Category Archives: Reviews

Dead Beat’s Break Down (part 5)

Posted on March 9, 2016 by ashetoashes

We all knew that this was coming.  Whether it be asking advice from Bob or gleaning vague knowledge from faeries, Harry always consults some magical being when a case is this tough to crack. Let’s just hope it doesn’t cause … Continue reading →

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Agents of SHIELD renewed

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Declan Finn

The only question is … why is it renewed? In case you haven’t heard, I’m quite, quite done with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.  Period. If you ditched this series to the curb by now, know that (with Fox holding the license to … Continue reading →

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Dead Beat’s Breakdown (part 3)

Posted on March 4, 2016 by ashetoashes

Already, Dead Beat has us glued to the edge of our seats.  New threats lurk in the dark hours before Halloween’s approach, and it doesn’t seem to be letting up any time soon.

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Dead Beat’s Breakdown (Part 2)

Posted on March 2, 2016 by ashetoashes

Through the dark streets of autumn Chicago we travel. As Halloween approaches, Harry is confronted with even more mysteries and obstacles. And the worst part is he doesn’t have the time!

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Legendary: Paint the Town Red Expansion

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Ross Windsor

In the base game set of Legendary: A Marvel Deck-Building Game, Upper Deck established a core group of well-known and beloved heroes to take on equally recognizable villains. One such hero was Spiderman, arguably the most famous hero of Marvel … Continue reading →

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Dead Beat’s Breakdown (Part 1)

Posted on February 29, 2016 by ashetoashes

Jim Butcher is at it again.  Throughout “The Dresden Files” series, we’ve seen monsters, vampires, demons, dastardly villains, and impossible escapes.  We’ve felt joy, fear, heartbreak, and anger right along with our favorite wizard. And we’re about to jump on … Continue reading →

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Legendary: Fantastic Four Expansion

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Ross Windsor

It’s been a while since we looked at the wonderful world of Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game, far longer than I intended, but the time has come to return to this universe of heroes and villains! When last we left … Continue reading →

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 8)

Posted on February 26, 2016 by ashetoashes

Well, what do you know.  We’ve come to the end of the line. I know, it’s been fun. I can’t believe how fast the time has gone.  But all good things must come to an end. Let’s dive in, shall we? … Continue reading →

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 7)

Posted on February 24, 2016 by ashetoashes

Happy Hump-Day everyone! So we’re back in the saddle.  Harry and his crew are ready to hunt some terrible beasties and taking us along for the ride.  Will this plan go well, or will it all fall to pieces?  Will … Continue reading →

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 6)

Posted on February 22, 2016 by ashetoashes

Show of hands: How many think that Harry can go five chapters without almost getting killed?  Anyone? 

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 5)

Posted on February 19, 2016 by ashetoashes

My goodness, I can’t believe we’re already halfway through the book.  Time flies  when you’re having fun. We’ve seen a lot of crazy things already.  From near death experiences to family squabbles, there has been no end to the excitement. … Continue reading →

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What Andy’s Playing: Undertale

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Andy

Undertale is a game that’s tricky to talk about, but the prospect of sharing this review with you fills me with determination. I could put a spoiler warning up, but ultimately there’s so many things about the game that I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 4)

Posted on February 17, 2016 by ashetoashes

Thankfully there were no monsters that needed squishing last night, and I’m all recovered from the vampire hunt.  Finally, we can get back on schedule!

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 3)

Posted on February 16, 2016 by ashetoashes

Sorry I was a day late on getting you the next five chapters.  I didn’t want you to go too long without continuing on from last time, but things come up.  As it turns out, I had to hunt vampires all … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Geek Review of Deadpool

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Matthew Bowman

I did not plan on seeing Deadpool this weekend. I did not plan on seeing Deadpool next weekend, or the weekend after that, or basically any time. I’ve rarely enjoyed a moment of one of his appearances in print or cartoon. I … Continue reading →

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 2)

Posted on February 12, 2016 by ashetoashes

*queue gameshow fanfare* Welcome back to another Read-Along with the new kid!  I’m your host, Aislinn Gibson. Last time we met, we were talking about the first 5 chapters of Jim Butcher’s amazing book Blood Rites, book 6 of “The Dresden … Continue reading →

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The New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (Chapter 1-5)

Posted on February 10, 2016 by ashetoashes

Blessed Ash Wednesday, everyone! My name is Aislinn Gibson, but you can call me Ashe.  As Matthew mentioned, I’m the new kid on the block.  I’m so happy to be a part of this crazy family and to share amazing … Continue reading →

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Quick Anime Review: Charlotte

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Andy

I can’t believe it’s not Code Geass! So, I guess I can’t get away from those shows with a slice-of-life component! But, spoiler alert, I wound up liking this one a lot better than Plastic Memories. I’ll get into why a … Continue reading →

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Quick Anime Review: One Punch Man

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Andy

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s just Saitama, and he’s bored. One Punch Man is an anime from the Fall 2015 cour based on a webcomic that turned into a manga. It’s a comedy superhero show that comes … Continue reading →

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The Force of Star Wars’ Legacy

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Andy

Star Wars is a cultural icon, a film with a history spanning decades across the world. Not only did it inspire countless people to explore the world of science fiction, but it also turned into a bedrock for Hollywood screenwriting. … Continue reading →

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