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Pixels – (2015 movie)

2015-09-25

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2120120/
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A time capsule shot into space back in 1982 is received as a declaration of war by aliens, who respond with multiple waves of 1980s video games-made-real, which only lifetime-loser video game nerds can face.

Uh. From the ground up, this movie cannot work. It’s a kids movie which relies upon the nostalgia only a handful of middle-aged men might have but hopefully won’t.

Navy Seals vs. Zombies – (2015 movie)

2015-09-25

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4511566/

Baton Rouge, Louisiana is ground zero for a zombification-virus.

While not great, it could have done a whole lot worse. Navy Seals vs. Zombies is probably worth a watch for zombie and military fans, if there’s nothing better around.

I didn’t get through it. It had nothing interesting to offer me.

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World of Warcraft 6 (WoD)

2015-09-17

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World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor

Some odd pocket-dimension threatens to unleash rebooted Burning Crusade lore into Azeroth.

aka Warlords of Draenor
The expansion with Gul’dan opening the Dark Portal, and more of the Burning Legion.

Guild Wars 2 – (2012 game)

2015-09-17

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https://www.guildwars2.com/en/

A great MMORPG with spectacular mechanics but no endgame.

I had a lot of fun with it way back when, but my most recent visit had me wandering around in circles for an inexcusable length of time. An utter failure. Still highly recommended.

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Naked Lunch – (1991 movie)

2015-09-17

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102511/

A struggling writer takes drugs, giving him incredible results with unforeseen consequences.

This is an uncomfortably-great movie. It’s semi-horror in the sense of a tactile empathy the viewer has. I don’t know that I’d consider this mandatory viewing, because it would strongly depend on the viewer. I don’t think this would be a “love it or hate it” movie, because it’s .. just odd. It’s original, and that alone would make it mandatory viewing for some.

Based on the book Naked Lunch (1959)
If you like this movie, definitely check out John Dies at the End – (2012 movie).

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Alien Nation – (1989 show)

2015-09-16

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096531/

A buddy cop series, but with aliens, with overtones of very difficult social topics.

This is surprisingly good, either in addition to, or separate from, the movie. While I didn’t particularly like the movie, this series is recommended. Anyone who liked the original movie should definitely continue the franchise with this series.

This continues from Alien Nation – (1988 movie), including a story arc.
- I don’t know what it is about the series, but it has left a much stronger positive impression than the film.

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Suits – (2011 show)

2015-09-15

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https://www.usanetwork.com/suits

A lawyer who shouldn’t be one does lawyering in a law firm.

I watched two seasons before getting bored, but it has its moments. All in all.. meh.

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Dominion – (2014 show)

2015-09-12

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3079768/
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The surviving humans of a war against angels garrison themselves, and one of them is said to be their saviour.

Recommended. It’s got a lot of religion in it, but it’s generic.

I never did take notes for this. I probably should have. Maybe if I re-watch this series I will.

Cancelled

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Legion – (2010 movie)

2015-09-12

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1038686/
https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/legion

A one-room horror where angels descend to destroy all of mankind because god left, but a baby is to be the saviour of all mankind.

Meh. This isn’t a particularly good movie.

Dominion – (2014 show) is based on Legion. I wouldn’t consider this movie mandatory viewing before watching Dominion. In fact, I would recommend against viewing this movie because the series is so much better.

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