Hello everyone! I am here to introduce the first installment of a new podcast here on the site. Since we’ve recently started a podcast talking DC, I figured why not give Marvel its due? Here is the first issue of…
TV Review: Gotham 2×06 “By Fire”
Tragedy is an underlying theme within the world of Batman. Not only was Batman himself born out of a tragic event, but so were some of his villains. Batman: The Animated Series excelled at providing sympathetic motivations and origins for…
Movie Review: ‘Steve Jobs’
Steve Jobs is a film that functions with the well-oiled synchronization of an orchestra. Unlike many musical accompaniments, I felt it was led by a symphonic collaboration between duel conductors. Director Danny Boyle is as stylistic a filmmaker as any.…
Movie Review: ‘Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension’
Looking back at the first installment in the Paranormal Activity franchise, it’s difficult to comprehend how we got to where we are now. Aside from the third film, I’ve found that the financial success of this series has come at…
TV Review: Gotham 2×05 “Scarification”
Scarification in many ways represents both progress and regression for Gotham. A great deal of progress has been made in the show’s ability to carry linear storytelling. The “villain of the week” format has been swapped out for a more…
A Bittersweet Farewell: The Hunger Games and Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman
As the world eagerly anticipates The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, I can’t shake my feelings of bittersweet serenity. Before I go any further, I don’t want any misconceptions regarding my thoughts on this franchise. I wasn’t the biggest fan…
TV Review: Gotham 2×04 “Strike Force”
I announced last week that Gotham has won me over after a lackluster first season. At times during this season, I’ve felt like this series has been taken over by a whole new creative team. This isn’t the case but…