Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead 1991 Directed by Stephen Herek Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue making our way down my personal list of cinematic disappointments, one ranking at a time. The usual disclaimers apply: this list is mine, it's subjective, and it's shaped by nothing more scientific than years of head-to-head … Continue reading The Worst 30 – Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead
Comedy
The Worst 31 – The Gods Must Be Crazy II
The Gods Must Be Crazy II 1989 Directed by Jamie Uys Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue the long, winding journey through my personal list of cinematic disappointments. As always, the standard disclaimer applies: this list is entirely subjective, shaped by my own experiences and tastes. If The Gods Must Be Crazy II … Continue reading The Worst 31 – The Gods Must Be Crazy II
The Uncomfortable Laugh: How Satire Turned Comedy Into Social Commentary
There is a particular kind of laugh that catches you off guard — not because something silly happened on screen, but because something true did. It's the laugh that comes with a little bit of recognition, maybe even a little discomfort. The kind that makes you think, "Wait, that's actually... yeah." That's the laugh satire … Continue reading The Uncomfortable Laugh: How Satire Turned Comedy Into Social Commentary
The Worst 35 – Not Another Teen Movie
Not Another Teen Movie 2001 Directed by Joel Gallen Welcome back to Movie Monday, where I continue my therapeutic journey through the films that have personally offended my sensibilities over the years. As always, the standard disclaimer applies: this list represents my deeply subjective opinions, forged in the fires of personal taste and specific viewing … Continue reading The Worst 35 – Not Another Teen Movie
Bro Code and Playbook: Unpacking Barney Stinson’s Legendary Rules
I spent nine seasons watching How I Met Your Mother during its original run, and like many fans, I have complicated feelings about the show's legacy. While Ted Mosby remains the worst character nine times out of ten (seriously, the guy is insufferable), and the finale still makes me want to throw things at my … Continue reading Bro Code and Playbook: Unpacking Barney Stinson’s Legendary Rules
The Jess and Nick Relationship: A Love Story in the Loft
Warning: This post contains spoilers for all seven seasons of New Girl. If you haven't finished the series and want to experience the romantic rollercoaster for yourself, bookmark this and come back later. When New Girl premiered in 2011, we were promised a show about a quirky teacher moving in with three single guys. What … Continue reading The Jess and Nick Relationship: A Love Story in the Loft
The Worst 38 – Problem Child 2
Problem Child 2 1991 Brian Levant Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our descent through my personal catalog of cinematic disappointments. Before we dive in, let me offer my standard disclaimer: this list represents my personal opinion and nothing more. What I consider unwatchable dreck might be your favorite comfort movie, the film … Continue reading The Worst 38 – Problem Child 2
The Worst 39 – Big Momma’s House
Big Momma's House 2000 Directed by Raja Gosnell Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our descent through my personal catalog of cinematic disappointments. Before we dive in, let me offer my standard disclaimer: this list represents my personal opinion and nothing more. What I consider unwatchable dreck might be your favorite comfort movie, … Continue reading The Worst 39 – Big Momma’s House
The Worst 40 – Back to the Beach
Back to the Beach 1987 Directed by Lyndall Hobbs Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our methodical journey through my personal countdown of the 100 worst movies I've ever subjected myself to. This week brings us to number 40: Back to the Beach, a 1987 comedy that represents Hollywood's eternal struggle to recapture … Continue reading The Worst 40 – Back to the Beach
Love Across the Stars
The emergency klaxon blared through the corridors of the Harmony's Edge as Captain Zara Cronin dove behind a twisted beam of metal, plasma fire sizzling past her head. Three years into the Terran-Kepler War, and she still wasn't used to how the Keplerian weapons hummed like angry wasps before they tried to vaporize you. "Status … Continue reading Love Across the Stars
The Confusing Middle 