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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 #2917: True Blood 4.5: “Me and the Devil”
This season just keeps rolling right along, and while there are still some elements that leave me scratching my head, it all seems a bit more interconnected... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2916: Classic Doctor Who: “Frontier in Space”
Written by Malcolm Hulke Directed by Paul BernardI was under the impression that “The Three Doctors” was the extent of the tenth anniversary celebration. Read more
Posted on 25 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #70: No Good Mutha
The Critical Myth Crew delves into Burn Notice (spoilers through 5.4), Covert Affairs (spoilers through 2.6), Rescue Me (spoilers through 7.1), and much more!... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2915: Outcasts 1.6
Contributor: Bronzethumb Though there’s a few skips along the groove that it’s cut out for itself, the sixth episode of “Outcasts” delivers a solid, if... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2914: Torchwood: Miracle Day: Part 3: “Dead of Night”
Contributor: Gregg Wright I’m beginning to wonder if I’ve been too forgiving of this new iteration of “Torchwood”. Until now, I was willing to give “Miracle Day... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2913: Haven 2.2: “Fear and Loathing”
The season premiere seemed designed to ease the audience into the changes to “Haven” while bringing any new viewers up to speed, so it’s probably not... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2912: Burn Notice 5.5: “Square One”
After giving the enormous impression that the season was about to turn on its head, with Michael in an even more precarious position than ever, the writers... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2911: Rescue Me 7.2: “Menses”
Contributor: Edmund B. In the previous episode, Sheila told Tommy, “You guys have the brotherhood, so we have the mother-hood. Read more
Posted on 23 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2910: Covert Affairs 2.7: “Half a World Away”
One of the best things about “Covert Affairs” is the character of Auggie. Typically seen as Annie’s tech support back at home base, Auggie has always... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2909: Alphas 1.2: “Cause and Effect”
Contributor: J.M. The difference between pilot episodes and second episodes is always a tough one to judge. Sometimes they are written with little difference an... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #69: The Syfy Summer Season Lifts Off
The Critical Myth Crew is joined by guest J.M. as they run through the summer premieres on Syfy. Recorded 19 Jul 2011. Topics include: Eureka (spoilers through... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2011 TV & VIDEO -
Preview: Another Earth (2011)
Rhoda Williams, a bright young woman accepted into MIT’s astrophysics program, aspires to explore the cosmos. A brilliant composer, John Burroughs, has just... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2908: Ghost Hunters International 3.2: “Sensing Evil”
I’d like to see the team return to a more technically-based presentation, but I get the feeling that this is more a matter of the editors and Pilgrim Films’... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2907: White Collar 3.7: “Taking Account”
Contributor: Gregg WrightThere are few tropes of modern fiction I hate more than the “hacker”. Hackers are almost invariably portrayed as having magical... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2906: Eureka 4.12: “Reprise”
Contributor: Gregg Wright As I’ve probably said to some effect in previous “Eureka” reviews, one of the things I like the most about the show is that it tries t... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2011 TV & VIDEO -
Book Review: “Supernatural: Coyote’s Kiss”
I’ll be honest and admit that my enjoyment of this novel could be due to my distaste for the previous novel, so an incremental improvement could be escalated... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2011 BOOKS -
Review #2905: Warehouse 13 3.2: “Trials”
With so much happening in the premiere, I was a bit worried that the writers would circumvent the issues surrounding Myka’s return to the warehouse. Read more
Posted on 19 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Review #2904: Falling Skies 1.6: “Sanctuary: Part I”
Contributor: J.M.“Falling Skies” continues its strong run after the brief decline post premiere. While this episode isn’t up to the standards of “Silent Kill”,... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
The Critical Myth Podcast #68: It All Goes Round in Circles
The Critical Myth Crew embraces the random once again as they prepare for the summer onslaught. Recorded 12 Jul 2011. End music: “Don’t Make It Hard” by Oliver... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT -
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
Coming into the final installment of the “Harry Potter” film incarnation, I had certain apprehensions. For one thing, as I’ve said quite often, I don’t feel... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES