Month: September 2020

Games & Gaming Culture: High Score (Netflix series)

The crew sits down for a short and sweet discussion on this enjoyable and informative series that broadly covers the fascinating and diverse history of the gaming industry.

Film & TV: RoboCop

Following up our previous coverage of a Paul Verhoeven joint, TLS reviews his earlier iconic satire/critique of American society and culture.
[Aggregate score: 9.25]

Literature: The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees by E. Lily Yu

The crew buzzes around the nest about this multiple-award-nominated story and its tale of two insect communities. [Aggregate score: 8]

Film & TV: The Devil All the Time

TLS takes an uneasy ride through this uneven piece of small town 50-60s-era gothic Americana. [Aggregate score: 6.75]

AFI Top 100 #094: Pulp Fiction

TLS sits down for a tasty review of Quentin Tarantino’s post-modern gangster mashup. [Aggregate score: 9.75]

Film & TV: I’m Thinking of Ending Things

TLS checks out Charlie Kaufman’s latest fancifully reflective flick.
[Aggregate score: 8.5]

Film & TV: Never Rarely Sometimes Always

TLS sits down for a both realistically somber and well constructed piece about the experience of two young women in modern America.
[Aggregate score: 9]

Film & TV: Bill & Ted Face the Music

Welcome back dudes! 25 years later, we catch up with the most excellent duo in the midst of their mid-life/world-saving crises.
[Aggregate score: 5.75]

Film & TV: Hannibal (Series)

The crew delve into the deliciously well-done Hannibal series; discussing why it’s cooked to perfection, and salivating over possible future courses.