SoCalSon
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24, Teacher, Suns fan, and your funny internet friend.
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Memphis, TN
A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Still struggling to believe this got past test audiences. We knew it would be bad, but holy shit dude
Still struggling to believe this got past test audiences. We knew it would be bad, but holy shit dude
April 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Still struggling to believe this got past test audiences. We knew it would be bad, but holy shit dude
Still struggling to believe this got past test audiences. We knew it would be bad, but holy shit dude
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War (1996)
Pretty incredible to make a game this ambitious on the SNES, and while the vast scale can cause some lulls in gameplay, they absolutely reap the benefits of the worldbuilding in the narrative. Really glad I gave this one a second chance.
Pretty incredible to make a game this ambitious on the SNES, and while the vast scale can cause some lulls in gameplay, they absolutely reap the benefits of the worldbuilding in the narrative. Really glad I gave this one a second chance.
April 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War (1996)
Pretty incredible to make a game this ambitious on the SNES, and while the vast scale can cause some lulls in gameplay, they absolutely reap the benefits of the worldbuilding in the narrative. Really glad I gave this one a second chance.
Pretty incredible to make a game this ambitious on the SNES, and while the vast scale can cause some lulls in gameplay, they absolutely reap the benefits of the worldbuilding in the narrative. Really glad I gave this one a second chance.
Pokemon Black 2 (2012)
Played this one before, but about a month ago I went back to do the postgame for the first time. Pokemon games have become a bit bloated over the years but this was probably the best iteration of that maximalist design philosophy, and it's also the series' visual peak.
Played this one before, but about a month ago I went back to do the postgame for the first time. Pokemon games have become a bit bloated over the years but this was probably the best iteration of that maximalist design philosophy, and it's also the series' visual peak.
April 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Pokemon Black 2 (2012)
Played this one before, but about a month ago I went back to do the postgame for the first time. Pokemon games have become a bit bloated over the years but this was probably the best iteration of that maximalist design philosophy, and it's also the series' visual peak.
Played this one before, but about a month ago I went back to do the postgame for the first time. Pokemon games have become a bit bloated over the years but this was probably the best iteration of that maximalist design philosophy, and it's also the series' visual peak.
3 for 1: Best O' Boingo (1991), Gorillaz (2001), The New Abnormal (2020)
My sister got me these on CD and while I don't usually go for that since I listen to albums straight through on Spotify anyway, they came in clutch when my phone bricked and I needed music for the road. Pretty good albums too.
My sister got me these on CD and while I don't usually go for that since I listen to albums straight through on Spotify anyway, they came in clutch when my phone bricked and I needed music for the road. Pretty good albums too.
April 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
3 for 1: Best O' Boingo (1991), Gorillaz (2001), The New Abnormal (2020)
My sister got me these on CD and while I don't usually go for that since I listen to albums straight through on Spotify anyway, they came in clutch when my phone bricked and I needed music for the road. Pretty good albums too.
My sister got me these on CD and while I don't usually go for that since I listen to albums straight through on Spotify anyway, they came in clutch when my phone bricked and I needed music for the road. Pretty good albums too.
T.H. White - The Once and Future King (1958)
Haven't gotten through this one all the way yet but I'm putting it down for now around the halfway point. Has its moments for sure with fun characters like Arthur and Merlin, but it's very meandering. Hoping it'll be better when I come back to it.
Haven't gotten through this one all the way yet but I'm putting it down for now around the halfway point. Has its moments for sure with fun characters like Arthur and Merlin, but it's very meandering. Hoping it'll be better when I come back to it.
April 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
T.H. White - The Once and Future King (1958)
Haven't gotten through this one all the way yet but I'm putting it down for now around the halfway point. Has its moments for sure with fun characters like Arthur and Merlin, but it's very meandering. Hoping it'll be better when I come back to it.
Haven't gotten through this one all the way yet but I'm putting it down for now around the halfway point. Has its moments for sure with fun characters like Arthur and Merlin, but it's very meandering. Hoping it'll be better when I come back to it.
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
As usual, wonderful work from Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. You'd never know it's 46 years ago because the appeal and core themes of the movie are so timeless. And personally, as I'm struggling with burnout right now, I really needed this one.
