Feminism, Lost in Space
Lost in Space is an enjoyable watch your whole family can enjoy and I felt represented by it in a way that I oftentimes don’t.
Lost in Space is an enjoyable watch your whole family can enjoy and I felt represented by it in a way that I oftentimes don’t.
A quick take on the young adult movie from 2017, Swallows and Amazons.
Albert Finney has died. He was 82.
A look back at some of the movies that stood out in 2018
Ten Thoughts on Hulu’s Battleground.
The show could resort to the expected obvious jokes when these characters meet the salt of the earth townsfolk of Schitt’s creek. But the surprise here is how the show manages to only skirt the cheap gags and predictable slapstick and reveals some heart beneath the trite veneer.
Spongebob is the character I needed but never had growing up.
Ordinary Sunday Brunch with Sunday Morning cultural links to stories about music, art, history, and food to read, share, and discuss.
Warning: glitter farts may occur within.
Stan Lee has passed away.
May his memory be a blessing.
There are no Air Force movies, nor will there ever be.
Michael Myers is back and basically the same.
A Review of “The Girl on the Train” (2016)
Everyone has that favorite book they have played out as a movie in their imagination. Mine is Red Storm Rising. If done properly it would be not only an epic piece of storytelling, but timely as well.
One of the best films of the first half of the year, a sci-fi/horror mashup, is now available on streaming and disc.
So I’ve seen both Black Panther and Death Wish over the space of a couple of days. I came to the conclusion that, for different reasons, it wouldn’t be possible to talk about either one of these movies without talking about politics, politics, and more politics. So this, officially, despite the category label, is *NOT* a Mindless Diversions post. (That doesn’t mean that you don’t have to follow the regular site rules in comments, though.) Also, spoilers within.
A brief review of Altered Carbon, Netflix’s new Sci-Fi series.
A look back at some of the movies that stood out in 2017
Revisiting the original in light of the upcoming live-action adaptation
How Pixar got their groove back.
Warning: This post contains unmarked spoilers for The Last Jedi
In any extended series the creators reach a decision point. They have said what there is to say given the series’ starting point. They have to choose: Do Something Different, or More of the Same.
Let’s talk about the massive plot hole The Last Jedi introduced.
Killing two people is 100% worse than killing one person.
There are bad movies. There are very bad movies. There are historically bad movies.
And then, there’s The Room.
Some Folks Just Need Killing
Insufficient ethical boundaries lead to some odd situations for some men and the women they abuse. (Content note: Not safe for work. Unpleasant subject material. Also, language, though that’s the least of it.)
Get off my moisture-vaporator farmed lawn
The true legacy of racism.
The latest Stephen King horror adaptation plays like a big summer blockbuster
Netflix’s and Marvel’s The Defenders is underwhelming, underpowered, and unimpressive. And yet, it might one day not be.
The Dark Knight trilogy approach cinematic perfection.
War for the Planet of the Apes” is the rare third entry that actually tops its predecessors.
Many scientists like to nitpick science fiction, but why should they have all the fun?
Iron Fist may not be good, but it’s really not that bad.
A personal essay on Mystery Science Theater 3000 and its return.
Yeah, I should have used a word that indicated that stuff wasn't yet set in stone rather than "coalesces".
I regret the error.