Author: Jennifer Huneycutt

I can’t speak for anyone else, but one of the things I’ve come to look forward to most on the blu-ray releases of comic book films are the special features. Casting, behind the scenes, special effects, storyboards, it’s all fascinating stuff. But the crown jewel of bonus content, without a doubt, is the gag reel. Think about it. You have your top-notch talent, like James McAvoy, Oscar Isaac, and Michael Fassbender, all deep into a super serious scene. Then suddenly, someone falls down, flubs their line, forgets it completely, or finds any other of a myriad of excuses to drop…

The World’s Largest Athlete has done it again. The first time was June 12, 2003. The Big Show was in the ring with Brock Lesnar (before he became a bitch), and decided to take the new young star up to the top rope. However, the tables were quickly turned, and it was Lesnar who ended up performing the most massive superplex the world has ever seen. Both men were super-heavyweights – Lesnar a solid 305, while Show tipped the scales at a gargantuan 485. The effect of 800 pounds (plus the added weight of force and velocity) landing in…

With two Oscar nominations and a slew of other awards under his belt, 39 year old Michael Fassbender has already had quite a career. And with four films released this year, and three more in 2017, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. His roles have been quite varied, having worked in dramas, thrillers, action films, science fiction, biopics, horror, Shakespearean adaptations, and comic book films, just to name a few. So, no matter the genre of the film in question, hearing his name attached isn’t much of a surprise. What is a bit of a surprise, though, is the…

In what turned out to be a pretty anticlimactic ending to his career, WWE has parted ways (again) with former four-time champion Alberto Del Rio. Hailed as “Mexico’s Greatest Export,” the 39 year old wrestler (born Jose Rodriguez) was suspended last month for a violation of the company’s talent wellness policy. The exact nature of his violation hasn’t been made public, but the two most prevalent rumors were marijuana and Adderall. Soon after the WWE made their official announcement, Del Rio posted a brief statement on Twitter. My business relationship with WWE has come to an end in good…

It’s been more than nine years since the horrific tragedy gripped not only wrestling fans, but also true crime aficionados, news junkies, conspiracy theorists, and, well, pretty much everyone. Many of us remember it well, although I imagine we also remember it differently. Such is the effect of the passage of time, the uncovering of evidence, and the facts that create more questions than they answer. This is what I remember. I turned on the TV to watch Raw, as I did (and still do) every Monday night. Rather than the usual raucous crowd and rowdy show, however, the crowd…

While the newer Superman films have performed well in theaters and on video, opinions among the fanbase have always been mixed. Some people love the serious, more realistic tone brought to life by director Zack Snyder. Humanity’s inherent duality, their ability to be both good and bad, leaves young Clark Kent confused on what to do with his powers, and afraid to help people because of what their reactions may be. Which is understandable, considering the fact that they hold him solely responsible for the destruction wrought by General Zod. Others, however, want Kal-El to be the same smiling boy…

Star Wars: The Force Awakens had no shortage of epic moments. From Poe’s tie fighter stunts to TR-8R’s badassery, there was plenty of action to go along with the classic lore of the galaxy far, far away. But fan-film maker Blind Wave thought we could use just a little bit more, and who are we to argue? To that end, they’ve created an amazing 6-minute movie showing off Kylo Ren’s lightsaber skills, as well as further utilizing the unique handguards on the red saber of the Dark Side. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYkOTO-283g&feature=youtu.be In the film, Kylo is walking with a purpose through the…

One of the many sticking points fans took issue with in X-Men: Apocalypse was the lack of comic- or cartoon-accurate costumes for the team of mutants. While earlier incarnations show the X-team mostly in blue with yellow accents, and Mystique in a long white dress with a skull headband, the filmmakers chose to outfit them all in basic black. Sure, it might have looked more like a cohesive team uniform, but it was also dreary and boring. The X-Men are known for being very much individuals, possessing unique personalities and styles along with their unique abilities. But now, we can…

One of the most critically acclaimed television events of the year was the miniseries The Night Manager, based on John Le Carre’s novel of the same name. Tom Hiddleston drew raves with his portrayal of Jonathan Pine, a soldier turned spy who must go deep undercover to bring down Richard Onslow, played by Hugh Laurie. The series is likely to win a slew of statues this awards season, and the first one is officially in the books: Hiddleston won the TV Choice Award for Best Actor. Still in Australia filming Thor: Ragnarok, he was unable to attend the ceremony to…

Longtime wrestling fans know brothers Matt and Jeff Hardy to be one of the greatest tag teams of all time. Their extreme, high-flying style (especially Jeff’s complete disregard for his own physical well-being) made the crowd start up the “HOLY SHIT” chant on many, many occasions. They’ve never been what any of us would call normal or boring. But, ever since leaving WWE for TNA a few years ago, things got stranger. And I mean a LOT stranger. From a cackling Matt destroying Jeff’s intricate lawn designs, to fighting each other with fireworks in a homemade ring, their bizarre promos…