‘Game of Thrones’ Continues Weakest Season Yet (TV REVIEW)

‘Game of Thrones’ Continues Weakest Season Yet (TV REVIEW)

[rating=5.00] The episode opens with Arya, last seen boarding a ship after escaping the offered protection of Brienne, and snatching a bag of coins from a badly beaten and (we assume) dying Hound, reaches her destination of Braavos. She’s taken to the House of Black & White, looking a bit like a rejected, Muppet-less set […]

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‘Mad Men’ Issues Murky, Disappointing “Forecast” (TV REVIEW)

‘Mad Men’ Issues Murky, Disappointing “Forecast” (TV REVIEW)

While “The Forecast” packed enough content for contentment, it leaves fans wanting more.

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‘Louie’ Explores the Sobering Realities of Hierarchy With “A La Carte” (TV REVIEW)

‘Louie’ Explores the Sobering Realities of Hierarchy With “A La Carte” (TV REVIEW)

Louie gives a young comic some valuable advice in this week’s episode.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Presents New Hope

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Presents New Hope

The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer premiered today, and the internet responded with a collective excited shiver and squeal. Now as we all sit in our sticky pants, let’s take a step back and think about what we just saw. Similar to the first teaser trailer, we get a look at a desert […]

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Despite Improvement, ‘Community’ Still Falters (TV REVIEW)

Despite Improvement, ‘Community’ Still Falters (TV REVIEW)

[rating=6.00] Have you ever had a recurring nightmare that slips back into your psyche regardless of all the triggers and fast food you avoid every night? You know it’s not totally indicative of your inner thoughts, but there’s still that creeping feeling that you will live in this nightmare forever as you’ve probably lost all […]

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‘Terminator’ Is Back in a Badass New Trailer

‘Terminator’ Is Back in a Badass New Trailer

When it was announced that a new studio was bringing The Terminator back the big screen, the internet naturally and rightfully let out an exasperated sigh. This is a series, after all, that has become a shadow and parody of its former self, thanks to Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Terminator: Salvation. How […]

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Netflix Wows With ‘Daredevil’ (TV Review)

Netflix Wows With ‘Daredevil’ (TV Review)

[rating=9.00] It was an alliance almost too tantalizing for words when the announcement was first made. Netflix—quickly establishing themselves as the kings of high quality, beyond the pale content—struck a deal with Marvel—a company who rocketed back from the brink of bankruptcy to become a billion plus dollar a year enterprise, as well as the […]

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‘Silicon Valley’ Comes Out Strong in Season Two

‘Silicon Valley’ Comes Out Strong in Season Two

[rating=8.00] Silicon Valley premiered its second season on HBO Sunday evening, and while whispers circulated the internet community wondering how they would cover Christopher Evan Welch’s death (Peter Gregory) there was nothing but tact and a touch of crass humor. Exactly as things should be. Last season left us on a high for the SV […]

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‘Mad Men’: Starting Over Is a Bitch (TV REVIEW)

‘Mad Men’: Starting Over Is a Bitch (TV REVIEW)

Peter Campbell’s cynical, yet genuine, attempt to relate with Don about divorce and love resounds quite prominently throughout the entirety of “New Business.”

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‘Game of Thrones’ Starts Fifth Season Slow (TV REVIEW)

‘Game of Thrones’ Starts Fifth Season Slow (TV REVIEW)

[rating=6.00] “No prophecies, dreams or flashbacks.” That was the agreement the two Game of Thrones showrunners, David Benioff and D.B Weiss, had with one another when they started filming the first season. By the end of the second season, they’d broken both the first two. The highly-anticipated fifth season premiere, ‘The Wars to Come,’ breaks […]

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‘Ex Machina’ A Stark Sci-Fi Gem (Film Review)

‘Ex Machina’ A Stark Sci-Fi Gem (Film Review)

[rating=8.00] According to some computer engineers and futurists, humanity is mere decades away from what many feel could be our greatest achievement: artificial intelligence. The concept of true AI elicits a wide-array of thoughts and opinions from the scientific community. Some, like Stephen Hawking, feel that AI has the potential to become the biggest threat […]

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‘Orange’ Is Back: Netflix Debuts Trailer for Season 3 of Their Breakout Hit

‘Orange’ Is Back: Netflix Debuts Trailer for Season 3 of Their Breakout Hit

#SorryNotSorry was the new trending topic on the interwebs today after Orange is the New Black dropped its trailer for upcoming season 3, slated out June 12th. While the trailer was less than telling about what’s in store for us at Litchfield this year, we did get a look at our returning favorites, and a […]

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‘Louie’ Begins Season Five With Brilliant, Low-Key “Pot Luck” (TV REVIEW)

‘Louie’ Begins Season Five With Brilliant, Low-Key “Pot Luck” (TV REVIEW)

After the experimental highs of ‘Louie’ season four, we are now in the throes of a character in some sort of recovery mode.

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HBO Teases ‘True Detective’ Season Two

HBO Teases ‘True Detective’ Season Two

True Detective fans got a bit of a surprise today when HBO released the first teaser for season two of their hit anthology series. With a new case, a new locale, and a new mystery, many are wondering if the new addition to the series can live up to the tone and intensity of its […]

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‘Better Call Saul’ Ends First Season With a Necessary Whimper (TV REVIEW)

‘Better Call Saul’ Ends First Season With a Necessary Whimper (TV REVIEW)

“Marco” ends the first season of ‘Better Call Saul’ with a whimper, not a bang. But the show is better off because of it.

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‘Community’ Continues Its Unfortunate Downward Slide (TV REVIEW)

‘Community’ Continues Its Unfortunate Downward Slide (TV REVIEW)

[rating=5.00] This season of Community has been missing a whimsy that was lost long ago to the “gas leak year” of the series. This week’s “Laws of Robotics & Party Rights” did its best to bring back that familiar Harmon spirit, but fell short as the streaming community let out a collective “Meh”. Ultimately focusing […]

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‘Mad Men’ Hits the ’70s With Mournful ‘Severance’ (TV REVIEW)

‘Mad Men’ Hits the ’70s With Mournful ‘Severance’ (TV REVIEW)

“Severance” seems to suggest a slightly different Don Draper altogether — though still warring against himself, his past, and the illusion of the present.

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Netflix Announces ‘Mr. Show’ Revival (Of Sorts)

Netflix Announces ‘Mr. Show’ Revival (Of Sorts)

Hold the internet everyone, the rumors are true. Eight men out… of the 1990s. Maybe something new coming from the Mr. Show gang in the new year? #MrShow pic.twitter.com/gBy8CQ49nv — Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) December 31, 2014 Bob Odenkirk and David Cross are back, collaborating on a new sketch comedy show that has just been […]

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‘Better Call Saul’ Explores Brotherly Betrayal With “Pimento” (TV REVIEW)

‘Better Call Saul’ Explores Brotherly Betrayal With “Pimento” (TV REVIEW)

A multi-million dollar class-action lawsuit? A ‘Game of Thrones’-level brotherly betrayal? Shit’s getting serious with ‘Better Call Saul.’

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‘Waxing’ Political With ‘Community’ (TV Review)

‘Waxing’ Political With ‘Community’ (TV Review)

[rating=6.00] “Queer Studies and Advanced Waxing” After an incredibly disappointing third installment, Community was back on track this week with “Queer Studies and Advanced Waxing”. With an almost intrusive look into the Dean’s sexuality, and a few sub stories centered on acceptance and hard work, Community has again slid into the groove that’s at once familiar and […]

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