Brian Willett
The Federalist
Birmingham, AL, United States
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New In Comedy On Netflix: ‘Bojack,’ ‘American Vandal,’ Norm Macdonald
Netflix drops plenty of comedy today, with the familiar in new seasons of ‘BoJack Horseman’ and ‘American Vandal,’ and a talk show hosted by Norm Macdonald. → Read More
15 Years Later, ESPN's Football Series 'Playmakers' Deserves A Revival
‘Playmakers’ could have survived during this ‘Peak TV’ era—imagine a season taking on Bountygate, head trauma, or a mogul desperate to own a team. → Read More
How I Discovered This Cap’n Crunch Flavor Is The Holy Grail Of Slurpee
No other frosted drink manages to successfully juggle consistency of mouth feel and taste without flavorless ice chunks like the Slurpee. → Read More
6 Changes To Soccer That Would Make It Much Less Boring
If the ‘world’s game’ of soccer is really so desperate to add America to its billions of fans, it’s going to need to make some serious changes. → Read More
Take The Taste Of Papa John’s Donut Holes Away With Donut Fries
Dunkin Donuts’ latest concoction debuted nationwide this month after a test run in Boston and subsequent mild eruption on social media. → Read More
5 Things To Watch Off The Field During 2018’s World Cup
The 2018 World Cup has the potential to offer as much intrigue off the field as on it. There will be plenty to watch, aside from international relations. → Read More
Needless Politics Are Distracting From ‘Far Cry 5’s’ True Accomplishment
There’s a palpable disappointment among game journalists that 'Far Cry 5' didn’t fulfill its potential as a scorching hot take on the Trump era. → Read More
‘The Joel McHale Show’ Needs To Work Harder In The Clip-Based Era
Anyone who loved the Joel McHale version of ‘The Soup’ will feel right at home with ‘The Joel McHale Show.’ But it could improve. → Read More
Russia Is Finally Getting A (Flimsy) Punishment Over Its World Cup Bid
Several leaders from countries participating in the 2018 World Cup finally decided to punish Russia by … not sending government officials to the World Cup. → Read More
5 Ways You Can Keep Yourself Sane On Social Media
Conservatives are having a fun time complaining about social media and the Internet with the kind of ire they normally reserve for soccer. → Read More
'Far Cry 5' Is Shaping Up To Be A Great Video-Based Interactive Game
'Far Cry 5' is shaping up to be a Day 1 purchase, assuming it avoids overtly bashing Trump voters and any 'Assassin’s Creed Unity'-style launch issues. → Read More
Taco Bell's Nacho Fries Have An Existential Problem
The fries themselves? Good enough. They’re thicker than most fast food potatoes, but more svelte than steak fries. The 'Mexican spices' add a nice twist. → Read More
Why Now Is A Great Time For First-Person Shooters
First-person shooter fans have three solid options that each offers an active player base, consistent updates, and no additional purchases required. → Read More
6 Reasons 2018 Is A Great Year To Own A PlayStation 4
For fans of narrative-driven or single-player video games, PlayStation excels over Xbox. And that’s especially true this year. → Read More
Arby’s Oreo Bites Are Not Anywhere Near Oreo Enough
Similar in design to Taco Bell’s Cinnabon Delights, Oreo Bites are simply dough filled with creamy goo. Where’s the crunch, Arby’s? → Read More
Is Blake Bortles Elite, Or Eliter?
Some would say just making a team in the NFL qualifies one as elite. But others would say that you can’t truly be elite until you’ve won a World Cup. → Read More
Why You Shouldn't Buy 'Star Wars Battlefront II' Today
If EA succeeds with 'Battlefront 2,' game publishers will feel emboldened to put more gameplay content behind a paywall/grindwall in multiplayer games. → Read More
‘Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later’ Drops Camp Firewood Spirit
‘Ten Years Later’ lacks the relative cogency and, most importantly, the laughs of its predecessors. It feels rushed and less goofy, despite absurdity. → Read More
‘The Gifted’ Is Broadcast Television’s Best Superhero Show
‘The Gifted’ eschews typical network conventions and is better for it. It’s a show crafted with care, not just a lazy means of cashing in on a license. → Read More
To Soothe The U.S. World Cup Failure, Watch The Under-17s Play
Three wins in four while playing the style of soccer that many American fans wish the senior team could. It’s enough hope for even the most cynical fans. → Read More