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Brian O’Halloran Joins Cast of Clerks at Fan Expo, and He’s Definitely Supposed to Be Here Today (Interview)

Posted: May 13, 2022 at 5:22 pm   /   Conventions, Film, Interviews

This October will mark 28 years since Kevin Smith’s directorial debut Clerks hit theaters. In addition to Jay and Silent Bob, the world was introduced to Dante and Randal – the titular clerks – who returned for a sequel in 2006, and now a highly anticipated third film later this Fall. To celebrate the release […]

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Super Charles Martinet: The Voice of Mario Brings Joy to Fan Expo St. Louis (Interview)

Posted: May 13, 2022 at 5:38 am   /   Conventions, Interviews, St. Louis Events

Even if the name isn’t familiar, the voice most likely will be. After all, Charles Martinet has given the iconic Nintendo character Mario his trademark sound for more than 31 years. As I answer my phone in anticipation of Fan Expo St. Louis, a comic and pop culture convention returning to the area for the […]

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Interview: Jason Mewes Talks Jay and Silent Bob, Twitch Streaming, and Fan Expo St. Louis

Posted: May 10, 2022 at 12:16 pm   /   Film, Interviews, St. Louis Events

Ahead of Fan Expo St. Louis this weekend (May 13-15), Jason Mewes spoke with us about being back at conventions, meeting fans, and some of his new interests. “You know, it’s been awesome. Not only do I get to come back… I love the vibe and nostalgia of going to comic book conventions in general. […]

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Fan Expo St. Louis Makes Exciting Debut This Week!

Posted: May 9, 2022 at 12:51 pm   /   St. Louis Events

Fans of comics, movies, animation, and everything pop culture have been anxiously awaiting the premiere of Fan Expo St. Louis, arriving at the America’s Center downtown this Friday through Saturday (May 13-15). Last year it was announced that Wizard World was joining the Fan Expo Family, hence the new name – and plenty of fantastic […]

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Movie Review: Sam Raimi Lends Vision to DOCTOR STRANGE 2

Posted: May 6, 2022 at 9:14 am   /   Movie Reviews

The first Doctor Strange, directed by Scott Derrickson in 2016, was great. At a time when people were screaming “superhero fatigue” and every superpowered cinematic showdown seemed to end with a giant beam of light in the sky, the first Strange did something different. Cumberbatch proved to be perfect casting, bringing the sorcerer to life […]

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Review: My Brother, My Brother and Me “Fancy Takes Flight Tour” Kicks Off in St. Louis

Posted: April 25, 2022 at 11:18 am   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews

On Wednesday, April 20 at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis, fancy took flight. Thousands of fans of the brotherly trio packed the house as My Brother, My Brother and Me (MBMBaM, pronounced like “Ma-bim-bam” by the initiated) recorded a live podcast. Opening the show was an episode of youngest brother Griffin’s podcast Wonderful! that he […]

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Movie Review: THE BAD GUYS Starring Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina

Posted: April 22, 2022 at 10:53 am   /   Movie Reviews

Directed by Pierre Perifel and based on the popular children’s books by Aaron Blabey, The Bad Guys is the latest animated feature from Dreamworks and Universal Pictures. Now playing in theaters everywhere, kids are going to love all that the bright and colorful film has to offer. The titular “Bad Guys” are a group of […]

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Review: HAMILTON Returns to The Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis

Posted: April 19, 2022 at 7:30 am   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews

Now playing through May 15. With the unfortunate delay of the 2020 Broadway Series, audiences in St. Louis were forced to “wait for it” a little longer – with the North American tour of Hamilton finally returning this month. Lin-Manuel Miranda reintroduced the world to Alexander Hamilton in 2015, with the show quickly becoming one […]

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THE BAD GUYS Opens In Theaters April 22! Enter to Win Passes to the Advance Screening

Posted: April 13, 2022 at 12:13 pm   /   Contests, Movie Screenings

This spring, being bad never looked so good! Dreamworks Animation presents Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos and Awkwafina in THE BAD GUYS. Rated PG. In theaters April 22nd. To enter the contest, simply visit the contest link below: http://gofobo.com/DPldS03071 The screening will take place on Saturday, April 16th (10am) at the AMC Esquire. […]

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Theatre Review: HAIRSPRAY at The Fabulous Fox

Posted: April 8, 2022 at 10:12 am   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews

You can’t stop the FUN at Hairspray, currently playing The Fabulous Fox through April 9. In the hilarious and heartwarming musical, Tracy Turnblad (NIKI METCALF) – a high schooler in the early ’60s – would love nothing more than to be one of the dancers on “The Corny Collins Show” (think “American Bandstand”). Although her […]

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