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The Assassination of Gianni Versace - Episodes 1-5 Review
Feb 19

Feb 19 The Assassination of Gianni Versace - Episodes 1-5 Review

John Dwyer
TV

Ryan Murphy's second season of the award winning anthology series takes an unexpected turn, but with great results.

Black Panther - Spoiler-Free Review
Feb 16

Feb 16 Black Panther - Spoiler-Free Review

John Dwyer
Film

Ryan Coogler's superhero flick breaks ground for the genre and finally provides a true hero for people of color to look up to.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe - Ranked (5-1)
Feb 15

Feb 15 The Marvel Cinematic Universe - Ranked (5-1)

John Dwyer
Opinion

In the finale to The Open Theater's first ranking of the MCU, we discuss some of the best superhero films to ever hit theaters.

Kubo and the Two Strings - Review
Feb 15

Feb 15 Kubo and the Two Strings - Review

John Dwyer
Film

Kubo’s journey from storyteller to warrior is beautifully animated and filled with heart.

The OA - Season 1 Review
Feb 14

Feb 14 The OA - Season 1 Review

John Dwyer
TV

Praire Johnson’s mysterious reappearance sparks questions for those around her, and forces her to relive her past

Unbreakable - Review
Feb 13

Feb 13 Unbreakable - Review

John Dwyer
Film

M. Night Shymalan's quiet superhero story was a eye opening beginning to the future renaissance.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Season 1 Review
Feb 13

Feb 13 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Season 1 Review

John Dwyer
TV

How do you recover after a traumatic past? Move to New York City!

The Leftovers - Season 2 Review
Feb 12

Feb 12 The Leftovers - Season 2 Review

John Dwyer
TV

With the move to Texas, The Leftovers reinvents itself while also dealing with the past.

Trollhunters - Retrospective & Part 2 Review
Feb 9

Feb 9 Trollhunters - Retrospective & Part 2 Review

John Dwyer
TV

Guillermo Del Toro's venture into animation melded with his love of monsters is a complete and utter success.

Vikings - Season 2 Review
Feb 8

Feb 8 Vikings - Season 2 Review

John Dwyer
TV

Vikings' return is absolutely stellar and nails an increased focus on brotherhood and betrayal.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe - Ranked (10-6)
Feb 8

Feb 8 The Marvel Cinematic Universe - Ranked (10-6)

John Dwyer
Opinion

Part 2 of the MCU Ranked focuses on movies such as Ant-Man and Guardians, but why are they there?

Altered Carbon - Podcast Review
Feb 7

Feb 7 Altered Carbon - Podcast Review

John Dwyer
TV

Netflix's outstandingly high priced Sci-Fi series is a visual stunner but a lackluster story spoils its arrival.

Ash vs. Evil Dead - Season 1 Review
Feb 6

Feb 6 Ash vs. Evil Dead - Season 1 Review

John Dwyer
TV

The demons are back and their out for blood in this violent return for the franchise of Evil Dead

The Martian - Review
Feb 6

Feb 6 The Martian - Review

John Dwyer
Film

Matt Damon’s odyssey on Mars is a triumph and turns a genre on its head. 

Hostiles - Review
Feb 5

Feb 5 Hostiles - Review

John Dwyer
Film

Scott Cooper's delve into Native Americans' conflict with each other and the American Army is generic but elevated by its characters.

Wonder - Review
Feb 2

Feb 2 Wonder - Review

John Dwyer
Film

The story of the rather different child Auggie Pullman is a heartfelt love letter to those feeling lost.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe - Ranked (17-11)
Feb 1

Feb 1 The Marvel Cinematic Universe - Ranked (17-11)

John Dwyer
Opinion

With the impending release of Black Panther, we begin our look back on the MCU. 

Big Mouth - Season 1 Review
Feb 1

Feb 1 Big Mouth - Season 1 Review

John Dwyer
TV

Hormone monsters and preteen kids makes for a hilariously raunchy comedy from Netflix. 

Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri - Review
Jan 31

Jan 31 Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri - Review

John Dwyer
Film

Mildred Hayes' vendetta against the police force of Ebbing, Missouri leads to one of the best dramas in recent memory.

Logan Lucky - Review
Jan 30

Jan 30 Logan Lucky - Review

John Dwyer
Film

Red necks always tend to make robbing things more fun but also more risky.

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