Let’s all be honest here: no matter how many great titles were recently added with this new Netflix Instant Update, we’re all waiting for Daredevil‘s release this Friday. We’ll have a lot more about Daredevil in time, but there are still some solid choices in this new slate, including the The Sheik documentary on former WWE Champion The Iron […]
Spike Lee’s Use of Chiraq for His Next Film is Infuriating
My faith in Spike Lee’s abilities as a compelling storyteller has been dwindling for a few years now, and it was all but severed after watching his latest film, Da Sweet Blood of Jesus. During my video interview with the director, I asked him why he decided to crowdfund the film, to which he replied, “To get […]
David Lynch Walks Out on Twin Peaks Revival
When the third season of Twin Peaks was announced last October, the internet exploded with excitement. I’ve never been a fan of series creator David Lynch, but I admire his approach to his surrealist storytelling. With the TV medium as a whole ushering in a heightened level of quality in terms of both storytelling and cinematography, […]
[Weekly Netflix Fix] First April Update
The fresh batch of April Netflix Instant titles include some very nice gems, including the latest seasons of Louie and Bob’s Burgers, the cult classic The Big Lebowski, as well as one of my favorite films from SXSW 2013, Coldwater. The Netflix Instant-exclusive series, Daredevil, premieres next Friday, so get in all of your movie and TV watching before the next sub-phase of the Marvel […]
[Weekly Netflix Fix] Final March Update
The final Netflix Instant update of March is here, and while it doesn’t feature many quality updates, a few additions make up for the otherwise lackluster update. Just in time for the final season of Mad Men (which is actually the second half of Season 7) comes the first half of the season set in the first […]
Fox Reopens The X-Files For Six Episode Miniseries
Fox has confirmed reports that landmark ’90s horror series The X-Files will indeed be returning to TV for a six-episode miniseries that will enter production later this year. No word on a premiere date, but series creator Chris Carter will be back on writing duties, while original stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will also […]
[Weekly Netflix Fix] Archer, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and More
This week’s list of new Netflix Instant additions is upon us! The two biggest additions to Netflix Instant are Aziz Ansari Live at Madison Square Garden and the Tina Fey-created, Netflix-exclusive show, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. If you need some convincing on whether or not to watch the Ellie Kemper-starring show, perhaps Xander’s write-up on the show may help […]
Comcast Blocks HBO Go for PS4 Users
HBO Go finally debuted on Playstation 4s this week. However, PlayStation gamers who are currently subscribed to Comcast are unable to rejoice just yet as it’s been revealed that the internet service provider has blocked HBO Go from running on the systems. PlayStation 3 owners have been experiencing the same blockage since last year when […]