Boardwalk Empire is HBO's new series about gangsters in New Jersey. No, it's not a Sopranos sequel. It takes place in "Atlantic City, 1920. When alcohol was outlawed, outlaws became kings." Enoch "Nucky" Thompson (Steve Buscemi) is a pillar of the community. Publicly he promotes Prohibition, but privately he uses his ... [Read More]

Children can be cruel, especially to their toys. "These creatures cannot defend themselves. They cannot run away only escape. Insanity is there there only escape," explains Dr. Kindermann of The Asylum - Psychiatric Clinic for Abused Cuddly Toys (parapluesch.com). The German toymaker calls the toys therapeutic. "Children and ... [Read More]

Commercial disclaimers are the fine print at the bottom of the TV screen that tries to dissuade you from mimicking what you see with phrases like "professional driver," "closed course," "dramatization," "fictionalization," "do not attempt," or "don't try this at home." But sometimes these warnings are for things that no one ... [Read More]

This is the story of seven strangers picked to live in a house surrounded by zombies to find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting eaten. The Real World: Zombieville is a 6 part "micro-series" (read: commercials) by the American Legacy Foundation, which is responsible for the "Truth" ... [Read More]

The quintessential harem manga, Love Hina, returns with a 6 page one-shot! It appears to take place before Naru & Keitaro's wedding, which was announced 5 years ago on creator Ken Akamatsu's blog, unless Keitaro is still trying to graduate which wouldn't surprise me. While soaking in the onsen, Kitsune asks Shinobu how ... [Read More]

In a dystopic future where Obamacare didn't pass, the United States has set up a seniors game preserve (and you thought death panels sounded bad) but when two friends learn of a magical land with free health care, they plan escape across the border. The Closer You Get To Canada is a black comedy that examines themes of ... [Read More]

The penultimate episode of Doctor Who: The Adventure Games takes place entirely inside the TARDIS, well except for a quick jaunt outside that leaves the Doctor floating in outer space and, for the first time in his life, at a loss for words. This results in a very humorous game of charades. All the objectives involve working ... [Read More]