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The cover for Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson

The cover for Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson

What I Read in August '25: Irish Fantasy, The Manosphere, and a LOT of Superman

Two months in a row - I really am on a roll

Kieran O'Brien

Sep 2, 20259 min read

Everything I Read in July

Everything I Read in July

Everything I Read in July

Pretty self-explanatory

Kieran O'Brien

Aug 1, 20257 min read

From left to right: The Reg Guardian, Ghost, The Winter Solider, The White Widow, and U.S. Agent standing in an elevator.

From left to right: The Reg Guardian, Ghost, The Winter Solider, The White Widow, and U.S. Agent standing in an elevator.

‘Thunderbolts*’: A Much-Appreciated Shock to the System – Film Review

No Avengers? No Problem.

Kieran O'Brien

May 2, 20254 min read

Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in his suit, listening atop a NYC rooftop.

Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in his suit, listening atop a NYC rooftop.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Review

A worthy revival that I can't wait to obsessively rewatch

Kieran O'Brien

Apr 23, 20257 min read

Jack Quaid as Nathan "Novocaine" Caine with bloody fists raised.

Jack Quaid as Nathan "Novocaine" Caine with bloody fists raised.

‘Novocaine’: Peak Action-Comedy – Film Review

Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder star in this must-see movie

Kieran O'Brien

Apr 2, 20253 min read

Vincent D'Onofrio as Mayor Wilson Fisk in his chambers in Daredevil: Born Again, episode four, Sic Semper Systema.

Vincent D'Onofrio as Mayor Wilson Fisk in his chambers in Daredevil: Born Again, episode four, Sic Semper Systema.

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Episode 4: Matt and Fisk begin to crack

Episode Four, ‘Sic Semper Systema’ is the best one yet

Kieran O'Brien

Mar 21, 20254 min read

Poster for Daredevil: Born Again.

Poster for Daredevil: Born Again.

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Episode 3 Flourishes as a Nail-Biting Courtroom Drama

"The Hollow of His Hand" is further proof that Daredevil’s still got it

Kieran O'Brien

Mar 13, 20255 min read

Robert Pattinson as both Mickey 17 and 18, sitting on a bed, looking at each other.

Robert Pattinson as both Mickey 17 and 18, sitting on a bed, looking at each other.

‘Mickey 17’ is Occasionally Funny and Mostly a Mess – Film Review

'Parasite' directed Bong Joon-ho struggles to present a cohesive vision in this sci-fi comedy

Kieran O'Brien

Mar 10, 20255 min read

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Eps. 1 & 2 Reviewed by a Daredevil Obsessive

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Eps. 1 & 2 Reviewed by a Daredevil Obsessive

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Eps. 1 & 2 Reviewed by a Daredevil Obsessive

Matt’s back and more anguished than ever

Kieran O'Brien

Mar 7, 202510 min read

Spider-Man in a distinctive white suit clings to a skyscraper window, looking at his reflection in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

Spider-Man in a distinctive white suit clings to a skyscraper window, looking at his reflection in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ Puts A Fresh Spin on Peter Parker’s Early Days - Review

The new Spider-Man animated series is full of thrills and unexpected surprises.

Kieran O'Brien

Mar 4, 20254 min read

Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, holding his iconic shield and decked out in a white and blue uniform.

Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, holding his iconic shield and decked out in a white and blue uniform.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’: Sometimes Fun; Flawed To Its Core – Film Review

Sam Wilson struggles under the weight of his predecessor

Kieran O'Brien

Feb 21, 20256 min read

Cover art for 'You Like It Darker' by Stephen King. The art depicts what at fist seems to be an island dotted with palm trees beneath storm clouds, but on closer inspection is actually a massive alligator.

Cover art for 'You Like It Darker' by Stephen King. The art depicts what at fist seems to be an island dotted with palm trees beneath storm clouds, but on closer inspection is actually a massive alligator.

Ranking All 12 Stories in Stephen King’s Latest Collection: ‘You Like It Darker’

I do indeed like it darker

Kieran O'Brien

Feb 18, 20259 min read

‘Saturday Night’: Untempered Chaos With Some Funny Bits – Film Review

‘Saturday Night’: Untempered Chaos With Some Funny Bits – Film Review

‘Saturday Night’: Untempered Chaos With Some Funny Bits – Film Review

And, really, isn’t that exactly what a movie about SNL should be?

Kieran O'Brien

Feb 12, 20253 min read

‘A Complete Unknown’ Isn’t The Biopic You Think It Is – Film Review

‘A Complete Unknown’ Isn’t The Biopic You Think It Is – Film Review

‘A Complete Unknown’ Isn’t The Biopic You Think It Is – Film Review

Director James Mangold crafted something more than a simple biopic

Kieran O'Brien

Feb 5, 20254 min read

‘The Brutalist’ is a Triumph And I Hated It – Film Review

‘The Brutalist’ is a Triumph And I Hated It – Film Review

‘The Brutalist’ is a Triumph And I Hated It – Film Review

The most ‘one-star’ five-star movie yet

Kieran O'Brien

Jan 31, 20255 min read

Four* Daredevil Comic Stories to Prepare You For ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

Four* Daredevil Comic Stories to Prepare You For ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

Four* Daredevil Comic Stories to Prepare You For ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

Charlie Cox is back, but Matt Murdock never left

Kieran O'Brien

Jan 28, 20257 min read

‘Wolf Man’: A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing – Film Review

‘Wolf Man’: A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing – Film Review

‘Wolf Man’: A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing – Film Review

All howl and no bite

Kieran O'Brien

Jan 21, 20253 min read

‘A Real Pain’: A Good Excuse to Watch Kieran Culkin Act – Film Review

‘A Real Pain’: A Good Excuse to Watch Kieran Culkin Act – Film Review

‘A Real Pain’: A Good Excuse to Watch Kieran Culkin Act – Film Review

Join two brothers on a fun but uneventful trip to Poland

Kieran O'Brien

Jan 17, 20253 min read

‘Nosferatu’ Enthrals With an Atmosphere of True Horror… And Little Else – Film Review

‘Nosferatu’ Enthrals With an Atmosphere of True Horror… And Little Else – Film Review

‘Nosferatu’ Enthrals With an Atmosphere of True Horror… And Little Else – Film Review

Robert Eggers' remake of the 1922 horror classic is finely crafted, but oddly lacking at times

Kieran O'Brien

Jan 14, 20254 min read

Let Me Tell You About ‘The Raven Tower’ – Book Review

Let Me Tell You About ‘The Raven Tower’ – Book Review

Let Me Tell You About ‘The Raven Tower’ – Book Review

You’ve never read a book like this before

Kieran O'Brien

Jan 10, 20253 min read

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