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Ignorant Bliss: Polite Society, Carmen, and Peter Pan & Wendy review

Polite Society is a fun and playful homage to 70s martial arts film that also mixes in Jane Austin-style romance and early 2000s teen comedies. The core sister relationship of Ria and Lena ties this fun remix of styles together to make a great theater experience. Grade: B Carmen feels like an interpolation of the... The post Ignorant Bliss: Polite Society, Carmen, and Peter Pan & Wendy review first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss: Super Mario Bros. Review

Alright, let me tell everyone from the jump I’m biased on this. Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros. are some of the earliest memories in my life. Playing games with these characters are dearer to me than superhero comics, so after suffering in middle school with the old 1993 movie, I just expected that there... The post Ignorant Bliss: Super Mario Bros. Review first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss: Spinning Gold Review

D Spinning Gold is not good folks. This film that is sold as the story of Casablanca Records is about Neil Bogart, one of the founders, and from the way, the film tells it the driving force behind this label and the artists on it and somehow their music. I sat in the theater, mostly... The post Ignorant Bliss: Spinning Gold Review first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss: A thousand and One review

A fantastic performance from Teyana Taylor anchors this film about a mother and son that goes in ways you wouldn’t expect... The post Ignorant Bliss: A thousand and One review first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss: Dungeons and Dragons – Honor Among Thieves review

They finally have made a good adaptation of this game to film. The film has the right amount of humor and respect for the source that works for those who know it and those who have no idea but want a good time.  B THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS ON PATREON! Early access &... The post Ignorant Bliss: Dungeons and Dragons – Honor Among Thieves review first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss: Tetris review

This film goes from plucky tech success stories into an international business and political thriller and back again. It’s nothing as you’d expect from a video game film and is just as engaging as the game is.  B+ THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS ON PATREON! Early access & more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle email the... The post Ignorant Bliss: Tetris review first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss Review: Luther – Fallen Sun

Now I’ll be honest and say I’m not a huge Luther fan. While I know it exists, it isn’t something that really ever made me want to watch. Idris Elba as a tortured, genius detective that hunts serial killers is a dope idea, but that first episode almost put me to sleep, and I like... The post Ignorant Bliss Review: Luther – Fallen Sun first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss Review: Champions

People, we finally have Woody Harrelson back in a basketball movie!!! In this film, Champions Harrelson plays Marcus, a G-League assistant basketball coach. After blowing up on his head coach (played by Ernie Hudson) and getting a DUI, he does community service. That community service is coaching a team with intellectual disabilities. The movie starts... The post Ignorant Bliss Review: Champions first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss: Scream VI review

I didn’t get a chance to watch Scream, aka Scream 5, last year, but after the teasers and trailers for Scream 6, which takes place in Manhattan, it not only made me want to go and see this movie and also made me want to go back and watch the last one. With strong Jason... The post Ignorant Bliss: Scream VI review first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss: The Last of Us Season One review with Roxana Hadadi

Hey folks, here’s a discussion with Vulture critic and friend Roxana Hadadi about the first season of the The Last of Us. I reviewed this show before it aired, and I didn’t want to attempt to do weekly podcasts about it and wanted to just do one at the end. Roxana has been covering the... The post Ignorant Bliss: The Last of Us Season One review with Roxana Hadadi first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss: Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania review

Sigh, here we are again, with me seeing and reviewing another entry of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This episode focuses on Scott Lang, played by Paul Rudd, who is also Ant-Man, and The Wasp, aka Hope Van Dyne, played by Evangeline Lily. Way after the events of Avengers: Endgame and somewhere in the current happenings... The post Ignorant Bliss: Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania review first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss: Magic Mike’s Last Dance review

In a surprising third entry of Tatum and Soderbergh’s stripper who no longer wants to be a stripper any more franchise, we see Mike Lane, aka Magic Mike, brought out of retirement to help a wealthy socialite Max (Selma Hayek) put on a new type of theater experience in London. Soderbergh and screenwriter Reid Carolin... The post Ignorant Bliss: Magic Mike’s Last Dance review first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss Review: The Northman

My review of The Northman by Robert Eggers starring Alexander Skarsgård. Anna Taylor-Joy, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Björk.  My written review – https://idobi.com/ent-review/film-review-the-northman/ THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS ON PATREON! Early access & more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle email the show at ignorantblisspodcast at gmail dot com Get at me @julianlytle on... The post Ignorant Bliss Review: The Northman first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss Review: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

My review of the new Nicolas Cage film co-starring Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, and more.  My written review – https://idobi.com/ent-review/film-review-the-unbearable-weight-of-massive-talent/ THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS ON PATREON! Early access & more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle email the show at ignorantblisspodcast at gmail dot com Get at me @julianlytle on Twitter, IG, Snapchat, Tumblr, Soundcloud Subscribe... The post Ignorant Bliss Review: The Unbearable Weig...

