La Ron S. Readus

Is Mulan on Disney Plus Worth The Cost? (VIDEO SCRIPT)

Y’know, one of these days I’m just gonna snatch the Band-Aid off and just make a segment called “Why is Disney Like this??”

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Readers, it’s no secret that I don’t really care that much for how Disney is handling its live-action remake for Mulan

/Not only did they eliminate Li Shang’s character and create a new love interest from scratch so that they could lower the chances of there being any queer undertones within it like in the anim...

Is Mulan on Disney Plus Worth The Cost? | READUS 101

The live-action Mulan movie is being put on Disney Plus (Disney+) as a premium video on demand (VOD) title with a September 2020 release date! But the cost for you to watch it on the streaming service might not be worth it in the long run...

What It Means to Defund Police (VIDEO SCRIPT)

(Reads Zimbardo’s “The Lucifer Effect”) Oh! Sorry. Didn’t see you there! (Puts book down) Hi. My name is La’Ron Readus. And I want you to know what it means to defund police

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With everything that is currently going on in the world, one thing is absolutely certain; the world has been going to shit long before 2020.

While 2020 brought the current health and safety crisis to the nation is under within the first quarter of the year, protests agains...

What it Means to Defund Police | READUS 101

Do you have concerns regarding the news of Black Lives Matter protests demanding the defunding of police departments nationwide as a way of battling police brutality and racism? Here’s a quick PSA on why the "Defund the Police" debate isn’t as scary as you think it is, and the good it can do for multiple cities across the country as a result! 

A Casual Furry Reacts to BEASTARS Anime Characters (VIDEO SCRIPT)

Y’all ready for some more furry shit? (Nods and smiles) Yeah, y’all ready for some more furry shit...
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Readers, I know that I promised you an Anime Saturday of Beastars at the end of my first Casual Furry video

And while I never gave a date on when that video will be coming out, I feel like I need to inform you that THIS video is not going to be a replacement for a full-fledged review of season 1

It’s still coming, I assure you.

However, as ...

A Casual Furry Reacts to BEASTARS Anime Characters | READUS 101

With Netflix expanding their furry-themed anime, I decided to look at the list of main characters Legosi, Louis, Haru and others in Paru Itagaki’s Beastars and give my reaction as a casual furry in the furry fandom nearly halfway through the first season. 

The REAL Problems With Netflix's CURSED (VIDEO SCRIPT)

Does Netflix’s Cursed have problems? I think so. Are they the ones the internet say that they are? ABSOLUTELY NOT. And here's why.

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Readers, I wouldn’t necessarily call this a review of the season, but more of a first impression.

And that’s because as of this recording, I watched the first 3 episodes of the Netflix original series Cursed.

/It’s based on the novel written by Thomas Wheeler with illustrations by Frank Miller that does its own ...

The REAL Problems with Netflix's CURSED | READUS 101

While it's not a review, my first impressions of Katherine Langford’s 2020 Netflix original series Cursed weren’t to my liking. But while my reaction and critique to season 1 is rooted in constructive criticism, there are others that -- for lack of better words -- are not. 

HBO Max's Close Enough: A Love Letter to Millennials (VIDEO SCRIPT)

A new animated series aimed for adults created by the person who made my recently favorite animated series aimed for children and teenagers was just released on a newly released streaming service aimed for...everybody. (Pauses) I’m beginning to sense a pattern...

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Readers, I’m just gonna give you what you want right here and now. JG Quintel’s “Close Enough” on HBO Max is, in fact, worth watching.

And I say this as a fan of his, highly anticipa...

HBO Max's Close Enough: A Love Letter to Millennials | READUS 101

JG Quintel hit a lot of topics during my Close Enough Season 1 review; adulting being the biggest one. But if there’s one thing the 2020 follow-up series to “Regular Show” showed, it’s that it’s a love letter to millennials everywhere! 

Why You Should Wear A Face Mask In Public (VIDEO SCRIPT)

(Reads a Book) Oh! Sorry! Didn’t see you there! (Puts book down) Hi. My name is La’Ron Readus. And I want to explain why you should wear a mask in public

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With the ever rising threat of the current health and safety crisis the nation is under, that upon verbally mentioning its name will immediately disqualify this PSA for proper monetization

Self quarantining, proper sanitization and social distancing have proven to be the best ways to combat said cri...

Why You Should Wear A Face Mask In Public | READUS 101

Do you think wearing a face mask is useless? Don’t know the different types of face masks available? Here’s a quick PSA on why you should wear a mask in public when you practice social distancing, the best masks to protect from viruses, along with comparing the different types of face masks and their efficiency against the current health and safety crisis across the nation! 

The Old Guard: The Graphic Novel Vs. The Movie (VIDEO SCRIPT)

Yes, yes. Because I’m talking about both of them, there WILL be spoilers for both the movie and the comic book it’s inspired by. So maybe at least catch the movie before you watch this video, if you can. (Pause) ...You good? Great. Let's get started!

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Readers, I think it’s safe to say that “The Old Guard” is one of the most faithful comic book adaptations I’ve seen from Netflix in a very long time.

It respected the source material, was a go...

The Old Guard: The Graphic Novel Vs. The Movie | READUS 101

With the 2020 release of Netflix’s action film adaptation of “The Old Guard” comic, there have been multiple comparisons to the full movie and Greg Rucka’s graphic novel. Some even want to know which is better between the two considering its ending that leads to a sequel. Turns out from my review, those people are asking a question that’s best left unanswered. 

Adventure Time Distant Lands How BMO Teaches Self-Worth (VIDEO SCRIPT)

So I know BMO was created to Be MORE, but can we say the same thing about his HBO Max special? Let’s find out.

