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Resident Evil: The Final Chapter - Greatest Movie Ever or Greatest Movie Ever?

1/31/2017

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Andrew Lynch
Answer: Neither.

If you’re reading this review to determine if you should see the sixth and (supposedly) final Resident Evil movie, I need you to do something for me. Turn off whatever device you are on right now, go outside, and think about how you got to this point in your life.

Assuming you’re still reading, I can safely assume you already know whether you plan to see this movie or not. After all, this is a franchise movie based on over the top action, violence, apocalyptic scenarios, absurd contrivances, and coincidences that border on miraculous. Oh, and it is nominally related to a video game series. In other words: it’s guaranteed to be a trainwreck of a movie just like all the other ones in the series.

That doesn’t mean it can’t be mindlessly entertaining fun.

This “final chapter” of the series picks up some point after the last movie but never really explains what happened in the interim. This is something that happens with most of the movies, so it’s already keeping to tradition. At the very start, you are treated to a short recap of the story so far. In case you were unaware: Umbrella Corporation caused a zombie apocalypse and humanity is on the brink of extinction. Whoops. Also, Ser Jorah Mormont (Sorry, Dr. Isaacs) is a bad guy, and Alice (played by Mila Jovovich) is the hero.

There is a plot device basically telling Alice she needs to go back to The Hive (the location of the first movie) to stop the extermination of the remaining human survivors, and she only has 48 hours to do it.

Commence travel, zombie butt kicking, fighting with Umbrella Corporation soldiers, meeting up with other survivors, seeing another familiar face (who has somehow maintained perfect hair during the apocalypse when no one else has). Blah blah blah.

Less than two hours later, the movie is over as well as Alice’s story arc. Supposedly. You can never tell with Hollywood.

Overall opinion is that the movie is worth seeing as nothing more than mindless entertainment and a decent wrap-up to the series and storylines. You will not be a better person for having seen it. You can at least be entertained, as long as you know what you’re signing up for (which at this point, if you don’t, then I can’t help you). Keep your expectations low, and you won’t be disappointed.

Well, maybe. Even with low expectations, these movies are pretty terrible despite the fun.

TL;DR Summary: See the movie for mindless entertainment only. Or don’t. Whatever decision you make on this one, you won’t really be any worse off for it. ​
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A Month of Misfitting - January 

1/31/2017

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It’s been a busy month here in Misfitsland...we rolled out a new site, welcomed a handful of great pieces from some guest contributors, got accused of a whole bunch of nonsense and wrote quite a bit.

The best news of all, is that you guys read a lot. A LOT!

In total, the Misfits wrote 21 original pieces and our guests contributed 12 others. In addition, there were 4 MisfitMemo weekly recaps, two #OldManYellsatClouds and four #AskAlex’s. Some of those pieces drew more attention than others, so we’d like to close the month by counting down the 10 most widely read and talked about pieces from the Month of January:

10) On January 16th, Lauren (@LilMissRightie) joined us as a guest to tell you why Personhood is the conversation that 2017 needs.

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) Two days before inauguration, Alex Baldwin told us all why Donald Trump was unfit for office, and why “giving him a chance” was a fool’s errand.

8) Guest contributor @RaymondWPS explained why even reasoned pro-choice voices can be bothered by the agenda and activities of Planned Parenthood.

7) Three weeks earlier, Raymond penned another popular piece when he took on the pressures exerted on oppressed groups to support anyone who claims victimhood.

6) Rebecca de Winter’s moving and heartfelt tribute to her autistic son is the only piece here that wasn’t written in January. It is now over two months old, but continues to resonate with readers in a remarkable way.

5) A week after he angered “left wing conservatives”, @danieltobin quickly reminded them of exactly what he had been warning about.

4) As President Obama prepared to leave office, @molratty took a sobering look at his performance against the lofty ideals that he had expressed before he was president.

3) On January 19th, regular contributor @patriot_musket discussed the hard-to-explain list of inclusions and exclusions at the Women’s March in his usual witty style.

There were two pieces that resonated with readers in a way that nothing else we have ever published has, and became our most-read articles of the month. In fact, their total readership was so close, I’ve decided to name them #1 and #1a for the month of January.

1a) In “The Abortion Dodge” @molratty took The Atlantic to task for their (since almost entirely redacted) nonsense suggesting that ultrasounds were the source of anti-abortion feelings in America.

