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A-Train: The Most Earned Death in Superhero Television

Season 5, Episode 1 didn’t just close a chapter — it completed one of the most honest redemption arcs ever written for a Black superhero on screen. Let me be honest with you. When The Boys first aired and we watched A-Train — full speed, no hesitation — run straight through Robin Ward and keep going, I didn’t think we’d ever get here. I thought we were watching a cautionary tale about what fame does […]

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From the Abyss to the Spotlight: Captain Zero: Into the Abyss Part II and the NAACP Image Awards

When Captain Zero: Into the Abyss Part II was created, the goal was never simply to make another superhero story. It was about telling a story that rarely gets told in the genre—one about mental health, vulnerability, resilience, and the quiet battles people fight within themselves. Being nominated for an NAACP Image Award is not just recognition of a film. It is validation that stories like this matter. The NAACP Image Awards have long stood […]

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The 2026 NAACP Image Awards: Celebrating Black Excellence

Every year, some of the most influential voices in film, television, music, literature, and activism gather for a night that celebrates far more than entertainment. The NAACP Image Awards stand as one of the most important cultural honors recognizing Black excellence and achievement across the arts and media. Since their founding in 1967 by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the awards have played a powerful role in highlighting stories, performances, and […]

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Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert with the Seattle Symphony

Back in 2019 I was invited to the Black Panther European Premiere.  We met Ryan Coogler the day after the premiere and had a great conversation with him about the movie, the characters, cosplay and what it meant to our community. We found out a picture I took of my cosplay friends was shared by Lupita Nyong’o in their group chat and on her instagram.    The Black Panther European Premiere was the beginning of our relationship […]

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Terrifer 3 Reaction

Art the Clown is back and Terrifier 3 is in theaters. I previously spoke to Phil Falcone, Terrifier producer, about the new movie and the buzz of the new horror favorite. This is our review after seeing it in theaters. Did one of us puke? Tune in to find out.

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Netflix Geeked Week Live Event

Netflix held Geeked Week 2024 was held in Atlanta with a live audience for the first time in a special two-hour event. The previous Geeked Week events were online-only events. Fans were treated big info on upcoming TV shows, games and anime. If you saw the live stream and the big announcements. Then you know the energy was amazing last night. Shoutout to @netflix for putting on a dope event @netflixgeeked. Another shoutout to @blackwomenincostume and @beltlinecosplay for all y’all do for […]

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The Spiderwick Chronicles Review

I was given all 8 episodes of season one of The Spiderwick Chronicles to screen and let me tell you I was not disappointed. DISNEY+ dropped the ball by scrapping this off their slate. Thanks to Roku you will be able to stream this for Free. That’s right FREE starting April 19th on the ROKU Channel. I won’t be spoiling anything but this series gets a recommendation from me. The cast is absolutely fantastic.  It’s […]

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Top 10 Movies Of 2023 | Beneath The Cowl Episode EP 25

Join the Beneath the Cowl podcast as we list our TOP 10 movies of 2023!! Cosplay Alliance is an online and in-person community that aims to inspire, entertain and empower through the art of cosplay. Our very own podcast “Beneath The Cowl” can be found on all podcast platforms. I was a part of a special Beneath the Cowl Podcast episode where we ranked our tope ten movies of 2023. Which movie will make it […]

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Top 10 Christmas Movies Of All Time | Beneath The Cowl Episode 22

Join us as we list our TOP 10 favorite Christmas movies of all time!! Cosplay Alliance is an online and in-person community that aims to inspire, entertain and empower through the art of cosplay. Our very own podcast “Beneath The Cowl” can be found on all podcast platforms. I was a part of a special Beneath the Cowl Podcast episode where we ranked our tope ten Christmas episodes. Which movie will make it to number […]

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The Marvels Review | Beneath The Cowl Episode 20

Join us as we discuss what we loved and what we hated about the newest installation in the marvel universe. This week on Beneath The Cowl, we’re discussing the new movie The Marvels.  Check out the conversation as we discuss the movie and hear are thoughts about it. What did you rate the movie?  The link to the discussion is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9s5QPsteQY The Marvels trailer is here: Cosplay Alliance is an online and in-person community […]

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