Author: Ty Brotherton

Ty Brotherton entered this world kicking and screaming in Long Beach, CA. He currently resides in Chicago, Ill. After 10 years an an I.T. Professional and master of all things Tech, his lifelong love for video games, movies, and all things Sci-Fi brought about a career change and is now on the cusp of nerdy greatness. He is a master trickster and overall man-child always looking for a good laugh. His end game? Leaving this world the same way he came in. Nerd on world!

The Matrix was originally released in 1999 (we indeed partied as such). The film was groundbreaking in that the Wachowski’s pushed the modern limits of special effects into the 21st Century. It became a cultural icon for years to come, as well as followed by two more films. In a time where dark and ominous trench coats were already popular, the immortal Keanu Reeves single-handedly redefined badass for an entire generation. Fast-forward to June, 2019. According to the site Discussing Film , the Wachowski’s are directing the next Matrix movie right here in Chicago. Production is scheduled for early 2020.…

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Ahoy Mateys! If you are a swashbuckling skallywag sailing the high seas of Rare’s Sea of Thieves, time is running out to receive the special E3 Spartan ship set. All you have to do is login and play, either Adventure mode, or recently added Arena mode. It will take up to 72-hours for the Spartan ship set to appear in your inventory, but well worth the wait. If you haven’t had a chance to play Sea of Thieves yet, it is part of the Xbox Ultimate Game Pass, which offers an extensive library of games on both your Xbox and…

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‘Aquaman’ has received an A- CinemaScore rating, according to ComicBook.com. CinemaScore ranks audience satisfaction, rather than those of the stuffy hipster movie ‘critics’ that make up the Rotten Tomatoes scores. Even so, the Rotten Tomatoes audience score is currently sitting at 86%, compared to 63% among critics. If something smells a little fishy to you when deciding whether to go see the DC Universe flick this holiday break, look no further than these average Joe rankings. The visual effects are absolutely LIT. Pure fire. You will not walk away feeling like you just got slapped with a 10-day-old trout. It’s…

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If you are in the same position as a lot of families this holiday weekend, you’ve been running around like a crazed lunatic, wrapping presents, and preparing holiday feasts just in time for the big day. The kiddos are bored, and you are wore out. Maybe it’s the perfect time for a holiday movie marathon. So, here are the top 5 holiday movies to watch with your fam right now. 5. The Muppet Christmas Carol What holiday isn’t complete without a little classic Muppet movie? Telling the tale of Dickens A Christmas Carol in Muppet fashion, this movie is funny, the songs…

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With Halloween almost upon us, it’s traditional to watch some spooky movies to get into the holiday spirit. With that being said, even the kiddos like to get into the mood. So, here’s a list of the top 5 spooky movies this season you can watch with the fam. 5. Goosebumps Based on those awesomely creepy books we enjoyed as kids, Goosebumps brings to life all the creatures that hunted our imaginations to the big screen. A young teen named Zach moves next door to Hannah and instantly becomes smitten. Little does he know, Hannah is the daughter of famous…

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If you are like me, horror movies are lackluster, cheesy, and predictable. They have no real substance or story, character development, and most of all, aren’t scary. That’s where Neflix’s new series, The Haunting of Hill House comes in. Olivia and Hugh Crain, a married couple who flip houses, take on the daunting task of remodeling Hill House, an old mansion with history and character. They bring along their 5 children for the summer, not aware of the lasting impact the decision will have on everyone. The house effects everyone differently, each person seeing and experiencing a different haunting. Twins…

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With yet another installment of Michael Myers upon us, it makes one ponder, which of the 10 (yes 10!) previous installments reign supreme? Which one stands alone atop the constant reboots of the masked killer? Does such a movie exist?! The answer is Rob Zombie’s 2007 rendition Halloween. Why might you ask? Sheer brutality. This film doesn’t fit the mold of the campy slasher film like the ones before it. It starts dark, it ends dark, and there are no happy endings. As a young boy, little Mike slaughters animals and bludgeons a bully. His childhood concludes with him slashing the throat…

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