Invader Zim: Something Dark And New In honor of the new movie, it seemed logical to go back and review the first episode of Invader Zim and see what got us to where we are now. To see if the show is as good as we all remember and worthy of the nostalgia. And, put…
Umbrella Academy Just Doesn’t Impress Umbrella Academy is a meh show. It’s watchable, it’s fun—sometimes—and the score is at least amazing, even if “play peppy song while action or violence happens” is a per-episode gimmick in the first three. But while watching, I couldn’t help but see Heroes. Remember Heroes? The show that contains a…
Welcome to the Metagame Report: the hopefully monthly article series where I, Brandon Scott, on-and-off Magic: The Gathering player of a decade, give my unsolicited opinions on 8 of the most powerful decks in the Standard metagame. Mono-Blue Tempo: Mono-Blue Tempo is the weirdest beast I’ve seen in a while. It’s breaking some of the…
Tuning in… LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, may I have your attention, please?! You’ve been patient! You’ve been diligent! You’ve been loyal! Now, for demonstrating such tremendous qualities, such incredible attributes, such unbelievable resolve, you shall be rewarded! Friends, bloggers, Earthlings, lend me your ears! The time has come, yet again, for you to get your proper dose of…
(Notice: this show was originally an Argentinian web series and thus the pictures contain writing in another language.) The Kirlian Frequency is two things above all else: a shameless rip-off of Welcome to Night Vale and a brilliant example of how stylish artwork and voice work can lead to a show that’s very cheap but…
Well, the reviews are in and they’re…conflicted. The general consensus seems to be that Captain Marvel is “okay”. But many who are saying it’s just “okay” and not “good” said the same about Ant-Man and Ant Man & The Wasp, two Marvel movies that I really enjoyed. I also liked Iron Man 3 and saw…
Alright reader, this is a different sort of article. I’m calling on you, yes you, to help with the preservation of some old, influential art. Interviews with the late and great George Pal, who helped bring to life such movies as the old-school Time Machine and War of the Worlds, are in danger of fading…
The Beautiful, Depressing Death Parade Death Parade is known as a show with a startlingly positive and peppy song as an intro, paired with a depressing plot line. While some might find this to be a factor of it that is confusing or warping in tone, I think it’s a necessary bit of levity for what…
Should You Critique Velvet Buzzsaw? Velvet Buzzsaw has the potentially review warping distinction of being a movie starring a critic as a major character. And, as a critic myself, I feel as though any statements I make regarding the film reflects on me more than most movies. Velvet Buzzsaw, though perhaps not as thoroughly as…
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Hello Invader Zim, We Have Missed You Did we need more Invader Zim? Uncharacteristically of me, I’m saying yes, we did. Nothing I have ever seen is like Invader Zim—it was on another level of strange, of weird, of dark. Sure, shows like Rick and Morty have some truly twisted stuff, but Invader Zim was…
Weird, kitschy and slightly out of time, the Umbrella Academy is Netflix’s new hit show based on the limited comic book series by the same name. I just binged watched it this weekend, (thank you Netflix for not making us wait months to see an entire series!), and it was great. Here’s a quick rundown…
