs dinosaurs. It's also interesting to note that two of the movies…
Intro | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 June 7th, 2015 So, here's how the countdown stands as of today! Earl’s Con Season List…
Sometimes, we fall down the internet rabbit hole and we are never heard from again... MOST of the time, you find a bunch of cool…
Renew Your Vows #1 Published 6/3/2015 Written by: Dan Slott Art by: Adam Kubert, John Dell, Justin Ponsor As a friend said to me earlier: “I vowed…
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a fucking glorious game. It's one of the best RPGs I've ever played, and I can tell you why. Okay,…
A NEW plethora of films are on your way this week. Musician bios, spy comedies, art house comedies, and plenty more! So, what new films…
Intro | Part 1 | Part 2 May 31st, 2015 So, here's how the countdown stands as of today! Earl’s Con Season List 2015 Electronic Entertainment…
Whatever your thoughts on Kickstarter, one has to admit it has made a few amazing things come into existence. The Veronica Mars movie, a Reading…
Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) Director(s): Tony Randel Writer(s): Peter Atkins (Screenplay), Clive Barker (Story) Starring: Doug Bradley, Ashley Laurence, Clare Higgins, Kenneth Cranham …
Old Man Logan #1 Published 5/27/2015 Written by: Brian Michael Bendis Art by: Andrea Sorrentino Marcelo Maiolo I have a confession to make. It’s painful…
Catching up on The Flash again! Because my life is crazy sometimes and doesn't let me blog as much as I'd like to. Without further…
We got ourselves a quiet but interesting week of new film releases this week. Adultery, tragedy, destructive life styles and just plan old destructive earthquakes.…
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The Mad Men Finale Kicked My Ass I love the ends of things. As much as I hate to see a story I love go…
\ The Avengers # 239 Published: January 1984 Written by: Roger Stern Art by: Al Milgrom, Joe Sinnott and Christie Scheel There are some covers…
Even the greats have to make mistakes. Otherwise, how else would they get better? They have to make the choices that they thought were good…
We have movies that are bringing the chocolate (but not in the way that you think.) Mothers abandoning their children, an unnecessary remake of a…
It is that time of year again, folks. Yes, spring/summer... but also a time of a year I like to call Convention Season. Reason being,…
I am finally taking the advice of a fellow agent and writing about something I would rather be doing instead of writing, this week’s topic…
When Agent Justin mentioned something about a new DC CW trailer and the Atom, I could pretty much only groan and wonder what on earth…
Ms Marvel #15 Published 5/13/2015 Written by: G. Willow Wilson Art by: Takeshi Miyazawa, Ian Herring I’ve learned something about myself; I am obsessed with teenagers. …
The city of Anaheim barely had a chance to recover from WonderCon when the geeks invaded once more for Star Wars Celebration (Apr. 16 –…
Things are gonna get interesting the next few weeks. See, I think folks were pretty damn sure that The Avengers was gonna do really well…
Secret Wars #1 Published 5/6/2015 Written by: Jonathan Hickman Art by: Esad Ribic, Ive Svorcina I don’t hate “Secret Wars”. Perhaps that’s not the best foot…
LAST WEEK ON THE FLASH: Barry and his friends discover Dr. Wells secret room. There was some other stuff that happened, but this is important…
It seems like after the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, all of the big studios have decided to just step away this week. Oh…
***There be Avengers: Age of Ultron spoilers ahead!*** Avengers: Age of Ultron is here, folks! Yours truly did a double feature with The Avengers on…
Entry 1; 4/29/15; 3:58pm: My name is Matt Benson. I am a reserve Agent of GUARD. In roughly two hours I will begin an 11…
Convergence: Justice Society of America Published: 4/29/2015 Written by: Dan Abnett Art by: Tom Derenick, Trevor Scott, Monica Kubina First an admission. I have a soft spot…
YES, I will be spoiling the Daredevil series in this article so please don’t read this unless you watched the show. On April 10, 2015,…
Okay guys! I apologize for my Flash hiatus in recent weeks. BUT let’s get this show on the road with some thoughts about the last…
The rumors of a Peter Parker Sony/MCU film are getting louder and more difficult to ignore but I’m going to continue plugging my ears because…
I know...I know....if you are a reader of this site, you already know what you are watching this weekend. BUT, if that big movie that's…
Exterior Night. May 3rd, 2012. Burbank AMC. The Avengers. I'm run-walking to the entrance to meet my friends who've been waiting in line since 8pm…
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) Director(s): Renny Harlin Writer(s): Brian Helgeland, Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, William Kotzwinkle (story), Wes Craven…
All-New X-Men #40 Published 4/22/2015 Written by: Brian Michael Bendis Art by: Mahmud A. Asrar, Rain Beredo I have had an excruciating relationship with “All-New X-Men”. …
This might be one of the quietest month of April movie releases I've seen in a long time. Maybe it's because everyone is putting their…
Star Wars Celebration is still happening a mere 23 miles from where I'm typing this post. While I only got to bask in the Force-y…
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Convergence Superboy #1 Published 4/15/2015 Written by: Fabian Nicieza Art by: Karl Moline & Jose Marzan & Hi-Fi If I were to use one word to describe…
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Once again...I am late this week on Looking Ahead. I do apologize for that folks. I hope to be back on track next week and…
Agent Justin here! This week, in honor of Star Wars Celebration, we have a special on field report from special guest Agent Cassie! Take it…
Today NetFlix unleashed the first of its Marvel Superhero series: DAREDEVIL. Because of this very cool new series coming out, I will try to…
I'm a big fan of the five-act structure for stories, namely because of this fabulously insightful article from Film Critic Hulk. Anyway, I was watching…
Once a year around late March or early April, wrestling fans from around the world descend upon a city of Vince McMahon’s choosing. This year…
Convergence Superman #1 Published 4/8/2015 Written by: Dan Jurgens Art by: Lee Weeks Brad Anderson Good lord have I missed classic Superman. You know the…
Whew! Sorry about the lateness of this weeks Looking Ahead. WonderCon was this past weekend and I had a full blast of enjoyment! I'm also…
Confidence goes a long way folks, and I don't know if you can get more confident then the Fast and Furious movies. The last four…
We’re back for another great and action-packed week of The Flash! So Barry accidently (or “unintentionally” might be a better word choice) ran back in…
It Follows (2014) Director(s): David Robert Mitchell Writer(s): David Robert Mitchell Starring: Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Lili Sepe “Hey would you two be…
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The trailer for Paper Towns just recently birthed itself into our universe, and you can check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFGiHm5WMLk Paper Towns, as the trailer…
I've been a fan of Ernie Cline's book, Ready Player One, for a few years now. The book is a fast read with fun characters,…
Invincible #118 published 3/25/2015 Written by: Robert Kirkman Art by: Ryan Ottley Jean-Francois Beaulieu A lot of my time and energy is devoted to being…
