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In the final episode of season two of Rings and Rituals, Marilyn and Sara revel in having the two finest scenes of the entire series appear in the final episode, and lament what might have been with Adar. They try to untangle a few lore threads and manage to pull in Mediterranean bells, Wagnerian ch...
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Shadow and Flame - S02E08 - Rings & Rituals
In the final episode of season two of Rings and Rituals, Marilyn and Sara revel in having the two finest scenes of the entire series appear in the final episode, and lament what might have been with Adar. They try to untangle a few lore threads and manage to pull in Mediterranean bells, Wagnerian ch...
Forgot About Dre’ by Dr. Dre and Internal Rhyme is F$!%#@ Cool
Should Mark let his students drop no-no words in their concerts? This week, the hosts remember the iconic 1999 counter-diss track “Forgot About Dre” by Dr. Dre and Eminem. Mark highlights some awesome use of a cool rhyme trick that makes the song really stand out. Things then go a bit off the rails ...
BONUS S1 Archive: 01 - Sh*t's 'bout 2 Git Real
Back in 2021, season 1 of the show was very different than what you are getting now. It was an audio documentary series with me, J.D., and his wife, Yolanda. They're hilarious and follow my journey of reconnecting with the Black community. Between our usual film and TV reviews, we'll bring y...
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The Semiotics of Godzilla: How to Read a Monster’s Body
Godzilla’s silhouette never changes, but his body does. Five questions decode what the 1954, Shin, and Legendary designs say, ahead of Godzi...
Fantasia 2026 Preview: 10 Films for Lorehounds
As the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off, Elysia counts down the top 10 films from the program that are turning her head.