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Film

Best Horror of 2024

We’re in a horror renaissance right now and I couldn’t be happier.

Film

Best Directors of 2024

A look at some of the best directors from 2024.

Film

Best Films of 2024

2024 was an amazing year for weird and fascinating films.

Film

Best Films of 2023

These are what I consider to be the Top 10 films of 2023. As a reminder, my primary focus is horror, sci-fi, and fantasy, so I likely recognize films and media on this kind of list that other people don’t. For me, especially, this was a fantastic year for

Film

Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth #31DaysOfHorror

Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth begins to shift the horror of the Cenobites into something a bit more…camp.

Film

Hellraiser (Film, 1987) #31DaysOfHorror

In recognition of the upcoming Hellraiser (2022) release, let’s look back at one of my all-time favorite horror series. Clive Barker has always been way ahead of his time.

Books/Print

#31DaysOfHorror 2022 Schedule

It’s here! Welcome to the return of #31DaysOfHorror for 2022.

TV

Format Shift: RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7

The new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7 is the most enjoyable yet because of some clever format changes.

Games

Game Theory, FNAF, and Fandom Response

MatPat of Game Theory has received criticism over the fan reaction to his new video speculating on a potentially cancelled Five Night’s at Freddy’s ARG game.

TV

My Battlebots Predictions

Just for fun, I’m going to run through my own predictions for the Battlebots Round of 32.

TV

The No-Win World of Drag Race Formats

Both season 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and international All Stars season UK vs The World are seeing a lot of pushback over format and fairness in the online discourse.

Film

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) Review (Film, 2022)

The new Netflix Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) is a sequel to the original Tobe Hooper film, taking place about 50 years later in the mostly abandoned town of Harlow, TX. It’s true to the spirit of the original, only violent in ways a film could never get away with in 1974.

Film

The 2021 Sketchy's: Day Two

The 2021 Sketchy’s continue with Visual, Sound, and Music categories. Come for the obvious, stay for the totally unexpected.

Film

The 2021 Sketchy's: Day One

The Sketchy’s are back to recognize the best films of 2021 in the Academy Award categories and beyond. 10 wide fields and two honorees in every category because I make the rules around here.

Film

Best Films of 2021

2021 was an exciting year for film, seeing everything from a musical standup comedy special briefly taking over the world to an active adaptation of an introspective play by Shakespeare. These are Sketching Details’ picks for the best films of year.

Games

Disney Twisted Wonderland Startup Guide

Disney and Aniplex’s mobile rhythm/adventure game Disney Twisted Wonderland officially released in the United States today, 20 January 2022. Here’s a startup guide of everything you need to know, from app size to game modes.

Film

Scream (2022): A Primer to the Series

Scream (2022) officially releases in theaters tomorrow. Now’s the perfect time to catch up on the highlights of why the Scream series is one of the most influential horror franchises of all time.

Books/Print

Recommendation: Writing in the Dark by Tim Waggoner

Writing in the Dark is a great resource for new and experience horror writers to explore the art, craft, and business of writing modern horror.

Film

My Favorite Horror Films of 2021

From killer pants and dancing mascots to sincere explorations of mental illness and new interpretations of classic titles, 2021 truly had something for every kind of horror fan.

Announcements

2022 Goals at Sketching Details

I have big goals for Sketching Details in 2022. What will be covered on the site? What new projects will release this year? Read on to find out.

Film

The Choreography of Encanto

Assistant choreographer and animation reference consultant Kai Martinez has shared videos of the live choreography reference in comparison to the final animation of Encanto. It’s pretty remarkable to explore.

Games

My Favorite Horror Games 2021

Here are my eight favorite horror games released in 2021. The best of the year coverage begins now.

Music

Spotify Wrapped 2021

Spotify Wrapped 2021 is here. Let’s take a deep dive into my listening habits to explore how this algorithm really works.

Games

Comfort Games

Sometimes, you just need to unwind to some of your favorite games. These are the titles I’m turning to when I just need to relax and have fun.

News

Broadway Can Reopen 14 September

The governor of NY announced that Broadway theatres will be able to reopen on 14 September. This is a lot more complicated than it seems.