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Well damn. This week we got eight films that will be coming out on March 27, 2015. We're still a week away from our first…
The first few months of the year are generally a cinematic wasteland, a time when the studios dump their more forgettable fare into theaters. One…
Max Landis has taken to YouTube once again to sit in a white room and tell us about some specific, nerdy aspect of pop culture.…
Batgirl #40 published 3/18/2015 Written by: Cameron Stewart Brenden Fletcher Art by: Babs Tarr Maris Wicks Unquestionably the most important part of launching a new…
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I keep telling myself, “Sarah, you have to actually wait until Your Lie In April is finished airing before you write a review of it.…
My goodness...do I even need to do an introduction to this one? I feel like I don't. I mean...come on...it's JAWS!!! You're gonna hear me…
We continue our march through March of new film releases. The mix is about as random as you can get, and as star studded as…
Life for a Punisher fan isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. His appearances in comics are seldom and inconsistent, his cinematic history is laughable,…
Not all reviews are happy ones. I picked up Chihayafuru at the behest of “the IT guy” at my husband’s work, who is always suggesting…
Folks, I'm not gonna lie...I don't mind that we've only been getting 3-4 movies a week. It really lets us slow down and not get…
All-New Hawkeye #1published 03/04/2015Written by: Jeff LemireArt by: Ramon PerezIan HerringNow is the time of a new empire to arise on the foundations of the…
I love me some Wes Anderson, and yes I do love me some X-Men but I never thought of peanut butter and jellying the two.…
With the new and controversial Power/Rangers fan film that dropped this week (which you can read more about here) it seems like everyone is talking…
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And like that, February is done. Wow, that wasn't so bad right? It went by pretty quickly actually. Now March can be pretty decent with…
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Spider-Gwen #1published 2/25/2015Written by: Jason LaTourArt by: Robbi RodriguezRico RenziIt’s Spider Gwensday! Yes that’s right, the best thing to happen to Spider-Man since Sony decided…
Gritty Power Rangers Film Drops Ever wanted to see a Power Ranger shoot a bunch of people in the face? Good news! Today, Torque / Music…
A Good Marriage (2014) Director(s): Peter Askin Writer(s): Stephen King (short story and screenplay) Starring: Joan Allen, Anthony LaPaglia, Stephen Lang When I’m…
This week on Arrow, some people did some things that were both extraordinary and boring, but not simultaneously! Tommy Merlyn rose from the dead!!!!!! Well, not…
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Silk #1published 02/18/2015Written by: Robbie ThompsonArt by: Stacy LeeIan HerringI’m a very big proponent of legacy characters. When Young Avengers was introduced to Marvel continuity…
This week on Arrow, some downright crazy things happened. Laurel fights Sara (in a drug induced trip, thanks to some Vertigo.) Oliver finally confessed his…
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This has been a difficult couple of weeks for the Rooster Teeth family, with the sudden loss of Monty Oum, the employees and fans pulled…
Rejoice fellow geeks! The long wait is over. Spider-Man is coming home, back to the bosom of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It won’t be long…
This week on Arrow, some surprising things happened. The Arrow is back in town, having beaten certain death at the hands of Ra’s al Ghul.…
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Superman #38published on 2/4/2015Written by: Geoff JohnsArt by: John Romita Jr.Klaus JansonLaura MartinI’ve been avoiding reviewing all of the Superman titles since the New 52…
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As we say good bye to January, we now say hello to February! Is this month gonna be better in terms of newer and more…
Oh man, another Super Bowl is in the proverbial record books. Wow, I am plain tuckered out. What a terrific game, right? (Depending on your allegiances,…
I wish we lived in a world where the phrase “dark, gritty reboot” didn’t cause me such intense waves of nausea but sadly here we…
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The new, mysterious Fantastic Four reboot finally has a teaser trailer! Dig in below: http://youtu.be/e-BVs-KCSiA Okay, so now that you’ve seen it, WE MAY COMMENCE…
Arrow has returned from a month-long hiatus. Time to quit slackin’ off, Oliver Queen! Plot Summary: Roy and Diggle attempt (and fail) to take down…
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Zip up your speedsuits and turn down your two way wrist communicators because The Venture Bros. is back in an absolutely astounding special “All This…
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When Last We Were in Gotham: The Penguin is behind everything. Bullock still stands up for Gordon, and tries to inspire the rest of the…
Me and Matt Benson are back! Episode 2 of our monthly Steven Spielberg podcast has arrived. This was one of those films that I have…
My god...does the darkness of the January movie going month hold no bounds? Am I forced to keep writing about movies that don't excite me…
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Agent Carter Review Welcome back! This week we’ve got two “Agent Carter” reviews for the price of one, which is a truly incredible value. Let’s…
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WHOA!! And out of nowhere, almost as a reaction to the lack of movies that came out last week, 8 new movies are coming out…
No matter what happens, every year, around the last two weeks of December, I start freaking out. And why do you ask? Because I start…
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Agent Carter: Episode 1.1 “Pilot” Agent Carter springs into action as Marvel’s first real leading lady – no other Marvel property has been led by…
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Are you ready to talk about what happened on Arrow last month? Midway into our winter hiatus for the show, here is my review! Don't…
Hey guys! Agent Earl being the predominate butt saver on this site, has filled in again on Looking Ahead and did a great job! So…
I've gotta be straight with you guys...this headline is a bit of a lie. See, I actually only had 11 months instead of 12 in…
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Award for messing up the most characters at one time: -Original Sin: Because while Original Sin completely bungled everything that made original Nick Fury cool,…
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Ms. Marvel #10Published 12/17/2014Written by: G. Willow WilsonArt by: Adrian AlphonaIan HerringI usually refrain from reviewing a book more than once—“Thunderbolts” being a glaring exception. …
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Hello! I'm very excited to announce a brand new monthly podcast! Me and fellow Agent Mat Benson have started a new show that's all about…
An open letter to Max Landis: Let me preface this by saying Max Landis is a great writer. He knows story structure and character…
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Axis #6 Published 11/19/2014 Written By: Rick Remender Art By: Terry Dodson Rachel Dodson Edgar Delgado “Axis” is bad. It’s a bad idea with a…
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Batgirl #36 Published: 11/12/2014 Written By: Cameron Stewart & Brenden Fletcher Art By: Babs Tarr & Maris Wicks Let me start this off with an…
