Kevin Brackett

St. Louis

Co-host of @ReelSpoilers and Contributing Host @BingeMovies. Editor-in-chief of https://t.co/sEFHETyhgP. 🍅meter-approved.

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Movie Review: KARATE KID: LEGENDS Starring Ben Wang, Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio

4 weeks ago | reviewstl.com | Kevin Brackett

Often times, legacy sequels strain under the weight of nostalgia. But Karate Kid: Legends wears it like a black belt – earned after years of respecting the past, and proudly mastering the storytelling that fuels the franchise.
BiP/GRP78 is a pro-viral factor for diverse dsDNA viruses that promotes the survival and proliferation of cells upon KSHV infection

Oct 29, 2024 | journals.plos.org | Guillermo Najarro |Kevin Brackett |Hunter Woosley |PLOS Pathogens

Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewedResearch Article ? This is an uncorrected proof. Citation: Najarro G, Brackett K, Woosley H, Dorman LC, Turon-Lagot V, Khadka S, et al. (2024) BiP/GRP78 is a pro-viral factor for diverse dsDNA viruses that promotes the survival and proliferation of cells upon KSHV infection. PLoS Pathog 20(10): e1012660. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1012660Editor: Laurie T.
CONCLAVE Opens In Theaters Everywhere OCTOBER 25! Enter to Win Passes to the Advance Screening

Oct 18, 2024 | reviewstl.com | Kevin Brackett
Kickstarter for NINTENDO 64 QUEST Launches With Epic Rewards

Aug 22, 2024 | reviewstl.com | Kevin Brackett

10 years ago, filmmaker Rob McCallum and his best friend Jay Bartlett took on a videogame challenge the world had never seen before: collect the entire North American NES collection of 678 officially licensed games in 30 days with no help from the internet. The documentary (one of the most fun videogame docs out there), recently got a special Blu-ray release from Vinegar Syndrome (a small amount of Limited Edition copies are still left as of this writing).
Movie Review: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Matthew Macfadyen

Jul 25, 2024 | reviewstl.com | Kevin Brackett

Disney pulls no punches with this one. Kevin Feige and Marvel trusted the creatives with Deadpool’s latest outing, and it paid off big-time. Deadpool & Wolverine is the third film in the Deadpool franchise and the character’s highly-anticipated introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie successfully combines rated-R humor, action, and violence with plenty of heart, giving the MCU the shot of adrenaline it so desperately needs in a post-Endgame world.
Concert Photos: Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service at Chaifetz Arena

May 9, 2024 | reviewstl.com | Kevin Brackett

Concert Photos: Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service at Chaifetz ArenaMay 9, 2024 at 8:41 am / by Kevin BrackettDeath Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service both played to a packed house at Chaifetz Arena on Tuesday night. Check out our photos below.
THE FALL GUY Starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson

May 8, 2024 | player.fm | Kevin Brackett

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.
MONKEY MAN Starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma

Apr 11, 2024 | player.fm | Kevin Brackett

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.
GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE w/ Matt Reedy

Mar 28, 2024 | player.fm | Kevin Brackett |Josh Wigler |Roifield Brown |Scott Johnson

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.
LOVE LIES BLEEDING Starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris

Mar 21, 2024 | player.fm | Kevin Brackett

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.