RUTHERFORD FALLS SERIES REVIEW

It’s a pretty open secret these days that America was founded on land largely stolen from the indigenous population of the United States. And if you’re thinking “Well, that’s not a topic I think would be great for a sitcom” then you’re right in line with the surprise Mike Schur has in store with you. The titular Rutherford Falls is the home of Nathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and was founded by his ancestor who bought it from the Minishonka tribe that lived on the land a few hundred years ago. In the present day, there’s some contentious feelings about a statue of his ancestor, and the emotions of that lead to the history of the town going into chaos. Our reviewers Ben, Tessa, Jordan, and Melina dug into this new Peacock series to tell you if its history worth revisiting.

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CREATED BY: Ed Helms, Michael Schur, and Sierra Teller Ornelas

STARRING: Ed Helms, Michael Greyeyes, Jana Schmieding, Jesse Leigh, Dustin Milligan, Dana L. Wilson, Geraldine Keams, Adam Farabee, Mimi Gianopulos, Jason Grasi, Chevonne Hughes, Devery Jacobs, Monica Padman, Camille Schurer, Bobby Wilson, Paul F. Tompkins

 

YOUR REVIEWERS

 

Ben Glasthal (Highly Suspect Review, Screener Squad, Breakfast Pub, Unstabletop Gamers, Video and Audio Editor, Assistant Site Manager)

Born in Boston, then ending up in Dallas, Texas in the early 2000s, Ben has always had a passion for film. He started in film school not long after where he launched MovieReelizations.com where he still writes reviews to this day. He’s since moved to Austin where he has been also hopping on podcasts and both editing and shooting videos for One of Us. A fan of films from almost all genres, and many that predate him more than makes sense, he is anything if not eclectic in what he’s watching at any point. For the rest of his free time, he can be found biking, drinking craft beer, being an amateur photographer, and playing video games by himself or on Twitch. He’s best found on Instagram or Twitter as @MovieReelBen.

 

 

Tessa Morrison (Highly Suspect Reviews, Screener Squad, Unstabletop Gamers)

Well-rounded nerd and artist, Tessa Morrison grew up in the misty mountains of West Virginia and was constantly ridiculed for being a “weirdo.” Then moved to Austin in 2009 where people said the same thing, but in an endearing tone. Tessa works an office day job, creates puppets and fiber art, cosplays, models for gaming and animation studios, and volunteers for various organizations. One of which is the Other Worlds Film Festival, Austin’s first SciFi film fest, working in the capacity of Outreach Director and programmer. Another is local DIY-comedy-wrestling league, Party World Rasslin’, where Tessa scrambles around stage-handing and doing art department nonsense. Wrote and contributed to website and magazine Strange Kids Club for five years reviewing films, video games, and Halloween candy. Co-hosted a Public Access show called Ladies of Fandom. Previously guested on podcasts Blood Over Texas, Threequel Club, Trash in the Can, Retro Movie Roundtable, and Nerds with Mics.

 

 

Jordan Cobb (Screener Squad)

Born with a comic book in one hand, a camera in the other, and in front of the television as WrestleMania played out, Jordan Worth Cobb was thus birthed into this crazy world. A Digital Filmmaking major from the University of Central Arkansas, Jordan has done it all in film from directing, writing, editing, and producing in addition to skills involved in film and TV criticism, journalism,