The History Thread reconsiders Elagabalus
The History Thread re-examines the life of controversial Roman Emperor Elagabalus. Continue reading The History Thread reconsiders Elagabalus
Author: Lilburne
Bad Nauseam: I.F.T.
I f*cked Ted.
Bad Nauseam: “No Más” & “Caballo Sin Nombre”
Walter wants to quit the meth business after Skyler serves him divorce papers. Meanwhile, Jesse leaves rehab and tries to rebuild his life.
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Bad Nauseam: ABQ
The mystery of the teddy bear in the swimming pool is finally resolved – for better or worse.
Bad Nauseam: Phoenix
As Jesse and Jane’s heroin addiction spirals out of control, Walt decides to intervene – with tragic consequences.
Bad Nauseam: Mandala
In which we pay our first visit to Los Pollos Hermanos.
Bad Nauseam: “4 Days Out” & “Over”
Walter’s cancer has gone into remission, but his relationship with his family continues to deteriorate. Meanwhile, Jesse and Jane grow closer together.
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Bad Nauseam: Better Call Saul
You don’t want a criminal lawyer – you want a “criminal” lawyer.
Bad Nauseam: “Peekaboo” & “Negro y Azul”
♪ The cartel’s runnin’ hot because,
They weren’t getting respect.
Talkin’ ’bout some “Heisenberg”
Who owns the market now. ♪
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Bad Nauseam: Breakage
Hank struggles with PTSD while Jesse makes the acquaintance of a young artist named Jane. Continue reading Bad Nauseam: Breakage
Bad Nauseam: “Bit By A Dead Bee” & “Down”
Walt and Jesse – their personal lives in turmoil after the kidnapping – slowly pick up the pieces. Continue reading Bad Nauseam: “Bit By A Dead Bee” & “Down”
Bad Nauseam: “Seven Thirty-Seven” & “Grilled”
Walt and Jesse must survive a final showdown with Tuco Salamanca. Continue reading Bad Nauseam: “Seven Thirty-Seven” & “Grilled”
Bad Nauseam: “Crazy Handful of Nothin'” & “A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal”
Bad Nauseam: “Cancer Man” & “Gray Matter”
Walter reveals his cancer diagnosis to his family and has to decide if he will accept treatment. Continue reading Bad Nauseam: “Cancer Man” & “Gray Matter”
Bad Nauseam: “Cat’s in the Bag…” & “…And the Bag’s in the River”
Skyler becomes suspicious of her husband’s behaviour. Meanwhile, Walter and Jesse have to deal with a corpse and a hostage. Continue reading Bad Nauseam: “Cat’s in the Bag…” & “…And the Bag’s in the River”
Bad Nauseam: Pilot/Breaking Bad
Our Breaking Bad retrospective starts with one of the greatest pilots ever made. Continue reading Bad Nauseam: Pilot/Breaking Bad
Bad Nauseam: A Breaking Bad Rewatch Series
Late to the Party: Predator (1987)
In which I wonder if the movie is trying to be ironic Continue reading Late to the Party: Predator (1987)
Late to the Party: 28 Days Later
The 2002 “zombie” movie that revitalised the genre – does it hold up after 20 years? Continue reading Late to the Party: 28 Days Later
The History Thread takes a critical look at Attlee’s Britain
77 years ago today, the people of Britain went to the polls – Nazi Germany had been defeated, the Japanese Empire had yet to surrender. It took three weeks for the results to be announced, with ballot boxes kept under … Continue reading The History Thread takes a critical look at Attlee’s Britain
Late to the Party: Batman (1989)
In which the author apologises for not releasing this review to coincide with Robert Pattinson’s latest movie. Continue reading Late to the Party: Batman (1989)