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April 28, 2020
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Horror Books
What better time to freak yourself out, then when you are stuck at home feeling a little claustrophobic? Okay maybe Horror isnt the best genre to read when youre locked up by yourself but hey to each their own and if youre looking to get your heart racing these ten books can certainly do the job.
The Shining: The movie may have become a permanent fixture in pop culture, but you should really do yourself a favor and read Stephen Kings original novel. The two differ enough that youll still be...
April 26, 2020
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Funk It Up
Lets get your feet moving and your head bobbing, shall we? Its time to get funky. As always you can follow the playlist here on Spotify.
Soul With A Capital S (Live)- Tower of PowerBoogie Wonderland- Earth, Wind, and Fire; The EmotionsUse Me- Bill WithersMy Type- Saint MotelThank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)- Sly and The Family StoneGive Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Mother)- ParliamentBrick House- CommodoresI Need A Dollar- Aloe BlaccLie To Me- Jonny LangSuperstition- Stevie Wonder...April 25, 2020
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Supernatural Series
Vampires, werewolves, ghouls, demons, and just some plain weird unexplainable shit. If you are in the mood for one, two, or all of these then this is the list for you.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Originally developed for the CW it has some of that teenage angst in its DNA that can get distracting. But the gothic aesthetic, the likable leads, sensual energy, and intersectional feminism make this a guilty pleasure series that youre sure to fly right through its four seasons....April 24, 2020
The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Avengers Comics
Now that they are the best-selling movie franchise of all time its easy to forget that the MCU avengers look a lot different than the comics Avengers. Maybe now is a good time to reacquaint yourself with the original versions of Earths Mightiest Heroes.
Avengers: No Road Home A love letter to all of Avengers history that features some of the teams lower profile but most stalwart members. Jonathan Hickmans Avengers/New Avengers run- In 2012, Jonathan Hickman took over writing duties for the...April 23, 2020
The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Thriller Fiction
Its time for more distractions. Heres a list of novels that will keep you up all night reading. Some of the best thrillers around and ones you are sure to enjoy.
Red Dragon The most menacing Tooth Fairy in literary history, and the first iteration in any medium of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. A tense psychological thriller with a plot that can hook you even if you already know whats coming. The entry point into an entire franchise worth of mind games and serial killers. Delirious- One of those...The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Heist Films
Has being cooped up left you super bored? Why not plan an elaborate heist with your crew? It worked for these guys. To make this list a film must primarily be concerned with the planning, execution, and aftermath of a heist. And while plants and inside men are allowed no cons, thats another list entirely.
Baby Driver They dont come any more stylish and slick than this one. Featuring an all-star cast and a banging soundtrack, this Edgar Wright helmed heist film is all about the getaway. If you...Character Study- Diana Christensen
There are few films as prophetic as Sidney Lumets Network. This 1976 classic foretells the corruption of the once honorable newsroom for ratings and the ever-escalating sensationalism necessary for television to maintain its allure and power over the populace. That we now live in the internet age does not undercut the films significance, far from it. The quest for content and the battle for Americans ever-shortening attention spans makes its message more important than ever....
April 22, 2020
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Dark Comedies
Sometimes its not enough to laugh at lighthearted nonsense. Sometimes we need a little gallows humor in our life. So, heres to the twisted laughter that goes along with a high body count. Enjoy you sick bastards.
In Bruges- This is one of those comedies where the plot doesnt sound like a comedy at all. After all this film is about two hitmen lying low after one of them accidentally kills a child on a job. But the ever-increasing absurdity of it all makes it so you cant help but laugh even as...April 21, 2020
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Feeling Folky
Now that were more than a month in, youve got to have your quarantine beard going strong by now. Means youre a hipster lumberjack like the rest of us now. Here are some indie hipster folk-rock tunes to help you adapt to your new situation. As always you can find the playlist on Spotify using this link.
Even the Darkness Has Arms- The Barr BrothersRailroad- Bela Fleck, Abigail WashburnKing and Lionheart- Of Monsters and MenChanges- Langhorne Slim, The LawFingers to The Bone- Brown BirdAt the...April 20, 2020
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Fantasy Television Series
If youve gotten to the point where even the sight of your living room annoys you its time to watch something that takes place in an entirely different world. Preferably one with dragons, magic, and a lot of sword fights.
Merlin This BBC retelling of the King Arthur legend features a good bit more humor than traditional telling. A good amount of action to go with its magic, the selling point of this show is the likability of its cast. The writing isnt going to win any awards but its a solid...
