No Kings

Hammer strikes on blood-warm steel,Forging tools that maim and kill.Brainwashed hands pursue their skill,Learned not of choice, but silent will.And solemn now his heart lies still,For what he forged a life shall spill.Yet dare not weep or dare reveal,Or starve without another meal. Sickle swings to harvest grain,Yet still the poor cry out in pain.ConsumptionContinue reading “No Kings”

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”

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”