(Originally posted on About Men Radio, written by Chris Mele) When I first heard that Netflix rolled out a reboot of “Lost in Space,” I reacted with “Danger, Netflix! Danger!” The TV series, which aired from 1965-68, was a childhood favorite of mine. It featured space exploration! And aliens! And a very cool robot…
Review: Stranger Things
In 1983 Microsoft Word was released, McDonald’s introduced the Chicken McNugget, the Swatch Watch was all the rage, and Vanessa Williams became Miss America. And if this story is to be believed, the small town of Hawkins, Indiana experienced a paranormal phenomenon that parallels the original survival horror game “Silent Hill”. The story line is reminiscent…
Jessica Jones: Ep 6: AKA You’re A Winner – SPOILERS
At the start of episode 6, we find out how Kilgrave has been funding himself. His power of suggestion is effective and singular in it’s task, and anyone that tries to get in the way will find themselves scarred or dead. However later in the episode, we come to realize there are some things he’s…
Jessica Jones, Ep 4+5 -SPOILERS
Since the end of episode three, we knew Jessica was going to be left wondering who her stalker was and why is Kilgrave still obsessed. We know that he previously controlled Jessica Jones and know that she was able to break out of his spell after, unintentionally, killing Luke Cage’s wife. Due to her level…
Jessica Jones, Ep.3 , (aka It’s Called Whiskey) Review – SPOILERS
We continue on this romp with Ms. Jessica Jones with a wall pinning with Luke Cage, with the upstairs troll watching through a crack in the door. I guess the show runners thought they needed to bring back the sex quotient. So it’s unveiled in episode 2 that Luke Cage was indestructible and Jessica has…
Jessica Jones, Ep. 2, (aka Crush Syndrome) Review – SPOILERS
It’s an interesting line that they walk with Jessica Jones. In this episode, we see no sex, but more character development with some of, who I’d assume to be, the major players of the show: Jessica, Trish, and Luke, but we are still left in the dark as to what Kilgrave made Jessica do to shake her resolve….
Jessica Jones, Ep1 (aka Ladies Night) Review – SPOILERS
For the next few days, I’ll be watching the Jessica Jones series on Netflix and reviewing them for The Mass Invasion. There will be spoilers. The long awaited Jessica Jones series has finally been released on Netflix and some of the reviews are in. It’s spicy, dark, and gritty: a present day noir that’s…
Ep.11 All Hail New York Comic Con
Janifer and Pedro talk about New York Comic Con, about the new 7 train extension that now leads directly to the convention center, and how New York Comic Con can be compared to Mardi Gras, but with colorful cosplayers versus drunk college spring breakers. They also remind, both men and women, to get their boobs checked,…
Gotham Season 2 Premiere: “Damned If You Do…”
For those who have yet to sink their teeth into Gotham, you have a chance to watch the entire 1st season on Netflix, and for Hulu Plus subscribers, the first episode of season 2 there. (SPOILERS) For those who have been paying close attention, you maybe reeling over the sharp 180 character Jim Gordon took…
S1: The Flash Wrap Up- SPOILERS
I didn’t want to release this until Hulu released the finale of season 1 of The Flash first, so if you haven’t watched the finale yet, here’s your chance. First and foremost, the team that were responsible for the show did an excellent job, we applaud you. From the overall origins story to the development…