Ignorant Bliss: Death on the Nile Review

Here are some of my thought on the new film Death on the Nile directed by Kenneth Branagh. Starring Branagh, Gal Gadot, Annette Benning, Tom Bateman, Letitia Wright , Armie Hammer , Russell Brand , Dawn French, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo , Jennifer Saunders , Ali Fazal  , & Rose Leslie. THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS ON PATREON!... The post Ignorant Bliss: Death on the Nile Review first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 89: Jamila Rowser

A recording from the lost year of 2020 here is two conversations I had with Jamila Rowser, comic book writer, and publisher. We catch up (at the time) on how life is as a rising talent in comics and publisher in this comics industry. We also talk about the upcoming graphic novel Wash Day Diaries with... The post Ignorant Bliss 89: Jamila Rowser first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 88: A conversation about Bar Con & the comics industry with Peter Rios and Shawn Pryor

Here is a conversation I had in late summer/early fall about the comic industry and the issues regarding comic professionals and their behavior in comic conventions with fans, up and coming creators and peers – specifically about sexual harassment. We talk about what we’ve seen and how it’s been talked about over the last decade... The post Ignorant Bliss 88: A conversation about Bar Con & the comics industry with Peter Rios and Shawn Pryor first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 87: Westworld season 3 with Roxana Hadadi

On this late released episode fellow critic, Roxana Hadadi comes onto the show to talk with me about Westworld season 3 which leads into some talk about the FX series Devs and other science fiction TV talk.  (note this episode was recorded before the uprisings in the US) Roxana’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxana_hadadi Music in this episode:... The post Ignorant Bliss 87: Westworld season 3 with Roxana Hadadi first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 86: Chuck Collins in 2020

On this episode I touch base with cartoonist Chuck Collins, creator of the Award winning webcomic Bounce about the comic, anime, fighting games and his new projects with Megascope imprint of Abrams ComicArts. I hope you all enjoy.  (note this episode was recorded before the uprisings in the US) Music in this episode: You Are... The post Ignorant Bliss 86: Chuck Collins in 2020 first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 85: Ron x Julian (April 2020)

On this one, way later but the world is quite crazy Ron hit me up on my birthday to talk some more. We get into many topics as usual so I hope you enjoy. The post Ignorant Bliss 85: Ron x Julian (April 2020) first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss Special: Teddy Riley vs Babyface

On this episode Julian and Shawn Pryor talk about the Versuz battle between Black Music Legends Teddy Riley and Babyface from the failed first attempt to the second almost successful outing.  Please enjoy! Music in this episode: Teddy’s Jam – Guy For The Cool In You – Babyface All the music copyright their respective owners... The post Ignorant Bliss Special: Teddy Riley vs Babyface first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 84: Chopping it up with Jamar Nicholas

On this episode I have Jamar Nicholas on again to chop it up and have a good time. We cover a whole gambit of topic so I hope you enjoy.  https://www.patreon.com/jamarnicholas https://www.facebook.com/jamar.nicholas Music in this episode: You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean Funny Thing – Thundercat All the music copyright their respective owners THANK YOU... The post Ignorant Bliss 84: Chopping it up with Jamar Nicholas first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 83: Batman v Superman 4 years later

On this episode Dom and I look back and talk about the Zack Synder film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 4 years later. We talk about film as it sits now and it’s place in superhero cinema and some of the backlash and divisive nature of this film.  Dom’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllNewDom Dom’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7llcWZBhR9nvIzquktSzqg... The post Ignorant Bliss 83: Batman v Superman 4 years later first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 82: Tom King at Fantom Comics 2020

