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Outlander: Saturday’s Guilty Pleasure

Diana Gabaldon decided to create a sci-fi fantasy period piece to delight the world, making them fall in love with Scotland and its Highlands. Taking advantage of the rich history and scenery of the 18th century, which included castles, farms and very juicy royal drama, she composed a story that was not only riveting but […]

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May the 4th Be With You!

On May 25th, 1977, George Lucas unveiled to the masses his most prized possession: The Star Wars Universe. Thousands did lines around the movie theaters’ blocks to witness the onscreen magic and special effects that made this franchise a cult classic and part of Americana. It was the first movie to forgo rolling opening credits, […]

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Orphan Black (BBC)

There are very few things for me to binge watch and this show was one of them. Critically acclaimed because of the acting, in season one alone Tatiana Maslany portrays at least 5 versions of the same cloned person, and counting. The reason why they exist? I’ll learn about it after a few seasons, if […]

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Game of Thrones Season Six: The Equalizer

For many years, fans of A Song of Ice and Fire have been patiently waiting to read how the story of Westeros and the game of thrones plays out. George R. R. Martin wrote book one back in 1996 and if it wasn’t for the acclaim of the HBO adaptation of his work, those original […]

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Disney’s Tsum Tsum

There is this new fad from Japan called Tsum Tsum which is nothing more than stackable plushies! These plushies are designed in the likeness of famous characters and serve as souvenirs and collectibles. Disney used the Tsum Tsum to offer an alternative to traditional toys and action figures, most likely aimed at the same audiences […]

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Rogue One: A Prequel For The Hardcore Fans

Disney, being all powerful and omniscient, realized that The Force Awakens wasn’t going to please everyone so they decided on a gambit that will ensure most of the dejected fans will join the fold. Enter Rogue One. Based on stories that climax during the Rebel Alliance’s days, the narrative explains how Rogue Squadron came to […]

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Comic Books and Super Heroes Mrs Enginerd TV Shows and Movies

The New Powerpuff Girls

Sugar, spice, Chemical X and everything nice! That’s what Professor Plutonium used when creating the Power Puff Girls. This extraordinary Kindergarteners were blessed with super speed, flight, super strength and a slew of super powers, turning them into the perfect super heroes. Blossom, dressed in pink, is the organized leader and strategist. Buttercup, dressed in green, […]

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Allegiant (Movie) No More

I get it. The studio convinced Veronica Roth and the writers that the Divergent book series had a The Hunger Games feel to it. For the avid YA reader though, the differences were more than the similarities: a dystopic future and a heroine that goes against the odds to save her family, her world, is […]

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Batman v Superman Explained

For a comic book reader and Batman/Wonder Woman fan like myself, the new Zack Snyder film didn’t suck as much as people and critics claim. To give credit where credit is due, the movie functions as an ode to the many works of Frank Miller intertwined with popular DC Comics lore. From Flashpoint to Infinite […]

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Deadpool, The Perfect Valentine’s Day Movie

Ask anyone who has gone to see the movie and they will confirm that Mr Pool is your perfect Valentine’s Day hero. He is dressed in red, has a heart of gold, and a charming personality with a killer sense of humor. It doesn’t hurt that the handsome and down to earth Ryan Reynolds was […]