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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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“Being Human” on Syfy Renewed for Third Season
Contributor: John Keegan From the official press release: NEW YORK, NY – February 8, 2012 – Syfy is ordering a third season (13 episodes) of its hit drama serie... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3277: Alcatraz 1.5: “Guy Hastings”
Contributor: J.M.Any show that has had as much behind the scenes trouble as Alcatraz is bound to have a much rougher beginning. Read more
Posted on 08 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3276: Being Human (UK) 4.1: “Eve of the War”
Contributor: John KeeganConsidering how the third series of the British version of “Being Human” ended, with a truly illogical sequence that left Mitchell dead... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3275: Person of Interest 1.13: “Root Cause”
Contributor: Edmund B. Last season, “Rubicon” treated us to a flawed, but fascinating, recreation of the paranoid ambiance of ‘70s thrillers like “Three Days... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3274: Being Human (US) 2.4: “(I Loathe You) For Sentimental Reasons”
Contributor: John Keegan Despite providing a solid follow-up to the previous episode, this still felt like part of a much longer, more substantial setup phase... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3273: Lost Girl 1.4: “Faetal Attraction”
Contributor: Bronzethumb“Lost Girl” continues to be a fun show with a mix of genre elements, good characters, interesting plots in the private eye mold and a... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3272: Grimm 1.10: “Organ Grinder”
Contributor: John KeeganWith “Once Upon a Time” struggling to regain its momentum, one would think that “Grimm” would be the obvious alternative. Read more
Posted on 07 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #123: Chuck Says Goodbye
The Critical Myth Crew covers another solid episode of Fringe (spoilers through 4.10) and the series finale of Chuck (spoilers through 5.13). Recorded on 04... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3271: Fringe 4.11: “Making Angels”
Contributor: John KeeganThis was probably one of the most anticipated episodes of the season, and for good reason. While most of the regulars have been... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3270: Supernatural 7.13: “The Slice Girls”
Contributor: John KeeganThis is the second effort from a writing duo that also brought us the sloppy “Shut Up, Dr. Phil”, which also lacked a certain subtlety. Read more
Posted on 06 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3269: Spartacus: Vengeance 2.2: “A Place in This World”
Contributor: John KeeganWith the basics established in the season premiere, this episode takes up the task of setting up more of the plot and character arcs. Read more
Posted on 06 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3268: Justified 3.3: “Harlan Roulette”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Dave Andron Directed by Jon AvnetCrime in Harlan County seems to have many different aspects to it. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3267: Merlin 4.5: “His Father’s Son”
Contributor: Gregg WrightI found it a bit odd that the birth of the white Dragon at the end of the previous episode is completely ignored for this episode. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3266: Ringer 1.11: “It Just Got Normal”
Contributor: Henry T.Written by Cathryn Humphris Directed by Jeff ThomasThis show has been off the air for two months, and you would think those involved would... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3265: Chronicle (2012)
Contributor: Andy SpencerWriter: Max Landis Director: Josh TrankEspecially for a low-budget debut film and screenplay, “Chronicle” blew me away. This is a film... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Critical Myth Podcast #122: A Touch of Temptation
The Critical Myth Crew faces down temptation and takes a first look at the new Kiefer Sutherland vehicle. Recorded on 28 Jan 2012.Topics include:Being Human... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3264: The Secret Circle 1.13: “Medallion”
Contributor: John KeeganWhen the writers had Cassie peer back into time in the previous episode, I thought it was a nice way for them to deliver a bit of... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3263: White Collar 3.13: “Neighborhood Watch”
Contributor: Gregg WrightIf nothing else, I was pleased by the intent behind this episode. Elizabeth Burke generally plays the role of the supportive spouse... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #3262: The Vampire Diaries 3.13: “Bringing Out the Dead”
Contributor: John KeeganPerhaps more than any other show currently on the air, death is a relative term on “The Vampire Diaries”. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
NBC Orders J.J. Abrams/Eric Kripke Pilot
Contributor: John KeeganTVLine.com is reporting that NBC has ordered an hour-long pilot from J.J. Abrams and “Supernatural” creator Eric Kripke. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO