Steve Norton

Secret Invasion: Secrets and Scars

Steve NortonJun 21, 2023

Oftentimes, the one with the most secrets is the one with the most scars. Now available on Disney+, Marvel’s new series, Secret Invasion, reintroduces the world to Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) as he uncovers a terrifying reality. As part of their terrifying plot to...

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The Blackening: Slashing Away at Stereotypes

Steve NortonJun 16, 2023

I always say that the best horror films are the ones that have something to say. And The Blackening has a LOT to say. In The Blackening, a group of Black friends as they get together for a short getaway together in a remote cabin. Settling in for a weekend of drinks,...

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Squaring the Circle: The Lost Art of the Album

Steve NortonJun 15, 2023

Directed by Anton Corbin, the new documentary Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) follows the relationship of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey ‘Po’ Powell, the two men who formed Hipgnosis, one of the most influential album art companies in history. Working...

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The End of Sex: Sharing the Dirty Little Secret

Steve NortonJun 14, 2023

Is the dirty little secret about sex the fact that everyone has the same struggles? In The End of Sex, husband Josh (Jonas Chernick, who also wrote the film) and his wife Emma (Emily Hampsire) are excited for their kids to go to sleepaway camp for a week so they...

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GIVEAWAY! SUPER MARIO BROS. on Blu-Ray!

Steve NortonJun 13, 2023

Time to power-up your home! Thanks to our friends at The TARO Group, we're giving away a copy of The Super Mario Bros. on Blu-Ray! Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, The Super Mario Bros. Movie introduces Mario and Luigi (Chris Pratt and Charlie...

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Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire – Reframing Nature

Steve NortonJun 13, 2023

Sometimes, a film comes out at a time that makes it a little uncomfortable to review. For example, through no fault of its own, Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire comes in the midst of the massive fires in Quebec that have affected air quality in areas from...

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Bound to Collect Lots of Coins

Steve NortonJun 13, 2023

Over the years, Nintendo has defined itself as a brand where adults can feel like kids. Whereas other consoles have invested time and effort into creating realistic gameplay with mature storylines, Nintendo has always gone the other direction. As a company, their...

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Americonned: The Biggest Lie of All

Steve NortonJun 9, 2023

Directed by Sean Claffey, the new documentary Americonned highlights the struggles created by the American economy. With the death of the ‘middle class’, the gap between the top 1% continues to grow at an alarming rate, destabilizing the economy as...

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Flamin’ Hot: Everyone Matters

Steve NortonJun 9, 2023

All of a sudden, we seem really interested in the story of stuff. In the oddest of trends, Disney+’s new dramedy Flamin’ Hot joins an ever-growing list of films that focus on the origin story of popular brands. Following in the footsteps of The Social...

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