Synopsis of 2×04: Claire and Jamie throw a dinner party to turn investors away from Prince Charles’ war effort; Jamie is shocked after Claire reveals that Jack Randall is alive. Rating: ★★★½☆☆ The intrigue continues as the episode opens with Claire standing by watching while Jamie plays chess against Duverney. Everything seems to be […]
Wynonna Earp: Diggin’ Up Bones Recap
Synopsis of 1×05: Wynonna and Dolls make a daring raid on the trailer park run by the lead Revenant; Henry comes face to face with an old nemesis. Rating: ★★★★½☆ What a great episode of Wynonna Earp, and I’m not just saying that because we opened on a scene of Dolls working […]
Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD: The Singularity Recap
Synopsis of 3×18: The team reels from its losses as Hive continues to draw Inhumans to his side; agents Fitz and Simmons get a lead that could stop the maniacal Inhuman forever. Rating: ★★★★☆ We’re coming down to the wire as Agents of SHIELD begins its four episode story arc for the finale […]
Outlander: Useful Occupations and Deceptions Recap
Synopsis of 2×03: Jamie’s days and nights are dominated by political machinations, while Claire finds solace in her healing skills. As their plan to stop Culloden progresses, including engaging the aid of a young pickpocket, the past threatens to derail their forward momentum. Rating: ★★★½☆☆ As Claire and Jamie’s time in […]
Wynonna Earp: The Blade Recap
Synopsis of 1×04: Wynonna and Dolls try to stop an invisible assailant killing Purgatory residents. Rating: ????? After the bomb that Doc dropped on Wynonna, it’s satisfying to see them jump right back into that cliff hanger this week as Wynonna tests Doc on whether or not he’s telling the truth. The reason why […]
It’s Fairytale Fodder, But “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” is Melodramatically Enjoyable
The Huntsman: Winter’s War (2016) Release Date: April 22, 2016 Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Nick Frost, Sam Claflin Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan Studio: Perfect World Picture, Roth Films Distributor: Universal Pictures Genre(s): Fantasy, Adventure Rating: ★★★½☆☆ Review Spoilers: Low Based on characters by Evan Daugherty IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia Fairytales have been […]
Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD: The Team Recap
Synopsis for 3×17: Agent Daisy Johnson brings the Secret Warriors together for a mission that will affect them all; knowledge of Hive’s powers has S.H.I.E.L.D. mistrusting everyone. Rating: ★★★★☆ Oh Agents of SHIELD. You have taken such a nosedive in quality since returning from the winter break. With a few shining moments here […]
Wynonna Earp: Leavin’ On Your Mind Recap
Synopsis of 1×03: Wynonna realizes a Revenant killing spree has a more sinister purpose; Waverly sets out to unearth Henry’s past. Rating: ★★★★☆ With the revenants itching to get out of the Ghost River Triangle, a violent murder comes across the table of the Black Badge Division. After looking at the tapes around […]
Outlander: Not in Scotland Anymore Recap
Synopsis of 2×02: Jamie struggles to overcome his past; opportunities arise following a fortunate meeting with Prince Charles; the Duke of Sandringham’s presence causes complications. Rating: ★★★★☆ In the sharp change from the Highlands to the populated streets of Paris, Claire and Jamie seem to be slowly sinking into their roles within […]
“The Jungle Book” is More Than Just the Bear Necessities
The Jungle Book (2016) Release Date: April 8, 2016 Cast: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong’o, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito, Christopher Walken Director: Jon Favreau Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Fairview Entertainment Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Genre(s): Fantasy, Adventure Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: Low Based on The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling IMDB […]
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