As usual, wonderful work from Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. You'd never know it's 46 years ago because the appeal and core themes of the movie are so timeless. And personally, as I'm struggling with burnout right now, I really needed this one.
April 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
As usual, wonderful work from Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. You'd never know it's 46 years ago because the appeal and core themes of the movie are so timeless. And personally, as I'm struggling with burnout right now, I really needed this one.
As usual, wonderful work from Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. You'd never know it's 46 years ago because the appeal and core themes of the movie are so timeless. And personally, as I'm struggling with burnout right now, I really needed this one.
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
Crazy that this is over 50 years old, it still feels like a breath of fresh air as a first time listener in 2025. I loved Time and Money especially, really great vocals and bass on those. Other than being a little long I have no criticisms for this.
Crazy that this is over 50 years old, it still feels like a breath of fresh air as a first time listener in 2025. I loved Time and Money especially, really great vocals and bass on those. Other than being a little long I have no criticisms for this.
April 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
Crazy that this is over 50 years old, it still feels like a breath of fresh air as a first time listener in 2025. I loved Time and Money especially, really great vocals and bass on those. Other than being a little long I have no criticisms for this.
Crazy that this is over 50 years old, it still feels like a breath of fresh air as a first time listener in 2025. I loved Time and Money especially, really great vocals and bass on those. Other than being a little long I have no criticisms for this.
The Manimals - Seven (2016)
Heard about this being an ASOIAF concept album so I had to check it out, and overall I liked it. Most of the songs are a bit poppy for my taste but the lyrics are all good and I was able to jam with Teeth (the Arya song) and Good (the Brienne song). Pretty good!
Heard about this being an ASOIAF concept album so I had to check it out, and overall I liked it. Most of the songs are a bit poppy for my taste but the lyrics are all good and I was able to jam with Teeth (the Arya song) and Good (the Brienne song). Pretty good!
March 14, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The Manimals - Seven (2016)
Heard about this being an ASOIAF concept album so I had to check it out, and overall I liked it. Most of the songs are a bit poppy for my taste but the lyrics are all good and I was able to jam with Teeth (the Arya song) and Good (the Brienne song). Pretty good!
Heard about this being an ASOIAF concept album so I had to check it out, and overall I liked it. Most of the songs are a bit poppy for my taste but the lyrics are all good and I was able to jam with Teeth (the Arya song) and Good (the Brienne song). Pretty good!
Sicario (2015)
Pretty compelling, and interesting enough to leave me wanting a rewatch by the end, but I wasn't quite as enamored with this one as I would've liked. This is a dense movie that I can definitely recognize is well made, but I stop short of being able to say I really liked it, I guess.
Pretty compelling, and interesting enough to leave me wanting a rewatch by the end, but I wasn't quite as enamored with this one as I would've liked. This is a dense movie that I can definitely recognize is well made, but I stop short of being able to say I really liked it, I guess.
March 14, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Sicario (2015)
Pretty compelling, and interesting enough to leave me wanting a rewatch by the end, but I wasn't quite as enamored with this one as I would've liked. This is a dense movie that I can definitely recognize is well made, but I stop short of being able to say I really liked it, I guess.
Pretty compelling, and interesting enough to leave me wanting a rewatch by the end, but I wasn't quite as enamored with this one as I would've liked. This is a dense movie that I can definitely recognize is well made, but I stop short of being able to say I really liked it, I guess.
Flow (2024)
Beautifully animated, and as for the awards it's always nice to see an indie film get recognized, but I gotta say this left me a bit disappointed. I think it was just a little too much to attempt a full length movie with no dialogue like this, there just wasn't enough there for me.
Beautifully animated, and as for the awards it's always nice to see an indie film get recognized, but I gotta say this left me a bit disappointed. I think it was just a little too much to attempt a full length movie with no dialogue like this, there just wasn't enough there for me.
March 14, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Flow (2024)
Beautifully animated, and as for the awards it's always nice to see an indie film get recognized, but I gotta say this left me a bit disappointed. I think it was just a little too much to attempt a full length movie with no dialogue like this, there just wasn't enough there for me.
Beautifully animated, and as for the awards it's always nice to see an indie film get recognized, but I gotta say this left me a bit disappointed. I think it was just a little too much to attempt a full length movie with no dialogue like this, there just wasn't enough there for me.
