Thoughts On: Breaking Bad

Spoiler Free A modern day retelling of Macbeth driven by fantastic acting I'll cut to the chase; Breaking Bad is an excellent show largely due to the caliber of acting. Bryan Cranston, along with support from other actors like Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, and Betsy Brandt, craft incredible performances. As an an actor-in-training myself, I … Continue reading Thoughts On: Breaking Bad →

Thoughts On: The Midnight Gospel

Imagine a Mongolian throat singer tripping on DMT The Midnight Gospel is a one-of-a-kind experience. The not so simple premise of a boy traversing through dimensions and universes to interview people for his podcast proves a marvelous vehicle for exploring the big questions related to life, death, theology, and so on. Despite the show's definite … Continue reading Thoughts On: The Midnight Gospel →

Thoughts On: Too Hot To Handle

Jesus is the savior of this otherwise cringe inducing celebration of chastity and fake tits There is enjoyment to be found in stuff that's really, really bad and reality TV such as this has always been a guilty pleasure of mine...when watching it with people who I can make fun of it with. If you're … Continue reading Thoughts On: Too Hot To Handle →

Thoughts On: The Lighthouse

"I've seen ye, yer fond of me lobster" says Mr. Krabs woefully Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse, staring Robert Pattinson and William Dafoe, is a psychological thriller about two lighthouse keepers set during a time in American history where it seems like your only option in life is to lose your shit. If these guys had … Continue reading Thoughts On: The Lighthouse →

Reflecting On: The Best of the Decade

This is a collection of some of the best work I experienced during the decade. This is not, however, a discussion around what is the best or most influential work of the decade. I certainly have not played every video game, watched every film, listened to every album, or read every book and play. Furthermore, … Continue reading Reflecting On: The Best of the Decade →

Thoughts On: Star Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

One thing I can say about Disney's Star Wars trilogy is that they conjured some of the most memorable moments I've ever had in a theatre due to the disbelief, and at times disgust, at what is being presented to me. I've physically cringed, recoiled, and instinctively produced verbal grunts of disdain during my screenings … Continue reading Thoughts On: Star Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker →

Thoughts On: The Witcher (Season 1)

Spoiler free! Given the history of video game adaptations, The Witcher is much better than I would've thought. And yes, I consider the show to be an adaptation of the game series, not the books. Netflix's gamble wouldn't exist if it wasn't for the amazing work done by CD Projekt Red on The Witcher games, … Continue reading Thoughts On: The Witcher (Season 1) →

Movie Tier List: Last Updated Oct. 13th, 2019

Movie Ratings God Tier: Monty Python and the Holy Grail Alien The Silence of the Lambs Moonlight God Tier Pending: Brokeback Mountain Saving Private Ryan Hereditary The House That Jack Built Jesus Tier: Call Me By Your Name Logan Get Out John Wick Dances With Wolves MacBeth (Fassbender) Scott Pilgrim vs. The World The Theory … Continue reading Movie Tier List: Last Updated Oct. 13th, 2019 →

Thoughts On: Joker

"Fuck the system" Joker will likely go down as a defining film for the decade. Culturally speaking, the film taps into the thoughts and feelings of the restless in society, restless meaning the oppressed, the poor, the artists, the free-thinkers, the broken, and the forgotten, that it acts as a rebellion film against the system. … Continue reading Thoughts On: Joker →