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As a film franchise broken down into two-hour increments, The Purge seems to fit nicely into a tight narrative. But as a “10 episode television event,” the storyline gets stretched to its limits, even if there are more than a few… Continue Reading →
Have you heard about the new TV show that’s being needlessly compared to Lost? Sure, there’s an airplane filled with unwitting passengers who are all tied to an impossible mystery. The plane gets destroyed. The people lose time. And somehow… Continue Reading →
If you’re like me, you might have a few questions about the new USA original TV series, The Purge.
Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger started off strong, with mixed reviews in fandom circles. Inexplicably unpleasable geeks trashed it in substance and style, while others (including me) celebrated its many positive aspects. It is hard, however, to agree that the finale… Continue Reading →
What makes a good villain? What happens when the hero turns bad and the villain becomes good? These questions are posed at different times during Season 2 of Legion, but good vs. bad can also describe the show’s second season,… Continue Reading →
Obviously, there’s no loyalty during the Zombie Apocalypse! In Texas, everything’s bigger. Including the double-crosses. And the midseason finale of Fear The Walking Dead proves that everyone is expendable… including the main characters.
After the All Out War ended on The Walking Dead, Survival Sunday continued with the season premiere of Fear… this time with a crossover storyline.
More superhero shows should be as enjoyable as The Tick. It’s light and funny, without being too goofy. It has some great fights and action scenes, which are always important to a superhero show. Its narrative is tight and compelling,… Continue Reading →
The great thing about a movie is that it isn’t just a single art form on display, but a combination of dozens, even hundreds of different schools and disciplines brought to life on screen. From the moment a screenwriter gives… Continue Reading →
This week, Fear The Walking Dead ventures into a new territory. Just as the TV show was getting good last year, it was all blown away from the dam’s explosion, scattering characters (as well as the upcoming storyline) into different… Continue Reading →