The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth were flops when they hit theaters. In my opinion, it is one of the greatest tragedies of cinema. Their failures were very emotionally trying for Jim Henson, who I consider to be the greatest amateur storyteller of the 20th century. The use of the word “amateur” may be confusing here,…
Currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video is Good Omens, the miniseries based on the eponymous book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. There’s only one word to describe Good Omens, and that word is perfect. Amazon Prime Video released their co-venture with the BBC directly to Amazon Prime on May 31st, much to the…
Lucifer in one way or another is the most fun show on Netflix. It combines some great writing with some solid talent. This little gem is stacked with hilarious word-play, interesting characters, solid sub-plots, and a pretty good “who done it?” every episode. If you’re unfamiliar with the show, here’s the pitch. The Prince of…
George Clooney has directed an epic War story both with remarkable talent and brilliant cinematography. Every frame is a portrait delightfully sculpting an Airman’s life during the American occupation of Italy in WWII. While not completely book accurate, it is clear that a great deal of attention is paid to every detail of the performance,…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, you’ve by now heard all about the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. HBO’s ratings juggernaut has become as much a cultural phenomenon as it has a successful television show, complete with everything that entails. From merchandise, cosplayers, and of course internet…
The History Channel is lying to you, and that may not be a bad thing. In an attempt to capitalize on the success of such shows as Ancient Aliens and Vikings, History is producing another plausible historical drama, Project Blue Book. Episodes air on the History Channel Tuesday nights at 10:00pm EST. Full Episodes are…
There’s this old saying that pervades all throughout cinematic history, and really, the history of storytelling in general. “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Perhaps the best, most recent example of this comes from Netflix‘s newest exclusive offering: Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes. Despite several reports…
