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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review

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 Since 2002, we’ve seen three men play Peter Parker in a total of eight live-action films. The most recent is Tom Holland, who in his last installment brought all of the other spider-men and their iconic villains back together. It was a huge moment, and one that changed our latest Peter’s life forever. He had to choose to let everyone forget him in order to save the world. That film was a big piece of the post-Avengers Marvel Cinematic Universe. And it left one of the most popular stars seemingly isolated. With Holland returning for a fourth film—something no other Spider-Man has done—the question was how do we move forward? This is also the first of the Holland films without Jon Watts in the director’s chair. But is this Brand New Day worth checking out? The answer is a resounding yes. The film finds Peter in the immediate aftermath of where he was left in his last film. He’s alone, no one remembers him, but Spider-Man is still the savior of the city. He finds a place to set up a ...
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Summer TV Roundup, Week 10

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  We’re done with July and on to August. Summer is coming to a close and it’s just about time for Fall. But before the torrent of Fall begins, we have a few last series staking their claim on Summer. But what of these new shows is worth your time to check out? Let this weekly post be your guide as I review the pilot and second episode of new series this Summer. Don’t see a new show listed below? Check previous weeks. Thursdays: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Streaming Thursdays on HBO Max (Premiered July 23) About: This spin-off of the Big Bang Theory is a wild departure from the original series. And yet, from a casting perspective, it’s the most closely tied spin-off to the original. It centers on four peripheral characters from the show—Stuart (Kevin Sussman), Bert (Brian Posehn), Barry (John Ross Bowie) and Denise (Lauren Lapkus)—on a series of adventures through the multi-verse. We learn in the pilot it’s due to a device created by Sheldon, Leonard, and Howard, but those th...
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AFC West Preview

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 We’ve made it to August, which means the NFL Season is just around the corner! Over the course of the month, I’ll be previewing each of the division races, looking at the teams in order of finish from 2025. Below, we continue with the AFC West. Let’s dive in! Denver Broncos (13-4) About: The Broncos finished first in the AFC West and the AFC, but an injury to Bo Nix in the Divisional Round led to a loss in the AFC Championship Game. That was tough, but the Broncos are poised for another run in 2026. Nix is back healthy, and the Broncos added Jaylen Waddle to provide more pop in the passing game. The team also added Jonah Coleman to provide depth in the backfield. With a strong defense and a good team overall, the Broncos are contenders. Prediction: This team will be in the mix to win the AFC West again and make the AFC Playoffs. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) About: The Chargers fell short last season, leading to some changes. Mike McDaniel is in as Offensive Coordinator, hoping to ...
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NFC West Preview

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 We’ve made it to August, which means the NFL Season is just around the corner! Over the course of the month, I’ll be previewing each of the division races, looking at the teams in order of finish from 2025. Below, we start with the NFC West. Let’s dive in! Seattle Seahawks (14-3) About: The Seahawks won the NFC West, won the NFC, then won the Super Bowl. So, you know, they did pretty well! The Seahawks also didn’t have a ton of changes, which helps. Sam Darnold is back at quarterback, with all his primary receivers—Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp, along with tight end A.J. Barner. But the team lost Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, who is now on the Chiefs. Still, the team has Zach Charbonnet, who is recovering from a torn ACL, and rookie Jadarian Price to carry the load. That combined with a mostly returned defense should help. I think the Seahawks are still going to be a strong team. Prediction: The Seahawks will still make the playoffs, but I don’t know if they...
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AFI 100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 42

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Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. Gold Hat : Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinking badges. The Treasure of Sierra Madre (1948) Original List Position : 30 Starring : Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston Director : John Huston About : Bogart was a classic leading man who starred in several iconic films, some of which are on this list. Sierra Madre is one of his most famous, and one of the better Westerns on the list. It was ranked No. 30 on the original list, sliding to No. 38 a decade later. It's pretty close to where I have it here. This is a movie I remember seeing as a teenager. My dad was a big fan of Bogart, showing me som...
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AFI 100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 43

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Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. Butch Cassidy : [ to Sundance] Boy, I got vision, and the rest of the world wears bifocals. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Original List Position : 50 Starring: Paul Newman and Robert Redford Director: George Roy Hill About: Redford and Newman made for quite the on-screen tandem. This is one of their more iconic pairings as they star as the infamous outlaws near the end of their adventures. It landed at No. 50 on the original list, slipping to No. 73 a decade later. I have it a bit higher than either of those. I think it's a fun and funny film, that's also a quality Western. Newman and Redford have such incredible rapport together, which is w...
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Upcoming Releases, August 2026

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 We've made it to August, the end of summer. This is about some of the last hurrahs of the summer season, with blockbusters, smaller films, and a jam-packed slate. Let's dive in! Friday, August 7: * Ice Cream Man (Theaters ): This is a new horror film from Eli Roth. It bears no connection to the film previously holding this title, but it certainly looks to be a gorefest. * One Night Only (Theaters): What if The Purge was a comedy about pre-marital sex? That's the premise here with a cast led by Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro. It looks fun enough. *Super Troopers 3 (Theaters) : This is the third installment of the Super Troopers film franchise. These over-the-top comedies are always a bit of fun, and have a built-in audience. *Cookie Queens (Limited): This is the wideish release of the documentary about Girl Scouts that played festivals earlier in the year. It looks like an interesting addition to the lineup. *The Last House (Netflix) : This is a new sci-fi/horror film ...
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