The world of social media mints and reshapes celebrities daily. Some find their fifteen minutes, while others launch long-term brand collaborations. Yet this also opens the door for parasocial relationships. A new Shudder thriller, Influencer seeks to capitalize on this idea. Set around social media, Influencer serves as a fun thriller. While it has little … Continue reading Review: ‘Influencer’ – A Follower From Hell Thriller
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The “Creed” Trilogy: Saying Goodbye to Legends while Establishing New Legacies
The past does not quite stay in the past. Efforts can be made to ignore or forget painful memories and adverse moments associated with it. However, these experiences form the fabric of individuality. Furthermore, how is a legacy established without a full understanding and acceptance of the past? The Creed franchise began in 2015. It … Continue reading The “Creed” Trilogy: Saying Goodbye to Legends while Establishing New Legacies
Review: ‘Fast X’ – This Series Still Has Gas in the Tank
The Fast and Furious has become a franchise that is somehow both inconsistent and reliable. The audience has come to rely on over-the-top action sequences, grave soliloquies on the importance of family, and a stubborn belief that nobody stays dead. These tropes, present in most entries from entry number four onward, are the hallmark of … Continue reading Review: ‘Fast X’ – This Series Still Has Gas in the Tank
‘Succession’ – Series Finale – Season 4, Episode 10 – “With Open Eyes” Recap
Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Jesse Armstrong, Succession comes to an end. The pieces are in place for a few last big moves, but leave it to Armstrong to pull off some last-minute changes. The Succession finale, titled "With Open Eyes," completes the two-week window from the start of the season. Emotions run … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Series Finale – Season 4, Episode 10 – “With Open Eyes” Recap
TV Review: ‘Succession’ Leaves on the Highest of Notes
Saying goodbye to a television series is never easy. Succession made that harder than most shows. The family drama became appointment television after an incredible end to its first season. While many started out cold on the series, it quickly became apparent that Jesse Armstrong had big plans. In its final season, Succession leaves an … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Succession’ Leaves on the Highest of Notes
Scream (2022) Directed by Radio Silence – Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Season 2 Premiere
We are back for Season 2 of Bela Lugosi's Undead! After a bit of a hiatus, the Bela Boys are back at it with an old episode that never got a chance to release in Season 1. Scream (2022) not only surprised us both with its ingenuity, but it made for an exciting new chapter in … Continue reading Scream (2022) Directed by Radio Silence – Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Season 2 Premiere
TV Review: ‘MerPeople’ Documents an Inclusive, Yet Niche Community
While most audiences are excited for the release of fantasy The Little Mermaid this weekend, Netflix had another plan. Their new reality series MerPeople seeks to understand a unique community emerging on social media. The idea of “mermaiding” has caught on in a big way on TikTok and Instagram. Those participating in the subculture create … Continue reading TV Review: ‘MerPeople’ Documents an Inclusive, Yet Niche Community
TV Review: ‘Primo’ – The Feel-Good Comedy of 2023 From Shea Serrano and Mike Schur
Few writers showcase their excellence as a storyteller quite like Shea Serrano. The author has become a mogul, breaking into the mainstream after writing at Grantland and The Ringer. Before that, he built an army of followers with his passion-infused books on rap, basketball, and movies. Serrano uses his following to help those in need. … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Primo’ – The Feel-Good Comedy of 2023 From Shea Serrano and Mike Schur
TV Review: ‘FUBAR’ Entertains with Arnold Schwarzenegger But Struggles with Tone
The career of Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to defy logic. The body-builder-turned-actor-turned-politician truly embodies mogul status. Schwarzenegger dominated the action genre in the 1980s and 1990s, and his cultural impact remains to this day. However, his post-gubernatorial career has not generated many hits. FUBAR looks to reinvigorate his career as he jumps to TV. While the … Continue reading TV Review: ‘FUBAR’ Entertains with Arnold Schwarzenegger But Struggles with Tone
TV Review: ‘How to Create a Sex Scandal’ Relies on Shock Over Substance
True crime can occasionally lean into salacious details over the stronger substance available. In the case of How to Create a Sex Scandal, one of the first official shows in the Max era, the material appears focused on generating as much shock value as possible. The intent of the documentary appears to place blame on … Continue reading TV Review: ‘How to Create a Sex Scandal’ Relies on Shock Over Substance