What I thought about: Cruel Summer (t/w: grooming)
I don’t think I’ve ever been more shocked, stunned, and disappointed in a season finale cliffhanger than the one in this show. And now you get to watch me review it without spoiling it for you. What’s it about?In 1993, Jeanette Turner is living her best, if slightly nerdy and unpopular, teenage life. By 1995,… Continue reading What I thought about: Cruel Summer (t/w: grooming) →
Let’s check in with the binge
Wow, it’s been a while. 7 months to be exact. What have I been doing in that time? Still watching stuff, I assure you. Read on to find out… Have you ever realised that, as an adult, there is very little time for leisure, once we subtract the day job; sleep; chores; food; exercise; and… Continue reading Let’s check in with the binge →
Quickfire round: Yes, God, Yes
I really didn’t get this film. A sexually curious girl attending a strict catholic school navigates a challenging few days at its Kirkos retreat, and discovers that basically everyone is a hypocrite. That’s it. Like, that’s the movie. It’s basically any other coming-of-age film except slower and daintier. The acting was fine, but I just… Continue reading Quickfire round: Yes, God, Yes →
Quickfire round: Spree
A decent B-movie, this black comedy horror film manages to communicate some kind of actual message hidden amongst the surreal violence taking place on screen. Social media stars are all the rage these days. But how far would you go for a little attention and following online? For Kurt Kunkle (Instagram: KurtsWorld96), there’s practically no… Continue reading Quickfire round: Spree →
What I thought about: Sweet Home
If you want to see a slideshow of horrible things happening to undeserving people; of despair and violence and gore and destruction, you’re in the right place. If not, run. Run far away from this show. What’s it about?One night, an infection (or some say a curse) sweeps across South Korea. The first symptom is… Continue reading What I thought about: Sweet Home →
What I thought about: Alice in Borderland
Very Japanese, this part-sci-fi part-thriller part-horror series, based on a popular manga, has random citizens of Tokyo get teleported to an alternate universe where they must take part in sadistic games to survive. What’s it about?One moment you’re having a shower, or something. The next thing you know, the lights go out and, when they… Continue reading What I thought about: Alice in Borderland →
Quickfire round: Escape Room
Overall a good horror movie that capitalises on the explosive growth of escape rooms, it was somewhat let down by the revelation of a slightly wider universe/plot towards the end which felt cheap. Six strangers receive a cube, ostensibly from a friend or relative. It’s a mini-puzzle, and upon solving it a piece of paper… Continue reading Quickfire round: Escape Room →
Recapping 2020 on the binge
I’ll skip the ‘what a year it’s been’ comments as you’re no doubt tired of them. Instead, let’s get straight into the stats of my little side project and see how we did this year. How much stuff did you watch this year?69 TV seasons and 31 movies/stand-up specials, which is exactly 100 ‘pieces of… Continue reading Recapping 2020 on the binge →
What I thought about: Big Mouth (Season 4)
The latest season of this adult cartoon continues to explore important themes of life with its usual grotesque flair – but the storytelling is less tight this time around. What’s it about?Big Mouth is an adult cartoon set around a group of high school freshmen. They’re beginning their puberty journey, and learning to cope with… Continue reading What I thought about: Big Mouth (Season 4) →
What I thought about: You Me Her (Seasons 1-3.5)
Any interest I had in this show unfortunately fizzled out at the beginning of Season 4. Characters became annoying, the plot wore thin, and the initial intrigue I had in the show’s premise simply faded away. I’ll try and unpick my thoughts here. What’s it about?Married couple Jack and Emma have pretty successful careers and… Continue reading What I thought about: You Me Her (Seasons 1-3.5) →
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