1) @danieltobin roused some serious anger from defenders of Evan McMullin when he asked What Happened to McMullin? on January 12th.

We hope you’ve enjoyed this month as much as we have, and we look forward to an equally productive February!


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#MisfitMemo - Weekly Rewind - January 29, 2017

1/29/2017

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Rebecca de Winter
Welcome to the latest edition of the Misfit Weekly Rewind, where we round up our best tweets and blog posts from the week. We laughed, we cried, we...well maybe not, but we did have a lot of fun, and we’d love for you to join us.

So let’s get this party started!

The week got off to a roaring start, with The Atlantic publishing a piece so ridiculous, so stupid, so insane...well - see for yourself:

How the ultrasound pushed the idea that a fetus is a person, @moiragweigel reports: https://t.co/0qRz8nexLs pic.twitter.com/8Z9TYej9xl

— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) January 24, 2017

Per The Atlantic, pro-lifers use science to define life. In contrast, pro-aborts use euphemisms. pic.twitter.com/IZ1V8mhdjA

— Mo Mo (@molratty) January 24, 2017

"This article originally stated a bunch of bullshit. We regret the error."

*Note title & lede were also changed. https://t.co/f3MSQTuOZA

— J.R. Holmsted (@JHolmsted) January 27, 2017

Everyone know that "Science" is just code for Christian Fundamentalism. Anti-Choice advocates need to try harder with their propaganda! □ https://t.co/tFWJUFMthU

— (((M. Raymer))) (@miscRaymer) January 24, 2017
In arguably one of the most hilarious moments on Twitter to date, Senator Ted Cruz punked the sports website Deadspin after writer Ashley Feinberg tried to take him down a notch. Emphasis on “tried,” because the response from Cruz was nothing short of glorious:
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I love @tedcruz so much RN pic.twitter.com/p8fB0ykh4h

— Rebecca de Winter (@BlazerMc88) January 25, 2017
Instead of handling this smackdown in good humor, Deadspin decided to double down, and hilarity ensued.

Amazing that low-testosterone Ted Cruz enthusiasts are comfortable haranguing @ashleyfeinberg but not me, Deadspin's actual editor!

— Tim Marchman (@timmarchman) January 25, 2017

Deadspin hasn't been embarrassed enough today. https://t.co/cHgirLHyJz

— MisfitPolitics (@MisfitsPolitics) January 25, 2017

Ok, that's fair. Rented. Like a mule. https://t.co/V5aUFnEyUN

— Mo Mo (@molratty) January 25, 2017
The 2017 March for Life took place last week, and it was a huge success, as always. It was especially historic, as Vice President Pence attended and addressed the crowd personally (the highest ranking public official ever to do this). The pro-choice leftists had a field day with their ugly, snide remarks and insults, of course.

When ppl have to frame groups that advocate for the fundamental right to life as twisted & nefarious, we have lost our way. #MarchforLife

— J.R. Holmsted (@JHolmsted) January 27, 2017

"Bodily integrity" is super important, just not for the baby being torn apart. #MarchForLife https://t.co/LdC8heSTpQ

— Mo Mo (@molratty) January 27, 2017

So many strawmen being destroyed by brave culture warriors fighting against the #MarchForLife.

— Kayla (@VixenRogue) January 27, 2017

It takes two to create life. It shouldn't take one to end it. #MarchForLife

— Gentleman Rhino □ (@GentlemanRascal) January 27, 2017

This is today's stupidest tweet. Maybe the month of January's stupidest. What action did you take to get those kidneys inside you, Valenti? https://t.co/38wmTTbXXp

— LunaticRex (@LunaticRex) January 27, 2017

Equating abortions with forced kidney donations, becuz they both r related to the body is the def of a logic fail. https://t.co/a6FX82dWkc

— CC Hayes □ (@_CCHayes) January 27, 2017

When my daughter was born. #MarchforLife2017 #DefundPP pic.twitter.com/ABAa9stKG8

— Dan (@danieltobin) January 27, 2017

You will never regret choosing life. #MarchForLife pic.twitter.com/uYE9k5zvpf

— Kayla (@VixenRogue) January 27, 2017
Trump signed an Executive Order on refugees, nobody took the time to really read it, and the internet has nearly imploded into itself. The factually wrong hashtag #MuslimBan took off (note: there is no Muslim ban) and people left and right are losing their minds, to put it mildly.

It's the GOP's fault Obama downplayed and ignored genocide and complicated the refugee situation.