Mickey 17 (2025)
First new movie of the year! Watched this in a fairly crowded theater with my dad and enjoyed it well enough. I definitely enjoyed both Snowpiercer and Parasite more when comparing this to Bong's other films, but it's still a good time with that classic Bong flair.
First new movie of the year! Watched this in a fairly crowded theater with my dad and enjoyed it well enough. I definitely enjoyed both Snowpiercer and Parasite more when comparing this to Bong's other films, but it's still a good time with that classic Bong flair.
March 14, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Mickey 17 (2025)
First new movie of the year! Watched this in a fairly crowded theater with my dad and enjoyed it well enough. I definitely enjoyed both Snowpiercer and Parasite more when comparing this to Bong's other films, but it's still a good time with that classic Bong flair.
First new movie of the year! Watched this in a fairly crowded theater with my dad and enjoyed it well enough. I definitely enjoyed both Snowpiercer and Parasite more when comparing this to Bong's other films, but it's still a good time with that classic Bong flair.
Over the Garden Wall (2014)
My first completed TV show of the year, and a really good one at that. This one has it all: great vibes, fun songs, cute and lovable characters, a compelling overarching plot, and a heartwarming conclusion. Really glad I finally got around to this one.
My first completed TV show of the year, and a really good one at that. This one has it all: great vibes, fun songs, cute and lovable characters, a compelling overarching plot, and a heartwarming conclusion. Really glad I finally got around to this one.
March 14, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Over the Garden Wall (2014)
My first completed TV show of the year, and a really good one at that. This one has it all: great vibes, fun songs, cute and lovable characters, a compelling overarching plot, and a heartwarming conclusion. Really glad I finally got around to this one.
My first completed TV show of the year, and a really good one at that. This one has it all: great vibes, fun songs, cute and lovable characters, a compelling overarching plot, and a heartwarming conclusion. Really glad I finally got around to this one.
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
This movie is not good but every once in a while it's a decently fun time with friends. The Elijah Wood scene is still hilarious every time.
This movie is not good but every once in a while it's a decently fun time with friends. The Elijah Wood scene is still hilarious every time.
March 14, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
This movie is not good but every once in a while it's a decently fun time with friends. The Elijah Wood scene is still hilarious every time.
This movie is not good but every once in a while it's a decently fun time with friends. The Elijah Wood scene is still hilarious every time.
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)
Great end to the strange but distinct cultural moment that these movies are. As usual, the tiny gay cowboy and Roman are the best part, but this was very solid overall. It's also the last film of Robin Williams' career, and an earnest sendoff at that.
Great end to the strange but distinct cultural moment that these movies are. As usual, the tiny gay cowboy and Roman are the best part, but this was very solid overall. It's also the last film of Robin Williams' career, and an earnest sendoff at that.
March 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)
Great end to the strange but distinct cultural moment that these movies are. As usual, the tiny gay cowboy and Roman are the best part, but this was very solid overall. It's also the last film of Robin Williams' career, and an earnest sendoff at that.
Great end to the strange but distinct cultural moment that these movies are. As usual, the tiny gay cowboy and Roman are the best part, but this was very solid overall. It's also the last film of Robin Williams' career, and an earnest sendoff at that.
Alien 3 (1992)
Probably the weakest of the original Alien trilogy, but really great nonetheless. Feels appropriate for this to be the last Sigourney Weaver Alien movie that I get to, I don't hate 4 like some do but this is a much more appropriate conclusion for Ripley. Loved Charles Dance in this.
Probably the weakest of the original Alien trilogy, but really great nonetheless. Feels appropriate for this to be the last Sigourney Weaver Alien movie that I get to, I don't hate 4 like some do but this is a much more appropriate conclusion for Ripley. Loved Charles Dance in this.
March 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Alien 3 (1992)
Probably the weakest of the original Alien trilogy, but really great nonetheless. Feels appropriate for this to be the last Sigourney Weaver Alien movie that I get to, I don't hate 4 like some do but this is a much more appropriate conclusion for Ripley. Loved Charles Dance in this.
