Disney will win, but the consumer will lose.
What Disney’s Full Control of Hulu Means for the Consumer and the Streaming Wars
Category: TV
‘Russian Doll’ Is a Thought-Provoking Examination of Mental Illness and Drug Addiction
I'm a little behind the ball with this one, but please forgive me as I'm finally starting to develop a system. Russian Doll is a dark dramedy released on Netflix in early February, and I'm only just now getting around to reviewing it. Though I'm getting a little fatigued by the constant churning of original [...]
After Marvel Cancellations, Netflix Missing Out on Prime Crossover Opportunities
There's no denying the fact that the Defenders on Netflix a failed experiment. The entire concept was grand, meant to give people a TV version of the MCU's Avengers concept. Unfortunately, since the hugely anticipated team-up miniseries was a dud, that lead to a precipitous decline in viewership for the other related Marvel series. Once [...]
‘Love Death + Robots’ Is a Short but Riotous Romp Through the Apocalypse
To Lacie, thanks for the suggestion The anthology series succinctly titled Love Death + Robots (LDR) requires a little bit of context to fully appreciate. Back in 1981, there was an animated anthology movie released called Heavy Metal. It was based on the dark fantasy adult magazine by the same name, was produced by said [...]
The Oscars Should Add a Streaming Film Category
As a rule, I generally don't watch awards shows. Though I love seeing all the men on the red carpet in their best eveningwear, the silliness that follows which substitutes for entertainment is usually so dumbed down and spread out that I'd rather do something constructive than tune in. The Academy Awards are the most [...]
The Punisher Season 2 Review
CAUTION: I'm going to get into some spoilery territory in this review, so if you don't want to know anything that happens, just skip to the last paragraph. The Punisher wasn't one of the original properties Netflix signed up to make with Marvel, but there was such a clamor from fans after season 2 of [...]
The Umbrella Academy Season 1 Review
While the action, script, and cinematography are superb, the story leaves a lot to be desired. I can't say I didn't enjoy it though. If you like superhero shows, you will like this one as well.
Stuff I’m Digging This Week
Schoolhouse Side Table Last week's little visit to the Schoolhouse website got me to look at this new bad boy they have in stock. This thing is handsome enough to serve as either a nightstand or an end table with plenty of storage built in for both. Click to Buy Rhude Plaid Overcoat I'll give [...]
“The Terror” Season 1 Review
A good horror TV show can be difficult to come by. Sure, there's American Horror Story, but that series is often more camp than scares. There's The Walking Dead, which has always felt more like a soap opera to me because it goes on and on with no endgame in mind. Speaking of soap operas, [...]
“Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened” and “Fyre Fraud” Comparison
Last Tuesday night, as I sat back in the recliner with my paleo freezer dinner, I shuffled through the endless options on Netflix. Suddenly, a short movie displayed on the screen that I'd heard about but still wasn't sure if I cared enough to watch. That movie was Fyre Fraud. Of course I've heard of [...]
format; 