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Don’t call it a comeback, but Arrow Video is full of revivals and a rejuvenations with their August releases. First is Poseidon that tells the tale of an ill-fated New Year’s Eve cruise on a luxury liner. After the posh crowd counts down to midnight, a massive rouge wave knocks

You know when people say, “They couldn’t make this movie today.” And often it’s somewhat true as major and minor studios have been rather prudish in their subject matter. Productions have also gone out of their way find actors of the same race as the character. We don’t get white

Planning a celebration that brings together a diverse group of people can be a challenge. Guests may span different age groups, social circles, or familiarity with one another. One activity that bridges those gaps is a role-playing game (RPG). These games turn gatherings into immersive, story-driven experiences where everyone contributes

When Yûsaku Matsuda played the Yakuza boss who outsmarts Michael Douglas in the opening of Black Rain, American audiences had no clue about the actor. Even though 1989 was the middle of the VHS era, your average video rental store’s “Foreign Section” might have had a shelf dedicated to Japanese

As you know, I’ve been struggling to keep up with my comics reading, but am also leaving the country and probably not reading any comics for a couple of weeks. This column will return in August; I hope you’re having a great summer! Best Comic of My Week: Assorted Crisis