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Readers, one of the first bit of HBO Max exclusives from Cartoon Network is currently out in the form of Adventure Time Distant Lands

/It’s the first of four 40+ minute specials by the team that created Adventure time exclusively for HBO Max, telling a solo story of one of everyone’s favorite side characters, BMO./

And while I won’...

(Adventure Time: Distant Lands) How BMO Teaches Self-Worth | READUS 101

I had a chance to review episode 1 of Cartoon Network's newest HBO Max exclusive special, "Adventure Time: Distant Lands," starring one of everyone's favorite characters BMO! And while this Finn and Jake spin-off is something anyone can watch, it also does a good job promoting self-worth motivation.

Love, Victor vs. Love, Simon: How to Make it Better (VIDEO SCRIPT)

Readers, after a lot of inner debate and deliberation, I decided that I was going to sit down, turn on Hulu, and watch season 1 of “Love, Victor.”

/It’s the sequel series to the 2018 coming out and coming of age film “Love, Simon” where Victor and his family move to Simon’s hometown and shares with him via Instagram Messenger his struggles of coming to terms with his sexuality now that Simon and his boyfriend Bram are living in New York, as Victor experiences hi...

Love, Victor vs. Love, Simon: How To Make It Better | READUS 101

 I had a chance to review season one of "Love, Victor." And considering the cast, episodes and cliffhanger teasing season 2, there's only one thing holding it back from making it better than "Love, Simon."

Euphoria (HBO): A Review in Character Writing (VIDEO SCRIPT)

Best part about my job is that I subscribed to HBO Max in time to get that 12/month rate for a year and now I can write it off as a business expense. Anyway, let’s talk about Euphoria!

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Trust me, Readers; I can definitely understand why someone might be on the fence in watching season 1 of Euphoria

/For a lot of people who are fans of her, it serves as one of Zendaya’s first steps away from the family friendly monikers of Disney like other successful ...

Euphoria (HBO): A Review in Character Writing | READUS 101

I had a chance to review season one of Euphoria. And while I know it may not be everyone's thing considering the themes in it, I believe it's worth watching just to gain an understanding of character writing.

Justice Smith: My Favorite Movie Roles (VIDEO SCRIPT)

Readers, I wanna take some time to gas up Justice Smith for a bit.

He’s a black american actor that I’ve been following since 2016 that has been getting some well deserved accolades in a couple of pretty big properties, both main and supporting.

And the fact that he recently came out as a fellow queer black man on Pride month in the midst of one of the most important civil rights battles currently happening in our nation

Makes me so happy to see that a new g...

Justice Smith: My Favorite Movie Roles | READUS 101

Today, I want to highlight up-and-coming actor Justice Smith and some of the major roles he's recently played that properly shows his range as a performer. So here are two roles of his that I think are indicators that he's worth your time!

Is J.J. Abrams Directing Henry Cavill's New Superman Movie? (VIDEO SCRIPT)

One of these things is not like the other, one of these things involves J.J. Abrams...

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Readers, I know a good amount of you don’t really care for Henry Cavill, his portrayal of Superman, or both

Personally, I think he’s a good choice for Clark and would really blow the role out of the park if he was given a script and a director that knows what makes Superman SUPERMAN

And I admit; finding out he was cast as Geralt for Netflix’s series adaptat...

Is J.J. Abrams Directing Henry Cavill's New Superman Movie? | READUS 101

Henry Cavill may be back for a new Superman movie in the DCEU after the Snyder Cut announcement. But now there's talk going around that J.J. Abrams is gonna be the one making the movie for Warner Bros. and DC Comics. So here's what we know so far. 

Netflix's Space Force is a Comfort Zone Killer (VIDEO SCRIPT)

It feels good to be black on the moon...
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Readers I decided to check out the first season of the new Netflix Original Series, Space Force

/It consists of ten 30+ minute episodes about a newly appointed 4-star general played by Steve Carell that’s been put in charge of the newly created branch of the military -- United States Space Force -- and honestly, I was pleasantly surprised; not at how funny it was, but how it chose to deliver its message/

And...

Netflix's SPACE FORCE is a Comfort Zone Killer | READUS 101

I had a chance to review Steve Carell's newest Netflix original series "Space Force," and found that season 1 surprisingly has a lot to say about self-improvement, and breaking out of your comfort zone. 

Tuca and Bertie: An Abuse Survivor Story VIDEO SCRIPT)

Readers, after finding out that Adult Swim picked it up for a second season after Netflix unfairly cancelled it, I decided to watch the 10 episodes that consisted of season one of Tuca and Bertie

And when I watched it, I’m not gonna lie; two specific things ran across my head

1 - Ah, man. There are a lot of free-range boobs in this show

And 2 - Ah, man. I wonder if season 2’s gonna have to rein it in with all the free-range boobs in this show

...What? ...

Tuca and Bertie: An Abuse Survivor Story | READUS 101

Here's a quick analysis of the once Netflix Original Series turned Adult Swim series "Tuca and Bertie," and how season one does a great job in telling a story about survivors of verbal abuse and mental abuse from family and in the workplace. 

Is the Justice League Snyder Cut for HBO MAX an Apology From Warner Brothers (VIDEO SCRIPT)

Short answer? Yes. LONG answer...!

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Readers, I’m absolutely sure that some of you do not care about the topic of today’s video

I have friends and mutuals who despite wishing nothing but the best for me and just want to see me succeed not only on this platform but life in general, do not give a damn about this subject for reasons that I completely understand.

I’m absolutely sure that they’re only playing the video just so that it can count as...

Is the Justice League Snyder Cut for HBO MAX an Apology From Warner Brothers? | READUS 101

The Justice League Snyder Cut is coming to HBO MAX in 2021! But considering how the "Release The Snyder Cut" movement happened, the road to finally seeing Zack Snyder's Justice League seems more like an apology from Warner Brothers.