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Comic Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1-5

Heroes in a Half-Shell, Turtle Power!

 

by Jayden Leggett, Reviews

Cowabunga! Fans of the heroes in a half-shell can rejoice, as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have finally returned to comics in this exciting reboot by IDW Publishing.

Movie Review: The Hunger Games

May the odds be ever in your favor.

 

by Jennifer Bay and Karissa Barrows, Editors

I was given The Hunger Games boxed set of books for my birthday.  At the time, I had vaguely heard of it but knew nothing of the story.  After blazing through the series, I have waited impatiently for the release of the first film by the same name.  Karissa, conversely, had not yet read more than the first thirty pages of the first book at the time we saw this movie.  (She did, however, finish reading all three books in two days after seeing the film.)

DVD Review: Breaking Wind

by Chris Kane, Reviewer

A mere year after the release of the critically panned Vampires Suck, director Craig Moss (Bad Ass, The 41-Year-Old Virgin Who Knocked up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It) weighs in with his direct-to-DVD spoof of the Twilight saga, Breaking Wind.  This film struck me as being a celluloid version of that knock-knock joke.  You know the one that goes knock-knock (who’s there?) I eat mop (I eat mop who?)  HA HA!  Yeah, Breaking Wind is a little like that joke: moronic, scatological, and kinda funny!

The Voice of Evil: Exclusive Interview with Frank Welker – Voice of Megatron

by Matt Sernaker, Managing Editor

If you have watched cartoons in the last 25 years, there is a very good chance that you have heard the vocal talents of Frank Welker. Best known as the voice of the evil Megatron from the original Transformers 1980’s cartoon series, Welker has recently returned to voice the character for the award winning animated series: Transformers Prime! Check out our exclusive interview below:

TV Review: Breaking In – “The Blind Sided”

by Matt Sernaker, Managing Editor

Breaking In continues it’s sophomore season with this week’s episode “The Blind Sided”, where the team from Contra Security must track down and apprehend the malicious (and talented) hacker known as Rembrandt. When it is revealed that this uber-genius turns out to be a 14 year old prodigy named Jamal, Veronica decides to bring him to Contra as their new intern, to give her a Blind Side moment (yes it is exactly what you think… and acknowledged in the show). Now the team must find a way to overcome by utilizing their special skill sets to help move Jamal away from a negative life path…if it’s the last thing they do. 

WonderCon 2012: Once Upon a Time Interview with Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis

A dose of fairy tale magic was sprinkled onto WonderCon 2012 when Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis brought their hit show Once Upon a Time from ABC Studios with them. Media Editor Kroze had the chance to chat with both creators about the series

WonderCon 2012: Alcatraz – Jennifer Johnson and Daniel Pyne Interview

Coming to the end of its action packed and mystery filled first season, Alcatraz was given a day pass to WonderCon 2012 to give its fans a sneak peek at what is coming up in its final episodes. ComicsOnline staff Ashley was permitted visiting hours with the writers of the hit show to find out more behind the mystery.

Stay tuned to ComicsOnline.com for more WonderCon 2012 coverage, and for everything geek pop culture!

DVD Review: Todd & The Book of Pure Evil – The Complete First Season


High School is Hell

by Kevin Gaussoin, Editor-in-Chief

Fifteen years ago, Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiered on television and the success of its seven seasons (or twelve if you include Angel) brought supernatural action drama into being, leading inevitably to today’s supernatural shows ranging from The Vampire Diaries, through Supernatural and Being Human, and into the occasionally-clothed and always sexy True Blood. But Buffy had a few things going for it that the others did not. Notably here are its clever and ubiquitous self-referential humor and perhaps most importantly here is that Buffy possessed something that most other supernatural shows never had. It was in the beginning set in one of the most frightening places on earth: High School.

(Beware: Some spoilers ahead!)

 

Geek Gift Guide 2011: Top 5 Toys For Your Geek Man

by Kevin Gaussoin, Editor-in-Chief

It’s that time of year again. Black Friday, a blur of a weekend, Cyber Monday, Booze Tuesday, Humpday, Late Thanksgiving, then soon you’re smacked with Christmas or Festivus, or whatever holiday you celebrate. Don’t procrastinate again this year and end up giving yet another handle of some pre-mixed libation and a bargain rack DVD cause that’s all that was available at 11pm on Christmas Eve. You know your geek dude needs some special love, and while we can’t help you with that, we can give you some solid advice on what kinda geek swag he’s sure to appreciate. Here are five sure winners…

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TV Review: The Walking Dead – “Bloodletting” Episode 202 Advance Look

EPISODE 202: “Bloodletting”
Coming to the aid of another, Rick discovers a possible safe haven. Shane must go on a dangerous mission to get badly needed medical supplies.

by Kevin Gaussoin, Editor-in-Chief

Last weekend The Walking Dead shambled back into our living rooms and our hearts (and braaains). The 90-minute premiere led our group of survivors down the road to ruin, where they hit a dead end. As you no doubt know already, one of their number  didn’t return after a zombie chase, and everyone worked together to search. Of course this led to the explosive cliff-hanger ending where a beloved character gets quite a dear surprise.

Beware minor spoilers!

Blu-ray Review: Rounders


Cassidy, Jason Bourne, and Jesse Custer walk into a Casino…

by Kevin Gaussoin, Editor-in-Chief

Rounders hit theaters in 1998 and is now available in Blu-ray. Strangely, the movie does not open with a 1-800-BETS-OFF card.

Spoilers after the cut!


Phoenix was tempted to make him angry

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Movie Review: 30 Minutes or Less

Facebook? I don’t check that shit, I’m off the grid.

by Kevin Gaussoin, Editor-in-Chief

Amid scathing controversy claiming the film exploits a real world tragedy, 30 Minutes or Less attempts to make a comedy out of a plot that  might otherwise be best expected in a torture-porn like that found in the Saw movie franchise. Does it succeed?

(Spoilers after the cut!)

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