Back when the Corona wasn’t shifting our whole lives here in the states yet Tom was doing a local visits to stores for the release of Strange Adventures #1 and the last one was at Fantom Comics. I again moderated the event with some talk about the comic and then opened it up to questions.... The post Ignorant Bliss 82: Tom King at Fantom Comics 2020 first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 81: Micah Blacklight and the LER

I talk to my friend Micah who’s an artist, fashion designer, writer, illustrator and many other things about his new work he’s kickstarting LER or Le Erotique Randomme, a new type of erotic graphic novel.  Please go and support the Kickstarter here: Music in this episode: You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean Takashi – Flying Lotus... The post Ignorant Bliss 81: Micah Blacklight and the LER first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 80: Evan Narcisse

On this episode I talk to Evan Narcisse about all manner of things. I talk to him about how he got into writing and comics, you know the usual. Then we delve into criticism, Hickman’s X-Men, and how does the worlds of critiquing gaming and comics intersect in how the fandom reacts to it. We... The post Ignorant Bliss 80: Evan Narcisse first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 79: Oscars 2020 recap with Dominic and Roxana

Here’s an episode about the surprise sweep of the Oscars this year by Parasite. On this episode I have fellow film critics Dominic Griffin and Roxana Hadadi to talk about our thoughts on the show and politics of the Academy. The post Ignorant Bliss 79: Oscars 2020 recap with Dominic and Roxana first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 78: Shawn Pryor has Ignition

Here we have regular guest Shawn Pryor on to talk about his new project Ignition. The post Ignorant Bliss 78: Shawn Pryor has Ignition first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 77: Ronald Wimberly 2020 I

Not a lot of show notes here. This is the first time Ron and I have done a podcast since LAAB 0 came out. Here we talk about comics the medium, fandom, criticism, and economics a bit of it along with politics and the state of the world in early 2020 before he headed off... The post Ignorant Bliss 77: Ronald Wimberly 2020 I first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 76: Ben Passmore

On this episode I talk to award winning cartoonist Ben Passmore. We cover topics like politics in comics, the world of indie comics, comics journalism and his current and future comics.  Follow Ben: Twitter – https://twitter.com/daygloayhole Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/daygloayhole/ Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/daygloayhole/ Music in this episode: You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean Life is Good –... The post Ignorant Bliss 76: Ben Passmore first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 75: Tom King at Fantom Comics 2019

Here is a recorded talk between Tom King and I at Fantom Comics back in February 2019. We talk about the end of Mister Miracle and Heroes in Crisis along with questions from the audience.  Music in this episode: You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean Apartment – Free Nationals (featuring Benny Sings) Shibuya – Free Nationals... The post Ignorant Bliss 75: Tom King at Fantom Comics 2019 first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 6 - This Extraordinary Being

Recapping Episode six of the HBO series Watchmen with thoughts on the episode, how the conversation about it went online how it changes things we knew from the comic and how it works within the themes in the genre of superhero stories. The post Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 6 – This Extraordinary Being first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 5 - Little Fear of Lightning

Recapping Episode five of the HBO series Watchmen with thoughts on Looking Glass and how it connects to the original Comic Series as we are at the halfway point. The post Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 5 – Little Fear of Lightning first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 4 - If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own

Recapping Episode four of the HBO series Watchmen The post Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 4 – If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 3 - She Was Killed By Space Junk

Recapping Episode three of Watchmen series on HBO. The post Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 3 – She Was Killed By Space Junk first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 2 - Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship

Here is my recap and thoughts about episode 2 of HBO’s Watchmen series. The post Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 2 – Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 1 - It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice

My thoughts on the first episode of the HBO series Watchmen based on the DC Comics property Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. I talk about what happens in the episode, give some context on some things that happen along with early theories on where stuff fits into the larger story and how I... The post Ignorant Bliss vs Watchmen: Episode 1 – It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 74: End of Thrones

On this episode, I talk with my friends and colleagues Roxana Hadadi and Mae Abdulbaki about the end of Game of Thrones, the season as a whole and our feelings on the show as a whole. At the end, we give some quick thoughts on Disney’s 2019 Aladdin. You can follow Roxana: Twitter – @roxana_hadadi... The post Ignorant Bliss 74: End of Thrones first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 73 (part 2): The Dark Knight Retrospective with Joey Aulisio