Let’s preface this by saying everything is better in space. Flying? Space. Olympics? Space. Jet pack bear fighting? Space. So you can imagine…
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Today just exploded in all our faces... in a good way, that is! Marvel announced all sorts of amazing stuff. PHASE 3 TO BE EXACT!!…
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Deathstroke #110/22/2014Written by: Tony DanielArt by: Tony DanielSandu FloreaTomeu Morey Let’s rewind the clock three years, back to the launch of “The New 52”. It…
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This week’s Arrow episode was another great one! I hope we can expect this level of quality all season long. Let’s review, shall we? I…
EDIT IT AND DESIGN IT Welcome back! Okay, okay, you've made it this far. You got an artist. You got an idea. You wrote…
Early this morning, Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara listed a huge slate of movies that flat out surprised me. Between now and 2020, Warner Bros plans…
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**So, I must say that the majority of this article was written pre-episode 8, "Mummy on the Orient Express," which I believe changed a few…
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So this episode is not actually called Porcupine Flatulence, but since Porcupine Flatulence is probably the...oh, I dunno, third or so most googled phrase or…
Flash and Gotham Two new TV shows just blasted their pilots into the world like a space rocket filled with DC characters: Gotham, the story…
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New 52 Future's End #219/24/2014Written By: Brian AzzarelloDan JurgensKeith GiffenJeff LemireArt By: Cully HammerHi-FiI've really been trying to give "New 52 Future's End" a wide…
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Not long after the untimely passing of the great Robin Williams on August 11, 2014, fans created a petition, asking for Blizzard Entertainment to create a World of…
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Hello again readers! It's Reserve Agent Andrew reporting in for a final time from SDCC 2014 with news from the Dynamite 10th Anniversary Panel featuring…
Oh, SDCC. San Diego Comic Con: The yearly nerd-pilgrimage to the whale's vagina* to learn and experience the latest and greatest in pop culture. Sure,…
As I reintroduce myself back into the world of anime I have found myself more than mildly biased when it comes to Rooster Teeth’s RWBY.…
This is Reserve Agent Andrew checking in again for another San Diego Comic Con update! I woke up bright and early Friday morning to go…
This is Reserve Agent Andrew checking in with a San Diego Comic Con exclusive! I set out to see the Community panel today in Ballroom…
Storm #17/23/2014Written By: Greg PakArt By: Victor IbáñezNostalgia is the magic word this week, summoning a new solo title for the one and only weather witch…
It's the week of San Diego Comic Con.....will most of you guys even care about what new movies will be released this week on July…
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I was already completely enamored by how good Sailor Moon Crystal was but this morning’s episode starring the adorably brilliant Ami Mizuno as Sailor Mercury…
If there is any nostalgia that has the strongest hold on modern fans, it's for the cartoons of their youth. We all have memories of…
Invincible #112 6/25/14 Written By: Robert Kirkman Art By: Ryan Ottley Grab a tight hold of your buttocks, cuz this here article has…
This summer has the dubious distinction of having two Michael Bay big movie blockbusters. I am well aware how much this site has harangued this…
This week I'm going to talk about the new movie releases like Justin usually does but without the knowledge or finesse that he has! AFTERMATH…
Occasionally there is a moment when I’m in the middle of a fantastic train wreck of a show and I realize that I not only…
In this era of binge watching, both Hulu and Netflix are battling to have original binge content. Its damn near a Roman vomitarium of entertainment…
Barbara Gordon, aka the OG Batgirl, just got a fresh set of threads, the kind that come with a new creative team looking to carve their names into the…
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Did you guys check out any flicks for Fourth of July weekend? Apparently not, since it's actually been reported to be one of the weakest…
I typically steer away from reviewing things on this site because if I don’t like something who am I to say what makes it good…
The Devil’s Rejects (2005)Director: Rob ZombieWriter(s): Rob ZombieStarring: Sid Haig, Sheri Moon Zombie, Bill Moseley Sometimes I need sick, demented, twisted psychopaths in my…
Hello fellow GUARDians! Hello fellow Americans! Hello fellow LOVERS OF SWEET FREEDOM'S BAADASSSS SONG! It is my pleasure and privildge to present the SECOND 4th…
As movie fans, we love digging into the meat of a movie's plot like a cyborg velociraptor with obesity issues. We even love constructing new narratives…
I’d like to begin today with a hard truth. Many of you will disagree. Some of you may become physically ill. Your first instinct may…
With the highly anticipated release of “Guardians of the Galaxy”, the coming weeks can only be described as a Guardian Bonanza. Solo issues for Star…
Hey folks! You all ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with five new movies set to be released this week? Of course you are!…
Before people start jumping down my throat claiming racism I want to point out that Jason Momoa isn’t wrong for the part of Aquaman because…
Adventures of Superman #146/25/2014Written By: Max LandisFabian NiciezaArt By: JockPhil Hester and Eric Gapstur This week was actually looking up: all the crossovers were in…
Okay. Now, I know, it may seem like, at this point, I have a problem. But its not a problem. Unless awesome taste is a…
Hello again folks! I'm back to tell you guys the new movie releases for this week; June 27, 2014. Thanks again to Agent Nate for…
Holy E3 2014 breakdown, Batman! A good chunk of you know that E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) happened this past week at the LA Convention center.…
In honor of the newly released and wildly anticipated first issue of Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's The Wicked and the Divine I'm pulling another non-superhero…
See that guy in the picture I posted? Of course you do, I put it there, sorry, sorry, I'm just really happy because of…
This is part 2 of an awesome two-part GUARDicle about beloved movies that totally bombed. Here's part 1! Some movies are excellent. Like "Bill and…
Nova #186/18/2014Written By: Gerry DugganArt By: David BaldeonOne of the great things about comics is how they telegraph everything they’re about to do so as…
Welcome back to "Looking Ahead"! Yes, it is I, Agent Nate, summoned from my Eternal Slumber yet again to fill in for Agent Justin. He…
I feel like an asshole for doing this...but I'm gonna quote my own article for just a second. When I wrote my Franchise Breakdown for…
It’s hard to ignore a show on Tumblr when practically everyone you follow is constantly posting gifs and AU fics and gorgeous fan art so…
Whew... here we are, kids. Finally. Part Three of my massive, hyper-obsessive, mad, mad, mad rhapsody about The Dresden Files. Want to know the…
There are movies that come along and punch the movie-going public right in the face, leaving a permanent metaphorical fist-shape on the brain-jaws of the…
