AVClub: Subtlety isn’t a strong suit of Ash Vs. Evil Dead. As we’ve learned, if there’s a meat slicer or a busted pipe nearby, it’s going to be used in the bloodiest possible way. This isn’t a fault of the series, it’s a necessary evil of traditional storytelling, no pun intended. As Anton Chekhov advised over a century ago, “One must never place a loaded rifle on the stage if it isn’t going to go off. It’s wrong to make promises you don’t mean to keep.” Don’t get too hung up on the “loaded rifle” analogy--although that certainly applies to this series on a literal level more often than not--just know this argument can apply to anything. In this particular quote, Chekhov’s criticizing a superfluous monologue of a friend’s play, arguing that it’s unrelated. So, why the hell are we talking about a Russian playwright? Because sometimes the “gun” can backfire and that’s exactly what happens in “Fire In The Hole.”
Ashley Madison-Sex Lies and Scandal Review: The documentary refuses to take a stand on whether or not it wants us to feel bad for cheaters, infuriating viewers with its wishy washy attitude.
Outer Range Season 2 Review: This season is as insane and slow as the last part and doesn't attempt to answer any questions, while adding on to those of the last one.
Monster Review: While this film delivers elements of horror and thriller, they're only sporadically effective, leaving the overall experience falling short of expectations.
