Literary Merit

We took a few weeks off, but we watched the lesbian Christmas movie so that makes up for it, right? Also, Alex blinded me with science, and Ashley is craving the flave.

We can't stop playing Hades, so we decided to put the mythology hope to use and watch Troy (2004). What do these modern retellings tell us? Also, Alex doubled down, and Ashley found a new masterpiece.

At long last, Ashley has seen The Fall. If you haven't, you really, really, really, really should. Also, Alex found flavortown, and Ashley got precocious. 

After a slightly unplanned hiatus we're back, and we finally finished Korra! Also, Alex discovered a new cryptid and Ashley discovered a new guru.

Listen, we're all having a hard time. Sometimes you just need to rewatch some old stuff. Also, Alex had fun with shapes and Ashley uncovered history's mysteries.

Oh my God, they're back again. That's right, The Umbrella Academy season 2 just dropped and we're so excited we're dancing with ourselves.

While everyone else is talking about that other (extremely good) Charlize Theron action film, we watched one from a few years ago that many people passed on. Watch out Keanu, because we're here for the Theronaissance. Check out Leonora on twitter and Letterboxd: @leolermontov https://letterboxd.com/leonorathelion/

As we continue our great HBO adventure, we have arrived at the film adaptation of Doctor Sleep. And Ashley has now determined she's never, ever going to watch Ready Player One. Also, Alex joined the wild rumpus and Ashley found some big old holes.

We watched Watchmen. Get it? Also, Alex chased a mystery and Ashley enjoyed a refreshing drink.

Black trans people are one of the most vulnerable populations in America. During Pride and every other month of the year, please consider giving your time and/or money to support this community. Black Lives Matter. (The Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/about-mpji/) Also, we watched a weird series(?) called Blood Machines.

Weird energy today, but the movie has a weird energy too! We actually loved it, and if you're anything like us you will too. Also, Alex learned the definition of a man, and Ashley had a sweet tooth.

We found ourselves pleasantly surprised by this nasty little gem. Also, Alex took us to Germany for something lovely, and Ashley did the same for something stupid.

We're trying to bring in the cheer with a little music... to varying degrees of success. We watched Cats (2019), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) and Moulin Rouge (2001). Also, Alex got artistic and Ashley got toxic.

It's rough out there, so we called up our good friend Allie to talk about how we're keeping sane while we're staying safe. Also, Alex and Allie went under the sea and Ashley got musical.

We've been responsibly social distancing, so you know what that means: binging movies about fancy men fighting evil. But what do these films tell us, other than running in tight pants is a good look? Also, Alex learned a new way to run a scam, and Ashley got prehistoric (again).

Times are hard, friends. Luckily, we can turn to video games. We discovered, though, that cozy gaming is different for different people. Also, Alex brought the hard facts and Ashley brought some old bones.

We were in a Valentine mood, so we chatted about shipping! Canon or not, these ships have a huge impact on fan culture. Also, Alex gave us another great word and Ashley was feeling peckish. (Sorry about the audio quality, everyone! -Ashley)

Things have been busy, so we came in with our own individual topics: Season 3 of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and the Netflix film adaptation of NiNoKuni! Which one do you think was ultimately disappointing? It's a pretty easy guess. Also, Alex got gory and Ashley predicts spring will be here soon.

You almost did it, Moffat. You were so close. Also, Alex has medical news and Ashley has a new hero.

It's Christmastime in this house, so we did a Christmas thing. Turns out, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms... is actually pretty ok! Also, Ashley investigated a Christmas mystery and Alex put on his Santa hat. Music is Chiron Beta Prime by Jonathan Coulton (jonathancoulton.com)