When commercials came out for Disney’s Maleficent, I was genuinely enthused. “Great,” I thought, “We’ll get to see evil cackling and magic to boot.” Then…
Summer movie season keeps rolling along, and this weeks new movies are interesting enough to get some attention. We got two...count'em, TWO sequels, both of…
I have not been shy about my love for USA Network’s line of hour-long dramas and this week is no different because I am a…
Oh, Marvel. Why are you doing this? Nevermind the disaster of a decision that it is creatively, the strategy you have employed the last few…
Welcome back to Friday! My day, the day of Agent Nate! And also, welcome to the second part of my epic, overly obsessive review of…
John Green's novel "Paper Towns" is an exercise in double-meanings, saying one thing and showing another, asking its readers the same thing it’s asking the…
Loki Agent of Asgard #56/4/2014Written By: Al EwingArt By: Lee GarbettSome might say that this new “Loki: Agent of Asgard” series is a desperate attempt…
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A far more interesting looking list of new movies that are coming out this week then last week. Couple of good looking indie comedies, a…
It’s been a rough week for feminists who aren’t backing down in the #YesAllWomen tags and I think it’s time this site spoke out as…
This past Tuesday, Skin Game, by author Jim Butcher, was released. In honor of that momentous occasion, I will talk about The Dresden Files:…
On a very special Agents of GUARD . . . In April of 2012, the second novel I'd ever written became my first published book.…
Mighty Avengers #105/28/2014Written By: Al EwingArt By: Greg LandFirst things first, buy Ms. Marvel #4. It’s fantastic and waiting for you at your local comic book…
Folks....writing about the King of Monsters isn't easy, but Agent Matt Benson returns yet again to finish out his report on all things Godzilla. I…
It's a surprisingly light week this week in terms of new movies. A couple of these I haven't heard about yet but there are two…
“So your training in Hadô begins!” - Gôken A couple weeks ago, I posted the series trailer to Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist, a 12-episode webseries…
This week I need to get a lot of things off my mind: Bob Wayne leaving DC, David Goyer’s hateful ignorance, Edgar Wright’s abrupt abandonment…
Okay, so what the fuggity WHAT is going on at Marvel? Edgar Wright leaves Ant-Man over "Creative Differences" with Marvel. ...no. Just no, dammit, NO.…
This is a real transcript of a chat conversation between the Agents of GUARD, about writer David S. Goyer's controversial statements about comic books, comic…
FForever Evil #75/21/2014Written By: Geoff JohnsArt By: David FinchI think we can all agree that “Forever Evil” as an event was a bit of…
With Godzilla smashing it's way through the Box Office, it's time for the Summer Movies to bring in another Superhero/comic book movie. But, we'll get…
Tremors (1990)Director: Ron UnderwoodWriter(s): S.S Wilson, Brent Maddock, Ron UnderwoodStarring: Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter Every time I wandered into my local video…
Mustaches come in all different shapes, sizes, and notoriety; some are funny and some are creepy but today I want to talk about the ones…
The things we love are not always good for us. Observe the success of cupcakes, Michael Bay, and reality shows about cupcakes. We were all…
Last night the CW gave us the first official glimpse at the Scarlet Speedster himself, Barry Allen. Holy hell, I'm really excited! I know I'm…
Hello fellow agents. Today we once again present you with another report from one of our field agents. This time he's been looking into the…
Avengers #295/13/2014Written By: Jonathan HickmanArt By: Leinil YuOkay Marvel, I get it. Captain America and Iron Man are polar opposites and they can’t go three…
Well hello everybody! Director Zack Snyder, of the upcoming NOT-Justice League movie Batman/Superman, just tweeted a first look at Ben Affleck as Batman, AND the…
Hello folks! I'm back! Thanks again to Nathan for helping a brother out last week. It's not easy to heal from molten lava burns but…
Some men were born to be sex symbols: James Dean, Paul Newman, Idris Elba, Ryan Reynolds, and of course Christopher “Corsair” Summers. I know this…
Though we mourn the cancellation of Community, this dark horizon has a few glimmers of awesome to assuage our wounds. Namely: Looks like Marvel…
Original Sin #1 5/7/2014 Written By: Jason Aaron Art By: Mike Deodato I feel depressed about big company crossovers. Used to be I’d be the…
Hello you movie masticaters! ...."masticating" means eating. I'm so sorry if you read that and... MOVING ON. Agent Justin is still recovering from his annual…
My love for Chicago Fire and Chicago PD is too overwhelming to write about in under a 50,000 words so instead let’s try focusing on…
Three days ago, the cast for Star Wars: Episode VII was announced. At first, I didn't want to feel anything, since Episodes I thru III…
This week is going to be a very special Dreamcasting, because it's the complete opposite of a regular Dreamcasting! Instead of knowing the characters and…
Amazing Spider-Man #1 April 30th, 2014Written By: Dan SlottArt By: Humberto RamosI’m actually quite down this week. It started off with such promise—“The Amazing Spider-Man” number…
Hey GUARDians! Can you believe it's been an entire year since we here at Agents of GUARD started our little venture? Crazy, right? Besides thanking…
Here we are folks...tomorrow it's will be officially been the one year mark since Agents of GUARD has started. Kinda crazy to think about. One…
With the rising popularity of House of Cards and her recent casting in the newest Fantastic Four movie Kate Mara has been rightfully earning the…
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Elektra #1April 23, 2014Written By: Haden BlackmanArt By: Michael Del MundoLet me start this off by saying I hate Wolverine. He’s put on the hat…
Sorry about the lateness on this weeks LOOKING AHEAD! A weekend filled with WonderCon and family time for Easter didn't give much time for me…
So, a little backstory. Sometime last year, I was on an insane hunt for a good mini to represent my Grey Elven Bladesinger. Grey Elven?…
This month I’m not going to pretend that the show I’m writing about is a diamond in the rough, 90210 is shit but I love…
So I finally caught "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," and the long and short of it is that it's a fun, visceral super-hero flick that…
Written by: Brent Fletcher Directed by: Milan Cheylov Plot: With Colonel Glenn Talbot now on their trail, Coulson and his team seek refuge in the last place anyone…
Sinestro #1 4/16/2014Written By: Cullen BunnArt By: Dale EagleshamMarvel and DC have been doing this funny thing lately where they give their villains their own…
It seems to be a bit on the quiet side this week in terms of new movie releases. One film is a big release, but…
According to some bullshit poll on ew.com that asked readers which X-Men character they would like to see starring in a solo movie the results…
With the recent announcement of the TV adaption of From Dusk Till Dawn, we here at GUARD (mostly me, but I'm sure I'm not alone…
Summer in San Diego, when the asphalt boils. The sun is a white-yellow disc made for pain, the sky's like bathwater, flat and whisper-blue. Trolleys…
Batman Eternal #1 April 9, 2014Written By: Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, John Layman, Ray Fawkes, and Tim SeeleyArt By: Jason FabokGotham is cloaked in…
G.U.A.R.D.ing S.H.I.E.L.D. : Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV Review -Ep. 17 “Turn, Turn, Turn” (SPOILERS!)
Written by: Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen Directed by: Vincent Misiano Plot: Coulson and his team find themselves without anyone they can trust, only to discover that they…
After the excitement of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, it seems like some film goers would probably want to see that flick again instead of…
As a people connected to such a vast source of information like the internet, sometimes its hard to decide what your identity should be online.…
If you know absolutely nothing about Bucky Barnes and/or don't want any part of Captain America: The Winter Soldier spoiled then maybe wait on reading this…
The idea of a new Star Wars film (many films, according to Disney sources) has got my nerd blood pumping to parts of my brain…
Before I put in my two cents on “L.A. Noire”, allow me to tell an anecdote. The year was 1999,…
Written by: Paul Zbyszewski Directed by: Bobby Roth Plot: Agents Garrett and Triplett are back to help Coulson's team track down S.H.I.E.L.D.'s nefarious enemy - the Clairvoyant. But…
As the old month ends, a new month begins, and the new movies keep a coming! Why waste time with an introduction?! Let's go! What's…
Greetings, GUARDians! I come to you from the mystical land of Las Vegas, the fertile wetlands (Well, I started this post a week ago when…
I know what you’re thinking, “But didn’t Bryan Cranston already voice James Gordon in Batman: Year One?” Yes he did, and he was absolutely perfect. Now…
UPDATE: Since writing this article they've announced and are filming a new Indiana Jones movie with Harrison Ford which is . . . fine. It's…
Night of the Demons (1998) Director: Kevin S. Tenney Writer(s): Joe Augustyn Starring: Cathy Podewell, Mimi Kinkade, Alvin Alexis Oh, the powers of the…
I keep hearing people saying the same thing concerning movies today. They are tired of remakes and endless sequels. They are wincing at the thought…
All-New Ghost Rider #1 Written By: Felipe Smith Art By: Tradd Moore I know I’ve been a bit Marvel-centric as of late and in…
Well dear readers, the new X-Men: Days of Future Past trailer came out today and might I say it looks pretty as all get out.…
After attempting to perfect my Bucky Barnes write-up for several hours days I decided to take the advice of Agent Aaron and write about what…
Update: Ubisoft confirms that "Assassin's Creed Unity" is set during the French Revolution with the following head-chopping video. http://youtu.be/SQng7EkJHOI Images from an unfinished, upcoming Assassin's…
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 10 Written By: Christos GageArt by: Rebekah IsaacsIf you grew up in the nineties you have seen or at least…
March we're right smack in the middle of March, and the new movies keep a coming! We got muppets, dystopian futures, crime dramas, drama dramas,…
Agent Bobby here! Agent Denise has graciously allowed me to borrow her column this week, with the promise that "I'll take care of it," followed…
Captain Marvel #1 (2014) Written By: Kelly Sue Deconnick Art By: David Lopez Remember when Warner Brothers thought making a Wonder Woman movie was silly…
Looking at what new movies are coming out this week, there are several romantic comedies on the list. It's like they all got their calendars…
So you want to become a voice actor! Yeah, me too! I started the process about a couple years ago, and I’m still learning as…
If you’ve talked to me at all you know that I have a serious case of comic book hair envy. Not just your standard “Wow,…
Written by: Jeffery Bell Directed by: Bobby Roth Plot: Skye is rushed to a S.H.I.E.L.D. medical facility to save her life. The doctors are only…
When Sin City came out in 2005 (Pretty much nine years ago....wait....really?!) it was a real game changer in terms of comic book movie adaptations.…
We geeks are a peculiar crowd. We are passionate. We are deeply involved. We sometimes, maybe often, sound like absolute idiots. Jerks, even, if I…
It’s no surprise that movies and science don’t jive very well – and for the most part, that’s okay. We don’t want realism – we…
Written By: Warren EllisArt By: Declan Shalvey I think there is something very important to get out of the way before…
With February gone, we say hello to the new movies coming out in March! I'm actually really excited about this week. There are A LOT…
Well, it’s Oscar Sunday! Much like the Super Bowl, it seems less about the actual content of the show, and more about the spectacle around…
Suits returns this Thursday and I don’t know if I’m going to make it because the overwhelming anticipation might just send me into mental breakdown.…
So apparently the WB has been working on a Flash TV show a la "Arrow." They even made a back door pilot for it in…
Nightbreed (1990) Director: Clive Barker Writer(s): Clive Barker Starring: Craig Sheffer, David Cronenberg, Anne Bobby As straightforward as most horror movies are when it…
We were all dumb kids, once, in the misty days often referred to as "yore." No judgements! Being a dumb kid is an amazing experience,…
Written by: Charles SouleArt by: Carlo BarberiHonestly, I thought I’d be done with “Thunderbolts” by now. Daniel Way stepped in and made a thrilling spy…
Hello fellow film fanatics! This is Agent Nate, jumping in at the last second to finish off the main bad guy that Agent Justin had…
The Agents of GUARD have been in your face, but now it's time to put them in your ears with a brand new podcast. We…
First, I wanted to give a shout out to this week’s issue of “Justice League”—and I can do that because…
http://youtu.be/pTZ2Tp9yXyM Well folks...me and Pat told you how awesome this footage was at San Diego Comic Con. This trailer is pretty much the same one…
We talk a lot about BioShock Infinite here at Agents of GUARD, both on the site and IRL. So, when this came down the pipeline…
Folks, February has a few more weeks left of new movie releases. With the release of The Lego Movie alone, it's pretty clear that February…
Back on January 29, a massive war erupted across the entire world, between two huge factions with over 7000 combatants and over $300,000 in…
RPG Tabletips: Making Combat Faster As part of an ongoing series on running large parties for Tabletop RPGs, this week's article is all about combat.…
Tis the week of fudged continuity! Wolverine tactfully forgot that he kidnapped Toad for his school and summarily fired him. …
Alright, lets just cut to the chase. If you are single, don't be offended that I'm talking directly to the people who are in a…
Author's Note: If there was ever a perfect example of “Holy shit, I don’t have any free time this week,” this past week would be…
To this day, I still don't consider myself a gamer. Not truly. Do I love some video games? Very much so. I'll rant and rave…
Last week I tried to convince you not to run a large party of players for your tabletop RPG game. If you missed it, check…
This week perturbed me. For one, Batman was a near suicidal gorp in “Forever Evil” but I don’t get to mock him for an entire…
Way to punch me in the gut February! We got over 10 new movies coming out in the first week alone! Many of them actually…
Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! I figured, it being the Year of the Horse, it would be appropriate to take a look back at some…
