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The Mist TV Series Rolls in on Spike

I have long been a fan of Stephen King’s short story, The Mist. In the book, there is this apocalyptic feel and you are left wondering exactly what will happen to the survivors. A mysterious mist falls over a sleepy… Continue Reading →

It’s Time to Give Preacher The Chance It Deserves

AMC’s Preacher has unfortunately languished in relative obscurity. I confess that this has been a constant source of consternation and confusion for me. The TV show is backed and produced by Seth Rogan. Its source material is one of the more famous… Continue Reading →

Wrapping Up The Walking Dead: A New Frontier — Episodes 4 and 5

In closing this series, we will discuss more about the relationships of the characters and theorize about how this storyline might affect the TV show.

The Americans Penultimate Season Recapped

With former FBI Director James Comey testifying last Tuesday about possible Russian involvement in the 2016 U.S. election, it may seem as though the Cold War had never ended. The conflict between the USSR and the United States and other… Continue Reading →

Wonder Woman and the Definition of the Modern-Day Superhero

Per Matt Throughout the years, different types of heroes have emerged. Those of the 1930s were vastly different from those of the early ’80s, the ’90s and even today. Superheroes reveal the story of America, so, what exactly does the… Continue Reading →

Twin Peaks: The Return Is Beautifully Weird

There are few sins worse in pop culture these days than not grasping the current zeitgeist stemming out of a new (or old) piece of content. Indeed, it’s nearly blasphemous as a pop-culture writer to admit a certain ignorance with… Continue Reading →

Saul Goodman vs. Heisenberg: Who You Gonna Call?

Better Call Saul will be coming back for Season 3 on Monday, April 10th. I’m more than ready to catch up with my favorite con man, Jimmy McGill. Jimmy was always my favorite character on Breaking Bad and was the… Continue Reading →

The Horror Within Takes a Dark Look at Post-Apocalyptic Family Life

So, you are just in the backyard, enjoying a day with the family. Your wife is helping you plant some new items in your small garden, while your daughter is running around playing. The world couldn’t be any more beautiful…. Continue Reading →

Castlevania to Terrorize Netflix

After years of persistent rumors, Castlevania is finally taking the leap out of video games, Netflix announced last week. The adventures of the Belmont family will be making their animated debut sometime in 2017.

Hollow Victories and Bittersweet Endings

There are a lot of different ways storytellers resolve their plot lines. Specifically with limited series or movies, the writer or director implements an underlying theme throughout that is meant to leave a certain impression on the viewer. Full-fledged television… Continue Reading →

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