Comic books have broken into the mainstream, with films and TV shows being constantly adapted from them. With comics no longer for a niche audience, it makes sense to know which comics are worth reading. Welcome to Comic Watch – your personal guide to the…
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In celebration of our Halloween issue, The Voice asked our fellow Scout staffers the loaded question…”What’s your favorite scary movie?” From gory slashers to psychological freak-out inducers, it turns out The Scout loves a good scare. If you’re looking for a good horror movie for…
In this special Halloween edition of the Earbug, the Voice would like to present the perfect playlist for all your costumed fun. Ranging from spooky to silly to sexy, we’ve got your party covered. Thriller- Michael Jackson I don’t think this actually needs any explanation,…
Halloween is right around the corner, and it brings back fond memories of when I would watch the “Treehouse of Horror” Halloween specials for “The Simpsons.” I’ve compiled a list of what I think are the best segments made for the annual three-part specials, which…
There was a time when Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolf Man were all legitimately scary. That time, unfortunately, was 80 years ago. Nowadays, films like Paranormal Activity dominate the horror genre every Halloween. So what has happened to the iconic horror monsters of old? They’re…
Ever have a bad neighbor? A creepy landlord? Imagine that times a million, because the devil lives upstairs. That is essentially the plot (at least for now) of the new ABC series “666 Park Avenue,” a supernatural drama that is taking its place on Sunday…
Kristina’s view I started watching “The Walking Dead” for the makeup. Plain and simple, I just wanted to see how they did it. I don’t like scary things, and while I can stomach some gore, “The Walking Dead” did not seem like my cup of…
In the world of hip-hop, there is a new world order emerging. You can either go the way of Young Money and Lil Wayne with traditional, radio-friendly hits, or you can go the way of Odd Future and get abstract and a little deeper. I…
I have watched a lot of really bad TV. The amount is actually embarrassing. But nothing has compared to what I stumbled upon the other night. Nothing could have prepared me for the horror that was “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition,” a spin off of the…
Hollywood has finally woken up to the potential of comic books. Movies and TV shows based on comics are the norm. It’s time to face facts: comic books are no longer for a niche audience. They’ve broken into the mainstream in a big way, and…