What do you mean you’re NOT watching @midnight?! Chris Hardwick, also known as @nerdist and resident geek darling, has been hosting a new show for…
I'm not going to waste any time. You should be watching Axe Cop. Axe Cop is a cartoon based on the comic book of the…
Running Huge Tabletop RPG Parties Being a DM, Narrator, Marshal, or GM is a mighty task - Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik from the Penny…
There’s this bizarre trend in comics right now where everything I think is good is being taken into consideration and everything that I’m saying is…
And like that, the month of January ends and by looking at what new films will be coming out this week, it will end with…
Oh, the 80s. Oh, childhood. I watched a lot of TV. A LOT. Also, video games. Also, movies. Boy did I love movies. Anyone that…
Agent Justin joins in on this month’s DREAMCASTING to sort out what they want for Marvel Studio’s upcoming Dr. Strange feature film. Justin's Director…
The first half of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has been... rough. I definitely can't say I was amazed. I can't say I've been devastated. I can…
Generating a Story For Your Tabletop Game Being a DM (Dungeon Master, or Narrator, or Storyteller, or Game Master) is a lot like being a…
Time to talk about that parallel super hero team, the evil one that looks exactly like the original one. You know, they come from an…
Tales from the Hood (1995) Director: Rusty Cundieff Writer(s): Rusty Cundieff, Darin Scott Starring: Clarence Williams III, Tom Wright, David Alan Grier, Corbin Bernsen, Lamont…
I'm not quite sure why last week was a dumping ground of new movie releases, this week we seem to have a more leaner list…
I don’t usually start off with sarcasm, but I feel like this is a special case. It’s the 2014 awards season! The Golden Globes kicked…
How Do I Batman: A Practical Guide Last week, I aided-and-abetted possibly a dozen counts of vigilantism, assault (both aggravated and otherwise), and the epic…
SPOILERS - OKAY SPOILERS ALL UP IN YOUR FACE - SPOILERS As I write this, I should admit ahead of time that I am an…
Really Bendis? Really? I don’t want to keep talking about you. Honestly, I thought the matter would be settled and I…
Let me ask you guys something...how did YOU feel about the movies of 2013? If there was one thing I could clearly say, it was…
It’s the day before a big writing deadline. You’ve got to churn out a 4 page sketch or a 1000 word blog post by tomorrow!…
In which I write a completely heartfelt letter of appreciation to one of my favorite writers, Peter David. Dear PAD, Let’s move quickly past the…
You know what's really cool? How inventive geeks can be. Seriously, just take a gander at all the cosplayers that permeate any comic convention. Yeah,…
How Do I Batman: A Practical Guide So you want to become Batman. Of course you do. Batman is a hero, first and foremost, and…
Forgive me for not reviewing “Black Widow” this week. Just assume that the dozen other reviews calling it, “the best thing to happen to comics…
Whoooboy......January. Friggin January. As you all saw last week when Agent Nate did the first week of the new month, it's going to be slim…
The power of a mid-season finale is pretty awe-inspiring; it can completely change the direction of an existing plot, or suddenly make you care about…
If you're like me, the New Year's Resolutions you made have already been quietly, yet firmly, set aside for last year's status quo. Or perhaps…
It’s the end of the year and comic releases for this week were all piles of mess that dribbled from an open sore so that…
As part of a 2013 Year-Ender, I'm submitting my personal Top Ten things or moments or what have you of the year. Hope you enjoy…
With the end of the year comes the time for retrospection and reminiscing—though my preference was for hurled insults and vicious mockery. So in that…
Seems like a lot of people are glad to see 2013 go but quite frankly, I had a damn good year. For me it was…
NOW, let me explain...this isn't exactly my TOP TEN list of favorite films of 2013. Oh, that’s coming, but I’m holding off writing it because…
Ghoulies 2 (1988) Director: Albert Band Writer(s): Charlie Dolan (story), Dennis Paoli (screenplay) Starring: Damon Martin, Royal Dano, Phil Fondacaro, J. Downing Although one…
Hey there, kindly readers! It is I, Agent Nate, helping take over LOOKING AHEAD duties for Agent Justin this week. These are the very first…
CLARA: You, you are the Doctor. ELEVEN: Yep. And I always will be. But times change and so must I. We all change when you…
We’re stuck between Christmas and New Year’s which means it’s impossible for our daft brains to retain anything seriously and while I almost never write…
Being a GM (a "Game Master" cue choir), is nerve wracking. Its being in charge of running a pencil and paper role-playing game. It challenges…
With 2013 dying in the gutter, gasping for some small mercy before it is kicked in the throat, it's time to look ahead instead to…
Are you the kind of family that spends the holiday at the movies? If so, I say you are a delightful family. But what will…
It’s March 5th, 2013 - a Tuesday. Like most other Tuesdays, I’m getting ready to head up to Los Angeles for weekly rehearsal with my…
As a special treat for all you lovely readers for supporting my perversion and filth this month instead of focusing on one beautiful man I…
We have a mere handful of days before the year is out. Maybe you (and when I say you, I really mean me) are laying…
December 12th through December 19th, 2013 Weeksauce brings you all the news in geekery, genre fiction, and nerdy celebrities you may have missed this week while…
This week was a bit of a tough one. There were so many terrible stories; from Bendis’s X-Men fanfic where he gets to act out…
The week before the big holiday comes, and you think they would pump out more movies the weekend before. Not so apparently as it's a…
Oh 2013, what an interesting year you’ve been. This time of year always feels a bit odd. It’s usually a combination of apprehension about the…
One of the best parts about relaunches and the forming of new teams is the fancy new threads the mutants start sporting so to close…
Huh… Would ya’ look at that? I don’t think I’ve reviewed a single issue of “Justice League” in its entire twenty five issue history. Let…
Hello, GUARDians, Agent Denise here with another guest article. You might remember Andrew Linde from his completist review of all things Gatsby. This time he's back…
Here we are folks, another week of new movies. What will the film gods bestow upon us this week? A Christmas themed movie? A sequel?…
Spike’s rebranded VGX awards: Yup, that happened. Unfortunately it just wasn’t good. I guess they hoped that scaling down and going online would bring in…
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is bringing HitRECord to TV and quite frankly I am sweating in anticipation. http://youtu.be/8VcPF72MFsU Now if you've never heard of HitRECord, don't fret,…
Hark! In the distance! Fast approaching is Christmas. It craves your money to give unto others. And everybody loves being given stuff. But what kind…
Variety dropped the news yesterday - "Fast and Furious" star and Israeli model Gal Gadot will be playing Wonder Woman in the upcoming "Batman vs.…
