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Five Nights at Freddy’s is a Mild Thrill Ride

I only have a passing familiarity with the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise. When the game was initially released in August 2014, my then-wife was in the final stages of her pregnancy with our daughter, and the same week I… Continue Reading →

The Complete Story of Film is Innovative, Emotional and Opinionated

Per Matt William Goldman once said, “Not one person in the entire motion picture field knows for a certainty what’s going to work.” Amen to that. The Oscar-winning screenwriter/quote machine knew the Hollywood risk-to-reward ratio was a fickle thing, one… Continue Reading →

October 6, 2023

The Crossbow-Shooting Hunter Still Hits His Mark in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

I’ve been a die-hard fan of The Walking Dead since its TV debut back in 2010. I vividly recall the excitement leading up to its Halloween night premiere, with all my friends planning watch parties. Unfortunately, I couldn’t join the… Continue Reading →

September 17, 2023

Film Masters Debuts a Double Bill of Cult Classics

Per Matt Less is more. That simple cultural proverb has been attributed to a variety of people throughout history, but it was absolutely taken to heart by filmmaker Ray Kellogg. Primarily known for his groundbreaking special-effects work in blockbusters during… Continue Reading →

September 15, 2023

Peacock’s Twisted Metal Sparks a Nostalgic Path of Destruction

Twisted Metal found its way into my collection of games during the era of the original PlayStation gaming console. In my teenage years, I had an insatiable appetite for video games, eagerly bringing home new adventures week after week. In… Continue Reading →

September 10, 2023

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Merges Nostalgia with a New Style

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles held a special place in my heart during my childhood years. I found immense joy in tuning in to the animated escapades of Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Raphael whenever they graced our television screen. Their courageous… Continue Reading →

August 22, 2023

The Craft Brewers Conference Poured into Music City

Per Matt For only the second time, ever, Nashville, Tennessee hosted the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America trade show. From May 8th to the 10th, thousands of brewers and brewing industry representatives poured into Music City, bringing an energy… Continue Reading →

July 5, 2023

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Should be the Franchise’s Swan Song

In the vast realm of cinematic heroes, a few timeless characters have etched themselves into the collective memory of moviegoers across generations. One such figure is the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones. With his iconic fedora, leather jacket and whip in… Continue Reading →

June 30, 2023

What’s Under the Bridge of the Doomed?

Throughout most of the 2010s, a Zombie Apocalypse was the most overused plot device in all media. You couldn’t get away from the undead (kinda fitting, when you think about it). On TV we had shows like The Walking Dead,… Continue Reading →

March 18, 2023

Do Film Critics Still Matter? For the Love of Movies…

Per Matt Since the 95th Academy Awards takes place tonight, I thought it was the appropriate time to finally watch a documentary that has been impatiently awaiting my attention, sitting deep within my DVR. Released almost 14 years ago, Boston… Continue Reading →

March 12, 2023

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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