Michael Gardner, founder and former artistic director of The Brick Theater in Brooklyn, adapts the novella into a theatrical production. The play opens September 12 at 7 pm at East Village Basement (321 East 9th St.) in NYC.
All Things Geek
In the Dark: How HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Exposed the White Suburb as the Ultimate Crucible
In a world that fears a Black boy's shadow, the safest place to walk isn’t under the manicured streetlamps of America’s wealthy suburbs—it’s under the collective watch of The Block.
In a world that fears a Black boy’s shadow, the safest place to walk isn’t under the manicured streetlamps of America’s wealthy suburbs—it’s under the collective watch of The Block
‘My Name Is Inigo Montoya…’ Mandy Patinkin Named 1st Honorary Team Captain for USA Fencing!
Mandy Patinkin, an Emmy and Tony winner known for his role as Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride, joined USA Fencing as an Ambassador Council member and honorary Team Captain for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Mandy Patinkin, an Emmy and Tony winner known for his role as Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride, joined USA Fencing as an Ambassador Council member and honorary Team Captain for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
NEW YORK COMIC CON 2026 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMING LINEUP REVEALED!
Offerings for industry professionals include panels, interactive programming, private signings, and more!
Offerings for industry professionals include panels, interactive programming, private signings, and more!
Would Spider-Man Be Less Lonely if He Used Feeld?
Dr. Justin Lehmiller, an intimacy advisor for Feeld and Kinsey Institute research fellow, discusses Peter Parker’s story’s resonance, the loneliness epidemic’s impact on communities, and the importance of friendship and meaningful connections for well-being.
Dr. Justin Lehmiller, an intimacy advisor for Feeld and Kinsey Institute research fellow, discusses Peter Parker’s story’s resonance, the loneliness epidemic’s impact on communities, and the importance of friendship and meaningful connections for well-being.
Series Review: HBO Max & Cartoon Network’s Iyanu
Produced by the Black-owned Lion Forge Animation, this "Indigenous Futurist" superhero fantasy beautifully adapts Nigerian and Yoruba mythology into a high-stakes adventure.
Series Review: HBO Max & Cartoon Network’s Iyanu
STEM Toy Review: The Grownsy Smart Drawing Robot
The Grownsy Smart Drawing Robot is an exceptional investment for parents prioritizing early childhood (3-8 years old) cognitive development, fine motor skills, and independent play that’s 100% screen-free (No Wi-Fi, bluetooth, or mobile app required)
The Grownsy Smart Drawing Robot is an exceptional investment for parents prioritizing early childhood (3-8 years old) cognitive development, fine motor skills, and independent play that’s 100% screen-free (No Wi-Fi, bluetooth, or mobile app required)
Marvel’s ‘Secret Wars’ on Black Creatives & Fandoms
Alex Yarde examines Disney’s recent decisions to suppress Black content and Black Economic Opportunity highlighting the company’s failure to represent Black consumers effectively.
Alex Yarde examines Disney’s recent decisions to suppress Black content and Black Economic Opportunity highlighting the company’s failure to represent Black consumers effectively.
Product Review: Novato, Cyberpunk 2077 Dex, and Cyberpunk 2077 Militech Glasses From GUNNAR
WELCOME TO NIGHT CITY! I’ve got a full comprehensive review comparing and contrasting Novato, Cyberpunk 2077 Dex, and Cyberpunk 2077 Militech Glasses from GUNNAR
WELCOME TO NIGHT CITY! I’ve got a full comprehensive review comparing and contrasting Novato, Cyberpunk 2077 Dex, and Cyberpunk 2077 Militech Glasses from GUNNAR
‘Brand New Day but the Same Old Story’ Movie Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day successfully delivers a mature, back-to-basics superhero story, yet its massive box-office triumphs arrive at a bittersweet moment for Marvel, sharply contrasting with the studio's recent pattern of cancelling and sidelining Black-led projects.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day successfully delivers a mature, back-to-basics superhero story, yet its massive box-office triumphs arrive at a bittersweet moment for Marvel, sharply contrasting with the studio’s recent pattern of cancelling and sidelining Black-led projects
Personal Reflection: ‘I HAVE THE POWER!’
How can de escalation and empathy be more effective responses to protecting your online peace when confronting Toxic Masculinity.
How can de escalation and empathy be more effective responses to protecting your online peace when confronting Toxic Masculinity.
Manga Review: VIZ Media LYNX, Vol.1
LYNX, Vol. 1, a gripping detective mystery, blends climate fiction, cyberpunk enhancements, and psychological trauma in a deeply atmospheric sci-fi noir manga.
LYNX, Vol. 1, a gripping detective mystery, blends climate fiction, cyberpunk enhancements, and psychological trauma in a deeply atmospheric sci-fi noir manga.
The Hunger (1993) Is the Best Vampire Movie Ever Made
The Hunger is not only a revolutionary vampire movie, it transformed the genre’s aesthetic and mythology. It shifted from dusty capes and gothic castles to high fashion, urban detachment, and cold, synth-driven modernism.
The Hunger is not only a revolutionary vampire movie, it transformed the genre’s aesthetic and mythology. It shifted from dusty capes and gothic castles to high fashion, urban detachment, and cold, synth-driven modernism.
Blu-ray Review: Riverbend (1989)
The Reelblack Renaissance Blu-ray remaster of the 1989 film Riverbend is a monumental triumph for preserving physical media, rescuing a long-lost masterpiece of Black militant cinema from obscurity.
The Reelblack Renaissance Blu-ray remaster of the 1989 film Riverbend is a monumental triumph for preserving physical media, rescuing a long-lost masterpiece of Black militant cinema from obscurity.
The LEGO Group Partners With Gillian Anderson to Unveil the LEGO® Ideas ‘The X-Files’ Set.
The 1,478-piece LEGO set recreates Fox Mulder’s office, a forest scene, and a hovering UFO, with 8 Minifigures, including Mulder and Scully.
The 1,478-piece LEGO set recreates Fox Mulder’s office, a forest scene, and a hovering UFO, with 8 Minifigures, including Mulder and Scully.
Film Review: The Odyssey (2026)
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, is a cinematic anti-war masterpiece that brings Homer’s ancient Greek poem to life in a visceral and grand-scale adaptation. It demands to be experienced on the largest screen possible.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, is a cinematic anti-war masterpiece that brings Homer’s ancient Greek poem to life in a visceral and grand-scale adaptation. It demands to be experienced on the largest screen possible.