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Critical Myth
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A blog dedicated to in-depth critical evaluation of genre television, film, books, and much more!
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The Critical Myth Podcast #190: V Minus 3 Days
Another chapter closes as the Critical Myth Crew (minus Gary) looks to the future, comments on early news from San Diego Comic-Con, and then digs into the Hunge... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT -
Review #3588: The Newsroom 1.3 “The 112th Congress”
Contributor: Edmund B.Written by Aaron Sorkin and Gideon Yago Directed by Greg MottolaThe gloves come off in “The Newsroom” as “The 112th Congress” convenes. Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3587: White Collar 4.1: “Wanted”
Contributor: Gregg WrightWritten by Jeff Eastin Directed by Paul Holahan“White Collar” has become one of those old, reliable shows that I can count on for its... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3586: Eureka 5.12: “Double Take”
Contributor: Gregg WrightWritten by Margaret Dunlap, Nina Fiore and John Herrera Directed by Matt HastingsIt’s a bit odd to think that this was intended to be... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #189: V Minus 5 Days
The Critical Myth Crew goes double down on Eureka (spoilers through 5.11), goes posh with Lost Girl (13:32; spoilers through 2.11), and then a truly random... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3585: Covert Affairs 3.1: “Hang On to Yourself”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Matt Corman and Chris Ord Directed by Allan KroekerDespite some of the casting changes that had been announced during the... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3584: Continuum 1.6: “Time’s Up”
Contributor: BronzethumbWritten by Jeremy Smith and Jonathan Lloyd Walker Directed by Rachel TalalayThe premiere season of “Continuum” is continuing to hit all... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3583: Falling Skies 2.5: “Love and Other Acts of Courage”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Joe Weisberg Directed by John DahlThere is a reason why I prefer shows that take chances. It’s not exactly that I’m going to... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3582: Lost Girl 2.12: “Masks”
Contributor: BronzethumbWritten by Grant Rosenberg Directed by Lee RoseNot for the first time, an episode of “Lost Girl” has a thin, forgettable A-story and... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #188: V Minus 7 Days
The Critical Myth Crew breaks down The Newsroom (spoilers through 1.2) and tears up the family on Falling Skies (27:31; spoilers through 2.4)! Recorded on 07 Ju... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3581: True Blood 5.5: “Let’s Boot and Rally”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Angela Robinson Directed by Michael LehmannDespite all the promises by the producers and writers that this season would get... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3580: The Newsroom 1.2: “Newsnight 2.0″
Contributor: Edmund B.Written by Aaron Sorkin Directed by Alex Graves“We don’t do good television. We do the news.” -MacKensie MacHaleIt’s a cheeky line,... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #187: Four Color Panelists
The Critical Myth Crew offers last rites to an episode of Burn Notice (spoilers through 6.3) before launching into a truly random Roundtable, covering The Hunge... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3574: Lost Girl 2.11: “Can’t See the Fae-rest”
Contributor: BronzethumbWritten by Shelley Scarrow Directed by Gail HarveyHow does one describe an episode as “average” without coming across as negative or... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3573: Classic Doctor Who: “Image of the Fendahl”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Chris Boucher Directed by George Spenton-FosterComing off the disappointment that was “The Invisible Enemy”, this particular... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #186: A Test of Raging Honeymooners
The Critical Myth Crew gets physical with Eureka (spoilers through 5.10), enters the ring with Lost Girl (14:50; spoilers through 2.10), and goes wibbly-wobbly... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3577: Eureka 5.11: “Mirror Mirror”
Contributor: Gregg WrightWritten by Bruce Miller Directed by Mike RohlAfter a long string of regular format episodes, we get one that ends on a cliffhanger,... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3576: Falling Skies 2.4: “Young Bloods”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Heather Regnier Directed by Miguel SapochnikIt seemed like half of the first season had Tom dedicating himself to finding and... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3575: Burn Notice 6.3: “Last Rites”
Contributor: Edmund B.Written by Ben Watkins Directed by Nick GomezThe latest “Burn Notice” registers a slight uptick on the Anson-meter, as Anson leaves Agent... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3574: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Contributor: Andy Spencer Written by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent, and Steve Kloves Directed by Marc Webb Reboots/remakes are very controversial (let alone... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES