John K.
@criticalmyth.bsky.social
He/him. Father, engineer, writer, consumer of all kinds of media. Posts will mostly be about one of those topics.
The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer by Jennifer Lynch: I first read this when it was released in 1990, anticipating the clues about Laura's killer that might be within. Instead, I got a much darker and more graphic version of the show I was obsessed with. #TwinPeaks
November 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer by Jennifer Lynch: I first read this when it was released in 1990, anticipating the clues about Laura's killer that might be within. Instead, I got a much darker and more graphic version of the show I was obsessed with. #TwinPeaks
Now playing:
Rob Zombie: Hellbilly Deluxe (1998)
Still probably my favorite of his solo albums. This one is a “glow in the dark” vinyl!
#RobZombie
Rob Zombie: Hellbilly Deluxe (1998)
Still probably my favorite of his solo albums. This one is a “glow in the dark” vinyl!
#RobZombie
November 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Now playing:
Rob Zombie: Hellbilly Deluxe (1998)
Still probably my favorite of his solo albums. This one is a “glow in the dark” vinyl!
#RobZombie
Rob Zombie: Hellbilly Deluxe (1998)
Still probably my favorite of his solo albums. This one is a “glow in the dark” vinyl!
#RobZombie
Today’s commuting pick:
Big Big Train: Are We Nearly There Yet? - Live Around the World
Part 2: The Lives of Others
#BigBigTrain
Big Big Train: Are We Nearly There Yet? - Live Around the World
Part 2: The Lives of Others
#BigBigTrain
November 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Today’s commuting pick:
Big Big Train: Are We Nearly There Yet? - Live Around the World
Part 2: The Lives of Others
#BigBigTrain
Big Big Train: Are We Nearly There Yet? - Live Around the World
Part 2: The Lives of Others
#BigBigTrain
Supernatural 8x04: "Bitten": At one time, a "found footage" episode was almost obligatory, wasn't it? Now, it's a gimmick that needs a strong story or premise to really work. Thankfully, I feel like this episode meets that criteria. #supernatural
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Supernatural 8x04: "Bitten": At one time, a "found footage" episode was almost obligatory, wasn't it? Now, it's a gimmick that needs a strong story or premise to really work. Thankfully, I feel like this episode meets that criteria. #supernatural
This week's comic book haul:
The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn 2
Star Wars 7
1776 1
Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon 3
Star Trek: Lower Decks 13
Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories – Tides of Terror 3
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The Seeds of Salvation 3
The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn 2
Star Wars 7
1776 1
Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon 3
Star Trek: Lower Decks 13
Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories – Tides of Terror 3
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The Seeds of Salvation 3
November 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This week's comic book haul:
The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn 2
Star Wars 7
1776 1
Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon 3
Star Trek: Lower Decks 13
Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories – Tides of Terror 3
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The Seeds of Salvation 3
The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn 2
Star Wars 7
1776 1
Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon 3
Star Trek: Lower Decks 13
Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories – Tides of Terror 3
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The Seeds of Salvation 3
Down Cemetery Road 1x04: “My Friends Don’t Like Me”: While I appreciate some of the changes from the source material, I still feel like this adaptation tries to be too much of everything. It really works for me when it's serious with a dark comedic edge. #DownCemeteryRoad
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Down Cemetery Road 1x04: “My Friends Don’t Like Me”: While I appreciate some of the changes from the source material, I still feel like this adaptation tries to be too much of everything. It really works for me when it's serious with a dark comedic edge. #DownCemeteryRoad
Joe Country by Mick Herron: The sixth volume of the Slough House series, this story harkens back into the history of the series as the past comes back to haunt a number of characters. It also follows up on The Marylebone Drop in a major way. #slowhorses
November 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Joe Country by Mick Herron: The sixth volume of the Slough House series, this story harkens back into the history of the series as the past comes back to haunt a number of characters. It also follows up on The Marylebone Drop in a major way. #slowhorses
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Talamasca: The Secret Order 1x04: "Wet Work": I'm not sure this series knows what it wants to be. When it was playing at being a supernatural spy caper with a very novice main character, it worked on a certain level. But this episode plays things a bit more off-kilter. #talamasca
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Talamasca: The Secret Order 1x04: "Wet Work": I'm not sure this series knows what it wants to be. When it was playing at being a supernatural spy caper with a very novice main character, it worked on a certain level. But this episode plays things a bit more off-kilter. #talamasca
IT: Welcome to Derry 1x03: "Now You See It": We get a sense of some of the earlier "cycles" in Derry, which to me is more interesting than some of the attempts at scares. Honestly, the lore might actually be the part I enjoy the most. #ItWelcomeToDerry
November 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
IT: Welcome to Derry 1x03: "Now You See It": We get a sense of some of the earlier "cycles" in Derry, which to me is more interesting than some of the attempts at scares. Honestly, the lore might actually be the part I enjoy the most. #ItWelcomeToDerry
Inspired by True Events by Tee Morris and Phil Rossi: I wanted a fun collection of ghost stories for spooky season; this turned out to have a lot more variety than I was expecting! There are some haunts to explore, but beyond that, there are also some cryptids to encounter.
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Inspired by True Events by Tee Morris and Phil Rossi: I wanted a fun collection of ghost stories for spooky season; this turned out to have a lot more variety than I was expecting! There are some haunts to explore, but beyond that, there are also some cryptids to encounter.
Babylon 5 4x10: "Racing Mars": A bit of a transitional episodes, moving several subplots forward in some important ways. But it doesn't quite work as well as it should; I blame Captain Jack, personally. Which is too bad, because the Marcus-Stephen double act is a lot of fun. #babylon5
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Babylon 5 4x10: "Racing Mars": A bit of a transitional episodes, moving several subplots forward in some important ways. But it doesn't quite work as well as it should; I blame Captain Jack, personally. Which is too bad, because the Marcus-Stephen double act is a lot of fun. #babylon5
Today’s commuting pick:
John Wetton: Adama: Live in Amsterdam: Part 2 (1997)
Disc IX of the Concentus: Volume One box set
#JohnWetton
John Wetton: Adama: Live in Amsterdam: Part 2 (1997)
Disc IX of the Concentus: Volume One box set
#JohnWetton
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Today’s commuting pick:
John Wetton: Adama: Live in Amsterdam: Part 2 (1997)
Disc IX of the Concentus: Volume One box set
#JohnWetton
John Wetton: Adama: Live in Amsterdam: Part 2 (1997)
Disc IX of the Concentus: Volume One box set
#JohnWetton
Pluribus 1x02: "Pirate Lady": The second episode fleshes out the rules and new status quo for humanity, introducing us to some of Carol's fellow outliers. And none of them are as hostile to the new world order as Carol. In fact, Carol is viewed as a bit of a problem (for good reason). #pluribus
November 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Pluribus 1x02: "Pirate Lady": The second episode fleshes out the rules and new status quo for humanity, introducing us to some of Carol's fellow outliers. And none of them are as hostile to the new world order as Carol. In fact, Carol is viewed as a bit of a problem (for good reason). #pluribus
Pluribus 1x01: "We is Us": I was expecting something a bit more light-hearted for some reason, so I was very happy to see that it leaned into something a lot more unnerving. I would even say that this was more effective horror for me than, say, the current IT series. #pluribus
November 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Pluribus 1x01: "We is Us": I was expecting something a bit more light-hearted for some reason, so I was very happy to see that it leaned into something a lot more unnerving. I would even say that this was more effective horror for me than, say, the current IT series. #pluribus
The Marylebone Drop by Mick Herron: A short story set between London Rules and Joe Country, this continues where The List left off. John Bachelor is once again prominent, as the worst agent to somehow avoid Slough House. But another agent is not so lucky. #slowhorses
