Piggybacking

“The Demogorgon… it got me.” I didn’t know anything about Stranger Things when it appeared on Netflix the summer of 2016, but as a child of the ’80s, I was an easy and willing mark for the Duffer’s brand of nostalgia and storytelling. The whole show felt like an homage to the movies and books…

The Bee’s Knees: Bugonia and Goru Verde Wine Review

Slather on the antihistamine cream and get ready for the Andromedan invasion, the one that’s killing Earth’s bees and subjecting humans to subservience. If you’ve ever thought of kidnapping your boss and accusing them of being from another planet, Bugonia will warm your heart. Sort of—in a weird and mesmerizing, fever-dream of creepy rich colors…

Common Side Effects: A Wild Pharmaceutical Ride 

After ripping through three seasons of Primal followed by a remarkable season of Scavenger’s Reign, I was hankering for another animated journey. Somehow, I hadn’t seen Common Side Effects yet or CSE – the new acronym I just whipped up, not a big deal.  I’d soon learn that Scavenger’s Reign and CSE were created by…

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