The Imitation Game – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview One high functioning autistic gay man finds himself becoming the hero no one expected him to be. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
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American Horror Story: Freak Show/ Episode 12 “Show Stoppers” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the freak show comes upon its final performances, a lot of the members are forced to leave. Topic 1: Massimo Dolcefino (A Tale of Love, Revenge, and Carpentry) – Elsa, Massimo, and Jimmy Topic 2: Justice Before Dawn – Desiree Topic 3: Constant Owner Turnaround – Chester, Dandy, and Elsa Review (with Spoilers)…
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 14 “Light” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As The Blue Dragon learns to trust and become comfortable with his new family, he gets the greatest gift of all. Topic 1: Goodbye To My Old Home – Yona & The Blue Dragon Topic 2: Brothers & Friends – Yona, Yun, Hak, Gija, and The Blue Dragon Topic 3: Sinha & The Future…
American Horror Story: Freak Show/ Episode 11 “Magical Thinking” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Neil Patrick Harris’ character Chester comes to the show, and shows not all freaks can have what makes them so physically seen on the outside. Topic 1: Poor Jimmy – Dell, Jimmy, and Amazon Eve Topic 2: Meet Chester – Chester Topic 3: Time To Get Your Hands Dirty – Dandy, Chester, and Elsa…
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 13 “Echoing Fear” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Yona comes face to face with the Blue Dragon, we begin to learn more about the village which feels cursed by him. Topic 1: The Search For The Blue Dragon – Yona & Hak Topic 2: Face To Face/ Warm Hands – Yona & The Blue Dragon Topic 3: The Curse of the…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 9 [The Christmas Special] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Christmas rolls around, as usual at Downton, there is much more sadness than joy. However, the few moments of joy put on a strong effort against the unfortunate events. Topic 1: Rose’s New Family Drama – Rose Topic 2: The Joy – Ms. Hughes & Mr. Carson, Edith, The Bates Topic 3: The…
Big Eyes – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As usual, Christopher Waltz steals the movie as his fellow actors try to keep up. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 12 “Blindfolded Dragon” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With the discovery of the Blue Dragon comes another backstory, one certainly better than the White Dragon’s. Topic 1: The Odd People of The Mountain Castle – Yona Topic 2: The Curse of the Blue Dragon – The Blue Dragon Review (with Spoilers) – Below
American Horror Story: Freak Show/ Episode 10 “Orphans” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As we focused on the abandoned, and especially Pepper, the season has a rare moment of heart. Topic 1: I’m Going To Be Happy – Desiree Topic 2: Save The Freaks – Maggie & Desiree Topic 3: Everyone I Love Keeps Leaving Me – Pepper & Elsa Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 11 “The Dragon’s Claw” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As our heroes wander through Fire Clan territory, in search of the Blue Dragon, we learn quite a bit about Ki-Ju. Topic 1: Search For The Blue Dragon (Part 1) – Yona, Hak, and Ki-Ju Topic 2: Unleash The Dragon – Hak & Ki-Ju Topic 3: Search For The Blue Dragon (Part 2) –…
American Horror Story: Freak Show/ Episode 9 “Tupperware Party Massacre” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview All hell breaks loose as the show begins to no longer slowly descend into mediocrity, but hits the gas and dives off a cliff. Topic 1: The Dead Watch – Dell & Jimmy Topic 2: The Twins – Elsa, Stanley, Bette & Dot Topic 3: I.Am.God – Jimmy & Dandy Review (with Spoilers) –…
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 10 “Anticipation” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The White Dragon is acquired and, strangely, by the end of the episode everyone is off to find the other 3. Topic 1: A Girl Worth Fighting For – Ki-Ju and Yona Topic 2: You’re Dismissed – Hak, Yona, and Ki-Ju Topic 3: Where To Next? – Yona & Ki-Ju Review (with Spoilers) –…
American Horror Story: Freak Show/ Episode 8 “Blood Bath” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As we encroach slowly on the freak show’s end, we lose one act and gain another. Also, Dandy claims another victim as Regina comes to visit. Topic 1: We’re Not Going To Take It! – Desiree Topic 2: A Bed Time Story – Elsa Topic 3: Goodbye Mother – Dandy & Jimmy Review (with…