November 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The Marylebone Drop by Mick Herron: A short story set between London Rules and Joe Country, this continues where The List left off. John Bachelor is once again prominent, as the worst agent to somehow avoid Slough House. But another agent is not so lucky. #slowhorses
Star Wars: Visions 3x09: "Black": Shinya Ohira and David Production produce one of the most experimental entries in the entire series. The entire episode feels like an abstract fever dream, and is something left open to interpretation. #starwars
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Star Wars: Visions 3x09: "Black": Shinya Ohira and David Production produce one of the most experimental entries in the entire series. The entire episode feels like an abstract fever dream, and is something left open to interpretation. #starwars
November 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Star Wars: Visions 3x08: "The Bird of Paradise": In the penultimate episode of the season, Trigger produced a stunning bit of storytelling. Much of the story revolves around an internal struggle between light and dark, and the animation beautifully depicts this conflict. #starwars
November 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Star Wars: Visions 3x08: "The Bird of Paradise": In the penultimate episode of the season, Trigger produced a stunning bit of storytelling. Much of the story revolves around an internal struggle between light and dark, and the animation beautifully depicts this conflict. #starwars
This week's comic book haul:
Batman 3
Star Trek: Red Shirts 4
Doctor Who: The Prison Paradox 1
Batman 3
Star Trek: Red Shirts 4
Doctor Who: The Prison Paradox 1
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This week's comic book haul:
Batman 3
Star Trek: Red Shirts 4
Doctor Who: The Prison Paradox 1
Batman 3
Star Trek: Red Shirts 4
Doctor Who: The Prison Paradox 1
Today’s commuting pick:
Peter Gabriel: So (Deluxe Edition)
Disc 2: Live in Athens 1987: Part I
#PeterGabriel
Peter Gabriel: So (Deluxe Edition)
Disc 2: Live in Athens 1987: Part I
#PeterGabriel
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Today’s commuting pick:
Peter Gabriel: So (Deluxe Edition)
Disc 2: Live in Athens 1987: Part I
#PeterGabriel
Peter Gabriel: So (Deluxe Edition)
Disc 2: Live in Athens 1987: Part I
#PeterGabriel
Down Cemetery Road 1x03: "Filthy Work": I had to check the number of episodes, because they are streamlining the first half of the book in some major ways. We are getting some reveals much sooner than expected. On the other hand, Zoe is more prominent in this version of the story. #DownCemeteryRoad
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Down Cemetery Road 1x03: "Filthy Work": I had to check the number of episodes, because they are streamlining the first half of the book in some major ways. We are getting some reveals much sooner than expected. On the other hand, Zoe is more prominent in this version of the story. #DownCemeteryRoad
Star Wars: Visions 3x07: "The Smuggler": Studio Trigger delivers a solid Star Wars tale about a smuggler finding a path to the Rebellion. It's a little familiar, but it works based on the strong character work. #starwars
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Star Wars: Visions 3x07: "The Smuggler": Studio Trigger delivers a solid Star Wars tale about a smuggler finding a path to the Rebellion. It's a little familiar, but it works based on the strong character work. #starwars
The Witcher 4x02: "Dream of a Wish Fulfilled": It feels like the season is still setting things up, though it is all relatively easy to follow. Perhaps the most important thing is Geralt's encounter with Regis; I hear Regis is a fan favorite. #thewitcher
November 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Witcher 4x02: "Dream of a Wish Fulfilled": It feels like the season is still setting things up, though it is all relatively easy to follow. Perhaps the most important thing is Geralt's encounter with Regis; I hear Regis is a fan favorite. #thewitcher
Star Wars: Visions 3x06: "The Lost Ones": Another entry from Kinema Citrus, this one is a bit more serious than the previous installment. A surviving Jedi tries to save refugees from a dying world escape the Empire, which means facing her former master. #starwars
November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Star Wars: Visions 3x06: "The Lost Ones": Another entry from Kinema Citrus, this one is a bit more serious than the previous installment. A surviving Jedi tries to save refugees from a dying world escape the Empire, which means facing her former master. #starwars