Nov 30, 2020

Although this Netflix show revolves mostly around a female chess prodigy in the 1960s, ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is much more than that. It touches on themes of religion, communism, and human nature. For that reason, it sails high above other self-produced streaming clichés. What does this show say about the line...

Nov 20, 2020

What do you get when you cross Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Alcatraz, and a biochemical weapons attack? Well, one of the most glorious, over-the-top action movies of all time. 

Released in 1996, ‘The Rock’ still stands as one of Sean’s favorite action movies, and for good reason. And as Paul notes, it’s one of...

Nov 13, 2020

*Movie voice*: In a world… plagued by anti-heros, gritty backdrops, and nihilistic plotlines, one series stands to challenge it all… Coming to your living room this Fall is Disney+’s ‘The Mandalorian.’

This week, the crew met virtually again to discuss (as you can guess) ‘The Mandalorian.’ It seems like...

Nov 6, 2020

Very nice!... NOT!

After watching ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ the crew felt a bit unsettled. The reason? It was pushing a political narrative that just did not fit. Even Paul (who loved the first Borat when it came out in 2006) thought it was one of the worst movies he’s ever seen… In addition, Sean thinks...