“The Last of Us” Is The Best Video Game Adaptation To Date

The Last of Us has officially come to a close with episode 9, and after witnessing this past season, I think it’s safe to say that this is hands down the best video game adaptation there is. Joel and Ellie’s journey has been satisfying to see, and the story leaves us with a conclusion that’sContinue reading ““The Last of Us” Is The Best Video Game Adaptation To Date”

“The Last of Us” Episode 7 Reveals That Ellie Does In Fact Know What Loss Is

Following up on last week’s cliffhanger of an episode, this week’s The Last of Us gives viewers a look into Ellie’s somewhat troubled past. Despite the fact that Joel got stabbed last episode (which is sad and all), we see Ellie’s fear and panic take center stage as she scrambles to save Joel’s life. We’reContinue reading ““The Last of Us” Episode 7 Reveals That Ellie Does In Fact Know What Loss Is”

‘The Last of Us’ episode 6 Dives Deeper Into Joel & Ellie’s Strong Bond

Episode 6 of “The Last of Us” jumps forward 3 months after the events of episode 5. We’re met with a stronger and more confident bond between Joel and Ellie as they make their way West. It’s made clear that over the course of their journey thus far, Joel and Ellie have gotten closer andContinue reading “‘The Last of Us’ episode 6 Dives Deeper Into Joel & Ellie’s Strong Bond”

What’s Worse Than Flesh Eating Zombie Fungi? People. Always People

In any apocalyptic setting, whether it be AMC’s The Walking Dead or Netflix’s Korean drama series All of Us Are Dead, survivors are quick to realize that more often than not, the biggest threats to their survival aren’t zombies; it’s other people. Viewers of The Last of Us were introduced to a new group thatContinue reading “What’s Worse Than Flesh Eating Zombie Fungi? People. Always People”

Episode 3 of “The Last of Us” Is A Reminder That Love Still Exists Even In The Darkest of Times

Numbers for HBO’s The Last of Us continue to rise as the hit zombie adaptation is renewed for a second season. With its third episode airing Sunday night, fans of the game and show alike finally meet the mysterious Bill and Frank that Tess had mentioned in the previous episode. So who exactly are BillContinue reading “Episode 3 of “The Last of Us” Is A Reminder That Love Still Exists Even In The Darkest of Times”

Episode 2 of HBO’s “The Last of Us’ Dives Deeper Into The Lore of the Infected

“The Last of Us” episode 2 explores and expands upon the backstory of the infected pre-pandemic. The episode boldly opens in Indonesia, where a doctor chillingly studies the effects of the disease on a dead body. When she sees the gravity of the spread and it’s effect on the human body, she suggests to IndonesianContinue reading “Episode 2 of HBO’s “The Last of Us’ Dives Deeper Into The Lore of the Infected”

HBO Breaks The Curse of Faithful Game Adaptations With “The Last of Us”

Is it possible for game adaptations to be cursed? Some would agree. We’ve seen it plenty of times in the past with franchises such as Doom, Warcraft and even as recent as Netflix’s failed Resident Evil series. While it is difficult to get an adaptation just right and keep it true to the original material,Continue reading “HBO Breaks The Curse of Faithful Game Adaptations With “The Last of Us””