Red Band Society: Season 1/ Episode 10 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In the winter finale, which could turn into the series finale unless FOX decides otherwise, a handful of surprises are thrown at us. Well, surprises if perhaps you weren’t paying attention. Trigger Warning(s): Surgery scene Topic 1: Bureaucracy – Dr. McAndrew & Jordi Topic 2: Hope For A Better Tomorrow – Dash, Charlie, Hunter,…
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 9 “Shaking Resolve” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As our heroes trek through the Fire Clan capital, Yona increasingly grows anxious to learn how to not only defend herself, but also Hak. Topic 1: Through The Fire Tribe You Go – Hak, Yun, and Yona Topic 2: Training Time – Yona and Hak Topic 3: The White Dragon Village – Yona Review…
Red Band Society: Season 1/ Episode 9 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As most of the cast deals with relationship issues, someone leaves the Red Band Society. Topic 1: Love Is Beautiful, But Sex Is Complicated – Brittany, Dr. McAndrew, and Kara Topic 2: This Is My Chance, Finally! – Jordi & Dash Topic 3: It Was Nice Meeting You – Emma and Leo Review (with…
Awkward: Season 4/ Episodes 18 to 21 [Season Finale] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As always with Jenna, things are one step forward and two steps back.
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 8 “The Chosen Door” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Before Yun joins Hak and Yona on their journey, we see what led to him meeting Ik-Su. Review (with Spoilers) I don’t remember if I ever cried while watching this show, but oh my eyes got watery as Yun’s backstory was shared. Even though we just met the child. For more on “The Chosen…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 8 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Rose gets married, people talk about leaving, the future, and then a scandal erupts. Review (with Spoilers) Sometimes I forget that British programming usually don’t have 24 episode seasons, but the benefit of that is they rarely overstay their welcome. However, with only 8 episodes this season, I must admit there was an…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 7 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As a lot of drama gets resolved, Lord Merton’s sons ruin a nearly peaceful episode. Review (with Spoilers) Well it seems I was wrong about Edith’s exit, but nonetheless it does seem a few characters are certainly planning for life after Downton. Though this isn’t to say others may not leave the family. But…
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 7 “Fate” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With Ik-Su providing guidance, Yona begins planning for where her life will head next. Review (with Spoilers) After 7 episodes it seems Yona is finally on the path to becoming a bad ass. For after Soo-Won’s betrayal, Hak risking his village and life for her, and her getting embedded with the will to fight,…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 6 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As things begin to settle down at Downton, partly due to bad news, it seems one person makes their exit. Review (with Spoilers) Though nowhere near World War II, it is quite interesting to hear mentions of Hitler as news about Mr. Gregson comes in. But, recognizing World War II likely won’t be covered,…
American Horror Story: Freak Show/ Episode 7 “Test of Strength” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Stanley finally gets a body, as Elsa deals with a rebellious freak show. Review (with Spoilers) In “Test of Strength” it seems things may slightly get interesting. For while Dell may not be a savior, he certainly makes for a better villain than Elsa. However, with Stanley as the puppet master, perhaps he is…
Red Band Society: Season 1/ Episode 8 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Charlie’s condition, and Dr. Naday, instill hope, not everyone is able to easily find happiness. Review (with Spoilers) While we get to the heart of Hunter’s issues, seemingly Emma’s still won’t be dived into. Something which is troubling since there is still no word if the show may get cancelled or not. For…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 5 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview While those at Downton continue to try to protect Mr. Bates, and Edith tries to salvage her ability to see Marigold, mostly everyone else is dealing with their romantic relations. Review (with Spoilers) I must admit I felt a bit bored by this episode. For while Lord Grantham gets in a fight, and we…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 4 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The future of many relationships, whether romantic or not, are put into question as things largely turn sour. Review (with Spoilers) It seems more and more that relationships are the focus of the season. For with Cora seeming very unhappy with Robert; the Dowager speaking of what could have happened with the Russian prince;…
