Musings and Curio
Tenet is a movie that I had been anxiously awaiting for since the first teaser dropped. I'm something of a Christopher Nolan fan. While some his ambitious, high concept films are among my favorites (Inception, Interstellar) and Dark Knight is a classic genre-blending piece of cinema, I haven't seen all of his movies. Thus far,... Continue Reading →
Here we are, at the halfway point of the season. Are we poised for some major revelations and galaxy-shattering reveals? Warning: spoilers ahead. So, uh, no. Picard is content with drip-feeding us the big secrets pushing the narrative behind the scenes. This episode almost could feel like a bit of fun filler - a Star... Continue Reading →
A haunted 19th century lake house, Lord Byron, and Percy Brysshe and Mary Shelley? Surely nothing could go wrong. Except when it all does. Things begin to come to a head for the 2-part finale. In a way, this episode acts as a prologue for all the insanity to come. Maxine Alderton's top-notch script is... Continue Reading →
"Can You Hear Me?" starts off modestly in 14th century Syria, but develops into a pretty wild journey across time and space. The script, by Charlene James and Chris Chibnall, turns out one of the more imaginative adventures in recent seasons, and manages to convey such an important message about mental health with heart and... Continue Reading →
"Praxeus" is another topical entry in the Who universe, somewhat along the lines of the earlier "Orphan 55". But whereas "Orphan 55" kept the moral of the story wrapped up in a late episode twist, "Praxeus" wears its message about environmental pollution and the evils of plastic proudly on its lapel. The message is a... Continue Reading →
I have to admit, I wasn't looking forward to this episode. I just don't find the Judoon to be a very interesting species, and haven't missed seeing them on screen since they were last featured in an episode from 2008. When I saw they were making a return in Series 12, I dialed my expectations... Continue Reading →
Damn, I really dig this version of the theme song, It gives me old school vibes. And Goran Višnjić - one of my favorite actors in ER - is in this? I'm already hyped and we're only 90 seconds into the episode. Ahem. Warning: spoilers ahead... Višnjić plays Tesla, the famous inventor, and the episode... Continue Reading →
My wife would have been impressed with Graham's mad coupon skills. Couple that with a cheeky joke about deep space squids and mating season, and we just might have a winner. Might. Warning: Spoilers ahead. If "Spyfall" was an imaginative pastiche of James Bond, "Orphan 55" starts off as a comedy-thriller reminiscent of the work... Continue Reading →
My review of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild review is live, and has been published over at The En. Go go go!
I have a bit of a problem with Velvet issue 15. The issue came out a few weeks ago, and after reading it I was left with a distinct sour impression that bugged me. For weeks. Not in an all-consuming way. Not obsessively. But every now and then, in the quiet times while on my tablet browsing... Continue Reading →
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