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Written by: Kevin Berge  Nothing is more horrifying than summer camp, and that's before the murdering starts. (Image Courtesy of: denofgeek.com) Quick Take: Fear Street Part 2 - 1978 is an improvement on the first part, drawing even more from classic slashers while pulling off some surprising twists and turns despite setting up a story that seems to be spoiled at the start. Great performances and a strong script carry this second act.
Written by: Kevin Berge  Apparently, we now live in the R.L. Stine adaptation universe. It's like we're back in the 90s, which seems appropriate. (Image Courtesy of: horrorfacts.com) Quick Take: Fear Street Part 1: 1994 does not pull punches in its slow-building teen horror that feels nostalgic yet thoroughly modern in its marketability. While it does not tread much new ground, the movie is a great foundation for a trilogy of bingeable films.
Written by: Kevin Berge  Italian assassins know how to look fashionable while killing. (Image Courtesy of: microsoft.com) Quick Take: Assassin's Creed II is a noticeable improvement on the first that truly showcases the impact of the series. With a strong lead protagonist, engaging action, and an expansive look at Italy, this game is in some ways the very reason the entire franchise was ever successful.
Written by: Kevin Berge  Sci-fi landscapes are always so beautiful then you start to wonder if any of them are realistic because anywhere's better than Earth some days. (Image Courtesy of: wallpaperhi.com) A boy is on his way home from the market with a basket of bread when we finds himself at a crossroads. Two bridges pass across a deep river in this area, and both are guarded by a bandit that will likely leave the boy with nothing. What does he do?
The question is very open-ended. Who is this boy? Does he have tools or weapons on him? What is he wearing that might help him safely wade the water? It's not a puzzle but a creative thought experiment. My favorite answer is: he just flies. Why can't he fly? This is a fiction after all. Who said the boy didn't have wings? Who is going to tell this poor boy on his way home he can't fly? I have always enjoyed reading and enjoying media that deals in the fantastical. The more insane the idea, the more excited I get. This is why I love science fiction. It stretches the bounds of what is possible to answer the questions we cannot as easily answer in the factual world. 2021 Film Review: Things Heard & Seen6/26/2021 Written by: Kevin Berge  The title, the poster, the description, this film refuses to tell you anything about it going in. (Image Courtesy of: tvovermind.com) Quick Take: Things Heard & Seen relies heavily on its source material to tell a tense horror story of a woman trying to uncover the truth of her home. While it is missing some elements to complete its artistic vision, it is engaging throughout.
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