Category: Reviews
REVIEW: The Last of Us – Season 1, Episode 1, “When You’re Lost in the Dark”
Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Jan 16, 2023 | 0
HBO’s The Last of Us is not the worst thing to come out of Hollywood in recent years in terms of adaptation or writing quality, especially considering its competition is atrocities such as The Rings of Power and The Witcher: Blood Origin. Despite this, the first episode of The Last of Us, “When ...
Read MoreREVIEW: Plane (2023)
Half of Plane is a good movie; the other half is a mad dash to the credits that sacrifices payoffs, character relationships and development, tension, and a logical narrative to… I don’t know what end. It’s a shame because before it decides to drive off a cliff – or maybe just a small butte �...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Bad Batch – Season 2 Episode 3, “The Solitary Clone”
*SPOILERS* “The Solitary Clone” opens on a planet called Desix as Imperial Forces clash with one Governor Ames. Vice Admiral Rampart orders Crosshair to join a squad headed there led by Commander Cody, who specifically requested Crosshair. Cody attempts to negotiate a peaceful solution, ...
Read MoreREVIEW: Doom Patrol – Season 4, Episode 6, “Hope Patrol”
We’re six episodes into Doom Patrol season 4, and we’ve arrived at the midseason finale. While the fate of a potential season 5 and beyond is still in question under DC and Warner Bros.’s new leadership, I hope this season continues to satisfy. Let’s dig in. *SPOILERS* In ...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Bad Batch – Season 2, Episodes 1 and 2, “Spoils of War” and “Ruins of War”
*SPOILERS* “Spoils of War” finds the Batch fleeing a herd of angry giant crabs. Once they escape and return to Ord Mantel, Cid gives them a new mission to Sereno, the former home of Country Dooku. They set off to pillage the remains of Dooku’s fortune and valuable items. However, in the effort...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Whale (2022)
Originally, I wasn’t planning to see The Whale. I love Brendan Fraser, and it’s been awesome seeing him on the screen again, but it looked too drab and dire for me. This movie has received rave reviews, particularly for Fraser’s performance as a depressed, morbidly obese teacher. I...
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