Probably the weakest of the original Alien trilogy, but really great nonetheless. Feels appropriate for this to be the last Sigourney Weaver Alien movie that I get to, I don't hate 4 like some do but this is a much more appropriate conclusion for Ripley. Loved Charles Dance in this.
Beck - Odelay (1996)
Could see this becoming a favorite if I let it grow on me, considering I already like roughly every other song here and that really helps the listening experience as an album. Jack-Ass and Minus were surprise favorites for me, and everyone knows Devil's Haircut rocks.
Could see this becoming a favorite if I let it grow on me, considering I already like roughly every other song here and that really helps the listening experience as an album. Jack-Ass and Minus were surprise favorites for me, and everyone knows Devil's Haircut rocks.
March 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Beck - Odelay (1996)
Could see this becoming a favorite if I let it grow on me, considering I already like roughly every other song here and that really helps the listening experience as an album. Jack-Ass and Minus were surprise favorites for me, and everyone knows Devil's Haircut rocks.
Could see this becoming a favorite if I let it grow on me, considering I already like roughly every other song here and that really helps the listening experience as an album. Jack-Ass and Minus were surprise favorites for me, and everyone knows Devil's Haircut rocks.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D (2015)
For many years this was my GOTY 2015, and yeah it's still really good, very glad I was able to experience this game even without an N64. I can admit the lighting is worse than the original but it takes more than that to ruin a masterpiece.
For many years this was my GOTY 2015, and yeah it's still really good, very glad I was able to experience this game even without an N64. I can admit the lighting is worse than the original but it takes more than that to ruin a masterpiece.
February 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D (2015)
For many years this was my GOTY 2015, and yeah it's still really good, very glad I was able to experience this game even without an N64. I can admit the lighting is worse than the original but it takes more than that to ruin a masterpiece.
For many years this was my GOTY 2015, and yeah it's still really good, very glad I was able to experience this game even without an N64. I can admit the lighting is worse than the original but it takes more than that to ruin a masterpiece.
Queens of the Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf (2002)
10/10. Literally every song is a banger. Listen to it.
10/10. Literally every song is a banger. Listen to it.
February 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Queens of the Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf (2002)
10/10. Literally every song is a banger. Listen to it.
10/10. Literally every song is a banger. Listen to it.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
Unfortunately not very good. The first one was fun and also has a decent emotional core, but the sense of humor in this one really overstayed its welcome. Every bit is just 2 characters repeating something at each other 12 times with no edits.
Unfortunately not very good. The first one was fun and also has a decent emotional core, but the sense of humor in this one really overstayed its welcome. Every bit is just 2 characters repeating something at each other 12 times with no edits.
February 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
Unfortunately not very good. The first one was fun and also has a decent emotional core, but the sense of humor in this one really overstayed its welcome. Every bit is just 2 characters repeating something at each other 12 times with no edits.
Unfortunately not very good. The first one was fun and also has a decent emotional core, but the sense of humor in this one really overstayed its welcome. Every bit is just 2 characters repeating something at each other 12 times with no edits.
The Nice Guys (2016)
Now THIS is a movie. Can totally understand why I wasn't into it when I first watched it with my family, but this one's a great time and a half. Really funny, really nice to look at, has a great cast, and for all that it doesn't bother me that the plot makes no sense.
Now THIS is a movie. Can totally understand why I wasn't into it when I first watched it with my family, but this one's a great time and a half. Really funny, really nice to look at, has a great cast, and for all that it doesn't bother me that the plot makes no sense.
February 24, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The Nice Guys (2016)
Now THIS is a movie. Can totally understand why I wasn't into it when I first watched it with my family, but this one's a great time and a half. Really funny, really nice to look at, has a great cast, and for all that it doesn't bother me that the plot makes no sense.
Now THIS is a movie. Can totally understand why I wasn't into it when I first watched it with my family, but this one's a great time and a half. Really funny, really nice to look at, has a great cast, and for all that it doesn't bother me that the plot makes no sense.
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle (2024)
Rewatch, this time I didn't have the benefit of watching it in an IMAX theater. The animation and sound design are really awesome in this movie, and if you look at it from the perspective of a newcomer to Haikyu it works, but this really should have been a show.
