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Baby Reindeer: A Real-Life Exploration of Stalking and Trauma

Every now and again, Netflix gets people talking. During the pandemic, it was Tiger King. Then came the dystopian-survival thriller, Squid Game. Whether it is funny or shocking, some shows find fame due to word of mouth. The latest example… Continue Reading →

Dystopian Disruptions Mar New Order’s Best-Laid Wedding Plans

Per Matt Protestors demanding change. Fires being started. Phone lines dying. Roads closing. Mass chaos. Nightly lootings. A revolution is taking place in Mexico, so it’s the perfect time for a lavish wedding, naturally. No, this isn’t a cinematic response… Continue Reading →

December 7, 2020

Snowpiercer Tackles Social Class with Science Fiction

Bong Joon Ho is no stranger to social structures. As the writer-director of the 2013 feature film, Snowpiercer, and last year’s Oscar-winning Best Picture, Parasite, the filmmaker knows how to make a point while using the science-fiction and horror genres… Continue Reading →

May 26, 2020

Bowl Ads Post-Game: Winners & Losers

It’s time! Finally, at long last!

February 5, 2018

Watching The Twilight Zone Marathon As If It’s the End of the World

Man smiles surrounded by stacks of books.

It’s New Year’s Eve and on this morning, through the next 48 hours, I’m binge watching a TV show that has been cancelled for 53 years (before its multiple revivals and movie adaptations). I’ve seen every episode multiple times via syndication…. Continue Reading →

December 31, 2017

The Purge

For some reason, I never was too sure what, exactly, The Purge was all about.

December 2, 2013

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters