Scott Thurlow

Literature: The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees by E. Lily Yu

The crew buzzes around the nest about this multiple-award-nominated story and its tale of two insect communities. [Aggregate score: 8]

Film & TV: The Devil All the Time

TLS takes an uneasy ride through this uneven piece of small town 50-60s-era gothic Americana. [Aggregate score: 6.75]

AFI Top 100 #094: Pulp Fiction

TLS sits down for a tasty review of Quentin Tarantino’s post-modern gangster mashup. [Aggregate score: 9.75]

Film & TV: I’m Thinking of Ending Things

TLS checks out Charlie Kaufman’s latest fancifully reflective flick.
[Aggregate score: 8.5]

Film & TV: Never Rarely Sometimes Always

TLS sits down for a both realistically somber and well constructed piece about the experience of two young women in modern America.
[Aggregate score: 9]

Film & TV: Bill & Ted Face the Music

Welcome back dudes! 25 years later, we catch up with the most excellent duo in the midst of their mid-life/world-saving crises.
[Aggregate score: 5.75]

Film & TV: Hannibal (Series)

The crew delve into the deliciously well-done Hannibal series; discussing why it’s cooked to perfection, and salivating over possible future courses.

Film & TV: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

TLS has their own Mexican standoff during this review of Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone’s iconic and influential spaghetti Western .
[Aggregate score: 9]

Literature: Killing/Stalking by Koogi

TLS discusses (without reviewing) the first 10 chapters of this Korean comic that depicts a quite unnerving yet deeply fascinating relationship portrayal as well as its unique use of the digital graphic format.

Film & TV: Palm Springs

TLS relives a wild wedding night again and again in this modern and fresh take on the Groundhog Day loop. [Aggregate score: 8.25]