Written and directed by first-time filmmaker Nick Scown, Pretty Bad Actress tells the story of Gloria Green (Heather McComb), a former child star who is struggling to move past her childhood fame. When she is kidnapped by a stalker (John Hensley) and trapped with Donnie, an obsessed fan (Stephanie Hodes), Gloria’s only hope is her loyal assistant,… [Read More]
Marvel’s Jessica Jones Blu-ray: Heroic Pain Tolerance?
Daredevil was epic. That is, the Netflix one, not the star-crossed Ben Affleck/Jennifer Garner one. [Editor’s note: it’s better than people think, but still.] When Marvel announced that it’s second series on Netflix would focus on little-known female superhero Jessica Jones, I wondered if they had been drinking their own Kool-aid. Sure, Guardians of the Galaxy was… [Read More]
Daredevil Season 2 Blu-ray: Your Moral Compass Isn’t Mass Produced
Watching the first season of Daredevil, I had the realization that Netflix wasn’t just ‘pretending’ to deliver actual, original content. Yes, there had been shows like House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, but Daredevil was must-watch television or what I call “ignore the wife and kids”-worthy. While the second season wasn’t quite as stirring, it still proves to be… [Read More]
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return – Appreciating the Good (and Bad)
For the most part, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return effectively bridges the gap of seventeen years between episodes—and this is a great thing.
Longmire – Season 4: In Pursuit of Justice
Longmire is one of the best shows on television or, at least it was, until it was cancelled by A&E and picked up by Netflix! Now, for those who don’t stream shows, Warner Bros. and Netflix is releasing the fourth season of the hit, modern-day western about the exploits of Absaroka County sheriff Walt Longmire (Robert… [Read More]
