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The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3, Episode 12: “Sacrifice” After last week’s explosive episode, it’s understandable that things would slow down a bit as the pieces move into place for next week’s season finale. And while “Sacrifice” isn’t quite as action-packed (or as bloody) as its predecessor, it’s far from uneventful. In fact, for three of…
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj premiered in October of 2018 on Netflix. This past Sunday, Netflix released the first episode of Volume 4 (a new episode will be released every Sunday). It’s easy to categorize Patriot Act generally as a talk show, or a variety show, devoted to political satire. It wouldn’t be wrong, but…
Last month’s list of releases had me thinking Hollywood was going for a quality over quantity approach to their movies. Well forget that because there are 15 August movies hitting the big screens and most of them aren’t going to force the public out to an opening day screening. But since Dwayne “Biggest Movie Star…
Far be it for me to challenge the wisdom of old and trite clichés. Surely, if we have been told not to judge a book by its cover, then judge it by its cover we should not. But guys. The Transfiguration, a movie I selected based solely on its poster, looks really good. Who knows,…
Amazon’s second foray into the world of superheroes is just what you’d expect after seeing their revival of The Tick, something different. I went into this one completely blind, having never read the original comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, and I have to say that I was very pleasantly surprised. While I’ll refrain…
I have, in my life, been wrong with a gusto and frequency unmatched in modern memory. It’s a sad talent to have, I’ll admit that readily, but I’ve learned to lean into it. If my first instinct is to turn right, you can bet your sweet donk I’m going to turn left, and I’ll get…
Archer: 1999 Season 10, Episode 8: “Cubert” Dark comedy is nothing new for Archer. Between both random and intentional shootings (looking at you, Brent), Carol’s propensity for inappropriate BDSM, and that entire season Pam was addicted to cocaine, we’ve gotten used to cringeworthy humor over the years. Sometimes they push the envelope, but it’s usually…
This North American Summer has produced some record-high temperatures so far. If the trend continues, you’re probably better off staying inside and cranking up that AC. At which point, you may want to consider doing some actual, literal, Netflix and chill. And, well, an August guide to Netflix programming is all you need to be…
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3, Episode 10: “Bear Witness” A few weeks ago, we took a close look at Commander Lawrence and decided he’s truly an awful human being. And, on some level, we stand by that. He’s the architect of some of Gilead’s worst policies, which means he’s indirectly responsible for the death and/or…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard-earned dollar. This week, a squad of American soldiers are trapped behind enemy lines, and discover the unfathomable truth behind…
Welp. I’ve truly done it this time. Since the inception of this fun little idea of mine – still relatively infant, if you ask me – I’ve seen trailers that have inspired varying levels of enthusiasm, but few that have left me as completely and utterly baffled as The Vault of Horror. I’m a little…
Music lovers, prepare thy wallets, ’cause there’s a new vinyl subscription service in town, and you’re gonna want to open up those wallets for the waxy goodness they’re delivering. That service is called Bandbox, and it’s unlike any other vinyl subscription service out there. Groove Is In The Box … The Bandbox, That Is What’s…
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3, Episode 9: “Heroic” With all of the injustice in the world today, it’s easy to get discouraged. And, if we’re not careful, that discouragement can turn into anger and bitterness, and we find ourselves acting in ways we never thought we would in the name of “setting things right.” Before…
Millions of people believe Ed McMahon worked for Publishers Clearing House and this Mandela Effect may be the biggest one yet.
If you’re a fan of the BBC series Sherlock, you almost certainly will remember Charles Augustus Magnussen, a peculiar villain whose particular brand of evildoing involved access to sensitive information, which he then would use as leverage against influential people as a means to muscle his way into power. Sherlock Holmes called him the “Napoleon…