April

Books

The Player of Games

A closer look at what the Culture does and doesn’t value, even if the individuals in it aren’t always aware.

Movies

All Quiet on the Western Front

I didn’t learn much about WWI in school, but when I was in Belgium I visited some of the trenches and graves from it. Absolutely devastating and utterly pointless. The juxtaposition of the leadership and negotiators against the poor beleaguered soldiers was grim. Let everyone who has declared a war or sent soldiers to die suffer.

All You Need is Kill

It’s rare that two adaptations of a book can be fun and unique. Killer animation.

Mortal Kombat

It’s weird to know Kano primarily from St. Denis.

Hokum

The witch would’ve liked him if he wasn’t such an ass.

Napa Boys

Those damn Napa boys.

Dead Man’s Wire

Should’ve been Stavvy

How to Make a Killing

TFW there are no consequences other than losing your soul for murdering a bunch of terrible people.

Exit 8

Trapped in a maze of fatherhood.

Faces of Death

When I was in high school, the movie that inspired this was a sleepover rumor of which everyone claimed to have a friend who saw it. I’ve never seen the whole thing, because even as a morbidly fascinated youth, I figured it wasn’t a great plan. This ruled.