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Category: Reviews
Wind River Review
Taylor Sheridan has been putting together quite the resume recently with superb writing on Sicario, one of my favorites from 2015, as well as writing and directing the solid modern western/crime drama Hell or High Water last year. Trust me…
“Is Death Note That Bad?” Netflix’s Death Note Review
If you can ignore the anime, Death Note turns out to be a fun, but ultimately forgettable film among the great Netflix movies that have come out over the years. However, as soon as you think about the actual manga…
“Serkis and Reeves Shine” War for the Planet of the Apes Review
When Rise of the Planet of the Apes came out back in 2011, we had no idea of the emotionally powerful trilogy that would follow. And yet here we are capping a successful and satisfying end to Caesar’s story. How…
Apes and Serkis Deserve An Oscar
Recently, Fox Studios announced it would be making a Best Actor / Best Picture push for Andy Serkis / Matt Reeves’ War for the Planet of the Apes. I rarely agree with any of Fox’s decisions, but I have to admit…
The Defenders Shows that the MCU Formula Doesn’t Work on TV
When I first heard that The Defenders was being made, I was pumped. When I heard it was being made and streamed on Netflix, I about had a heart attack I was so happy (and it’s not that difficult…
Game of Thrones Finished Its Most Uneven Season Yet
When the final credits rolled I sort of sat on my couch and let out a short, quick sigh. This was what all this buildup was about. This was what 67 episodes, 62 hours, or 3770 minutes had built…
Bannerhood Without Brothers: GoT Season Finale Reaction Show
Season 7 of the best show on television wrapped up with a sensational episode 7 and the Bannerhood is here with their reaction. Joey and Chelsea put a nice, tidy bow on all the excitement as they banter about Cersei’s…
Starfinder Made Me Believe in d20 RPGs Again
I will be the first to admit I had my doubts about how fun Starfinder games would be. I have been getting burned out on d20 games and didn’t believe Starfinder could change my mind. Boy was I wrong.…
Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow’s Walk
“An expansion!” I hear you cry. Yes, indeed, Betrayal at House on the Hill has an expansion! It is called, somewhat appropriately, Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow’s Walk. I’ll get to why in soon enough, but first, as…