‘Daredevil: Born Again’ episodes 5 & 6 struggle with consistency
By Ben Konuch
I am enjoying “Daredevil: Born Again” throughout its first few episodes, but my enjoyment is hand in hand with concerns about inconsistency. So far it’s been subtle, a mix of well-written and sloppy dialogue or a fantastic action sequence right before a horribly directed fight, but episodes five and six take every worry I had in the background and drag them into the forefront.
Now, over halfway through the series, “Born Again’s” last two episodes at best ...
‘Novocaine’ is a wild ride that’s not for the squeamish
By Ben Konuch
“Do you know what it’s like to wait your whole life to meet someone? Someone who finally gives your life meaning?”
The premise of “Novocaine” on the surface is incredibly simple – and that simplicity carries the film forward with a unique twist. Nathan Caine (Jack Quaid), a bank-working everyman, has a special condition: he can’t feel pain. Enduring overprotective parents and bullying throughout his life, Caine yearns for connections with people while living a ...
