Worth Playing For: “The Devils We Know”
In this episode, Tyler and Jenny discuss the tribe swap, shifting alliances, and the latest vote-off.
View ArticleThe TV Room: Daredevil Season 2, Episode 5, by Scott Nye
“Kinbaku”, the fifth episode of Daredevil’s recently-released second season, will, I’m willing to bet without having seen the rest, prove to be a landmark episode of the series. It draws together so...
View ArticleThe TV Room: American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, by David Bax
It’s always been true, even if it sounds paradoxical, that the best way to make a story relatable to a large number of people is to make it specific. If the particulars of a narrative are too broad or...
View ArticleWorth Playing For: “Now’s the Time to Start Scheming”
Tyler and Jenny discuss Tai’s odd moves, Jason’s persona, and Joe’s non-existence.
View ArticleThe TV Room: The Amazing Race Season 28, by David Bax
When will I learn not to doubt The Amazing Race? Even when they come up with ideas that sound like trainwrecks, such as the “blind date” season, where half of the teams had never met before the race...
View ArticleThe TV Room: Nashville Season 4, by David Bax
Even in the age of “peak TV,” when there are hours on end of noteworthy television every night of the week (and twice on Sundays), there is a particular, once-thriving subgenre that’s become...
View ArticleComic-Con 2016: Day Three/Four, by David Bax
After Friday’s highlight of Blair Witch, I was glad to have a relaxed schedule on Saturday. If you’re looking for coverage of the major Warner Bros. and Marvel announcements and trailers from Hall H,...
View ArticlePlaying Nice with And Then There Were None, by Sarah Brinks
Thank you for reading “Playing Nice,” a series of articles that will examine group dynamics in film. I’m not a behavioral psychologist or anything but I am an avid movie watcher and life-long...
View ArticleWorth Playing For: “Love Goggles”
In this episode, Tyler and Jenny discuss showmances, medical emergencies, and a crazy Tribal Council.
View ArticleGhostwatch and The Blair Witch Project: A Step Ahead, by Alexander Miller
Horror movies had grown stagnant in the late nineties. Slasher films kept getting more roman numerals, for some reason Gus Van Zant remade Psycho, Stephen King adaptations had gone from The Dead Zone...
View ArticleWorth Playing For: “The Truth Works Well”
In this episode, Tyler and Jenny discuss Figtails, Michaela’s boldness, and Adam’s dilemma.
View ArticleWorth Playing For: “I Will Destroy You”
In this episode, Tyler and Jenny discuss the dramatic Tribal Council and the best way to lie.
View ArticleWorth Playing For: “Still Throwin’ Punches”
In this episode, Tyler and Jenny discuss Taylor’s food bunker, Adam’s insanity, and board games.
View ArticleWorth Playing For: “Million Dollar Gamble”
In this episode, Tyler and Jenny discuss Hannah’s craziness and the battle between David and Zeke.
View ArticleWorth Playing For: “About to Have a Rumble”
In this episode, Tyler and Jenny discuss the family visit, Ken’s stupidity, and yet another idol play.
View ArticleWorth Playing For: “Slayed the Survivor Dragon”
Tyler and Jenny discuss Jay and Adam’s odd relationship and the double vote-out.
View ArticleWorth Playing For: “I’m Going for a Million Bucks”
In this episode, Tyler and Jenny discuss fake idols, game changers, and the winner of the season.
View ArticleCrossing the Streams: March 2017, by Jim Rohner
Congratulations! With your recent purchase of a brand new Roku/Apple TV/Amazon Fire Stick you’re ready to – as Obi-Wan Kenobi said – take your first step into a larger world. That larger world is, of...
View ArticleWonderCon 2017: Class Pilot Review, by David Bax
Before the opening titles of the new Doctor Who spinoff series, Class, a high school student has already been killed. Immediately after the titles, two fellow students remark that “everyone knows” how...
View ArticleCrossing the Streams: April 2017, by Jim Rohner
Congratulations! With your recent purchase of a brand new Roku/Apple TV/Amazon Fire Stick you’re ready to – as Obi-Wan Kenobi said – take your first step into a larger world. That larger world is, of...
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