Wow! A brand new series for us to buy. How convenient that the last Marvel big event mini-series just ended. Now I can get on…
When there is no obvious blockbuster movies to be released, the indie films come out to play. They come out to play in huge herds…
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You see it all the time on Facebook every year when the VMAs roll around, people commiserating about the state of MTV nowadays. But I'm…
Every once in a while I feel I have to prove myself, maybe defend my particular review choices. I do seem to be more enthusiastic…
Holiday weekend brings forth the big studio releases on a bit earlier in the week. Yep, a good amount of new movies will be coming…
Yesterday, Saturday, 23rd, 2013 at 11:50pm the BBC simulcasted the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special - The Day of the Doctor, worldwide. For you that…
In a day and age when sarcastic girls with purple hair are the norm Gertrude Yorke memorably charmed her way into the hearts of Runaways…
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I've just finished Grand Theft Auto V, and considering I wrote a rather scathing article when I was a few hours into the game, I…
I know I've already commented on “Wonder Woman” and her success but I fell it can’t be overstated. To look back at issue one and…
In terms of new films that are coming out this week, this is a relativity nice and simple one. A few big budgeted ones, a…
Title: Batman: Arkham Asylum Platform: PS3/Xbox360/PC/MacOS Developer: Rocksteady Studios Publisher: Eidos Interactive/Square Enix & Warner Bros. Interactive Original Release Date: August 25, 2009 How have…
November’s BABE OF THE MONTH goes to… Tim Drake. Name: Timothy Jackson Drake-Wayne aka Red Robin. History: Always whip-smart even as a child, Tim…
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I've just watched The Night of The Doctor, a special Doctor Who mini-episode that just went up last night. And by "just watched," I mean…
I know the whole reason I established for this article was “Comic X vs. Invincible” but really what am I supposed to do if a…
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Hey folks! I'm back! Hope everyone had fun with Aaron last week, as I thought he did a good job with this column. I loved…
Being both an actor and a geek can sometimes be an interesting intersection. With so much comic book, science fiction, and video game media being…
With Wednesday’s release of Amazing X-Men which follows the return of Nightcrawler I’m reminded just how ridiculous comic book resurrections are. During the nail-biting Second Coming crossover…
Just this morning (Thursday, Nov 7 for you time travelers), Marvel Studios, Disney, and the Shinehardt Wig Company announced that they've made a deal with…
One of the best formulas for getting me to read your comic is to take all the baddies and show that they can kick way…
(Writers Note: What I will be reviewing will be the North American Cut, which is the one that can be screen theatrically here in the…
Mario Mario. Luigi Mario. Zelda. Link. Samus Aran. The common thread: Nintendo. Founded in 1889 as a Hanafuda card manufacturer, Nintendo has since expanded to…
Reign isn’t historically accurate but goddamn is it engrossing. So far there have been three episodes of CW’s new hit response to Game of Thrones…
Every musician on Earth knows it - being eviscerated is the best song-writing fuel there is. Nothing makes you pour your heart into art like…
Let’s kick this off right, I hate annuals. They’re a cheap gimmick to squeeze out a few more sales in between issues; nothing important or…
Creepshow 2 Director: Michael Gornick Writer: Stephen King (stories), George A. Romero, Lucille Fletcher Starring: Tom Savini, Ray Spruce, Daniel Beer, Lois Chiles Let’s…
Right when Halloween ends (we quite literally start the new month on Friday) a WHOLE mess of new movie releases will be unleashed upon to…
The following entry is one Agent’s guide on how to game on the cheap. While I’m primarily a PC gamer, I’ll try and cover some…
I’m not going to pretend I know what the hell happened on Under the Dome but the one thing I do know for a fact…
If you're like me, you barely got your Halloween costume assembled this week. If you're like me, but NOT IN MULTIPLE STAGES OF DENIAL, then…
Every musician on Earth knows it - being eviscerated is the best song-writing fuel there is. Nothing makes you pour your heart into art like…
Who knew that when they originally re-launched the book “Nova” that I would be way more interested in the story than any of the…
Surprisingly small amount of releases this week. (THANK...GOD.) A few interesting flicks from some big names, and the release of two French films that was…
Greetings, GUARDians! If y'all haven't heard of CommuniCon, it's a Los Angeles-based, fan convention for the awesomely awesome NBC show, Community. And this time around,…
This month I will swoon over Fables' darkly, enticing Bigby Wolf. Name: Bigby Wolf History: In Fables Bigby was originally known as the Big Bad…
Welcome to my inaugural Friday article! It will be filled with bile. Only because I promised to share my least favorite things. In movies and…
As we sling toward Halloween, wondering if we're too fat to pull off a Captain America costume, many of us are unaware of another event…
There has been a change. A New Order rises... The Thursday and Friday Agents have switched posts! That's right, gentle readers! Agents Nate and Bobby…
I’m sorry if you’re a DC fan. Honest to God, life must be a suck fest for you right now. With all of the terrible…
The new movie releases this week is another interesting bag. October is always a very interesting time for film releases. Some actions films here or…
So, over the past week, I’ve really been thinking about my fledgling voice acting career and what course of action I should take to further…
Sometimes a great idea starts out magically but over the course of decade loses its beauty. In fact, it seems like that happens all the…
Last time on “Relax and Enjoy the Show” I pulled the skewer out of Ryan Reynolds' chest, pronouncing the Green Lantern movie to be “enjoyable.”…
By now, if you've read my stuff, I'm something of an optimist. I figure you can go to other areas of the internet (read: "pretty…
Welcome to the smoldering ruin of DC stories. Here you will find all the terrible decisions the company has made in the name of “New…
There were actually a few movies this week that I've been hearing about for a while that either got my interest or ones that I've…
Hello folks. Well, it’s Sunday! Guess what time it is! Time for another Sober Geek Confession! The subject this week: Musical Theatre. I fuckin love…
Expectations are a funny thing. Months ago when I read the cast listing for FOX’s new show Dads I was instantly hooked. Seth Green! Giovanni…
September 26th through Friday October 4th, 2013 Weeksauce brings you all the news in geekery, genre fiction, and nerdy celebrities you may have missed this week…
Its been a long time coming, but I actually want to watch TV again. Where have I been? On Netflix. On the internet. On my…
Let’s be blunt, Marvel MAX is a wreck. Every title they announce I feel an immediate pause in my heart as my body tries to…
And folks, we now begin the month of October! What kind of films will this month bring? My gut feeling is that we SHOULD be…
