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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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Review #3414: Touch 1.3: “Safety in Numbers”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Carol Barbee Directed by Stephen WilliamsI made the case, in my reviews for the first two episodes, that this show was going... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3413: Lost Girl 1.12: “(Dis)Members Only”
Contributor: BronzethumbNot for the first time, the “Lost Girl” writers have jumped the gun on one of their core story elements and muddled what might’ve been a... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3412: Awake 1.5: “Oregon”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Lisa Zwerling Directed by Aaron LipstadtBased on the few episodes that have aired after the pilot, there seems to be more... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #146: Between the Devil and the Dying Fire
The Critical Myth Crew celebrates the return of old friends on Supernatural (spoilers through 7.17), strikes a balance on Spartacus: Vengeance (18:27, spoilers... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3411: Spartacus: Vengeance 2.10: “Wrath of the Gods”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Steven S. DeKnight Directed by Jesse WarnDepending on how one wishes to interpret the historical record of Spartacus’ War,... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3410: Supernatural 7.18: “Party On, Garth”
Contributor: John KeeganComing on the heels of the emotionally charged previous episode, it’s perhaps understandable that the writers would want to follow it... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3409: Fringe 4.16: “Nothing As It Seems”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Jeff Pinkner and Akiva Goldsman Directed by Frederick ToyeMuch of this season has felt like a return to some of the concepts... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3408: The Secret Circle 1.18: “Sacrifice”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by David Ehrman Directed by Nick CopusIt’s telling that we’re this close to the end of the season, and yet I still feel like thi... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3407: Merlin 4.13: “The Sword in the Stone: Part II”
Contributor: Gregg WrightThis has been a rather disappointing and troublesome season of “Merlin”. Despite obvious efforts to move the show in a new direction an... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3406: Justified 3.11: “Measures”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Benjamin Cavell Directed by John DahlNew alliances form and old ones take a bit of a shift in this episode. Read more
Posted on 31 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #145: Fringe Feedback
The Critical Myth Crew marvels at surprises on Being Human US (spoilers through 2.10), goes speed dating with Lost Girl (17:01; spoilers through 1. Read more
Posted on 31 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3405: Alcatraz 1.13: “Tommy Madsen”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Jennifer Johnson and Daniel Pyne Directed by Aaron LipstadtDue to the steadily falling ratings of this show, I would not be... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3404: The Vampire Diaries 3.18: “The Murder of One”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Caroline Dries Directed by J. Miller TobinMy initial reaction to this episode was frustration. Read more
Posted on 30 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3403: Alcatraz 1.12: “Garrett Stillman”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Leigh Dana Jackson and Coleman Herbert Directed by Eagle EgilssonThe back half of this season for “Alcatraz” has featured a... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3402: Ringer 1.19: “Let’s Kill Bridget!”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Jay Faerber and Robert Berens Directed by Jerry LevineThere are times when I think I have to take notes on index cards for the... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3401: Ghost Hunters International 3.12: “The Rise of Frankenstein”
Contributor: John KeeganOne of the more disturbing tendencies has been the dramatic increase of personal attacks against the cast members. Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3400: Being Human UK 4.8: “The War Child”
Contributor: John KeeganWritten by Toby Whithouse Directed by Philip JohnAnd so this distressing fourth series of the British incarnation of “Being Human”... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3399: Once Upon a Time 1.17: “Hat Trick”
Contributor: Edmund B.In the later, more megalomaniacal, phase of his career, Robert Heinlein championed the concept of the World as Myth. Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #144: Running Down a Theme
The Critical Myth Crew is joined by website movie reviewer Andy to discuss Awake (spoilers through 1.3), the intricacies of Alcatraz (16:48; spoilers through 1. Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 TV & VIDEO -
Review #3398: Mad Men 5.1/5.2: “A Little Kiss”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Matthew Weiner Directed by Jennifer GetzingerAll of the characters grapple with fantasy versus reality in this large, though ver... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO