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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 #153: Fear and Loathing in Westeros
The Critical Myth Crew continues coverage of the second season of Game of Thrones (spoilers through 2.2) and ponders fear and paranoia on Mad Men (38:30;... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3447: Eureka 5.1: “Lost”
Contributor: Gregg WrightThis ought to be the first episode of the second-to-last season of “Eureka”, preceding a final six-episode season. But as most... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3446: The Good Wife 3.20: “Pants on Fire”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Ted Humphrey Directed by Roxann DawsonThe whole of this episode did not quite gel as I would have normally expected from this... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3445: Lost Girl 2.1: “Something Wicked This Fae Comes”
Contributor: Bronzethumb“Lost Girl” returns for its second season and slips back into its groove like no time has passed. And that’s a good thing: too many show... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3444: The Borgias 2.2: “Paolo”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Neil Jordan Directed by Neil JordanAfter a bit of a lackluster start, which honestly felt like Neil Jordan trying too hard... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3443: Game of Thrones 2.3: “What Is Dead May Never Die”
Contributor: Gregg WrightApart from the ending, this is still a relatively low-key episode. Much of what we’ve seen so far has been the forebodings for the... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #152: The North Parties On
In this slightly super-sized show, the Critical Myth Crew delves into the second season premiere of Game of Thrones (spoilers through 2.1), explores history wit... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3442: Grimm 1.17: “Love Sick”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Catherine Butterfield Directed by David SolomonAs the season drives towards the season finale, the writers are definitely... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3441: Fringe 4.18: “The Consultant”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Christine Lavaf Directed by Jeannot SzwarcThis episode is an effective follow-up to the previous installment, ramping up the... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3440: Awake 1.7: “Ricky’s Tacos”
Contributor: Henry T.Story by Kyle Killen Teleplay by Howard Gordon and Evan Katz Directed by Adam DavidsonContinuing with Michael’s increasing mental breakdown... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3439: Titanic 3D (2012)
Contributor: Andy SpencerWritten by James Cameron Directed by James CameronSo many romance movies come out these days, and so many of them have characters,... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3438: The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Contributor: Andy SpencerWriters: Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon Director: Drew GoddardModern gore horror is terrible. This is a general rule that,... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #151: Ben Linus Gets High
The Critical Myth Crew gets eclipsed by Being Human US (spoilers through 2.12), entangled by Lost Girl (14:28; spoilers through 1.12), and caught in ecstasy wit... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3437: Touch 1.5: “Entanglement”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Chris Levinson Directed by Milan CheylovIn this episode, Jake tosses out a random number, demonstrating his superior... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3436: Justified 3.13: “Slaughterhouse”
Contributor: Henry T.Story by Graham Yost Teleplay by Fred Golan Directed by Dean ParisotAll of the focus this season on “Justified” has drifted from three... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3435: Ghost Hunters 8.7: “Frighternity”
Contributor: John KeeganGrant’s announcement results in a distinct shift in the tone and focus for this episode, as everything is framed in the context of his... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3434: The Borgias 2.1: “The Borgia Bull”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Neil Jordan Directed by Neil JordanI’ll be completely honest: I wasn’t particularly thrilled with the first season of “The... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3433: Mad Men 5.4: “Mystery Date”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Victor Lewin and Matthew Weiner Directed by Matt ShakmanNightmares are inherently scary. When people have them, it’s usually in... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3432: Ringer 1.21: “It’s Called Improvising, Bitch!”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Scott Nimerfro Directed by Janice CookeIt really had to take until the very near end of the season for this show to get good? Read more
Posted on 12 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #150: Leaves and Fallen Snow
The Critical Myth Crew ponders the advancement of age on Mad Men (spoilers through 5.3) and revelations on Once Upon a Time (22:14; spoilers through 1.18).... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO