Almost immediately upon its release in 1999, The Matrix changed pop culture forever. Red pills, blue pills, and bullet time entered our vocabularies almost instantaneously. The Matrix’s impact was so great that, invariably, its influences seeped into some of our favorite movies and TV shows, too. From playful jabs to …
Read More »A childs stick figure drawing runs wild in Clear #3 preview
The real trauma at the heart of the creator-owned series Clear begins to be exposed in a preview of December 21’s Clear #3 (opens in new tab). Clear #3 cover (Image credit: Francis Manapul/Andworld Design (Best Jackett PRess/comiXology)) (opens in new tab) In previous issues, we were introduced to World …
Read More »The Matrix explained: everything you need to know before Matrix 4
What is the Matrix? That’s the question… and we’re here to explain all. The Matrix Resurrections is arriving imminently, and before it lands, it’s time to brush up on the entire franchise. Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne-Moss are back in The Matrix 4, along with newcomer Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as …
Read More »The best The Matrix scenes, ranked!
Are you ready to take another trip down the rabbit hole? Thanks to the distinctive vision of the Wachowskis, The Matrix has become one of the most iconic sci-fi series of all time, with an entire generation of moviegoers discussing what’s real and what’s a simulation. Coupled with groundbreaking CGI …
Read More »How to get the Destiny 2 Gjallarhorn and catalyst from the Grasp of Avarice dungeon
The Destiny 2 Gjallarhorn has arrived, and with some help from its Exotic catalyst, it’s proven itself a worthy version of the iconic rocket launcher. Note that you will need to purchase the Bungie 30th Anniversary pack to get this Exotic weapon since it’s tied to the new Grasp of …
Read More »Avatar producer teases the four sequels: “The connected story arc creates an even larger epic saga”
Despite the exceedingly long wait – Avatar arrived to smash box-office records back in 2009 – the sequel is nearly upon us. So what took so long? In large part, producer Jon Landau says, it was down to writing not one but four scripts for the planned series of sequels …
Read More »Green Lantern – How the DC hero franchise has survived and thrived
Green Lantern is one of the earliest examples of legacy heroes, showing that almost anyone can be a Green Lantern, and that the powers that come with the ring bend to suit the individual wearer. It’s a legacy that began over 80 years ago, and has evolved over the years …
Read More »Oni Press partnering with Lunar for comic shop distribution (but isnt leaving Diamond)
Oni Press (and its sister imprints Lion Forge and Limerence Press) has joined DC in partnering with the upstart new comics distribution company Lunar to get its comics and graphic novels to North American comic shops. Unlike DC however, Oni will be keeping its long-standing comic shop distribution deal with …
Read More »Scarecrow plans a prison break in Batman – Fear State Omega #1 preview
November 16’s Batman #117 (opens in new tab) was billed as the finale of the current ‘Fear State’ crossover going through DC’s Bat-titles, but no one told the Scarecrow – or if he did, he didn’t listen. November 30’s Batman: Fear State – Omega #1 (opens in new tab) …
Read More »Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 2 review: “The cold vacuum of space is where it comes to life”
Warning: This Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 2 review contains major spoilers – many of them set to stun. Boldly go further at your own risk… So what is it? After announcing its arrival in spectacular, planet-obliterating style last week, the mysterious mass of destruction that’s threatening the Federation …
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