8 Reasons Why The “Beyond The Wall” Episode of Game of Thrones Sucked

The Reel World generally does not like to write reactionary articles to television shows (especially individual episodes of television). We find that it’s more valuable to actually give shows time to breathe and for us to wait to share our opinions. We do of course sometimes break that rule, but something, something, something guidelines more than actual rules. Well, I am *really* breaking that rule here because I’m not even waiting for the season 7 finale of Game of Thrones before I tear apart the season’s penultimate episode. It got my dander up that much.

While the penultimate episode of the seventh season of Game of Thrones featured a number of great scenes, moments, and action beats, it was a complete mess of an episode overall. It was so bad that it would be completely reasonable to question whether or not the show is still capable of sticking the landing in the final seven episodes. What follows are eight reasons why this episode was fucking stupid. Continue reading 8 Reasons Why The “Beyond The Wall” Episode of Game of Thrones Sucked

8 Questions After Watching Season 1 of The Defenders

Season 1 of The Defenders is to the Netflix Marvel universe what The Avengers was to the MCU. Five television seasons featuring four main characters were all used to build to this team-up season. That may seem like an unreasonable time commitment to some, but not to the people with no lives who write for this website. Heavy spoilers, obviously. Continue reading 8 Questions After Watching Season 1 of The Defenders

Countdown to The Defenders: Iron Fist

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With Marvel’s The Defenders, almost upon us, Matt Waters is here to catch everyone up on the four individual shows of the Netflix-verse that got us here, acting as a primer for newcomers and a refresher for those with fuzzy memories. Finally we have reached Iron Fist. Heavy spoilers, obviously. Continue reading Countdown to The Defenders: Iron Fist

Countdown to The Defenders: Luke Cage

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With Marvel’s The Defenders, almost upon us, Matt Waters is here to catch everyone up on the four individual shows of the Netflix-verse that got us here, acting as a primer for newcomers and a refresher for those with fuzzy memories. Next up is Luke Cage. Heavy spoilers, obviously. Continue reading Countdown to The Defenders: Luke Cage

Countdown to The Defenders: Jessica Jones

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With Marvel’s The Defenders, almost upon us, Matt Waters is here to catch everyone up on the four individual shows of the Netflix-verse that got us here, acting as a primer for newcomers and a refresher for those with fuzzy memories. Next up is Jessica Jones. Heavy spoilers, obviously
Continue reading Countdown to The Defenders: Jessica Jones

Countdown to The Defenders: Daredevil

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With Marvel’s The Defenders, almost upon us, Matt Waters is here to catch everyone up on the four individual shows of the Netflix-verse that got us here, acting as a primer for newcomers and a refresher for those with fuzzy memories. Starting with Dardevil. Heavy spoilers, obviously
Continue reading Countdown to The Defenders: Daredevil

Landline Review

Yes, it is I, a man, here to explain the female dominated Landline. In all seriousness though, this film is fucking brilliant. My perspective is obviously skewed by being a man so make sure you check out female perspectives on the film as well!Landline Poster

Warning: Here be spoilers

2017
Director: Gillian Robespierre
Starring: Jenny Slate, Abby Quinn, Edie Falco, John Turturro, Jay Duplass, Finn Wittrock, Marquis Rodriguez, India Menuez, Ali Ahn

“I’m not even sure if I’m allowed to ask these questions.” Continue reading Landline Review

Big Spideas – Episode 3: ‘Spider-Man Homecoming’

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FINALLY, Mike & Matt are ready to talk about a relatively recently released movie. That’s right, Big Spideas is coming to a big finish as ya bois discuss Tom Holland’s take on the iconic character. Matt is overly enthusiastic while Mike identifies aspects that are #problematic. So business as usual. Continue reading Big Spideas – Episode 3: ‘Spider-Man Homecoming’