September 14, 2026

YEAR OF THE DEVIL Interview | Chris Yates & Keith Arem on Comic Book created with Danny Trejo

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor The Year of the Devil is almost here. Pastrami Nation Entertainment Editor Kevin Hoskinson sits down with creators Chris Yates and Keith Arem for an in-depth conversation about their upcoming comic book YEAR OF THE DEVIL, featuring the legendary Danny Trejo! Chris and Keith take us behind the scenes of the project, discuss how Year of the Devil came together, working with Danny […]

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August 18, 2026

D23 Expo: Our First Experience

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor The D23 Expo took place this weekend at the Anaheim Convention center and it was one for the books. Billed as The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, it takes place every two years and is a Disney lovers dream come true. There are shops and experiences that you can only find here and if you are […]

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April 6, 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor When talking about a film like The Super Galaxy Movie, it’s difficult not to get sucked into a nostalgia trap. I don’t remember a world without gaming’s most popular plumber even though I was already 5 years old when he was introduced to the world with his own game, Super Mario Bros. Along with his […]

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March 31, 2026

C2E2 2026

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor C2E2 is one of the best fan conventions in the country. Every year they get more ambitious with bigger guests and even bigger nerd vibes. There is a reason that I travel halfway across the country every year to visit this annual party in the heart of Chicago. In the Pacific Northwest we have Rose […]

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March 23, 2026

Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor (Note: we are going to spoil the outcome of the first Ready Or Not film, so feel free to skip the first paragraph if you don’t want to know.) Sitting on the steps of her in-laws mansion, we thought the story was over for Grace. Covered in blood and having survived a horrific game of […]

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March 8, 2026

Hoppers Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Little did I know going into Hoppers that the town we live in would be represented in an unexpected way. Like most Pixar offerings as of late we weren’t sure what to expect going into their new film. It used to be a studio we could rely on but their offerings over the past few […]

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February 26, 2026

The Spliced Reel Podcast- A Nolan Retrospective (The First Splice)

Check out the first episode of The Spliced Reel Podcast with Pastrami Nation’s own Kevin Hosksinson which is out now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Kevin is joined by Christian and Bryan and they splice together their thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s filmography. Head over there and subscribe! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/…/the…/id1879976126… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25UEwZTcskPzLuF0RBDQy7…

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February 22, 2026

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Review

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Pastrami Nation Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is more than just a film; it’s a plea to the future. It’s an unhinged thrill ride that is full of heart and laughs, with a couple of moments that will leave you speechless. At the helm is Gore Verbinski, who hasn’t made a film in over […]

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January 21, 2026

Dead Man’s Wire Review

Dead Man’s Wire Review By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation Even though Dead Man’s Wire takes place in 1977, it’s a story with themes that very much resonate today. Based on a true story, the film is about Tony Kiritsis, a man who entered the office of Richard Hall and took him hostage for almost three days. Richard […]

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December 29, 2025

Top Five Films Of The Year

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation All in all, 2025 was a great year for film. There were certainly some misfires, but for the most part, it was full of wonderful and interesting surprises. Despite the drama surrounding the studio, Warner Bros came out on top with one of the most successful slates in years. Both the MCU […]

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December 7, 2025

Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 Review

By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor One of the things the past couple of years has shown us is that video game adaptations can actually be decent to great when there is heart put into it. The Last of Us came out swinging on HBO, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a massive success with both fans and general audiences alike […]

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November 11, 2025

Kumoricon 2025

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation Celebrating anime since 2003, Kumoricon in Portland Oregon is an annual tradition for many in the Pacific Northwest. There is no shortage of nerdy events taking place year round in Oregon, but this is a special one. Its emphasis on anime and Japanese culture sets it apart from the rest and gives […]

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October 13, 2025

Halloween@Home: We Sold Our Souls

By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation A girl with a guitar never has to apologize for anything. Grady Hendrix’s We Sold Our Souls is a rollicking love letter to heavy metal and the mythos created by it. Inherently “evil” and “the devil’s music”, he plays on the very ideas that made the genre so appealing to so many, […]

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