We know that last week, Joel (Pedro Pascal) was left in a precarious situation. We know he is likely not going out like that because he's the star of the show. However, sidelining Joel does allow Ellie (Bella Ramsey) to truly take over for a stint. The Last of Us - Episode 7, "Left Behind" … Continue reading The Last of Us – Episode 7 – “Left Behind”
The Last of Us: Episode 6 – ‘Kin’ Recap
Written by Craig Mazin and directed by Jasmila Žbanić, The Last of Us - Episode 6 - "Kin" forces Joel and Ellie to imagine a world after the infection has been cured. However, Joel begins to understand his own mortality, causing him to question his strength as a provider. Meanwhile, Ellie demands more from their … Continue reading The Last of Us: Episode 6 – ‘Kin’ Recap
The Last of Us – Episode 5 – ‘Endure and Survive’ Recap
It seemed absurdly strange to leave the last episode with a gun pointed in Joel's face. After a very tumultuous episode, "Please Hold Onto My Hand" left us with quite the cliffhanger. After backtracking a little over a week, The Last of Us Episode 5 - "Endurse and Survive" - provides us with the context … Continue reading The Last of Us – Episode 5 – ‘Endure and Survive’ Recap
The Last of Us: Episode 4 – ‘Please Hold on to My Hand’ Recap
After the dramatic events of "Long Long Time," Craig Mazin and the crew dig into the other side of humanity. While Bill and Frank found love, others found hate in the darkness. In The Last of Us, Episode 4 - "Please Hold on To My Hand," director Jeremy Webb dives into a violent world. He … Continue reading The Last of Us: Episode 4 – ‘Please Hold on to My Hand’ Recap
The Last of Us: Episode 3 – ‘Long Long Time’ Recap
Written by Craig Mazin and directed by Peter Hoar, the third episode of The Last of Us gives us a love story in the apocalypse. The show does not ignore Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), allowing them to bookend the episode. However, it runs a parallel story of love and protection over the … Continue reading The Last of Us: Episode 3 – ‘Long Long Time’ Recap
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
SPOILER REVIEW: ‘The Mandalorian’ Could Be the Best ‘Star Wars’ Since ‘Empire’
Back in the 1970s, there were real reasons to believe movies had been changed forever. New directors and visions were breaking through yearly. Warren Beatty's Bonnie and Clyde made violence and death sexy, yet horrifying. The Godfather placed the mafia into the public psyche, crafting the most exciting and cautionary tale the American Dream corrupting us to … Continue reading SPOILER REVIEW: ‘The Mandalorian’ Could Be the Best ‘Star Wars’ Since ‘Empire’