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Category Archives: Reviews

Movies / Reviews

Interstellar, quantum physics and Christopher Nolan’s soft science

Posted on November 6, 2025 by thestakemag • 1 Comment

communicating the holy mysteries of quantum physics to the unwashed masses Continue reading →

Movies / Reviews

Now on Netflix Review: Django Unchained

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Christopher ZF • Leave a comment

The more films Quentin Tarantino makes the more he appears reluctant to make choices. Continue reading →

Movies / Reviews

War Movies. What Are They Good For? A review of Brad Pitt’s Fury

Posted on October 17, 2025 by thestakemag • 1 Comment

War, in the movies at least, can be fun. Even if it is a long series of clichĂ©s. Continue reading →

Comics / Reviews

Review: The X-Files: Year Zero #3

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Christopher ZF • Leave a comment

Including period dramas Mad Men and Masters of Sex, and questions of continuity, and where that X comes from Continue reading →

Music / Reviews

Backwoods Netflix: It’s a Disaster

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Christopher ZF • Leave a comment

One-part screwball, one-part farce, one-part date movie. Continue reading →

Comics / Reviews

Marvel’s new Thor is out and it has everything but the new God of Thunder

Posted on October 8, 2025 by thestakemag • Leave a comment

Jeff and Anna discuss Thor #1, and the merits of Thor’s gender-swap strategy Continue reading →

Movies / Reviews

Stoker: Murder is a Family Affair

Posted on October 3, 2025 by thestakemag • Leave a comment

In this exquisite and strange tale of suspense, violence simmers just below the surface. Continue reading →

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