Film Commentary
Hacksaw Ridge: Nonviolence in the Midst of War
Nonviolence is both the focus and antithesis of Mel Gibson’s current awards-worthy war film, Hacksaw Ridge. The bold and…
December 20, 2016Recent Obsessions
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Commentary, Culture, TVIs Netflix’s Stranger Things Overrated?
Is Stranger Things overrated? That question has been haunting me, especially after all the growing praise its gotten, including…
August 31, 2016 -
Commentary, TVSeason 2 of Daredevil Marvel(s) the Senses — and Your Intellect
If Netflix’s second season of Daredevil has one reigning achievement, it’s that Marvel fans have a live-action iteration of the Punisher…
August 28, 2016 -
Culture, Fiction, TVStranger Things: Why “Super 8” Can’t Get it Up
Damn, just when you thought ’80s nostalgia wore out your welcome, Netflix’s Stranger Things gives you another reason to rue…
August 7, 2016 -
Film ReviewsA Girl Walks Home Alone at Night | Review
“A Girl” features a skateboard-riding vampiress & awkward long pauses. Nice.
April 5, 2015 -
Music, Music CommentaryTrack Awareness: "IV" by Meltybrains?
Watch “IV” by Meltybrains?, the latest single by the up-and-coming Irish experimental quintet.
January 3, 2015 -
Music, ScienceCymatics: Explained in Six Minutes (With No Words)
What is Cymatics? Watch Nigel Stanford & Shahir Daud’s sleek music video to find out!
December 28, 2014 -
Commentary, Culture, PodcastsAdnan Syed: Serial Season 1 Review
Did the final episode of the Serial podcast answer all your burning questions? “If someone believes me or not, I have no control over it,” says Adnan. But you know who does? Sarah Koenig.
December 18, 2014 -
Film Commentary, Film NewsNew Mad Max: Fury Road Trailer Fires on all Cylinders!
Watch the new trailer for Mad Max: Fury Road! Beware, may cause brain damage.
December 13, 2014 -
TVVikings: Season 1 & 2 Review
Discover an ancient world of Norse conquest, violence & mythology in our review of the History channel’s Vikings.
December 8, 2014 -
Film Commentary, Film Reviews6 Thoughts about Fast & Furious 6
Once upon a time, a dude named Tayne stole the honor of writing “Five Thoughts About Fast Five” from…
June 4, 2013 -
Film, Music, Original Sounds, VideoWatch "Awake" by Electrolift Creative (music by Panda Sanchez)
My musical doppelganger, Panda Sanchez, was especially thrilled to receive a ping from filmmaker Matthew Taylor, co-founder of Electrolift…
May 27, 2013