20 reasons why X2: X-Men United still rules 20 years later
Before the MCU was a gleam in Kevin Feige’s eye, the only true cinematic universe comic book fans had was the X-Men universe. In the 2000s, 20th Century Fox mined the Marvel Comics property for all of its worth, creating a trilogy of movies, plus one really bad Wolverine film, that existed in the same […]
Kill Bill at 20: still Quentin Tarantino’s geekiest pastiche
Uma Thurman in Kill Bill: Volume 1 Miramax / Miramax More than any movie he made before or any he’s made since, Kill Bill looks like an open window into the pleasure center of Quentin Tarantino‘s brain — maybe the closest he’s ever come to getting that overlapping din of genre noise in his head […]
20 years ago, Spider-Man swung onto MTV and changed the Marvel superhero forever
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series Sony/MTV / Sony/MTV Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has to be the most freeze-frameable movie of the year. The hit sequel is packed with Easter eggs and left-field references — especially in its second half when the plot is invaded by a whole army of alternate-universe web slingers pulled from back […]
20 years later, The Rundown is still The Rock’s best action-hero role
Dwayne Johnson and Seann William Scott in The Rundown Universal Pictures / Universal Pictures The moment Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson lumbered out of the wrestling ring and onto movie sets, Hollywood became determined to make him the next Arnold Schwarzenegger. It’s easy to see the logic of that idea. With Arnold then leaving the industry […]
2019 Gocycle GX Electric Folding Bike Review: Carry Me Home
2019 Gocycle GX review: Carry me MSRP $3,299.00 “The Gocycle GX is an attractive electric bike that’s an excellent fit for urban commuters or even for casual rides around a village or town.” Pros Lightweight strength with style High-quality custom components Easy to carry when folded Perfect for urban commuting Cons No standard front and […]
2019 Juiced Bikes CityScrambler Review: Fast Fat Tire Fun
2019 Juiced Bikes CityScrambler review: Fast fat tire fun MSRP $2,199.00 “The CityScrambler’s unpretentious style conceals strength, comfort, and speed, all of which contribute to a fast, fun ride.” Pros High fun factor Class 3 e-bike speed Comfortable to ride Clean retro minibike style Sturdy construction Cons System-connected brake light not standard What if you […]
2019 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced Review: Serious Mileage
2019 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced review: Serious mileage MSRP $34,305.00 “The 2019 Toyota Prius Prime offers impressive gas mileage in a strangely-shaped package.” Pros Good overall efficiency Comfortable ride Decently practical Peppy powertrain Cons Middling electric range Unimpressive tech Oddly-shaped cargo area Toyota thinks you can’t get too much of a good thing. After Japan’s […]
2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback, RS Q8 Confirmed for 2019 LA Auto Show
Audi has picked the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show to make the global debut of the 2020 e-tron Sportback. Several other models will make their global debut here as well; the 2020 RS models including the Audi RS 6 Avant and the RS 7, and — as a highlight — the global debut of the […]
Outer Wilds wins best game, original IP, and design at 2020 BAFTA Game Awards
Last night, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts held its sixteenth annual awards show honoring excellence in games — this year, entirely live-streamed online due to COVID-19. Mobius Digital’s Outer Wilds took home the honor for best game, and was celebrated as well as the best original property and for best in game […]
2020 Juiced Bikes Scorpion Review: A Comfort-First E-Moped
2020 Juiced Bikes Scorpion review: The Cadillac of e-mopeds MSRP $2,199.00 “If Juiced Bikes’ Scorpion is your first e-bike ride, prepare yourself to be spoiled.” Pros Best-in-class comfort Excellent value Standard rear rack and fenders Bright motorcycle-style LED headlamp If Juiced Bikes’ Scorpion is your first e-bike ride, you’ll be spoiled. There are many good […]