Insecure: Season 2/ Episode 7 “Hella Disrespectful” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
All the signs are there that people need to move on but, unfortunately, until the point is smeared into people’s faces on Insecure, the point doesn’t come across.
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Princess Principal: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Pell-mell Duel (Case 11)” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Episodes like this make me want to look up the definition of “filler.” For while we get to see and understand Chise’s point of view, only the tiniest of baby steps toward “Operation: Changeling” are noted.
Knight’s and Magic: Season 1/ Episode 10 “War & Princess” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
… I’m glad I stuck it out with Knights & Magic but cannot forgive all that could have been done if they brought the Kingdom of Zaloudek in sooner.
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 2/ Chapters 9 to 11 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Part 2 begins with Janet alone in New York, a bit frustrated, and maybe overpowered by this feeling of isolation, but what is greatness without a bit of adversity?
Will vs. The Future: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Commentary (with Spoilers)
When I think of sci-fi shows appropriate for kids, all I can come up with are animated stories. Ones which usually star white kids and, at most, may feature a token person of color. Will vs. The Future changes that. It is both live action, starring an Asian (?) and a Black character trying to…
Shingeki no Bahamut (Rage of Bahamut) – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 20 “From Heaven to Hell” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
What nearly ends in a bunch of simple goodbyes leads to one completely unexpected. Thus shaking up the possibilities of how this anime may end.
Tulip Fever – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Tulip Fever has the best thing period dramas can have (an excellent score) and the worse (the most boring soap opera kind of story imaginable).
Monthly Review: August 2017/ This Month on Wherever I Look: September 2017
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Collected Quotes for the Month: August 2017
Best Of Forgiveness is a conversation, not a decision. — “This morning’s therapy session was about Forgiveness” [So Let’s Talk About] […] when you find something good in this world, you’d best hold on. With love, not desperation. — Queen Sugar: Season 2/ Episode 8 “Freedom’s Plow” [Mid-Season Finale] One of the most important things…
Life Is Strange (Before the Storm): Season 0/ Episode 1″Awake” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
With the entertainment industry’s reliance on sequels and prequels, I have to admit there was some hesitation when I bought this game. However, with me being teary eyed now, damn am I glad we got a prequel. One helping us to understand Chloe’s relationship with Rachel. Play Through Time 2 Hours and 40 Minutes
When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story is good if you look at it from the stand point of it being a hood TV movie. However, if you expand your expectations beyond that, you may not have a good time.
Greenleaf: Season 2/ Episode 12 “House Rules” – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Patience and trust are major themes in “House Rules” as everyone is tasked with having faith in their significant other while in a precarious situation.
Netsuzou Trap: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Trap 9: Give Me Your Cold” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
There was a time I wished Netsuzou Trap was more than 9 minutes but now I am so glad it is not longer than it is.
The Bold Type: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Before Tequila Sunrise” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
There are some twists and unexpected turns in The Bold Type’s season 1 penultimate episode. The kind which definitely will make the wait for season 2 difficult.
I Am Frankie: Season 1/ Episode 1 “I am a Gaines” [Series Premiere] – Summary/Commentary (with Spoilers)
During her interview with Janet Mock, Rowan Blanchard noted how Disney just wasn’t perhaps sure how to create entertainment for kids of this generation. Now, based off the I Am Frankie premiere, it seems Nickelodeon, which formerly had pretty decent live action shows, ranging from the 90s classics like All That to VicTORIous, may…
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 1/ Chapters 6 to 8 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
It seems to be the beginning of the end for Troy and Janet. Especially as she comes to terms with the idea that he isn’t a final destination but a retreat. One which allows her to recover from the various pains life has thrown at her. Yet, not a place she can see herself permanently…
Koi to Uso (Love and Lies): Season 1/ Episode 9 “So Bright It Doesn’t Seem Real” – Recap/ Commentary (with Spoilers)
The gender swapped Romeo and Juliet finally gets performed but what steals the show, more so episode, is something Yajima talks about and Shuu confirms.
Insecure: Season 2/ Episode 6 “Hella Blows” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Sometimes saying goodbye means you’re making room for something better.” This quote is a lesson damn near every last character needs to learn. As for why, look below.