Rewatch, this time I didn't have the benefit of watching it in an IMAX theater. The animation and sound design are really awesome in this movie, and if you look at it from the perspective of a newcomer to Haikyu it works, but this really should have been a show.
February 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle (2024)
Rewatch, this time I didn't have the benefit of watching it in an IMAX theater. The animation and sound design are really awesome in this movie, and if you look at it from the perspective of a newcomer to Haikyu it works, but this really should have been a show.
Rewatch, this time I didn't have the benefit of watching it in an IMAX theater. The animation and sound design are really awesome in this movie, and if you look at it from the perspective of a newcomer to Haikyu it works, but this really should have been a show.
Trance (2013)
Really weird heist/romance/psychological thriller/mystery movie that, as you may have guessed from all those genres, lacks focus. Not good, but I did have a good laugh at it with friends.
Really weird heist/romance/psychological thriller/mystery movie that, as you may have guessed from all those genres, lacks focus. Not good, but I did have a good laugh at it with friends.
February 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Trance (2013)
Really weird heist/romance/psychological thriller/mystery movie that, as you may have guessed from all those genres, lacks focus. Not good, but I did have a good laugh at it with friends.
Really weird heist/romance/psychological thriller/mystery movie that, as you may have guessed from all those genres, lacks focus. Not good, but I did have a good laugh at it with friends.
Gorillaz - Song Machine (2020)
Not a fan. A decent start to the album does not excuse the overall length, the lack of cohesion, and the general mediocrity of the later tracks. The Valley of The Pagans (feat. Beck) and MLS (feat. JPEGMAFIA and CHAI) were decent, the rest can go.
Not a fan. A decent start to the album does not excuse the overall length, the lack of cohesion, and the general mediocrity of the later tracks. The Valley of The Pagans (feat. Beck) and MLS (feat. JPEGMAFIA and CHAI) were decent, the rest can go.
February 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Gorillaz - Song Machine (2020)
Not a fan. A decent start to the album does not excuse the overall length, the lack of cohesion, and the general mediocrity of the later tracks. The Valley of The Pagans (feat. Beck) and MLS (feat. JPEGMAFIA and CHAI) were decent, the rest can go.
Not a fan. A decent start to the album does not excuse the overall length, the lack of cohesion, and the general mediocrity of the later tracks. The Valley of The Pagans (feat. Beck) and MLS (feat. JPEGMAFIA and CHAI) were decent, the rest can go.
George R. R. Martin - A Game of Thrones (1996)
3rd reread, this time I got the tail end in Spanish, and I'm going to continue in Spanish for the rest. Paradoxically I appreciate this one more now while also wanting to rate it lower relative to the rest of the series. Still perfect though.
3rd reread, this time I got the tail end in Spanish, and I'm going to continue in Spanish for the rest. Paradoxically I appreciate this one more now while also wanting to rate it lower relative to the rest of the series. Still perfect though.
February 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
George R. R. Martin - A Game of Thrones (1996)
3rd reread, this time I got the tail end in Spanish, and I'm going to continue in Spanish for the rest. Paradoxically I appreciate this one more now while also wanting to rate it lower relative to the rest of the series. Still perfect though.
3rd reread, this time I got the tail end in Spanish, and I'm going to continue in Spanish for the rest. Paradoxically I appreciate this one more now while also wanting to rate it lower relative to the rest of the series. Still perfect though.
Radiohead - The King of Limbs (2011)
Had always set this one aside as the worst good Radiohead album. A friend told me it was underrated, but after re-listening I don't really agree. Little By Little is good and Bloom is at least memorable, but idk, it's a fine album that I feel very little for.
Had always set this one aside as the worst good Radiohead album. A friend told me it was underrated, but after re-listening I don't really agree. Little By Little is good and Bloom is at least memorable, but idk, it's a fine album that I feel very little for.
February 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Radiohead - The King of Limbs (2011)
Had always set this one aside as the worst good Radiohead album. A friend told me it was underrated, but after re-listening I don't really agree. Little By Little is good and Bloom is at least memorable, but idk, it's a fine album that I feel very little for.
Had always set this one aside as the worst good Radiohead album. A friend told me it was underrated, but after re-listening I don't really agree. Little By Little is good and Bloom is at least memorable, but idk, it's a fine album that I feel very little for.