I can’t remember a time in my life without Tetris. As far as my memory is concerned, the game has always existed. And I can’t even begin to estimate how many hours I’ve spent playing it. Many, many hours. Whatever that number is, it’s a big one. But in all those hours, trying to get […]
Month: March 2023
‘Survivor 44’ Episode 5 Recap: “The Third Turd”
Tika Yam Yam breaks down the Sarah vote with Carolyn. He’s downtrodden after being left out of the vote. He had been working with Carolyn all game, but now can’t be sure of where he stands with her. And now Carolyn finds herself between two allies. She still likes Yam Yam, but feels working with […]
RYE LANE Review
As a genre, the romantic comedy is a well-oiled machine. You know what to expect, and even when to expect it. And that’s part of the beauty of these movies. It’s a comfort genre that doesn’t necessarily need reinvention or rejuvenation. But every once in a while it’s good to have a movie try to […]
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 Review: The Biggest And Best Yet
The first John Wick film hit theaters in 2014 and was a shot in the arm for the action genre. The fight choreography – particularly the refreshing lack of cuts – was the main draw. It was a simple, streamlined story. Retired hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) sought revenge on the thug who killed his […]
‘Survivor 44’ Episode 4 Recap: “I’m Felicia”
Soka After Claire getting voted out, Josh is feeling good about his place in the game. He feels close with both pairs of Danny & Heidi and Matt & Frannie. However, both twosomes see this, and tentatively plan to vote out Josh if and when they next go to Tribal Council. Tika Carolyn, Yam Yam, […]
PINBALL: THE MAN WHO SAVED THE GAME Review
In 1976, the New York City Council voted unanimously to overturn the city’s thirty-plus year ban on pinball – yes, pinball. The arcade game had been illegal in New York, and several other cities around the country, as it was considered nothing more than a game of chance, another form of gambling. And even worse: […]
SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS Review
2019’s Shazam! marked a potential shift for the DCEU. The preceding six movies opened to, let’s say mixed reviews, with the exception of Wonder Woman. On the heels of Aquaman becoming the first billion dollar grosser, there was optimism to be had that the expected comparatively lighter Shazam! could finally give DC back-to-back successes, critically, […]
SCREAM VI Review
The reasons the Scream series is an iconic horror franchise are plentiful. The villain, creative kills, meta commentary and self-referential humor. But one piece it’s become best known for is the opening scene. The opener is usually a high-point for each movie. It sets the tone for what’s to come (it’s no coincidence that the […]
‘Survivor 44’ Episode 2 Recap: “Two Dorky Magnets”
Ratu Matthew is thrilled how Tribal went. Brandon stayed in the game, and he didn’t have to show his cards by playing his Shot in the Dark. Lauren is also thrilled, coming back to camp with her extra vote. The danger, however, is that it’s now public. Kane could be in trouble, though. With Maddy […]
2023 Oscars Preview, Predictions, And Gambling Picks
Here we go, one of my favorite articles to write each year! I love the Oscars and – maybe even more so – I love betting on the Oscars. As I say every year, betting on the Oscars is tricky. Often times, several categories have such heavy favorites going into Oscar night that it doesn’t […]
