The penultimate episode of Succession finally addresses the funeral of Logan Roy. The family splintered once again on Election Night. With Roman Roy (Kieran Culkin) feeling himself, he takes to the stage to eulogize their father. Can he keep his emotions in check? We know the sparks will fly as the family deals with its … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 9 – “Church and State” Recap
TV: ‘Love & Death’ – A Christian Tragedy in the Aftermath of an Affair
Murder and infidelity make interesting bedfellows. The confluence of the two have made for excellent film and television. How we position ourselves in relation to these crimes will always fascinate us. In the case of Love & Death, the story of the other woman-on-woman crime boils to a head. While the series features an outstanding … Continue reading TV: ‘Love & Death’ – A Christian Tragedy in the Aftermath of an Affair
We Miss VHS: ‘Strange Days’ Stuns as the Best Dystopian Nightmare Since ‘Blade Runner’
For decades, audiences have been transported by Sci-Fi futurism, only to be trapped in dystopias. While movies like Total Recall and Blade Runner have jumped decades, others chose to set themselves in near-future nightmares. Strange Days, from director Kathryn Bigelow, captures Y2K anxiety, fears of surveillance, distrust in police, and simmering racism to craft a … Continue reading We Miss VHS: ‘Strange Days’ Stuns as the Best Dystopian Nightmare Since ‘Blade Runner’
The Last of Us: Episode 2 – ‘Infected’ Recap
Last week, we were left on the cliffhanger of knowing Ellie had tested positive for the virus/fungi. It's clear the story is taking its cues from Children of Men and Lone Wolf and Cub, but that's not a bad thing. After all, Pedro Pascal has had some success in the format. With the stakes high, … Continue reading The Last of Us: Episode 2 – ‘Infected’ Recap
The Last of Us: Episode 1 – “When You’re Lost in the Darkness” Recap
Welcome to our recap series on The Last of Us, which we'll try to release every Sunday evening after the episode goes live on HBO. Please stick with us, as we have no screeners for the show. Without further ado, here is our recap. RECAP WITH SPOILERS 1968 - During a talk show, a doctor … Continue reading The Last of Us: Episode 1 – “When You’re Lost in the Darkness” Recap
Review: A Christmas Story Christmas – The Rare Sequel that Elevates the Original
I will be the first to admit that A Christmas Story is not my go-to holiday film. I find the narration distractingly wordy, the acting stilted, and the protagonist Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley)insufferable in his misguided quest for a Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle. That said, my wife’s dedication to … Continue reading Review: A Christmas Story Christmas – The Rare Sequel that Elevates the Original
Review: ‘The Rehearsal’ Delivers a Wholly Unique Television Experience
As the creator of one of the strangest TV series of the last decade, Nathan Fielder became an alt-comedy superstar. It meant that someone was always going to give him a chance to make something truly strange. However, there is no doubt that The Rehearsal pushed us further than anyone might have anticipated. The resulting … Continue reading Review: ‘The Rehearsal’ Delivers a Wholly Unique Television Experience