'Game of Thrones' - Review: "Blood of My Blood" (Spoilers)

On this week's episode of Game of Thrones, Jaime takes a stand against the Faith Militant and a familiar face returns to the show. My thoughts on the episode are after the jump.

"The Do-Over" - Review

Sandler and Spade Go On Vacation and Do Expensive Stuff - The Movie

No.

Well, that was my short review. Need a longer one? Hit the jump to see what I could possibly say about Adam Sandler's new movie that is streaming now on Netflix.

"X-Men: Apocalypse" - Review

How the Emotional Apocalypse Is Necessary

I hold the X-Men films to a higher standard than most blockbuster entertainment. Not only did it help usher in the reality that great comic book movies could exist, but they have always been a more thoughtful and thematically risky alternative to the more light-hearted romps of traditional Marvel films, but not quite as dire as The Dark Knight films. They have always been intelligent enough to parallel real world social issues and to dig in deep with the main characters. First Class and Days of Future Past are ultimately ensemble based character studies, disguised as blockbuster entertainment. I consider those films to be recent examples of the very best of what the comic book genre can offer. Now we have Apocalypse, and while it may lack the cohesion and the emotional gravitas of past films, it is still a thoughtful and thrilling film that is not afraid to have a little fun mixed in with the apocalyptic shenanigans.

'Preacher' - Review: "Pilot" (Spoilers)

Having created and finished two of the greatest shows to air on television with Breaking Bad and Mad Men, AMC has some holes to fill in its original programming. So, here comes Preacher, which may have the craziest pilot episode in recent memory. There's a lot to digest here, so hit the jump for my spoiler-y thoughts on last night's premiere.

'Game of Thrones' - Review: "The Door" (Spoilers)

This week on Game of Thrones, Bran learned a great deal of information and we met a new Red Priestess! My thoughts on the episode are after the jump.

"All the Way" - TV Movie Review

"Everyone Is Out of Step Except For Me!"

Based on the Tony award winning play and central performance and now being adapted by HBO and much of the creative team of Trumbo, All the Way is now available to those who could no see the stage version and life is all the better for it. Bryan Cranston gives a mesmerizing powerhouse of a performance in a film filled with true life drama and humanity. While it may be a bit linear in its focus, it is still an emotionally and intellectually potent biopic with plenty of insight to offer.

"The Nice Guys" - Review

The World's Worst Detectives

There have not been a huge amount of true "original films" this year outside of the independent film market. The only thing I could think of off the top of my head was The Witch, which was able to sneak out from that market and get some mainstream attention after it received good buzz from critics (and me). We have all been spoiled by actually great blockbuster franchise films and sequels that we kind of forgot the intense satisfaction that comes from seeing something completely new that hits the mark. This week, The Nice Guys is the latest original creation to hit the mark. It is a violent and dark comedic mystery that features two top-level performances by Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe. Director Shane Black has brought us something truly stylish and witty and that should not be ignored.

'Game of Thrones' - Review: "Book of the Stranger" (Spoilers)

This week on Game of Thrones, siblings reunite and things get heated with Dany. My thoughts on the episode are after the jump.

"Uncharted 4: A Thief's End" - Review

IGoodbye Nathan Drake

What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind? What is the history you want to create?

I do not normally review video games. To put it simply, the reason is that I do not have enough time to keep up with new releases, or the money for that matter. I also just do not have much experience critiquing games, despite being a gamer all my life. However, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is a different kind of game for me. This is a series that I have been playing for nearly 10 years now and I consider it a big part of who I am today as far as movie and video game taste goes, as well as storytelling sensibilities when I work on my original writing projects. I have been following the development of Uncharted 4 for almost 5 years now with much anticipation, especially with the knowledge that it was going to wrap up the story of one of the best modern characters. Two months ago, I eagerly pre-ordered the giant Libertalia collector's edition for the game and this week I finally got it in my begging hands. It sort of became the reason why I was late on my Captain America: Civil War review (which you can now read here). After sitting down and playing the game almost completely uninterrupted all the way though, I can safely say that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is not only the best Uncharted game, but a new standard for video game writing and design on level with Naughty Dog's also excellent The Last of Us.

"Captain America: Civil War" - Review

Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

Yeah, yeah. I am late with my review. About a week late. No need to remind me, but be honest. You are all still seeing this movie this weekend. You will probably still be seeing it next weekend. Maybe even the weekend after that. It would be for a good reason too. Captain America: Civil War is the best comic book movie of the year so far. In fact, it may be the best since The Dark Knight. It is that good. It is a thriller with surprising depth and pathos that covers every base it needs to. At once thoughtful and fun, it is a new high water mark for comic book films. Eat your heart out DC.

"Keanu" and "Ratchet & Clank" - Quick and Dirty Reviews (Weekend Catch-Up)

Sadly, I am not able to see Captain America: Civil War until tomorrow night (which I am incredibly excited for). So in the meantime, I figured I would share some quick thoughts on two of last weekend's big releases that I did not get a chance to review before. There is not too much to say, hence the "quick and dirty" title, but I will let you know what I thought anyway. Hit the jump for more.

'Game of Thrones' - Review: "Home" (Spoilers)

On this week's episode of Game of Thrones... Yeah. You better not go past the jump if you do not want spoilers. Several really big things happened to say the least, so let's meet again after the jump after you have seen the episode.