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• Review #2569: Covert Affairs 2.3: “Bang and Blame”

  

  With a title like that, I knew this was going to be one to watch. And it was, though for decidedly different reasons. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2568: Burn Notice 5.1: “Company Man”

  

  The fourth season finale for “Burn Notice” left the audience wondering just what kind of relationship Michael would have with the CIA. Was his “burned” status... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• The Critical Myth Podcast #61: The Season Comes to a Head

  The Critical Myth Crew debates the conclusion to the first season of Game of Thrones (spoilers through 1.10) and then gives a rundown on the scorecard for the... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT

• Review #2567: White Collar 3.3: “Deadline”

  

  Contributor: Gregg WrightThis episode of “White Collar” addressed at least one of my concerns, and did so fairly successfully. I’ve long lamented the under-usag... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2566: Falling Skies 1.1/1.2: “Live and Learn/The Armory”

  

  Contributor: J.M.For any new TV series, the most important this is establishing the characters, the setting, and the plot. In your typical alien invasion... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2565: Game of Thrones 1.10: “Fire and Blood”

  

  Contributor: Gregg Wright There are certain expectations that come with every TV season or series finale. So naturally, I projected these expectations on the... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2564: The Killing 1.13: “Orpheus Descending”

  

  Contributor: J.M.Well, I’m still not sure what to make of this finale. The finale twist simultaneously struck me as extremely exploitive and the only... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2563: The Killing 1.12: “Beau Soleil”

  

  Contributor: J.M.The final episodes of “The Killing” have slowly begun the build-up to the big reveal of Rosie Larsen’s killer. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2562: Classic Doctor Who: “The Sea Devils”

  

  Written by Malcolm Hulke Directed by Michael BriantI had previously heard the complaint/observation that many of the longer Third Doctor serials felt padded, an... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2561: Outcasts 1.1

  

  Contributor: BronzethumbThe Beeb has a new science fiction offering, and as we’ve come to expect from anything the BBC puts out, the first episode alone has mor... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2560: Covert Affairs 2.2: “Good Advices”

  

  Maybe the production crew is a bit more aware of the series’ issues than I had supposed. At least, in terms of the terrible green-screen compositing shots. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Preview: Falling Skies Series Premiere

  “Falling Skies” tells the story of the aftermath of an alien invasion. It follows a group of survivors who must band together in order to fight back against... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Preview: Game of Thrones 1.10: “Fire and Blood”

  As tragic news spreads across the Seven Kingdoms, Bran and Rickon share a prophetic dream, Catelyn interrogates Jaime about her sonʼs fall, and Robbʼs destiny i... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• The Critical Myth Podcast #59: A Good Man Goes to the Pointy End

  The Critical Myth Crew tackles the tail end of the spring season and the very beginning of the summer season. Recorded 14 June 2011.Topics include: Doctor Who... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Preview: Green Lantern (2011)

  In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2559: White Collar 3.2: “Where There’s a Will”

  

  Contributor: Gregg WrightThis episode of “White Collar” is trying very hard to get everything back to normal. Peter and Neal are back, doing what they do best:... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2558: Game of Thrones 1.9: “Baelor”

  

  Contributor: Gregg Wright Remember how I mentioned back in my review of “A Golden Crown”, that after watching the episode I accidentally stumbled on a major... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review Super 8 (2011)

  

  Contributor: Henry T. Written and Directed by JJ Abrams WARNING: Spoilers to follow. DO NOT read unless you have already seen the film in question! It’s my... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2556: Classic Doctor Who: “The Curse of Peladon”

  

  Written by Brian Hayles Directed by Lennie MayneIf there’s one thing about the Third Doctor era that truly surprised me, it was the liberal use of locations. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Review #2555: Covert Affairs 2.1: “Begin the Begin”

  

  The first season of “Covert Affairs” served its apparent purpose: providing a diverting bit of summer fun with a sexy espionage twist. Unfortunately, the show... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 TV & VIDEO