There are only two ways a movie could make a notable impact; it could go amazingly well or horribly wrong. I always go into every movie with an open mind and next to zero in expectation and going to see Black Panther the day before its official release was no different. I won't lie and […]
Cosplay has done a great job of bringing people together and making nerd culture somewhat mainstream. From cosplaying on social media to cosplaying at Conventions, many more people are taking a leap into this aspect of nerd culture. Yonna, AKA The Yonn Don, is a 27-year-old cosplayer that splits their time between Brooklyn, New York […]
Certain things happen when we least expect it, aligning the stars to put us on a path we would never have taken otherwise, and no matter what you believe in, whether Kismet, Fate or a greater force, we can all agree that some things happen by design in the most unexpected way. Talking to Mikel […]
Spooky season is here again, and it's time to cuddle up and incite some frights this Halloween; what better way to do that than with these classic Halloween movies? From gruesome scares to wholesome laughs, we've gathered something for everyone to watch this Halloween, whether you're a scary movie lover or trying to get into […]
2022 is almost over, and with it came a ton of scary movies to get your heart pumping. Whether you're a scary movie lover or want to get down with a Halloween Movie Marathon with your besties and looking for ideas, you're in the right place. From remakes of cult classics to introductions of new […]
"I never thought I'd be doing cosplay full time; it's something I always loved but only discovered I could do it all year round," Destany Brown said as we talked over zoom. On a random Wednesday; Afternoon for me, morning for her, we sat down and had a call over zoom where we talked about […]
The fact that cosplay is a part of popular culture, you'd think the space would be very saturated and redundant. Instead, it's quite the opposite because we all experience characters and shows differently; it gives unique expression to how they are represented. Talking to Iyanna was an enlightening experience, showing the various facets of how […]
Cosplaying as art goes beyond the clothes you wear; as with our favourite movies and series, the characters come to life with make-up and expressions. Make-up cosplay is an aspect of cosplaying that we don't get to see done often and when we do see it done, it's usually done in conjunction with a full […]
When people start their journey as a cosplayer, it usually begins with just one reason or costume. It then spirals into a bunch of other costumes and experiences that eventually immerse you fully in cosplay. This turning point is usually a convention or a moment of seeing others do this thing you only imagined and […]
"If you told me four years ago I'd be doing cosplay like this, I probably wouldn't believe you," Says Onyinye Onyeka, aka Sasuke's Side Chick, during our interview. "I've always been interested in anime and manga, but seeing other people cosplay gave me the leap of faith I needed to cosplay myself." Onyinye has been […]
