Review| It Comes At Night
There is no way to spoil this film, because the film never reveals the “it” of its title. “It” is shrouded in as much resistant mystery by the end of the film as it is in the first scene. Its…
Who·ology – S10E09 Empress of Mars
Put an ancient warrior race of crocodile-like beings on Mars with a Victorian-era army, a mummified queen about to wake, a Doctor, two companions, and a Tardis and what do you get? Turns out, surprisingly an underwhelming episode of television.…
Who·ology – S10E08 The Lie of the Land
Last season in the episode “Face the Raven” the Doctor encountered what was called a “misdirection circuit.” This was created by alien creatures called lurkworms to hide trap streets from the minds of those passing by. The circuit was said…
Streaming Weekly June 2017 1.0
You are in for a special treat this week. Our fearless leader decided to recommend the major May month-end releases on Netflix that both came out on the exact same day. As a result, Fizz has TWO recommendations for the first…
Who·ology – S10E07 The Pyramid at the End of the World
Imagine a complete stranger walked up to you and asked “do you love me?” You’d probably quickly answer no and think they were crazy. Now imagine that stranger held a knife to your throat and asked the same question, “do…
Oh! The Horror… | of Displacing God
James Whale brought to the screen what is considered the most dynamic film in the first cycle of Universal monster pictures of the 1930s, 1931’s Frankenstein. Though diverging from Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus, in three significant ways–making…
Who·ology – S10E06 Extremis
If you’re anything like me you probably sat in confusion for most of “Extremis.” That’s okay though, because that’s exactly what Steven Moffatt wanted. Why? No real reason other than to just keep you guessing. It’s textbook Moffatting. Despite this…
Who·ology – S10E05 Oxygen
As much as you can call me a Whovian, there’s another fandom term you could call me that I may even take more seriously than my love for the mad man in a box- Trekker. That’s right, I’m a Star…
Streaming Weekly May 2017 2.0
May you watch a movie this weekend? Yes, you may. Sick of May-related puns already? You may be entitled to punch me in the face. After delivering satisfying said retribution for calendar-based quips, enjoy a rousing round of refreshing recommendations…
Who·ology – S10E04 Knock Knock
It took four tries but we finally got an episode from season 10 that feels like it has some staying power in the Doctor Who universe. In other words, “Knock Knock” might be worth a re-watch in the future, and…