Red Band Society: Season 1/ Episode 7 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Nurse Jackson’s past is revealed, we are also given a glimpse of a future without her. Review (with Spoilers) Amongst most of the shows I watch this season, Red Band Society probably is the one which makes me feel something the most. Which I can’t say if it is because of the sick…
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 6 “Red Hair” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Soo-Won is crowned, and speaks on the future of Kouka, Yona meets the exiled priest. Review (with Spoilers) Considering Soo-Won’s intentions for Kouka, I do wonder how much he may end up actually getting accomplished. For with him needing to unite the clans, and fend off the northern and southern kingdoms, he has…
American Horror Story: Freak Show/ Episode 6 “Bullseye” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the freak show goes on, one of the actual freaks step out of the background. Review (with Spoilers) The season continues its decline and seems to not even desire to be seen as interesting. For as Dandy falls for the twins, Elsa deals with a sort of rebellion, and Dell and Desiree have…
American Horror Story: Freak Show/ Episode 5 “Pink Cupcakes” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Dandy takes over as town serial killer, Stanley and Dr. Bonham get people’s hopes up. Trigger Warning(s): Dismemberment Review (with Spoilers) After the death of Twisty, unfortunately it seems “Pink Cupcakes” neither has American Horror Story: Freak Show plateau or continue to rise. For with the compelling villain gone, and a weak replacement…
Red Band Society: Season 1/ Episode 6 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Nurse Jackson fights for Charlie to stay, the love triangle between Jordi, Emma, and Leo explodes. Review (with Spoilers) After a hiatus, due to the World Series, Red Band Society picks up right from where we left off and adds two characters. Neither of which shake the world we are introduced to, as…
American Horror Story: Freak Show/ Episode 4 “Edward Mordrake (Part 2)” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Two characters die this episode, can you guess which ones? Trigger Warning(s): Grotesque Imagery Review (with Spoilers) Consider me a bit shocked when it comes to who dies this episode, especially what happens after. Mostly because what happens in “Edward Mondrake (Part 2)” seems like it should have been saved for a midseason finale….
Red Band Society: Season 1/ Episode 5 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Hope is in short supply this episode and, because of that, people are getting desperate. Review (with Spoilers) Despite the MLB having their own network, it seems Fox is going to make it so this is the last episode of Red Band Society until November. Which sucks since between Charlie and the Emma love…
Awkward: Season 4/ Episodes 12 to 14 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Awkward returns, it seems soon it will be out with the old and a remix of the familiar.
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 5 “Howl” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With Gang Tae-Jun chasing down Hak and Yona, with an army at his disposal, you have to wonder how much damage will be done to our heroes? Review (with Spoilers) As the action revs up, and Yona continues to break out of her shell, the series no longer is a show in which you…
Akatsuki no Yona (Yona of the Dawn): Season 1/ Episode 4 “The Wind Clan” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the political battle begins, a call for war follows. Review (with Spoilers) Things are finally getting interesting on the show. For with Yona now within the safety of the Wind Clan, and the Wind Clan being filled with nice everyday folk, you know only bad things are bound to happen. Of which, due…
Awkward: Season 4/ Episodes 15 to 17 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Jenna finds a new reason to be mad at Matty, Tamara comes up with something known as the Dude Database.
Young Ones – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Young Ones is like a post-apocalyptic western focused on life after a severe drought ruins a local area’s economy. Review (with Spoilers) With quite a few familiar names amongst the cast such as Nicholas Hoult, Elle Fanning, as well as Kodi Smit-McPhee, I felt instantly drawn to the film. However, as time goes on…
American Horror Story: Freak Show/ Episode 3 “Edward Mordrake (Part 1)” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Halloween comes around, a lot of the freaks take off their mask more so than put one on. Review (with Spoilers) Emma Roberts finally pops up, with Denis O’Hare in tow, and Dandy commits to being Twisty’s assistant. Meanwhile, down at the Freak Show, there increasingly seems to be internal drama which surely…