Tuesday, March 24


Recent Rewinds: Spin-off chapter explores how ‘Death Note’ would play out in modern day

The Death Note has returned – but not the Netflix adaptation. After the success of the critically acclaimed manga and anime adaptation, the story of “Death Note” is continuing with a new one-shot chapter, released Monday. Read more...

Photo: The new one-shot chapter of the celebrated manga “Death Note,” published over 10 years after the original series ended, features real-life political figures and modern situations like heightened surveillance. (Courtesy of VIZ Media)





Movie review: ‘Gretel & Hansel’ under-delivers, giving only breadcrumbs of classic horror tropes

Oz Perkins’ sinister twist on “Hansel and Gretel” leaves a lackluster impression on adult horror enthusiasts. While Perkins’ rendition of the fable – cheekily titled “Gretel & Hansel” – aptly suits its intended PG-13 audience, more nuanced horror fans will find it difficult to fully immerse themselves in the sporadic plot. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Patrick Redmond/Orion Pictures)


Recent Rewinds: ‘The Hunger Games’ returns, giving readers revealing look at President Snow

This post was updated Feb. 21 at 10:04 a.m. A new Hunger Games novel is coming. And may the odds be ever in its favor. Five years after the release of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2,” author Suzanne Collins is returning to the franchise that launched her into fame with a prequel titled “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” set to be released May 19. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Murray Close)



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