I'm usually not one for fan predictions... but in this case, I really just can't help myself. Today, the saga of “The One Who Knocks”…
I’ve been toying with the idea of an “older” live-action Justice League movie since Snyder announced he wanted a more seasoned Batman. I know that…
This week I was going to write an article about infuriating cell-phone laws, but then I began playing Grand Theft Auto 5, and a brand…
I’ve been very reluctant to talk about “Deadpool” in these reviews—not when he’s on teams because he has turned into a straight up travesty…
And like that....September is over. Very strange how quickly this month went, but here we are with another interesting batch of films. Another good case…
Addendum Rev.1.2: - First, a glossary! So, I was going to make today another Sober Geek Confession... about how I still play WoW, or World…
Name: Julian Keller a.k.a. Hellion History: In 2003 X-editors realized they needed some new faces. They wanted to get back to what X-Men was all…
Friday September 20th, 2013 Weeksauce brings you all the news in geekery, genre fiction, and nerdy celebrities you may have missed this week while you…
Today is National Talk Like a Pirate Day. This is the day of the year where you throw aside your usual bastardization of the English…
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I truly believe THIS is the quietest week of movie releases I've written about in Looking Ahead. I'm sure I'll find another week that's quieter…
Greetings everyone. I’m back this week with another geek confession. Yes, yet another week of exposing myself to possible flame wars! The subject this…
One night Agent Patrick asked me who I would put on my “dream team” of X-Men. First off, this is just one of the million…
Video games are the best way to feel like a top-shelf, grade-A, Hugh Jackmannish bad ass of Hugh Jackman proportions. They're the only medium that…
I decided to just go totally off the reservation and talk in excess about one Mr. Stanley Tucci. Why? Simple. Stanley Tucci ain't just an…
Sorry about the lateness of this weeks LOOKING AHEAD. This week was pretty exciting, and if your wondering how the Kickstarter for the film that…
There’s something fantastical about the current run on “The Ultimates”. True, the history of the Ultimate universe is very hit or miss, the X-Men suffering…
Kickstarter is an amazing thing. People with dream projects are finding out that other people can care about their work too. There are both a…
I am backing this Kickstarter campaign: LUMPIA 2 - The Movie Sequel ACTION COMEDY by Kid Heroes Productions Why? Well, honestly, I am working…
It’s officially September and this means the return of possibly my two favorite things ever: Season premieres and pumpkin spice everything. Fall is a season…
Friday September 6th, 2013 Weeksauce brings you all the news in geekery, genre fiction, and nerdy celebrities you may have missed this week while you…
There are a select few writers that can hack it in the Whedonverse (wow, I really am still calling it that, aren't I?). Joss Whedon…
Who remembers the nineties? The variant covers? The foil embossed covers? The special holograms? The overproduction? The overvaluing? The devaluing? The collapse? The Bankruptcy? Well…
Well folks, the summer season is now over (now if only the weather here in Southern California would know that, because it is stupid humid…
I love food. (Isn’t it obvious?) Well, to be more accurate, I love eating. But, too, I love to cook. Maybe it goes back to…
It is no secret that the backbone of my love for anything DC stemmed from the DCAU. For those who played outside as a child…
Perhaps some of you have noticed a large influx of comic books based on cancelled television properties. Once upon a time, this would be akin…
Throughout this entire article I want you to remember one thing: Ben Affleck has multiple Academy Awards. That is enough for any actor to play…
So, do you want me to be REAL honest with you folks? There's pretty much one movie coming out this week that I am actually…
A few weeks ago, after partying on a Saturday night, I decided to break out my laptop and write my Sunday post... at 4AM. What…
My favorite part of writing DREAMCASTING WITH DENISE is doing the opposite of what Warner Bros. has been doing the last couple of years: I…
Variety and a hojillion other news sources have reported it as official: Sir Ben of Affleck is going to be donning the cape and cowl…
I'm going to watch The World's End today. This is the third in an unofficial trilogy of movies made by writer/director Edgar Wright, actor/writer Simon…
“Fables” is a tough book for me to review because I am such a stark raving fan, impartiality eludes me. To me “Fables” represents the…
Remember when I said last week seemed like the kind of week that has a little bit for everyone? Well, forget last week...THIS week is…
Here it is, approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes before I’ve failed in my Agently duties. Why’d I do it? Well, mostly because I’ve been…
Name: Floyd Lawton aka “Deadshot”. History: Before Floyd was renowned for his impeccable marksmanship he was just a regular kid who looked up to his…
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In this GUARDicle, I shout my love for Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic's run of "Thor: God of Thunder." Specifically the focusing on the arcs…
Did you know that your average smart phone has more computational power than the combined strength of all the 1960's computers that got America to…
Hark! Beware Marvel fan for something comes out of space again to attack the planet in an enormous, bloated cross-over event. Yeah, I know Phoenix…
Another mixed bag this week folks. It does seem to me that this is the kind of week in which you get a little bit…
When I was 8 years old, my mind was at least 60% filled with these words: “Law of the Pack,” Akela, and “The Arrow of…
Back in June of 2005 I was a fresh-faced high school graduate with nothing on my mind but the beach and my friends and the…
On Sunday, ABC Entertainment Group President Paul Lee told a group of Los Angeles reporters that the much-bandied concept of a Star Wars television show…
Yesterday I sat and took a gander at Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters with fellow Agents Denise and Patrick. Denise and I have devoured the…
So I may have had a devastating week and anything I probably say in this may be a tad shrewd. On the other hand, realize…
Some weeks releases feel less enticing then others, then some times you get film releases that seem like an abundance of riches. I feel there…
Today is the day many of us Whovians have been waiting for, ever since the announcement of Matt Smith's departure from the show. In a…
So I'm one of those casual gamers that stopped playing at, like, Sega Genesis. I dabbled here and there throughout PlayStation, Xbox, GameCube, and PlayStation…
This month I am very excited to divulge my newest television obsession, now some people like to call them “guilty pleasures” but that would mean…
Are you playing Uncharted right now? No, of course not. You're reading an article. This is the kind of bullshit I'm talking about! I've been…
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