Martin Freeman made his career playing affable fish-out-of-water—friendly, helpful fellows, but basically audience proxies replicating the viewer’s incredulity at outlandish people and things. He’s the perpetual straight man, the sounding board against which The Office’s David Brent and Sherlock’s eponymous…
Video Game Review: Far Cry 5
Before Far Cry 5 starts, you see the following message: Far Cry 5 is based on a modern reality. Any relation to real persons is purely coincidental. And while this seems like a typical message to put on any piece…
The Dungeon Folks Session 14: The Zone of Truth
In addition to our Twitch channel, you can also find the weekly installments of this campaign in video form on YouTube and Facebook video, and in audio form on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and android’s Pocketcasts! Behind on the story, or…
The Royals 4×06 Review: “My News Shall Be the Fruit to that Great Feast”
We’re moving away from the after-effects of the blackout and towards better times on this week’s episode of The Royals with Helena’s birthday. The airing of family drama is practically a requirement at the Henstridge parties regardless of how many…
Still Digging “Holes,” 15 Years Later
The early star power of Shia LaBeouf outside of Even Stevens began fifteen years ago in a little Disney movie called Holes. A Shawshank Redemption for a younger generation, Holes remains a classic for its story of friendship and intertwining tales…
Deon Taylor Discusses Finding Inspiration in Authenticity with ‘Traffik’
Deon Taylor is a director who doesn’t sugarcoat. He hopes to find a way to please audiences while simultaneously telling them a story that affects women and children throughout the world. He also gets bonus points for revealing to me…
Gotham 4×18 Review: “A Dark Knight: That’s Entertainment”
The Joker has finally arrived on Gotham! After seasons of watching Jerome lay the groundwork for the Clown Prince of Crime, the true villain has come to the party. No one wants to say “I told you so,” but all…