Layers of Fear 2

The first Layers of Fear was a terrifying blast, so of course I leapt at the chance to get the sequel (when it was on sale for five bucks cuz I'm a video game cheapskate). It's more of the same sorta surreal goofin I loved from the first one, but it's nowhere near as scary. I dunno if that's because I played this one on XBox and the first one on PC (something about slouching in front of a small screen vs relaxing in front of the big TV), or maybe it's just not as good. But hey, it's got Tony Todd!

RATING: 61%

Enterprise S1E9 - "Fortunate Son"

The Enterprise comes across a freighter that's been damaged in an attack, and the "boomers" on board (humans who run cargo) are angry and stubborn and also hostage takers - luckily Ensign Mayweather is there to talk everybody down because he was born on a freighter, man without a country style. Pretty strong episode that fleshes out the world of commerce in Star Trek, something basically no other show would do.

RATING: 68%

Shipwrecks

Shipwrecks and pirates are like leprechauns and rainbows; they both usually indicate that gold is nearby. I'd like to find me some gold from a shipwreck so I don't have to work anymore. But shipwrecks can be pretty rough, especially if you're on one when they go down. Hey, there should be lifeboats, and it takes a long time for big ships to go down so don't give me some sad story about your aunt who was on a cruise when it sank because I bet she lived. If not I'm sorry and I'll share some of my gold with you.

RATING: 71%