Game of Thrones: Season 7/ Episode 7 “The Dragon and the Wolf” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While there are no epic battles and only one significant death, the 7th season finale of Game of Thrones finds a way to make things business as usual in some areas and up the ante in others.
Princess Principal: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Ripper Dipper (Case 20)” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Ange and Charlotte’s backstory is finally revealed and for some, it might just be a bit of a tearjerker.
Knight’s & Magic: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Force & Solution” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Our history teacher takes the focus off of the kingdoms of the east and sends us west. Leading Knight’s and Magic in a direction which may make its final handful of episodes interesting.
Unleashed – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Unleashed is a cute little film which you may not remember in a week, but will enjoy as you view it.
Raven’s Home: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Adventures In Mommy-Sitting” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Being single mothers raising kids who, at most, are 11, is stressful and tiring. So, Raven and Chelsea decide to go out. Naturally leading to some hijinks for them and their kids.
Shingeki no Bahamut (Rage of Bahamut) – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 19 “Shall We Dance?” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The ball comes about and it seems to be everything Nina could have dreamed of. Making how it ends just the slightest bit heartbreaking.
Death Note: Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Let me preface this with noting the white washing of Netflix’s Death Note won’t be a pressing point. What will be is that it turned a cool, made for adults, anime into something that seems like a young adult novel adaptation. Trigger Warning(s): Use of gorey picture
Greenleaf: Season 2/ Episode 11 “Changing Seasons” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
A truly shocking moment happens: Lady Mae admits she is wrong, apologizes to Grace, and all in one episode. But while there is that major shock, so builds to a few other ones. Be it Grace taking an interest in Basie Skanks or Carlton coming back to the show – which are two situations which…
Netsuzou Trap: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Trap 8: Uncontrollable Feelings” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With the discovery that Hotaru is working at a cat maid establishment comes some possessiveness from Yuma. The kind she feels she has no right to have.
Claws: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Avalanche” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Many sacrifices are made, financially and by means of body count, for some semblance of peace. Leading Claws to have a finale which has Desna break even, but with a whole lot more on her plate.
The Bold Type: Season 1/ Episode 8 “The End of the Beginning” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With layoffs hitting Siemen, and possibly Scarlet, so comes the question of what life could be like if any of the ladies lost their jobs.
Lynne Koplitz: Hormonal Beast – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Lynne Koplitz: Hormonal Beasts won’t lead you to question why it took her 20 years to have a special like this, it will lead you to wonder why haven’t you heard of her before?
Claws: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Ambrosia” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Roller tries to get a handle on his situation, Bryce’s unraveling causes a major threat to Uncle Daddy’s operation. Alongside this, we get to see how Desna became part of Uncle Daddy’s operation and got with Roller.
Claws: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Teatro” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Roller somehow goes from kidnapped by the Russians to walking around freely. Alongside this, he is acting funny. Making Desna, Virginia, and everyone else who knows the truth about him getting shot, antsy.
Claws: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Escape” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
It’s time. Desna is going to ask to be free but with Jenn being a bit unstable and Dean off with Virginia, there is so much that could go wrong just in one day.
Koi to Uso (Love and Lies): Season 1/ Episode 8 “Feelings Without Lies” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Ririna continues to keep her distance from Yukari, Takasaki becomes more torn between expressing her feelings and dealing with what she feels is fate.
Insecure: Season 2/ Episode 5 “Hella Shook” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Things are starting to get a little rocky in Issa’s work life but are holding steady for her ho phase. Meanwhile, Molly learns her role model parents aren’t as perfect as she thought they were.
Chris Brown: Welcome To My Life – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While not a Chris Brown fan, I was aware of him when he first premiered and was into his early hits. However, like many, after the Rihanna assault, I found myself conflicted. Like with R. Kelly, as much as you may enjoy some of the musician’s music, it became hard to separate the performer from…
Game of Thrones: Season 7/ Episode 6 “Beyond the Wall” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
All I can say is, considering what happens this episode, I don’t think Daenerys nor Cersei will have time to battle for the Iron Throne. Especially with the Night King now having a trump card.
Princess Principal: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Loudly Laundry (Case 16)” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
A new episode, a new mission, and nothing done to really say Princess Principal is pushing the story further.
Knight’s & Magic: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Secret & Quest” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Knights and Magic remains the only show I can think of which can introduce new kinds of beings and have battles, yet remain a bore.
