For a long time I felt like I wasn’t a fan of horror movies. I never really got the appeal, and actively avoided them, other than a few exceptions. But, as time has gone on, I’ve realized that there were more and more exceptions to that rule, […]
I’ve talked recently about the fact that Netflix has been rapidly trying to legitimize itself as a purveyor of quality films. Their track record hasn’t been the best, but in an era of a massive media conglomeration they’re trying to throw their hat into the ring as […]
Damien Chazelle is having a truly fascinating career. Especially for a director so young. He kind of came out of nowhere with Whiplash, a captivating and stress-inducing look at the self-destructive nature of obsession, giving us one of the most fascinating cinematic villains in decades. And, logically, he […]
As someone who watches an upsetting amount of movies every year, it can be hard to remain excited about the medium. Because for every movie I love, there’s another Venom waiting out there to bum me out. You also start to recognize the fact that the folks who […]
I imagine that it’s fairly clear that I’m a huge fan of comics. I spend a shocking amount of my time writing about the adventures of various people who dress up in ridiculous costumes and punch other people in ridiculous costumes. And, one of the superheroes that […]
We’re at the point in the year where we’re about to be bombarded with the “important” movies of the year, the films that will be in contention to win all of the various awards the that movie industry have set up for themselves. The films that have […]
Netflix has really been on quite a tear, trying to establish themselves as a provider of original content far more than a repository of things you’ve already seen. And, it’s been somewhat hit or miss. A lot of the original shows that Netflix has put together have […]
Several years ago, when I first decided to make the transition from physical books to ebooks, I trolled around Amazon looking for cheap ebooks that looks interesting. And, despite the advice of the old adage, I often find my eye being caught by the covers of books, […]
There are certain franchises out there that I know very little about, and have never really examined for myself. They may be long-running and much-beloved series, but for whatever reason I just don’t have much more than a tangential relationship with them. And, the Predator series certainly fits into […]
The world of heavy metal is a fascinating one. I never really got into the music, but the whole aesthetic and culture attached to it is legitimately one of the most intriguing subcultures in all of popular music. Growing up I was obsessed with classic rock, and […]
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