Baseball is back!!!! That’s right folks, break out those peanuts and jacks that are in cracker form because baseball is here to consume you for the rest of the summer. What better way to really get the season rolling then to take a look back… [ read more ]
Playing the Canon: Knights of the Old Republic
Not an avid gamer growing up, Joel is attempting to play the many classic titles he missed over the years. You can read more about his quest at Playing the Canon.
My favorite moment in any piece of Star Wars media comes early in Return of the Jedi.… [ read more ]
Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters review
“It is estimated that two out of every three Americans has played Tetris.” The opening line of Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters conveys just how significant a game Tetris is in not only video gaming culture but pop culture. … [ read more ]
The Newsroom, Episode 5: “Amen”
This was the best The Newsroom has been since its premiere. A lot of the show’s flaws were successfully masked by all of the action occurring: the protests in Tahir Square, Scott Walker v. the unions, Will v. the tabloid media, MacKenzie… [ read more ]
Playing the Canon: Portal
Not an avid gamer growing up, Joel is attempting to play the many classic titles he missed over the years. You can read more about his quest at Playing the Canon.
What are video games if not the ultimate expression of technology for its own sake?… [ read more ]
The Dark Knight Rises – Reviewed
If you have yet to see the film – which is highly likely – there is no need to worry about avoiding this review. It is completely safe to read and devoid of spoilers.
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) - Director: Christopher Nolan - Written… [ read more ]
The Newsroom, Episode 4: “I’ll Try To Fix You”
This episode doesn’t deserve a fleshed out review. From the recurring gag of one of the staff’s smartest members believing in Bigfoot to the cheap inclusion of the shooting of Gabrielle Giffords to fabricate emotion in a lifeless… [ read more ]
RIP Jon Lord–June 9, 1941-July 16, 2012
It is always sad when a legend dies, and today another great musician has joined his compatriots at the great gig in the sky. Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has sadly succumbed to pancreatic cancer at the age of 71, but he leaves behind a lifetime… [ read more ]
Pawnee & Springfield: An Observation
Recently, I’ve been re-watching Parks & Recreation, and it’s been an educational experience. I’ve always thought the small, rural community of Pawnee, Indiana — where the show takes place — and the… [ read more ]
“What if we’re scaling cliffs and I start to fall, can I grab on to your boob for support?” -