Atlanta s2e9 recap: reality check

Atlanta S2E9 Recap: Reality Check

Atlanta S2E9: “North of the Border” “North of the Border” touches on many of the hints season two has scattered throughout the episodes thus far. With only two episodes left in the season, the loose ends start to tie up. Al finally addresses Earn about his management skills (or lack of) and makes it clear…

What’s coming to and leaving from netflix in may 2018

What’s Coming to and Leaving From Netflix in May 2018

Netflix Lineup May 2018 Howdy Netflix addicts. We’ve got all the hot flicks, shows and stand-ups coming in May for you. If you thought last month’s additions couldn’t get any better, then well, you were dead wrong. Here’s what we’re excited about in May. Streaming Essentials Probably the most exciting film coming to Netflix is…

Atlanta s2e8 recap: ego tripping

Atlanta S2E8 Recap: Ego Tripping

Atlanta Season 2 Episode 8: “Woods” Box Cutter Madness If last week taught us anything, Atlanta can keep it chill and nuanced while breaking philosophical ground. This week’s episode, “Woods,” hits hard. In the same way “Teddy Perkins” left us shaken and stirred, “Woods” takes Paper Boi from mani-pedi’s to box-cutter madness. Okay, not as extreme as…

Atlanta s2e7 recap: do it for the fake love

Atlanta S2E7 Recap: Do It for the Fake Love

Atlanta S2E7:  “Champagne Papi” The episode starts with Van’s friend Candice (Adriyan Rae) hosting an Instagram live feed as she promotes products and poses for the camera. Candice brings Van into frame, who consequently glares at the smartphone. Van is preparing to go out for the night with her friends. Tammi (Danielle Deadwyler) does lines…

Atlanta s2e6 recap: pain is a piano

Atlanta S2E6 Recap: Pain Is a Piano

Atlanta Season 2 Episode 6:  “Teddy Perkins” U Mad? Thursday’s latest entry in Atlanta‘s second season may be the best yet. “Teddy Perkins” is a solo tale starring the king of vibes, Darius. The episode opens with him at a convenience store. “Do you got any dehydrated mango?  Ginger?” Darius asks to no avail. Soon after,…

Atlanta s2e5 recap: paper boi’s barbershop bottle episode

Atlanta S2E5 Recap: Paper Boi’s Barbershop Bottle Episode

Fresh Cut Episode five opens in a simple, polished strip mall barbershop. Razors and clippers abound and a Barack Obama portrait hangs on the wall. Paper Boi sits idly in a barber chair. He desperately needs a fresh-cut. Enter Bibby, wise-talking, chatter-mouth barber played by comedian Robert Powell III. Bibby, while simultaneously on his bluetooth,…

Here’s what’s coming and going on netflix in april

Here’s What’s Coming and Going on Netflix in April

Looking for something to do while ducking all the family members for Easter egg hunts and spring picnics? Look no further than Netflix’s upcoming roster for April. It’s jam-packed with lots of crowd-pleasing hits, binge-worthy new Netflix originals, and a couple of classics. April will also herald some losses. Make sure to catch your favorites…

Getting weird in helen: atlanta s2e4

Getting Weird in Helen: Atlanta S2E4

Let’s Get Weird  Episode four of Atlanta is markedly weirder than those before it. If you thought season one had plenty of bizarre, surreal imagery, season two, especially last Thursday’s “Helen,” promises a departure into dreamlike territory. Think Raymond Roussel’s Locus Solus and Andre Breton’s Manifesto of Surrealism. Back when Donald Glover and company were promoting…

‘octopath traveler’ gets a release date, character reveals, & more

‘Octopath Traveler’ Gets a Release Date, Character Reveals, & More

Breathtaking Artwork Last September, Nintendo released a Direct that featured a new game demo for a working title: Project Octopath Traveler. Octopath’s development team made the hit 3DS game Bravely Default. From the game’s first impression, it was heralded for its gorgeous art style. The developers have termed their design approach as “HD-2D.” Think 16-Bit character…

Atlanta s2e3 recap: white tears/what money means

Atlanta S2E3 Recap: White Tears/What Money Means

Money Bag Shawty Back in 2016, a video of a white mother crying over Vince Staples’s song “Norf Norf” went viral. Vince had a couple of things to say about it, and so in “Money Bag Shawty’s” intro, we see a clip inspired by that. Same situation, but this crying white mom is ranting on…

Atlanta s2e2 recap: paper boi gets robbed and music companies suck

Atlanta S2E2 Recap: Paper Boi Gets Robbed and Music Companies Suck

Paper Boi Got Robbed Episode two of the current season of Atlanta sees Alfred, aka Paper Boi, getting most of the spotlight. “Alligator Man” was a more Earn and Darius heavy episode so it’s good to see Alfred play catch-up with the audience. We can assume by now that Alfred is off house arrest, and…

Nintendo direct 3. 8. 2018: what the heck nintendo?!

Nintendo Direct 3.8.2018: What the Heck Nintendo?!

For any Switch fanatics out there, and gamers in general, March 8, 2018 heralded our attention because we were all waiting for the news and information on our long anticipated games and franchises. The new Pokemon RPG announcement, Metroid Prime 4 release date, and any other big name titles that Youtubers and forums have been…

Atlanta robbin’ season: beware the florida man

Atlanta Robbin’ Season: Beware the Florida Man

Season Two of Atlanta starts off with a bang. Two guys meet up in an apartment, spitting insults and quips while playing FIFA and wishing for smoke. One mentions that there’s a nearby Mrs. Winner’s that sells chicken AND weed. This cold open sets the season’s conceit and overall theme. As the two guys pull…

What’s coming and going on netflix in march

What’s Coming and Going on Netflix in March

Netflix’s March 2018 roster will definitely win new buzz and excitement. Horror fans will rejoice at the addition of The Descent and its sequel The Descent 2. Original series Love Season 3 hits the streaming service March 9. The first and second seasons carried their own unique charms, along with strong performances from Gillian Jacobs and…