This week we reviewed two first issues: Jonesy from BOOM! Studios, which Sam enjoyed on the timely Valentine’s holiday, and Imposter, from indie comics publisher 21 Pulp. Also from BOOM! Studios, Sam reviewed Lantern City from BOOM! Studios, while Kylee read Last Sons of America. From Dark Horse, Kylee also read the always haunting Harrow […]
Jonesy #1 is A Fun Introduction to A New, Lovable Misfit
Jonesy #1 (of 4) Author: Sam Humphries Artist: Caitlin Rose Boyle Release Date: February 10, 2016 Publisher: BOOM! Studios Source: BOOM! Studios DRC ★★★★☆ Spoilers: Mild Think you had a rough Valentine’s Day? Just be glad you’re not Jonesy, the titular character in BOOM! Box’s latest mini-series. Her Valentine’s Day goes from […]
The Vampire Diaries: Postcards from the Edge Recap
Synopsis: Damon’s all twisty angsty inside after he torched Elena’s body last week so he decides to throw his death wish in Julian’s face. Fight Club ensues. Oh, and Caroline’s devil twinspawn is slowly killing her and the Huntress reawakens. Rating:★★★☆☆ So this episode is all about Damon’s demons, which […]
The Walking Dead: No Way Out Recap
Synopsis of 6×09: The mid-season premiere brings every member of the group back together as they take a stand against the mega herd. Rating:★★★☆☆ The beginning was kind of a stuttered mess for those who didn’t stay through Into the Badlands after the last episode aired and missed the repeated […]
Better Call Saul Season 1 Review
Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian, Michael McKean Created by: Vince Gilligan & Peter Gould Episodes: 10 Genre: Drama Rating: ★★★★1/2 Review Spoilers: Medium Netflix | IMDb Better Call Saul is a hydra. It must be. You would need that many heads to wear this many hats. […]
Uncle Ben, Jean Grey, and Love: Comics Where Romance is Dead
Comics as a medium has always had a strange relationship with romance and a lot of that is because of the nature of its genesis. It’s hard to get around the fact that for decades, comics were predominantly written and illustrated by middle aged-men, often unhappy and dissatisfied with their […]
Black Sails: XXII Recap
Synopsis: Flint and his crew face a new threat. Eleanor receives an intriguing proposition. Vane and Teach hatch a daring plan. Rating: ★★★1/2☆☆ Flint and his crew eagerly bathe and drink from the clear streams of the lush tropical land they have made landfall on. While considering what’s next for their crew, Silver comes to the […]
Zoolander 2 Is Ridiculously Stupid Funny
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CL4LNWHegk&w] Zoolander 2 (2016) Release Date: February 12, 2016 Cast: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penelope Cruz, Kristen Wiig Director: Ben Stiller Studio: Red Hour Films, Scott Rudin Productions Distributor: Paramount Pictures Genre(s): Comedy Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Review Spoilers: Medium IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia Ready for something really, really […]
“Alive” is a Wonderfully Enigmatic Sci-Fi Thriller
Alive Author: Scott Sigler Release Date: July 14, 2015 Series: The Generations Trilogy #1 Publisher: Del Rey Genre(s): Science Fiction Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Low GoodReads | Amazon I need to be careful in how I approach this review. Alive is one of those books that it’s really better for […]
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: White Knights Recap
Synopsis of 1×4: After a brief Pentagon robbery, the Legends land in Cold War-era Russia for another frigid heist. Rating: ★★★☆☆ What is the ideal balance between cohesiveness and energy? A proper marriage of craft and fun? Does there exist a perfect balance in genre television, where the two can […]
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