11/22/63 – Stephen King
“Sometimes the things presented to us as choices aren’t choices at all.” Few writers can gut punch readers with an ending the way Stephen King can. Written in the first … Continue Reading 11/22/63 – Stephen King
Ghostbusters – Trailer #1 (2016)
I’ll admit it. The first time I watched the trailer I was underwhelmed. It looked…ok. Kind of flat. But I wasn’t able to give it my full attention, having to … Continue Reading Ghostbusters – Trailer #1 (2016)
My Wild West – Lissie (2016)
I’ve been living my life on the edge Slip and fall if I take one more step There’s safety in numbers I guess But I’m going rogue in the wild, … Continue Reading My Wild West – Lissie (2016)
Paddle Your Own Canoe – Nick Offerman
One of my favorite shows of the last several years is Parks & Recreation. I was heartbroken when it ended last year but happy the story was able to be … Continue Reading Paddle Your Own Canoe – Nick Offerman
The Visit: The newest (terrible) film by M. Night Shyamalan
Wow! The Visit, M. Night Shayamalan’s decently reviewed newest movie, is a total piece of shit. It’s a fucking garbage fire of a movie. I won’t be surprised to learn … Continue Reading The Visit: The newest (terrible) film by M. Night Shyamalan
All that Remains – The Order of Things
This album will hit you like a sledgehammer and you will say thank you.
Suicide Squad – Kicked in the Teeth (Volume 1)Written by Adam Glass, Illustrated by Frederico Dallocchio
The total reboot of DC Comics, called the New 52, has produced some solid hits with Birds of Prey, Batwoman, and Catwoman. All 3 titles feature strong female protagonists that … Continue Reading Suicide Squad – Kicked in the Teeth (Volume 1)Written by Adam Glass, Illustrated by Frederico Dallocchio
Panic! At the Disco – Death of a Bachelor (2016)
Now that drummer Spencer Smith has officially left the band, Panic! At the Disco is the solo act of founding member/lead singer/musical wunderkind Brendon Urie. This isn’t a bad … Continue Reading Panic! At the Disco – Death of a Bachelor (2016)
The Girl on the Train – Paula Hawkins
If you are looking for a well written, fast moving psychological thriller in the vein of Gillian Flynn’s brilliant Gone Girl you will be entertained and satisfied with The Girl … Continue Reading The Girl on the Train – Paula Hawkins
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (SPOILERS)
This is not a review. This is a rambling attempt to process the movie and the road leading to it. The TL;DR version: it’s amazing. Probably 2nd or 3rd best … Continue Reading Star Wars: The Force Awakens (SPOILERS)
Poltergeist (2015)
The original Poltergeist is one of my favorite movies. The 1982 Spielberg* classic (*Tobe Hooper did not direct this movie. I don’t care what the credits or anyone says.) mixes … Continue Reading Poltergeist (2015)
Fables: Farewell (Issue 150) – Written by Bill Willingham, Illustrated by Mark Buckingham
The final volume of Fables wraps up several plot lines and serves as a conclusion but not an ending. After all, the Fables are quasi-immortal beings and there will always … Continue Reading Fables: Farewell (Issue 150) – Written by Bill Willingham, Illustrated by Mark Buckingham
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
Mockingjay Part 2 closes out the best movie series of this decade, possibly the best this century so far. Series like The Hunger Games don’t come along very often. At … Continue Reading The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
Station Eleven – Emily St. John Mandel
The night the fatal Georgia Flu arrives in Toronto, fading movie star Arthur Leander has a heart attack on stage performing the title role in King Lear. Jeevan, a paramedic … Continue Reading Station Eleven – Emily St. John Mandel
Star Wars: Aftermath – Chuck Wendig
After Disney bought Lucasfilm and secured the rights to Star Wars they announced that new movies would be coming shortly. As I write this The Force Awakens is less than … Continue Reading Star Wars: Aftermath – Chuck Wendig
Who Goes There? – John W. Campbell, Jr.
The basis for both the 1951 movie The Thing From Another World and John Carpenter’s much more faithful adaptation, 1982’s The Thing, (the less said about the 2011 remake/prequel the … Continue Reading Who Goes There? – John W. Campbell, Jr.
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