In this episode, one recorded in 2018 I have on Joey Aulisio, a former guest of the show and we talk about Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight after it has turned ten and talk about the state of Superhero films, how this film stands the test of time and thoughts on it now ten years... The post Ignorant Bliss 73 (part 2): The Dark Knight Retrospective with Joey Aulisio first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 73: The Dark Knight - A Decade Later with Joey Aulisio (Part 1)

In this episode, one recorded in 2018 I have on Joey Aulisio, a former guest of the show and we talk about Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight after it has turned ten and talk about the state of Superhero films, how this film stands the test of time and thoughts on it now ten years... The post Ignorant Bliss 73: The Dark Knight – A Decade Later with Joey Aulisio (Part 1) first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Avengers: Endgame review (spoiler free)

Thoughts on Avengers: Endgame with no spoilers.  Music in this episode: You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean So Appalled – Kanye West featuring Swizz Beats, Cyhi the Prynce, RZA, Jay-Z and Pusha T Christian Dior Denim Flow – Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Pusha T, John Legend, Lloyd Banks and Ryan Leslie All the music copyright... The post Avengers: Endgame thoughts (spoiler free) first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Lost but Found: Summer Music talk with friends pt.3

So you’re probably thinking why are you releasing an episode about summer music now. Well because I had a lot of technical mishaps with episodes this year. Some lost files that I had to jump through hoops to recover and some just lost. So here in this episode recorded in late June I had some... The post Lost but Found: Summer Music talk with friends pt.3 first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Lost but Found: Summer Music talk with friends pt.2

So you’re probably thinking why are you releasing an episode about summer music now. Well because I had a lot of technical mishaps with episodes this year. Some lost files that I had to jump through hoops to recover and some just lost. So here in this episode recorded in late June I had some... The post Lost but Found: Summer Music talk with friends pt.2 first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Lost but Found: Summer Music talk with friends pt. 1

So you’re probably thinking why are you releasing an episode about summer music now. Well because I had a lot of technical mishaps with episodes this year. Some lost files that I had to jump through hoops to recover and some just lost. So here in this episode recorded in late June I had some... The post Lost but Found: Summer Music talk with friends pt. 1 first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss 72: 20th Anniversary of Belly with Shawn Pryor

Shawn Pryor and I take some time out to talk about Hype Williams film Belly starring Nas, DMX, T-Box, Taral Hicks, and Method Man for it’s 20th Anniversary. We reminisce over the good parts and really bad parts of the movie.  Music in this episode: You Are Luhhh- Frank Ocean Back to Life (Accapella) –... The post Ignorant Bliss 72: 20th Anniversary of Belly with Shawn Pryor first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

Ignorant Bliss Review: Creed 2

Thoughts on Creed 2 starring Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson and Sylvester Stallone Music in this episode: You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean Ice Cold (Final Round) – Vince Staples Mantra – Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar All the music copyright their respective owners EXCLUSIVE STUFF THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle Winter Playlist: Apple Music:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2018-19-winter-slaps-new-year-bops/pl.u-kV06dsp7VvG Spotify: https://open.spotify.c...

Ignorant Bliss Review: Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes of Grindelwald

Music in this episode: You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean All the music copyright their respective owners EXCLUSIVE STUFF THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle Fall Playlist: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2018-fall-homecomings-cuffin-szns/pl.u-jNaqptVd1j6 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32zGH0E5JPqLQz3o9SStOm Ignorant Bliss 2017 Dope List: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2017-dopelist/pl.u-GVY6BsrZ1Ve Spot...

Ignorant Bliss Review: Instant Family

Music in this episode: You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean All the music copyright their respective owners EXCLUSIVE STUFF THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle Fall Playlist: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2018-fall-homecomings-cuffin-szns/pl.u-jNaqptVd1j6 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32zGH0E5JPqLQz3o9SStOm Ignorant Bliss 2017 Dope List: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2017-dopelist/pl.u-GVY6BsrZ1Ve Spot...

Ignorant Bliss Review: Widows

Music in this episode: You Are Luhhh – Frank Ocean The Big Unknown – Sade All the music copyright their respective owners EXCLUSIVE STUFF THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/julianlytle Fall Playlist: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2018-fall-homecomings-cuffin-szns/pl.u-jNaqptVd1j6 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32zGH0E5JPqLQz3o9SStOm Ignorant Bliss 2017 Dope List: Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/ignorant-bliss-2017-dopelis...

Ignorant Bliss Review: Bohemian Rhapsody