Mike’d Up Podcast Auctions Off Comic Relics for a Good Cause

This article is part of Collector’s Digest, an editorial series powered by: Everyone loves a superhero team-up. Mike Carbonaro, or “Carbo,” as he’s known, is the creator of Big Apple Comic Con, a pillar of the New York City comics scene for decades. Mike Raphael is the founder of Spineworks Comics, a preservation, grading, and … Read more

War of the Worlds and the Post-9/11 Blockbusters

War of the Worlds is unquestionably a big sci-fi movie about aliens invading the Earth. It begins with Morgan Freeman narration about observers jealously watching our planet from afar and it is filled with the big thrilling sequences that made director Steven Spielberg‘s reputation. Yet for the film’s first viewers in 2005, War of the … Read more

Kaiju Collecting: A Guide To The Best Godzilla SDCC Exclusives

This article is part of Collector’s Digest, an editorial series powered by: Godzilla’s pop culture legacy continues to evolve; yet the King of the Monsters has transcended his cinematic roots. Now, kaiju collectors and Godzilla geniuses have more ways than ever to celebrate Toho’s Mightiest Monster! It will take far more than an unstoppable titan … Read more

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Episode 3 Review — Shuttle to Kenfori

This Star Trek: Strange New Worlds review contains spoilers for season 3 episode 3. One of the best things about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is its utter fearlessness. A show that’s willing to try anything once, we’ve seen the series tackle musical episodes, alternate realities, courtroom dramas, rom-coms, and war stories, all while doing some … Read more

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Showrunners On Pike and Batel’s Choice

This Star Trek: Strange New Worlds article contains spoilers for season 3 episode 3. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Captain Christopher Pike is a unique figure in the franchise for many reasons. A leader who prizes collaboration and teamwork, he’s willing to not only listen to the opinions of his crew but to actively solicit them, … Read more

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Post-Credit Scenes Explained

This article contains The Fantastic Four: First Steps spoilers. For fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the coming of The Fantastic Four: First Steps is as anticipated as the arrival of Galactus, the world-devourer himself. It’s not just that MCU fans have longed to see Marvel’s First Family done right, with a respect to the … Read more

How to Speak from the Heart: Let Your First Word Be a Breath

“Mindfulness is a pause—the space between stimulus and response: that’s where choice lies.” ~Tara Brach We’ve all been there. A sharp reply. A snide remark. A moment when we said something that didn’t come from our heart but from somewhere else entirely—a need to be right, to sound smart, to prove a point, to stay … Read more

19 Ways To Say Sorry in Japanese While Showing Respect

As important as it is to show gratitude by saying “thank you” in Japanese,… Do you know the difference between blue and burgundy or green and graphite? Knowing the words for colors in English helps you describe the beauty of the world around you more accurately. Discover important color vocabulary words, their pronunciations, and how … Read more

Express 81+ Neutral and Bright Colors in English Like an Artist

Do you know the difference between blue and burgundy or green and graphite? Knowing… Do you know the difference between blue and burgundy or green and graphite? Knowing the words for colors in English helps you describe the beauty of the world around you more accurately. Discover important color vocabulary words, their pronunciations, and how … Read more