Only five episodes in and we’ve already reached rookie show, Big Sky‘s winter finale. That’s right, we’ve got to wait a whole agonizing month (my sister’s words, not mine) to figure out what the heck is going to come after that insane cliffhanger! More on that in just a bit.
Read moreThe Used – Heartwork Album Review
Th Used’s latest release, Heartwork, was an immense improvement from the train wreck that was The 1975’s latest record, so that’s a great place to be. It also is sort of a return to form for the band after the more experimental turn they took on The Canyon. Not that I disliked that album at all, but it’s a nice dose of nostalgia when a band from your formative years of music go back to the old style.
Read moreWeekend Movie Review
As a new Film Independent member, I get the scoop on movies now! Independent ones anyways, but those are my favorite kind! So you’ll see one of those, a documentary (unheard of!), and some other oddball new and old releases. This is also probably the last of the Christmas movies you’ll see me reviewing, so enjoy it while you can. Ha!
Read moreBook Review: The Mysteries of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon
I consider myself someone who is well-versed in the career of Peter Sarsgaard, but there are plenty of his films that I have not seen. One of those is The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, which was an adaptation of Michael Chabon’s 1988 novel of the same name. Although, after seeing the abysmal Rotten Tomatoes score and learning that a few of the character’s weight of importance was changed quite a bit, it seemed like something I wanted to skip. So far, I have, but the story itself seemed rather enticing, so I decided to read it!
Read moreConcert Review: Louis Tomlinson Livestream
Ah, the virtual concert. That’s what we’ve been relegated to since early this year, but I’ve grown accustomed to it. At least it is some form of live and current music. Most recently to take the “stage” is former One Direction member, Louis Tomlinson, who just this year released his first solo effort. A friend and I were supposed to see him on tour over the summer, but the Coronavirus had other plans. At this moment in time, the tour is rescheduled for next year, but so far everything about next year seems up in the air. This was a nice substitute anyways.
Read moreBook Review: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
Back in 2018, Jeff VanderMeer’s sci-fi horror novel, Annihilation, got the Hollywood treatment and was adapted into a pretty well-received feature film. It also starred the likes of Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. It looked rather intriguing, but also like it might scare the poo out of me. So I skipped it. Recently, I’ve been seeing the title pop up on Hulu and I’ve been tempted to play it some nights, but I decided to give it The Haunting at Hill House treatment and read the novel first.
Read moreCobra Kai Season 1
Back a few years ago when the first season of Cobra Kai hit Youtube Red, it was a certified hit. Sure, it hit all the nostalgic notes, but it also managed to produce something totally new without a reboot. It sparked my interest, but I never wanted to pay for the subscription. Then it moved to Netflix for its upcoming third season and the show made my shortlist! Being a fan of The Karate Kid, I had decent expectations for this show.
Read moreAlbum Review: The 1975 – Notes on a Conditional Form
I was taking stock of my CD collection the other day and came to the realization that I hadn’t yet taken the time to listen to The 1975’s latest release, Notes on a Conditional Form, which hit shelves this past May after some delay. Yes, originally this album was to serve as sort of a sister album to A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships and be released last year, but got delayed almost a whole year after the fact.
Read moreBig Sky – Episodes 3 & 4 Recap
Alright, I clearly suck at watching this show in a timely manner, but I promise I’ll do better! Even though there is only one more episode of Big Sky set to air before its “winter break,” I still promise to have it reviewed on Wednesday! I swear it!
Read moreFan Art Friday: Avatar
It’s hard to believe how many times I’ve seen Avatar in concert without drawing them. Until this year that is! Yes, I did a very rare colored drawing of the entire band earlier this year, but this recent magazine cover caught my eye and immediately knew I had to draw it. Back to my standard black pen drawings, but it looks pretty darn cool. Also, this could totally be in honor of the four part concert stream the band has going on in January!
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