Inspired by the movie Obsession, thoughts about intent vs interpretation. (Spoilers for Obsession and the 1987 Fatal Attraction)
Two tunes for when Smokey’s got them ears on and you gotta put that hammer down and give ’em hell
Mix industry news with entertainment/enthusiast news, let simmer for a few decades, and you’ll end up with the state of media in 2026
A universe-spanning sci-fi take on True Grit tells the story of the last survivor of Krypton
The horror feature debut has a lot to like, even if not enough to like-like. (Spoilers after a warning)
My new favorite thing on TV is a perfect example of how to combine horror and comedy exactly the right way (spoilers after a warning)
The original Piranha has its moments, but mostly I was left wondering what it does that Jaws didn’t do better
The horror/disaster comedy about fish eating a lake full of horny college students proves that there is such a thing as being too self-aware
One Thing I Like
The horror feature debut has a lot to like, even if not enough to like-like. (Spoilers after a warning)
The second installment in the franchise reboot is two hours delivering exactly what the people want
The excellent cozy murder mystery/animated live action with talking animals movie seems to come from a time when “good for the whole family” really meant it.
Tuesday Tune Two-Fer
Two tunes for when Smokey’s got them ears on and you gotta put that hammer down and give ’em hell
Two tangentially related tunes about appreciating the shitty heaven outside my window
Two tunes from the Pee-Wee’s Playhouse Anniversary tribute at the Greek Theater
Books
A universe-spanning sci-fi take on True Grit tells the story of the last survivor of Krypton
An odd detail in the floor plan of a newly for-sale house leads to a sprawling and sinister story about the house’s previous residents
Richard Osman’s fifth book in the Thursday Murder Club series
