Full Metal Jacket Review (1987)
The Memorial Day countdown rolls on with #6. Full Metal Jacket is two movies in one. The Parris Island half is Kubrick at his absolute peak. The Vietnam half is excellent on its own terms. Both together are essential viewing. Continue reading Full Metal Jacket Review (1987)
The Sunday Sermon #5: The Last of Us Ellie’s Survivor Guilt and Psalm 22
Ellie has been waiting to die since the night Riley turned. The Sunday Sermon looks at The Last of Us Ellie survivor guilt and what Psalm 22 says about the unanswerable question Continue reading The Sunday Sermon #5: The Last of Us Ellie’s Survivor Guilt and Psalm 22
Short Story Saturday #2: The Well at the Center of the World
A man inherits a cottage beside an ancient well whose water replenishes slowly — and only when left alone. A short story parable about patience, discipline, and what it means to let something become what it’s capable of becoming. Continue reading Short Story Saturday #2: The Well at the Center of the World
WWE Smackdown 5/15/26 Preview
Tonight, WWE is LIVE from the University of South Carolina for Friday Night Smackdown action. Action used lightly there. Four hours before showtime, WWE has announced zero matches. But Gunther will decide if he’s joining Smackdown, and former Gamecock Trick Williams returns to USC for a celebration. Continue reading WWE Smackdown 5/15/26 Preview
The Cutting Room: Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Is a Disaster and No Amount of Glazing Will Change That
Anthony Nash of Coming Soon wants you to believe every decision Christopher Nolan makes is brilliant. The Cutting Room is here to respectfully disagree. Very respectfully. Not at all, actually. Continue reading The Cutting Room: Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Is a Disaster and No Amount of Glazing Will Change That
Federation Fridays #2: WWF Royal Rumble 1995 PPV
This week on Federation Fridays, Stinger looks back at WWF Royal Rumble 1995. It was the first one he ever watched live via PPV. Michaels from number one, Kid and Holly winning the titles, and Pamela Anderson at ringside. It still holds up. Continue reading Federation Fridays #2: WWF Royal Rumble 1995 PPV
The Longest Day Review (1962)
Our Memorial Day countdown continues with a review of The Longest Day. This beast covers D-Day from every angle with one of the greatest casts ever assembled. It’s three hours of old Hollywood ambition that still holds up. Continue reading The Longest Day Review (1962)
Bungie Outlines Marathon Season 2 Plans, Acknowledges Season 1 Problems
Bungie’s end-of-season Marathon blog acknowledges real problems with Season 1 and outlines what’s changing in Season 2, including Duos, new modes including PvE only ones, and a major progression overhaul. Continue reading Bungie Outlines Marathon Season 2 Plans, Acknowledges Season 1 Problems
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Gets June 18 Release Date, Open Beta Starts May 29
Team17 and Expression Games set June 18 as the release date for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. A free Open Beta weekend runs May 29 to June 1 on Steam before launch. Continue reading Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Gets June 18 Release Date, Open Beta Starts May 29
Patton Review (1970) (Throwback Thursday #5)
Patton isn’t really a war film in the traditional sense. It’s a character study of one of history’s most complicated military minds, anchored by George C. Scott’s all-time great performance. Continue reading Patton Review (1970) (Throwback Thursday #5)
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Adds Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead 2, and More on May 19th
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog for May 2026 adds Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, Bramble, The Thaumaturge, Flintlock, Enotria, Broken Sword Reforged, and Time Crisis. Continue reading PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Adds Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead 2, and More on May 19th
The Riot Retort: Mixtape Isn’t a Game and TheGamer Is Exhausted That You Noticed
TheGamer’s Jade King called out everyone who questioned Mixtape’s perfect review scores as unpleasant culture warriors. The Riot Retort has some thoughts on that. Continue reading The Riot Retort: Mixtape Isn’t a Game and TheGamer Is Exhausted That You Noticed
TaleSpin Review (Sega Genesis, 1992) (Retro WedNESday #6)
TaleSpin on the Genesis was the bane of my existence from age seven to ten. I never beat it. Going back on an emulator, I understand why — and I still can’t quit it. Continue reading TaleSpin Review (Sega Genesis, 1992) (Retro WedNESday #6)
WWE NXT 5/12/26 Preview
NXT hits Orlando with Naraku making his highly anticipated debut, Kendal Grey taking on Kelani Jordan, Noam Dar returning to action, and Tatum Paxley and Lizzy Rain in tag action against Zaria and Nikkita Lyons. Continue reading WWE NXT 5/12/26 Preview
Myst and Riven Are Coming to PlayStation 5 and PSVR2 on May 19
Myst and Riven launch on PS5 and PSVR2 on May 19 with optional VR support, ray tracing, HDR, and 4K. Riven also comes to Xbox Series X|S and the Microsoft Store. Continue reading Myst and Riven Are Coming to PlayStation 5 and PSVR2 on May 19
Midway Review (2019)
Midway got written off by critics in 2019 and that was mostly unfair. Roland Emmerich’s Pacific War epic is flawed but worth your time, especially around this Memorial Day weekend and the lead up to it. Continue reading Midway Review (2019)
WWE RAW 5/11/26 Preview
RAW hits Knoxville coming off Backlash with Roman Reigns calling out Jacob Fatu for an Acknowledgement Ceremony, Oba Femi’s Open Challenge continuing, and a six-man tag headlining. Continue reading WWE RAW 5/11/26 Preview
Wait Until Dark Review (1967)
Terence Young directs Audrey Hepburn in the most underappreciated film of her career — a claustrophobic thriller that ranks among the best ever made, with one of the great villain performances from Alan Arkin. Continue reading Wait Until Dark Review (1967)
Top 10 War Movies Worth Watching This Memorial Day
Ten of the best war movies worth watching this Memorial Day, ranked from great to essential. From Midway to Saving Private Ryan, these are the films worth your time. Continue reading Top 10 War Movies Worth Watching This Memorial Day
The Sunday Sermon #4: The Last of Us Joel Ending Explained Through Romans 5
Joel killed everyone in that hospital and lied about it. The Sunday Sermon looks at what he did, why he did it, and what Romans 5 has to say about a man who chose love over the world. Continue reading The Sunday Sermon #4: The Last of Us Joel Ending Explained Through Romans 5