‘Looking Glass’ Looks Good, But Is Minor Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage is having quite the year. It’s only the beginning of February and he’s already had a lot of buzz. Sadly, the least exciting thing about 2018 so far for Cage is Looking Glass.

A Beginner’s Experience with the Nintendo Switch

The Princess wanted me to have a Nintendo Switch. She’s sweet that way. And I wanted her to be able to use one, as well. I’d rather she play games than get sucked into the YouTube void of Minecraft videos and Blind Bag Unboxings. So on my birthday, it was Nintendo Switch day.

Heroes and Villains: February 9, 2018

This week I was inspired by watching season one of Young Justice (which is awesome if you’ve never watched it) with my kids to do an all-DC edition of the column focusing on the post-rebirth version of the DCU.

Playing to ‘A New Standard’: Exclusive Interview With Jazz Pianist Thompson T. Egbo-Egbo

Among family, friends, and his many acquaintances, Thompson T. Egbo-Egbo is known for his infectiously positive spirit, his playful hijinks, and a smile that absolutely lights up a room.

Brave The Cold Horror of the ‘Swamp Thing Winter Special #1’ on The Wednesday Run

Speaking of “winter” and “shots”, DC Comics, who have been on a veritable tear recently with a number of fascinating publications (many of which have been featured in this column), is releasing a winter-themed one-shot. Perfect timing.

‘Something Happened Behind These Doors’: Season Two Trailer for ‘Jessica Jones’

For many fans of the Marvel TV universe, Jessica Jones is the top contender for biggest badass. She’s sarcastic and surly and subverts all those “strong woman” clichés by being physically powerful but not necessarily wanting the mantle of “heroine,” not to mention superhero.