Darker Shades of Black

In this review art imitates life as we’re exposed to another pandemic. One that is eerily similar to the events we’re experiencing today. We examine the film known as Contagion.

In this review we explore an alternate version of Los Angeles where humans, orcs and elves live among each other. We follow two detectives who fight to survive against police corruption, gang violence and supernatural cults. We examine the fantasy thriller Bright.

In this review we visit a desolate motel in the Nevada desert. Due to a torrential rainstorm, ten strangers are stranded at this ominous motel, and one by one are murdered throughout the night. We examine the crime thriller Identity.

In this review we delve into a world of assassins. Natasha Romanoff has been marked for death by a shadowy group known as the Red Room. We examine Black Widow.

A review of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower Book 3 The Waste Lands. When the laws governing the world collapsed. Death and destruction eventually took root. Those who had survived the wars, disease and famine, wandered around aimlessly, scavenging through what was left behind from better days.

A review of Kc Wayland’s We’re Alive Season 4. The Tower Survivors have decided to go on the offensive against the zombie hordes. With their ultimate goal being, to hunt down and kill, the sadistic leader known as Ink.

A review of Kc Wayland’s We’re Alive Season 3. The remaining Tower survivors have fled Los Angeles. They hope to find safety at a Army base known as Fort Irwin. But no matter where the survivors go, there will always be monsters, who want them dead.

A review of Kc Wayland’s We’re Alive Season 2. As the zombie hordes continue their reign of terror. We follow a band of survivors, as they persevere against, the unnatural state of the world.

A review of Kc Wayland’s We’re Alive Season 1. The world has been stricken by a virus that can mutate humans into cannibalistic beasts. Those who have not been turned into monsters are trying to survive by any means necessary.

In this review we watch a mysterious weather phenomenon wreak havoc upon a small town. The terrifying monsters that invade the town, are a reflection of the human monsters, that already exist within it. We examine Frank Darabont’s science fiction horror film The Mist.

In this review we follow the journey of two detectives hunting a man who is evil incarnate. A serial killer executes people, under the guise of the seven deadly sins, in order to expose the depravity of the world. We examine David Fincher’s crime drama Se7en.

In this review we follow the ill-fated voyage of a colony ship to a uncharted planet. The horrors that befall the crew can only be described as unspeakable. We examine Ridley Scott’s science fiction film Alien: Covenant.

In this review we explore the origin of mankind and its connection to extraterrestrial life. We examine Ridley Scott’s science fiction film Prometheus.

In this review we discuss a documentary by BIlly Carson called Evidence of Atlantis and The Anunnaki. Our conversation examines Mr. Carson's theories on religion, the origins of civilization, and his belief that critical thinking can change the world for the better.

In this review we continue to explore the depravity of a world gone mad. We follow Billy the Butcher on the long and winding road to Hell. We examine The Boys Season 2.

In this review we delve into a twisted world of corruption, violence and bloodshed. Where super powered beings work for a corporation to serve and protect the public. And vigilantes work with the government as a counterbalance to corporate controlled superheroes. We examine The Boys Season 1.

A review of Christof Laputka's Leviathan Chronicles Season 3. The computer virus that has infected the Leviathan computer system is wrecking havoc throughout the city. Seinshun and the Black Door Group have joined forces to find the aliens. And we finally learn the purpose behind the Eden Initiative. We at the Darker Shades of Black podcast would like to dedicate this episode to Jimmy Saltzer. Res...

A review of Christof Laputka's Leviathan Chronicles Season 2. We delve into the inner workings of the mysterious Black Door Group. As well as learn more about the Leviathan City political system. And the hunt for the elusive aliens continues.

A review of Christof Laputka's Leviathan Chronicles Season 1. The story centers around a group of people who have withdrawn from human society, in order to live their lives as enlightened immortals. They have created a hidden city, deep within the Marianas Trench, that is far more advanced than any mortal city in existence. However, the people of Leviathan have various enemies throughout the world...

A review of Mary Doria Russell’s The Sparrow Series Book 2 Children of God. Emilio Sandoz is recovering from a disastrous mission on the alien world of Rakhat. And despite the unspeakable horrors he lived through, the Society of Jesus wants him to return.

A review of Mary Doria Russell's The Sparrow Series Book 1 The Sparrow. Emilio Sandoz is the sole survivor of a ill-fated mission to a foreign world. He was a Jesuit priest who wanted to spread the word of God to alien race of people. This led to a series of horrific events that scarred his soul, crippled his body and broke his heart.

A review of Stephen King's The Dark Tower Book 2 The Drawing of the Three. There are some people born with a black mark on their soul. And because of this, pain and suffering has become a sort of second skin, that almost feels as natural as their own. Whether a person is damned by God or by choice, is irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. When it’s all said and done, the only true guiding prin...

Survival By Any Means Necessary

In this review we delve into what it means to be a sexual predator. A woman is traumatized by a horrific event that changes her life forever. There is no fixing what was broken or unraveling what was done. All that remains is memories of the past on a road to vengeance. We examine the film known as Promising Young Woman.

A Conversation About The Storming of The United States Capitol