Author: Derrick Murray

Derrick Murray is a Los Angeles based stand up comedian, writer, and co-host for The Jack of All Nerds Show.

It seems I am now incapable of watching anything without reviewing it, as I had no real intention of writing a review of “This is Pop.” I legitimately started watching the new Netflix series out of my sheer love for pop music. Anyone that knows me knows that I have an unwavering and unyielding love for good pop music, a love that I have no problem owning at every chance I get. My workout playlists are comprised of primarily pop hits, I know just about every word to every pop in hit in the last 25 years, and I have…

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Let’s get something straight right away: I am EXACTLY who these movies are made for. I love everything about the “Fast and Furious” franchise, and I genuinely revel in the ridiculousness of all of them. The escalating absurdity where physics don’t exist and Family Toretto & Friends are basically the Avengers of street racing is the perfect recipe for pure, unadulterated popcorn action. “F9” should’ve been all of these things and more, and love letter to fans craving the most bat shit crazy things you can imagine. For the most part, the action has all the ingredients for just that;…

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I know it’s only been 3 weeks and 3 episodes in, but “Loki” continues to impress and strike the perfect balance between revelation and mystery. There is true story craftsmanship here, furthered by yet another visually stunning episode and Tom Hiddleston proving once again that it doesn’t matter who you pair him with, he thrives in buddy cop banter. “Loki” episode 3 provides viewers with even more insight into what’s really going on while also raising more (and new) questions, while simultaneously layering both Loki and the variant through their time traveling, apocalyptic adventure. Episode 3 is another strong step…

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