Synopsis of 2×06: Mia returns to the Hawkins family, but who is she, Mia or Anita? Mattie reunites with Leo and helps him with Hester after a catastrophe, all the while considering whether to enlighten him of her revision of Niska’s consciousness code. So here’s the skinny: Dr. Morrow confronts Khouri about Qualia’s […]
Humans: Episode 5 Recap
Synopsis of 2×05: Niska’s time for judgement has arrived as the CPS delivers their final decision on her consciousness, with interesting results. Leo and Hester employ questionable techniques to find their way to the silo, the site all the captured synths are being held in. So Here’s the Skinny: Max recruits […]
The Party: A Historical Short Film that Bewitched Us With Elegant Subtlety
Release Date: June 2016 (U.S.) Cast: Niall McNamee, Anthony Boyle, Eileen O’Higgins, Ross Mckinney, Tara Cush Director: Andrea Harkin Studio: Fleming Creative Distributor: The Irish Film Board Genre: Short, Drama, War Review Spoilers: Moderate IMDB I am no history buff. In fact, I’m the complete opposite. I understand that history […]
The Magicians: Plan B Recap
Synopsis: Everyone needs loads of gold, so it’s time for a good old-fashioned bank heist, complete with disco balls and battle magicians. So Here’s the Skinny: Alice’s niffin is tormenting Quentin as she’s trapped in his back tattoo, while he’s the only one who can see her. To save Penny when […]
Love: Judd Apatow’s Examination of Modern Relationships Minus the Cheesy Sacrilege
Yep, you heard right fellow plebeians. Judd Apatow has applied his serenely honest comedy to a Netflix original series. Suffice it to say, it’s flipping hilarious. With the second season making its way to Netflix in a week, on March 10th, it’s only right we set the stage. This one’s […]
Humans: Episode 4 Recap
Synopsis: Niska’s test continues as Laura introduces a new element that just might be their saving grace. Leo’s and Hester’s methods, deemed cruel by Max, lead them to a revelation about the synthetic captors. So Here’s the Skinny: Ed and Mia’s relationship makes serious progress fairly quickly, including meeting the […]
The Magicians: The Cock Barrens Recap
Synopsis of 2×06: Quentin comes to a painful epiphany at Alice’s memorial while Julia encounters Reynard’s least favorite witch. Our favorite Fillory royalty share a discordant rendezvous with emissaries from their neighbors to the north. So Here’s the Skinny: Quentin attends Alice’s memorial in her childhood home and seeks her parents’ help, while […]
Humans: Episode Three Recap
Synopsis of 2×03: Niska’s test of consciousness begins with Laura there to help. Dr. Morrow continues her pursuit of the secret behind the newly aware synthetics and Mia gives her love for Ed the time of day. So here’s the skinny: Dr. Morrow has a daughter, Jenny, who has been in a […]
8 Television Series That Dared to Comment on African American Issues
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness…” as said by the great Mark Twain. In other words, travel is the only treatment for ignorance. Traveling allows an individual to see experiences they wouldn’t normally come across, from people in a different corner of the world to people passing them […]
Masamune-Kun No Revenge: How to Get Sweet Revenge on Your Childhood Crush
For your plan you’ll need: A tsundere (for the newcomers: a cold person who gradually develops a warmer disposition). A narcissistic, revenge-obsessed lover scorned who’s prone to emotional outbursts no else seems to notice. A small harem who may or may not offer assistance. A thick revenge plot hinging on […]