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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E8 “Tied To The Tracks” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season Five Episode Eight allows me to talk about philosophy, a silly plan by Red, and about the riot turning good people bad.

Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeJuly 6, 2017Orange is the New Black, OITNB, Netflix, OITNB S5 E8 "Tied To The Tracks", Daya Diaz, Dascha Polanco, George Mendez, Blanca Flores, Laura Gomez, Galina "Red" Reznikov, Kate Mulgrew, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Nicky Nichols, Natasha Lyonne, Desi Piscatella, Brad William Henke, Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson, Danielle Brooks, Cindy Hayes, Adrienne C. Moore, Alison Abdullah, Amanda Stephen, Natalie Figueroa, Alysia Reiner, Piper Chapman, Taylor Schilling, Judy King, Blair Brown, Thomas "Humps" Humphrey, Michael Torpey, Gloria Mendoza, Selenis Leyva, Alex Vause, Laura Prepon, Joe Caputo, Nick Sandow, Maria Ruiz, Jessica Pimentel, Suzanne Warren, Uzo Adoba, Pidge, Miriam Morales, Ouija, Rosal Colon, Zirconia, Daniella De Jesus, Tiffany Doggett, Taryn Manning, Kasey Sankey, Kelly Karbacz, Brook SoSo, Kimiko Glenn, kobayashi maru, Joel Luschek, Matt Peters, Meredith Viera, Nation Outside Comments

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E7 “Full Bush, Half Snickers” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 7 "Full Bush, Half Snickers" lets me talk about Red's character transformation, Suzanne's problems, and Harry Potter. Enjoy!

Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeJuly 1, 2017Orange Is the New Black, OITNB, Netflix, OITNB S5 E7 "Full Bush Half Snickers", Galina "Red" Reznikov, Kate Mulgrew, Blanca Flores, Laura Gomez, Desi Piscatella, Brad William Henke, Cindy Hayes, Adrienne C. Moore, Alison Abdullah, Amanda Stephen, Suzanne Warren, Uzo Adoba, Piper Chapman, Taylor Schilling, Poussey Washington, Samira Wiley, Brook SoSo, Kimiko Glenn, Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson, Danielle Brooks, Gloria Mendoza, Selenis Leyva, Leanne Taylor, Emma Myles, Angie Rice, Julie Lake, Lorna Morello, Yael Stone, Flaritza, Alex Vause, Laura Prepon, Linda Ferguson, Beth Dover, Big Boo, Carrie Black, Lea DeLaria, Daya Diaz, Dascha Polanco, Skinhead Helen, Francesca Curran, Pidge, Ramona Contreras, Ouija, Carmen Aziza, Rosal Colon, Miriam Morales, Brandy Epps, Asia Kate Dillon, Sankey, Kelly Karbacz, Nation OutsideComment

Understanding Friendship: Predicting Robot (Mr. Robot Season 3)

Predicting Robot is my series suggesting possible futures for the USA Network series Mr. Robot in its upcoming third season. Today I am considering our "friendship" with Elliot Alderson.

Mr- RobotJoshua B. HoeJune 30, 2017Mr. Robot, USA Network, Elliot Alderson, Red Wheelbarrow BBQ, David Lynch, Mullholand Drive, Jose Luis Borges, Jean Baudrillard, The Matrix Comments

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E6 “Flaming Hot Cheetos, Literally” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 6 "Flaming Cheetos, Literally" allows me to discuss "Law and Order," prosecutorial misconduct, and a plea to all to join the fight for criminal justice reform. Enjoy!

AMC Announces "Halt and Catch Fire"Season 4 Premiere Date and New Start Time

Halt and Catch Fire is one of my favorite shows on television. The new season premiere day and date were just set. Check it out!

Halt + Catch FireJoshua B. HoeJune 27, 2017Halt And Catch Fire, AMCComment

The "17 Crabs Walk" Spotify Playlist (I Hate Radio)

New Ear Candy on the "17 Crabs Walk" Spotify Playlist including songs from Prince (RIP), Vince Staples, the Beastie Boys, Algiers, and many others. Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E5 “Sing it, White Effie” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black S5 E5 "Sing it, white Effie" allows me to discuss many levels of appropriation, employment of formerly incarcerated people, and mental illness in prison. Enjoy!

Season 7 GoT Trailer Teases "Cleganebowl" Might Finally Erupt #WinterIsHere

Firing up the Game of Thrones machine for the first time this year in order to talk about the uproar around the #WinterIsHere trailer and about the possibilities of Cleganebowl actually happening this season.

Game Of ThronesJoshua B. HoeJune 23, 2017Game of Thrones, GoT, HBO, Game of Thrones Season 7, #WinterIsHere, Cleganebowl, Lord Beric Dundarrion, The Hound, Gregor Clegane, King's Landing, Cersei Lannister, Ser Robert Strong, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, George RR Martin, Maester QyburnComment

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E4 “Litchfield’s Got Talent” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black S5 E4 "Litchfield's Got Talent" allows me to discuss the use of stereotypes of the mentally ill and of poor and uneducated people. Enjoy!

Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeJune 21, 2017Orange Is the New Black, OITNB, OITNB S5 E4 "Litchfield's Got Talent", Netflix, Reddit, Alison Abdullah, Amanda Stephen, Gloria Mendoza, Selenis Leyva, Daya Diaz, Dascha Polanco, Angie Rice, Julie Lake, Yoga Jones, Constance Shulman, Judy King, Blair Brown, Suzanne Warren, Uzo Adoba, Maureen Kukudio, Emily Althaus, Brook SoSo, Kimiko Glenn, Cindy Hayes, Adrienne C. Moore, Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson, Danielle Brooks, Janae Watson, Vicky Jeudy, Poussey Washington, Samira Wiley, Galina "Red" Reznikov, Kate Mulgrew, Blanca Flores, Laura Gomez, Desi Piscatella, Brad William Henke, Sister Jane Ingalls, Beth Fowler, Piper Chapman, Taylor Schilling., Alex Vause, Laura Prepon, Leanne Taylor, Emma Myles, Big Boo, Lea DeLaria, Linda Ferguson, Beth Dover, Maria Ruiz, Jessica Pimentel, Josh, John Palladino, David Foster Wallace, Sophia Burset, Laverne Cox, nation outside Comments

"The Damn Pinhead War" Spotify Playlist (I Hate Radio)

New Ear Candy in "The Damn Pinhead War" Mixed-Tape Style Spotify Playlist including music from The National, Oneohtrix Point Never, Arcade Fire, Ho99o9, Trapped Under Ice, Waxahatchee and many more. Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E3 “Pissters” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black S5 E3 "Pissters" offers me the opportunity to discuss riot demands, CO Bayley's dilemma, and The Year Without Santa Claus. Enjoy!

Orange Is The New BlackJoshua B. HoeJune 18, 2017Orange is the New Black, Orange Black or Bleak, OITNB, OITNB S5 E3 "PIssters", Linda Ferguson, Beth Dover, Amelia Von Barlow, Suzanne Warren, Uzo Aduba, Maureen Kukudio, Emily Althaus, Galina "Red" Reznikov, Kate Mulgrew, Desi Piscatella, Brad William Henke, Wes Driscoll, Blanca Flores, Laura Gomez, Judy King, Blair Brown, Yoga Jones, Constance Shulman, Big Boo, Lea DeLaria, Joe Caputo, Nick Sandow, Nicky Nichols, Natasha Lyonne, Lorna Morello, Yael Stone, Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson, Danielle Brooks, Flaritza, Jackie Cruz, Diane Guerrero, Piper Chapman, Taylor Schilling, Alex Vause, Laura Prepon, Angie Taylor, Emma Myles, Angie Rice, Julie Lake, Alison Abdullah, Amanda Stephen, Baxter "Gerber" Bayley, Alan Aisenberg, The Management and Corrections Corporation, Nation Outside Comment

Three Thoughts About Sam Esmail's New Interview with Creative Screenwriter

These are my reflections on Sam Esmail's excellent recent interview with Donna Marie Miller in Creative Screenwriter magazine. Enjoy!

Mr- RobotJoshua B. HoeJune 16, 2017Mr. Robot, USA Network, Sam Esmail, Creative Screenwriting, Donna Marie Miller, Emmy Rossum, The Flash, Geek Magic, Kor Adana, Rami Malek, Darlene Alderson, Edward Alderson, Angela Moss, Red WheelbarrowComment

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E2 “F*ck, Marry, Frieda” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 2 "F*ck, Marry, Frieda" allows me to discuss systemic responsibility for the violence of the riot, Abu Ghraib prison, and prison barbers. Enjoy!

The “Fine Blue Temptation” Spotify Playlist (A New Order Tribute)

New Ear Candy on this mixed-tape style Spotify playlist featuring New Order (with a brief appearance by Joy Division). This is a legacy playlist in tribute to one of my favorite bands. Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!

Playlist, Legacy PlaylistJoshua B. HoeJune 12, 2017New Order, new wave, post-punk, uk post-punk, permanent wave, Madchester, factory recordsComment

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E1 “Riot FOMO” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 1 "Riot FOMO" allows me to talk about why violence happens, the structural basis of prison violence, and why Caputo isn't really a nice guy. Enjoy!

Orange Is The New Black, Most PopularJoshua B. HoeJune 9, 2017Daya Diaz, Dascha Polanco, Thomas "Humps" Humphrey, Michael Torpey, Orange is the New Black, Orange Black or Bleak, OITNB, OITNB S5 E1 "Riot FOMO", Taryn Manning, Big Boo, Lea DeLaria, Lorna Morello, Yael Stone, Nicky Nichols, Natasha Lyonne, Piper Chapman, Taylor Schilling., Alex Vause, Laura Prepon, Linda Ferguson, Beth Dover, Josh, John Paladino, Gloria Mendoza, Sophia Burset, Laverne Cox, Suzanne Warren, Desi Piscatella, Brad William Henke, Judy King, Blair Brown, Brook SoSo, Kimiko Glenn, Fear Of Missing Out, Tricia Miller, Madeline Brewer, George Mendez, Pablo Schrieber, Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson, Danielle Brooks, Poussey Washington, Samira Wiley, Joe Caputo, Nick Sandow, Jenji Kohan, Litchfield Prison, Tamir Rice, Baxter "Gerber" Bayley, Alan Aisenberg, Netflix Comments

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E11 “Take A Break From Your Values” (Netflix)

Orange is the New Black S2 E11 "Take A Break From Your Values" (Netflix) allows me to discuss opacity from prison administrators, the premature disclosure of prison destinations, and the necessary suppression of feelings. Enjoy!

The “Prissy Kombat Face” Spotify Playlist (I Hate Radio)

New Ear candy on the "Prissy Kombat Face" mixed-tape style Spotify playlist including songs from Beach House, The Clash, Cayetana, JJ Doom and many others. Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!