— Dan (@danieltobin) January 28, 2017

Reminder: the same people freaking out over Trump's targeted immigration freeze were perfectly fine with Obama ending "wet foot, dry foot."

— CDP □⚾□ (@cdpayne79) January 28, 2017

de Blasio, as Mayor of NY, called for a boycott of Chick-Fil-A https://t.co/LVZyTIh56N

— Mo Mo (@molratty) January 29, 2017

Well considering a beverage was a topic of conversation today-from journalists-maybe it's not all the WH's fault? https://t.co/ZlQOfGF8KN

— CC Hayes □ (@_CCHayes) January 29, 2017

Trump's EO got more attention in the past day from the press than Obama's lack of interest in Syrian genocide the past five years.

— Dan (@danieltobin) January 29, 2017
Miscellaneous Misfit Musings:

Turns out being gung-ho on expanding executive authority for 8 years was a bad idea, huh? https://t.co/nXnvSYZ3ss

— CDP □⚾□ (@cdpayne79) January 29, 2017

The media has no chill.

— Rebecca de Winter (@BlazerMc88) January 28, 2017

Is confirmation of a new Supreme Court justice still a priority or not so much anymore? @SenWarren

— Gringo Suave □ (@2009superglide) January 25, 2017

I don't tell them often enough, but I'm proud of my children. They succeed in spite of my failings in raising them.

— LunaticRex (@LunaticRex) January 22, 2017
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Hannity thinking to himself: "Do I go in for the kiss or wait for him?" pic.twitter.com/JCflMrqXh8

— Gentleman Rhino □ (@GentlemanRascal) January 27, 2017

"Educate yourself" seems the go to when ppl want to shut down conversation, but want to seem like they won & are superior. Often just lazy.

— J.R. Holmsted (@JHolmsted) January 28, 2017

Who better to be the voice of a generation than the third-place finisher in a one state race for President?

— Alex F. Baldwin □ (@VerumVulnero1) January 25, 2017

"That's pretty damn stupid"

Sheila Jackson Lee https://t.co/wFgHVYIsi0

— Marc Logic □ (@marcannem96) January 25, 2017

Your stubborn refusal to separate the wheat from the chaff is disturbing. https://t.co/5PUEgML19u

— Rebecca de Winter (@BlazerMc88) January 28, 2017

Hey, @POTUS: Since your party controls both chambers, why not get some laws passed instead of acting like an asshole leftist? Just a thought

— LunaticRex (@LunaticRex) January 25, 2017

To be a principled conservative now is to have been alternating between jubilant glee and abject terror for the last two and a half months.

— Kayla (@VixenRogue) January 25, 2017

You know that that clock isn't an actual clock, right? Its not actually based on anything other than their opinion. https://t.co/47mumOX7JC

— (((M. Raymer))) (@miscRaymer) January 26, 2017

The Left for the last two 1/2 months: pic.twitter.com/6NaMMpOybd

— Mo Mo (@molratty) January 26, 2017

Pretty accurate. pic.twitter.com/iqYrI2nq3k

— CDP □⚾□ (@cdpayne79) January 29, 2017
Finally, here are our blog posts from the past week. We had a lot of great stuff, you won’t want to miss any of it!

“The Failure of Journalism,” by CC

“Film Critics Also Victim To Liberal Media Distemper,” by Regular Contributor Brad Slager (@MartiniShark)

“Thoughts on Vetting,” by Daryl

“Ask Alex - January 27, 2017,” by Alex

“March for Life Gets a Makeover,” by Guest Contributor Allen Ray (@2CynicAl65)

“How to Train Your Democrat,” by CDP

“#RemainSeatedForPP,” by Regular Contributor Raymond (@RaymondWPS)

“Oscars 2017: Predictions,” by Andrew Lynch

“The Abortion Dodge,” by Mo

“I Want To Punch You. Will You Defend Me?” by Andrew Lynch

“Bumps in the Road,” by Daryl

“Where *Can* Conservatives Find Allies on the Left?” by Alex

“M. Night Shyamalan Has Gotten His Groove Back,” by Andrew Lynch

Thank you for joining us for this week’s Weekly Rewind! Be sure to follow us at @MisfitsPolitics so you can keep up with everything we’re up to. Lastly, we'd love for you to join us for #MisfitMischief - where we kick back, pour a drink, and leave all politics behind to just be goofy and have fun (no regular set times, just check the hashtag regularly to join in!).
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