Control the populous, tell them what to fear and what to chase,Feed them poison dreams and distractions dressed in lace.Control the resource! Earth, water, wind, and flame,Drill the soil, damn the rivers, privatize the claim. Control the hysteria! Keep their pulses high and minds numb,Fabricate a crisis, broadcast the drum.Control the narrative, the whisper, theContinue reading “CONTROL.”
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Grinding the clutch on Shifting Gears
Sometimes, a sitcom hits the gas so hard it crashes right out of the gate—and Shifting Gears with Tim Allen and Kat Dennings is a spectacular wreck. From stale punchlines that limp across the finish line to relentless canned laughter that feels more like a laugh track hostage situation, the show’s attempt at humor fallsContinue reading “Grinding the clutch on Shifting Gears”
Crime, Comedy, and Chaos in Fargo. Oh, You Betcha!
Oh yeah, Fargo isn’t just another crime thriller—it’s a masterclass in quirky storytelling, dark humor, and Midwest mayhem. From bungling criminals to a chipper, pregnant police chief with a keen eye for detail, the Coen brothers’ 1996 masterpiece blends brutal murders with Minnesota nice. The result? A film so wickedly entertaining it’ll have you laughingContinue reading “Crime, Comedy, and Chaos in Fargo. Oh, You Betcha!”
Kill Bill is the perfect date night movie and this is what Cosmo missed
When it comes to date night movies, most people think of romantic comedies or tear-jerking dramas, but why settle for clichés when you can have swords, vengeance, and a whole lot of style? Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2 might not seem like the obvious choice for a cozy night in, but that’sContinue reading “Kill Bill is the perfect date night movie and this is what Cosmo missed”
A Mixed Review: Leave the World Behind; and your expectations at the door
*Spoiler Alert* Isolation, secrets, and a looming catastrophe—Leave the World Behind blends psychological tension with societal collapse. But does it deliver on its ambitious premise? In this mixed review, I explore the film’s gripping moments, frustrating choices, and what it all means in the end. Based on Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel, Leave the World BehindContinue reading “A Mixed Review: Leave the World Behind; and your expectations at the door”
A Mixed Review: As Above, So Below; Good idea, Poor Execution
*Spoiler alert* In this review, I’ll explore the highs, the lows, and the unsettling moments in between. If you’re ready to navigate a labyrinth of mystery and mayhem, let’s venture underground—just don’t forget to leave a trail of breadcrumbs behind. Released in 2014, As Above, So Below is a found-footage horror film directed byContinue reading “A Mixed Review: As Above, So Below; Good idea, Poor Execution”
Inhumanwich!: low budget crapfest or cinema masterpiece in disguise?
When it comes to movies made on a shoestring budget, it’s easy to write them off as mindless schlock, cranked out for cheap laughs or midnight movie marathons. But every now and then, a film stumbles into the spotlight with just enough heart, wit, and weirdness to make you wonder if there’s more lurking beneathContinue reading “Inhumanwich!: low budget crapfest or cinema masterpiece in disguise?”
My current movie pick: Fritz the Cat directed by Ralph Bakshi
In a world where animated films are often seen as family-friendly entertainment, Ralph Bakshi’s Fritz the Cat stands out as a trailblazer for its bold, irreverent, and unapologetically bizarre approach. Here’s why this cult classic remains one of my all-time favorite films. Released in 1972, Fritz the Cat was the first animated film to receiveContinue reading “My current movie pick: Fritz the Cat directed by Ralph Bakshi”
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