Entil2001

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1509 )

• Review #3573: The Thing (2011)

  

  Contributor: Andy SpencerWritten by Eric Heisserer Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.Has anyone involved with the making of this film seen “Alien”? What I... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Critical Myth Podcast #185: Seeking a News Direction

  

  The Critical Myth Crew enters The Newsroom (spoilers through 1.1), and then deals with deception on Falling Skies (27:56; spoilers through 2.4). Recorded on 28... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3572: True Blood 5.4: “We’ll Meet Again”

  

  Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Alexander Woo Directed by Romeo TironeAfter appearing to bring some sense of cohesion to the season arc in the previous... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3571: The Newsroom 1.1: “We Just Decided To”

  

  Contributor: Edmund B.Written by Aaron Sorkin Directed by Greg MottolaFrom Clinton Administration officials in “The West Wing” to SNL staffers in “Studio 60”,... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3570: Eureka 5.10: “The Honeymooners”

  

  Contributor: Gregg WrightWritten by Eric Tuchman Directed by Joe MortonWell, for better or for worse, “Eureka” has only four more episodes to go in its final... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• The Critical Myth Podcast #183: A Matter of Skins

  

  The Critical Myth Crew gets smarter with Eureka (spoilers through 5.9), hits some skin with Lost Girl (12:40; spoilers through 2.9), and gets caught up in the... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3569: Classic Doctor Who: “The Invisible Enemy”

  

  Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Bob Baker and Dave Martin Directed by Derrick GoodwinSo this is the first serial to be produced under Graham Williams, and... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3568: Falling Skies 2.3: “Compass”

  

  Contributor: Henry T.Written by Bryan Oh Directed by Michael KatlemanWell, my concerns that the 2nd Massachusetts was going to stay at the airport and the plot... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3567: The Rum Diary (2011)

  

  Contributor: Andy SpencerWritten and directed by Bruce RobinsonHunter S. Thompson must have been interesting company. He is famous for coining the term ‘gonzo... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3566: Continuum 1.5: “A Test of Time”

  

  Contributor: BronzethumbWritten by Jeff King Directed by Patrick WilliamsTo say that “Continuum”, a show that already toys intelligently with the conventions... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3565: Lost Girl 2.10: “Raging Fae”

  

  Contributor: BronzethumbWritten by Jeremy Boxen Directed by David GreeneFollowing last episode’s stellar effort was always going to be a feat. Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• The Critical Myth Podcast #182: Messages from Worlds Apart

  

  The Critical Myth Crew strikes back with the season premiere of Falling Skies (spoilers through 2.2), and then mixes it up with Burn Notice (31:31; spoilers... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3564: True Blood 5.3: “Whatever I Am You Made Me”

  

  Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Raelle Tucker Directed by David PetrarcaThis episode of “True Blood” was an improvement on the previous installment, if only... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3563: Brave (2012)

  

  Contributor: Henry T.Story by Brenda Chapman Screenplay by Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell, and Irene Mecchi Directed by Brenda Chapman, Mark... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review #3562: Burn Notice 6.2: “Mixed Messages”

  

  Contributor: Edmund B.Written by Alfredo Barrios, Jr. Directed by Jeffrey DonovanFor its second outing of the season, “Burn Notice” delivers an episode titled... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3561: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)

  

  Contributor: Andy SpencerWritten by Seth Grahame-Smith Directed by Timur BekmambetovTimur Bekmambetov is one of the most visually focused directors currently... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Critical Myth Podcast #181: 2011-2012 Season Recap: Rising Towards the Top

  

  The Critical Myth Crew digs into the good stuff as they cover the shows that ranked above-average during the 2011-2012 season. Recorded on 16 Jun 2012.Opening... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3560: Classic Doctor Who: “Horror at Fang Rock”

  

  Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Terrence Dicks Directed by Paddy RussellSeason 15 marks a shift in the Fourth Doctor era, away from the gothic horror styling... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3559: Eureka 5.9: “Smarter Carter”

  

  Contributor: Gregg WrightWritten by Paula Yoo and Ed Fowler Directed by Alexandra LaRocheCome to think of it, I’m surprised that it’s taken “Eureka” this long t... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #3558: Falling Skies 2.2: “Shall We Gather at the River”

  

  Contributor: Henry T.Written by Bradley Thompson and David Weddle Directed by Greg BeemanI think it’s unfortunate that “Shall We Gather at The River” aired so... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO