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    Breaking Bad RIP

    Spoiler Alert! 7 lessons I have learned from Breaking Bad, the best show on TV

    Mikela Floyd Kinnison
    Sep 29, 2013 | 9:38 am
    Walter White as Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad
    The Breaking Bad series finale airs Sunday, September 29, on AMC.
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    Warning: the following post contains spoilers from all five seasons of AMC's Breaking Bad. If you're reading this, you probably know that. If you don't, there's nothing much I can do for you. It's the best show on television, people – get with it.

    Soon, no one will be the one who knocks. That’s right friends, on Sunday night Breaking Bad bids a final farewell and I’m not ready to say goodbye. Over five seasons, Vince Gilligan and company has somehow made me (and everyone else) fall in love with a meth kingpin, his world of desperation and his by any means necessary approach to life.

    Remember when Jesse was just a high school grad? Remember when Walt was a simple chemistry teacher? It didn’t last long, but it could have. And then where would we be? We’d be in an episode of Malcolm in the Middle, that’s where.

    Aside from the whole meth-leads-to-destruction thing, there’s a lot to be learned from the trials (and many, many tribulations) faced by Walter White, et al. And thus, I present the most important lessons I’ve learned from Sunday nights spent gritting my teeth watching Breaking Bad.

    Breakfast is the most important meal of the day

    It’s hard to imagine an episode from seasons 1-3 that didn’t involve Walt Jr. eating cereal. Dude loved cereal like a fat kid loves cake and he wasn’t afraid to show it. Plus, he probably got more daily fiber than the whole cast combined. Good for you, Flynn. I’ll forever think of you every time I pour myself a bowl of Golden Grahams.

    Never trust an Opie

    Listen, we all liked Todd in the beginning, right? Perhaps I was influenced by my predisposed love for Jesse Plemons from his role on Friday Night Lights, but I wanted to give the guy the benefit of the doubt. He spotted the nanny cam! He really helped out during that methylamine heist! But then he shot a kid and Todd went to a dark place, right along with my heart. I’ll never forgive you, Landry.

    Customer service is key

    Murder. Fried Chicken. A whole lot of chamomile tea. Through thick and thin, there is at least one thing we can count on — customer service. You want blue meth? You get blue meth. Quality above 70 percent? It's coming your way, dude. A pizza that’s not sliced? Thanks, Badger! You’re covered. And regardless of what’s going down, always be sure to have an A-1 day.

    Patience is a virtue

    Remember Huell? He’s still waiting in that safe house for Hank. And he’s not complaining about it one bit.

    If you’re gonna spew, don’t

    Not on Walt’s watch, at least.

    Stay in school

    Remember when Jesse was just a high school grad? Remember when Walt was a simple chemistry teacher? Sure, it didn’t last long, but it could have. And then where would we be? We’d be in an episode of Malcolm in the Middle, that’s where.

    When in doubt, call Saul

    Need a Hello Kitty Phone? He's your guy. Got a Ricin cigarette you need lifted? You got it. Want a maroon Previa to show up to whisk you off into your newfound life as a shut-in New Hampshire? Better call Saul. Just don't ask him to stay with you. He's moving on.

    That’s enough learning for today. But before we say goodbye to TV’s greatest drama-possibly-ever, let’s consider this – how can it end? The Internet is chock-full of theories. There’s the idea that I’m actually right, and the episode ends with Walt’s entrance into the witness protection program, re-entering the world as the father in Malcolm in the Middle.

    There’s the widely-held notion that Walt’s a goner, but how? His cancer could get the best of him, of course. Or he could always use that pesky Ricin to take himself out. Perhaps he will go after Todd and his band of neo-Nazis, ending everything in a blaze of glory.

    And what of Jesse? Will he take little Brock under his wing and keep him from Lilies of the Valley forever? Will he emerge from his Opie-doomed captivity to take out Todd and team up with Walt once again? Will he never date again, so as to save the young women of the world from painful and unnecessary deaths? Who knows.

    Finally, who else will meet their maker? Marie is clad in all black to mourn Hank, which is a nice change of pace from the purple. But is she not long for this world? And what about Skylar? Will Walt’s sometimes-faithful wife avoid criminal prosecution and enjoy her days swimming in a pool of money?

    There’s so much speculation to be done, here, and I could go on for days. But the truth will reveal itself and I for one can’t wait. I’m stocking up on blue rock candy as we speak.

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    Movie Review

    Resident Evil reboot delivers blood, guts, and big laughs for horror fans

    Alex Bentley
    Sep 17, 2026 | 2:00 pm
    Austin Abrams in Resident Evil
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    Austin Abrams in Resident Evil.

    In just two films (Barbarian and Weapons), writer/director Zach Cregger has established himself as one of the top horror filmmakers working today. His unique methodology involves taking audiences down familiar pathways before veering off into unexpected areas that feature copious amounts of gore and comically bizarre visuals.

    His new film, Resident Evil, plays out in much the same way, resulting in something starkly different from the previous action-heavy films based on the video game series. Bryan (Austin Abrams) is a courier tasked with bringing special deliveries like organs to hospitals. After one delivery, he gets roped in to making another to the distant location of Raccoon City, a mission he accepts despite being ill-prepared for the journey.

    Traveling down a snowy and icy road, Bryan gets waylaid after accidentally hitting a woman crossing the road. His attempt to save her jump starts a series of adventures in which he tries his best to survive in the face of an onslaught of numerous zombie-like people and creatures. All the while, Bryan is hellbent on completing his delivery at all costs.

    Cregger, who co-wrote the film with Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 4), is in complete command of the tone of the movie from minute one. Leaning into his comedy background, Cregger aims for humor first, with both horror and non-horror moments eliciting laughs. One of the biggest pleasures of the film is the way Bryan — who more often than not is by himself — mutters incredulously after experiencing yet another unbelievable incident. His reactions feel close to how a real person would be acting in such an extreme situation, giving the audience a dose of needed relief.

    The episodic nature of the story also allows the film to play out like a video game without it ever feeling stilted. Every scene is like a new level of the game for Bryan as he faces increasingly difficult situations and monsters along the way. He gets some help from characters played by Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser, and Zach Cherry, but he’s mostly on his own, figuring out how to use guns and improvising ways to avoid or attack opponents.

    What Cregger seems to understand better than most filmmakers who have adapted video games into films is how to pay tribute to the series without becoming too much about fan service. There are references aplenty to the different games, but the movie works just as well even if you’ve never played a single second. There is no shortage of tense situations, blood-soaked scenes, and outrageous imagery — and Cregger knows how to stage all of it to maximum effect.

    Abrams is dynamite in the film, using understated line readings to make Bryan both funny and relatable. After being on the verge of breaking out for years, Abrams just might do so with this and the upcoming Whalefall. The appearances by Reis, Hauser, Cherry, Johnno Wilson, and others don’t last long, but each does a great job in helping the film keep the story going.

    Cregger is now three-for-three in his young career, making films that both pay tribute to and subvert horror conventions at the same time. Resident Evil is a blast for fans of the genre, featuring a great lead character, a slew of memorable moments, and indelible visuals that might haunt your dreams.

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    Resident Evil opens in theaters on September 18.

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