Any YouTube video of K-Pop countdowns or “unpopular” opinions opens with a disclaimer that goes something like this: “This is just my opinion. Like, don’t get mad and write nasty comments. We’re all entitled to our own opinions. Blah, blah, blah . . .” Well, Academic Exiles isn’t having any of that shit. These aren’t... Continue Reading →
We had such a good time tasting all the weird delights that Target had to offer in its Valentine’s candy aisle that we had to get an early start on Halloween by checking out their offerings for that holiday. However, things didn’t go quite as well this time around. There’s a reason most Halloween candy... Continue Reading →
Wow, it really didn’t take me long to fall off the regular review wagon. I missed a couple of episodes, and everything just sort of fell apart. But I’m back! We’ll see how long it lasts this time. I haven’t posted anything about “Could It Be … Satan?” and “Boy Wonder,” but both were enjoyable... Continue Reading →
While the crossover with Coven still remains unseen, we now have compelling evidence that the latest season of American Horror Story takes place in the same universe as the Alien franchise. Because Kathy Bates is totally a robot, right? I mean, white, milk-like fluid in place of blood is such an iconic image; it’s basically... Continue Reading →
Last year, I made an attempt to recap each episode of American Horror Story: Cult but quickly fell off the regular write-up wagon. Will my coverage of Apocalypse fair better, or will part of the inevitable fallout of frustration AHS creates be another incompletely reviewed season? Let’s find out! So, Ryan Murphy and crew brought... Continue Reading →
If you missed part one of our totally necessary K-pop bracket, you can find it here! It’s probably worth noting that all results were unanimous after Round 1, meaning we’ve left behind the land of 2-to-1 splits. That’s bad news if you wanted thoughtful debate about the merits of different bands, but great news... Continue Reading →
I like dinosaurs. I like dinosaur movies. But I especially like dumb dinosaur movies. Sure, the original Jurassic Park is an adventure classic, but have you guys heard of Anonymous Rex? It’s about an alternative reality where dinosaurs have survived extinction and hide among people … by wearing rubber suits (because dinosaurs and people are... Continue Reading →
Ah, brackets. They aren’t just for March Madness anymore. Nope, you can use them any time of year to determine everything from the best snack food to which Disney film reigns supreme. We here at Academic Exiles decided to spend our Memorial Day answering a question that weighed heavy on our minds: What is the... Continue Reading →
Let me start by making one thing clear: We here at Academic Exiles don’t dislike Deadpool (the movie or the character). While half of us may find Ryan Reynolds a little trying, we mostly enjoy the movie. It’s funny and violent, two things that go surprisingly great together. We are, however, a little underwhelmed by... Continue Reading →
