The 25 most thrilling anime fight scenes to watch after part 2 of Attack on Titan’s final season

There’s plenty to say about the series of Attack on Titan as a whole but one of the most visually stimulating aspects of the show has always been the gravity defying and brutal fight sequences that showcase the characters clever,…

18 outstanding musical moments from non-musical TV shows

With the 25th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer taking place this March, there’s been plenty to pour over regarding the show’s legacy and its toxic creator. That said, beyond the showrunner and the alleged onset behaviors he’s done, there…

From the Record Crate: John Mayer – “Continuum” (2006)

The gentle, syncopated drums begin to play, establishing a light groove. The sound quality is crisp and dynamic, as if the band you’re hearing is performing live about twenty feet in front of you. And then you hear the four-count…

The 14 best episodes of ‘How I Met Your Mother’

Hulu’s How I Met Your Father is about a month old now, and while it hasn’t yet hit the quality of its predecessor, CBS’ How I Met Your Mother, it’s smart enough to tackle the pitfalls of modern dating and diversified its…

‘The Lost Daughter’ review: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut is a gripping drama about parental strife

There’s always a moment when we stop seeing our parents as superheroes and learn they’re human beings just as fragile as us. The ones who taught us right from wrong and can heal any hurt with a hug are also…

‘You’ve Reached Sam’ review: Dustin Thao depicts grieving through supernatural elements in his debut

You’ve Reached Sam is a poignant debut that falls somewhere between paranormal contemporary and magical realism. Dustin Thao delves into the difficult emotions surrounding the loss of a loved one, and the question—what if you could speak to them one…

‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’ review: Not as uplifting a tune as you may think

Maybe it’s an unpopular opinion, but Tick Tick…Boom! isn’t a blast. From the official trailer, the filmed musical adaptation of the late Jonathan Larson’s most personal story gives the impression that it will be a grand, theatrical masterpiece. One that…