TV Review: F is for Family, Season 1

Published on February 1st, 2016 in: Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |

By Tyler Hodg

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Netflix’s latest original adult-oriented cartoon, F is for Family, is racist, homophobic, and misogynistic–all in the name of satire.

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TV Review: Trailer Park Boys, Drunk, High, And Unemployed–Live In Austin

Published on January 26th, 2016 in: Canadian Content, Comedy, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |

By Tyler Hodg

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Photo credit: http://blog.swearnet.com/

The Trailer Park Boys are a national treasure. While the trio doesn’t represent Canada as a whole, there is just something so Canadian about the show’s approach. Park resident J-Rock even built a car spoiler out of hockey sticks, for maple syrup’s sake.

Yet, somehow, the appeal of Trailer Park Boys extends globally. Following their onstage Netflix specials in Dublin and Minneapolis, the boys have traveled to Texas for a brand-new theater production titled Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High, and Unemployed–Live In Austin.

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Music Review: Bad Reed, Bad Reed

Published on January 19th, 2016 in: Canadian Content, MP3s, Music, Music Reviews, Reviews |

By Tyler Hodg

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The first effort from Ontario, Canada-based Bad Reed is a three-song self-titled EP. Just enough to taste what the band is about, the ensemble exhibits their genre-fluent music within the short compilation.

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Why the Star Wars Prequels Aren’t THAT Bad

Published on January 12th, 2016 in: Movies, Over the Gadfly's Nest |

By Tyler Hodg

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Star Wars: two short words that mean a great deal to a lot of people.

Yet, until December of 2015, half of the series was generally panned by fans and critics alike. How can something be so beloved and despised at the same time?

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TV Review: W/ Bob & David, Season 1

Published on January 5th, 2016 in: Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |

By Tyler Hodg

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Netflix is expanding their catalogue with not only new shows, but old revivals as well. Sleeper hit Mr. Show with Bob and David originally aired on HBO from 1995-1998, but has since received a spiritual successor by the previously mentioned studio in the form of W/ Bob & David.

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Five Albums You May Have Not Heard in 2015: Tyler Hodg

Published on December 31st, 2015 in: Best Of Lists, Music |

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By Tyler Hodg

Every year, certain albums fly under the radar despite their worth. It’s impossible to get around to listening to everything, so I’ve compiled a small list of my favorite records released in 2015 that deserve to be looked at more closely.

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Music Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Published on December 29th, 2015 in: Current Faves, Movies, Music, Music Reviews, Reviews, Soundtracks and Scores |

By: Tyler Hodg

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Finding a franchise that has produced the same number of memorable musical themes as Star Wars may be a difficult task. The sounds of the films have become iconic pieces in pop culture and remain classic tracks after nearly 40 years.

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TV Review: Master of None, Episode 10: “Finale”

Published on December 4th, 2015 in: Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |

By Tyler Hodg

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The season one finale of Master of None delivers a healthy dose of both heartbreaking and laugh out loud moments, but unfortunately, fails to be the conclusion this show deserves. In fact, “Finale” somewhat sours the season altogether.

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TV Review: Master Of None, Episode 9: “Mornings”

Published on December 3rd, 2015 in: Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |

By Tyler Hodg

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Master of None’s go-home show is the perfect culmination of Dev (Aziz Ansari) and Rachel’s (Noël Wells) relationship up to this point. “Mornings” gives us an in-depth look at casual conversations and arguments between the two that typically wouldn’t be shown in more elaborately-themed installments.

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TV Review: Master of None, Episode 7: “Ladies and Gentlemen”

Published on December 1st, 2015 in: Comedy, Current Faves, Feminism, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV Reviews |

By Tyler Hodg

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If you’re an ignorant, regressive feminist-hater, the best course of action would probably be to skip “Ladies and Gentlemen.”

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