Grimm: Hibernaculum Review

When you chill out with a shell game, someone gets left out in the cold. Here is our review of Grimm, Season 4, Episode 17. It was colder than ice; it penetrated to his very heart. The bogeymen-of-the-week is a trio of reptilian brothers fond of making human popsicles of their victims. We meet them en route to their annual hibernaculum pilgrimage on the outskirts of Portland. All doesnt go as planned, as it ought not to on TV and in the movies....

April 13, 2015 · 2 min · 420 words · James Ward

Mad Men: New Business review

Don’t let the title fool you, this episode of Mad Men is concentrated on the past. Read our review here! Once again, the past repeats itself, with Don completely mystified by a dark haired woman with issues. Don wants to erase the past, make it seem irrelevant, but Diana takes issue with that. Try as he might, Dons new business is always going to look a lot like the old stuff....

April 13, 2015 · 1 min · 81 words · John Perry

Mortal Kombat X: The Strange History of Kung Lao

Mortal Kombat X arrives tomorrow to test your might! Catch up on the life and times of Kung Lao before then. The Great Kung Lao was Earthrealms ace to prevent that. Really, his bio and ending are just, blah blah blah ancestors blah blah temples blah blah monks. Luckily, his design was so badass that it overcame all that blandness. Dressed in black, Kung Lao came with his trademark bladed hat, inspired by Oddjob fromGoldfinger....

April 13, 2015 · 3 min · 553 words · Theodore Brown

Mortal Krafting: The Strange Mortal Kombat Collectibles of Etsy

Hearts they would frequently pull out of each others chests to demonstrate their devotion. There are less lethal ways to show a symbol of love. Weve trawled Etsy for the best and worst Mortal Kraftworks and paired them off in fights to the finish. Is every Etsy effort a cheap cash-in? Or can those of skill still claim flawless victory? The only difference is Krochet uses yarn instead of your enemies entrails....

April 13, 2015 · 3 min · 566 words · Andrew Lopez

Veep: Joint Session Review

President Selina Meyer adlibs her way through a Joint Session. Veepis in a separate class from most TV comedy. Thats important when an actor is playing someone who can never be real. Politicians cant be real. Their handlers wont permit it. A single gaffe can ruin an election, regardless of how its been gerrymandered. Anyone whose heart has been frozen in the cryogenics of the political world, that is. Tonights episode, Joint Session, could be basically aSeinfeldepisode about aTonight Showgig....

April 13, 2015 · 3 min · 440 words · Daniel West

Vikings season 3 interview: Clive Standen on Rollo, myth & more

I wanted to thank you for taking the time to talk to us. And congrats for what is shaping up to be a really great season. Thank you, yeah. Its taken everything out of us, filming this season. The shows become a juggernaught now and everyone has to be ready for whatever Michael [Hirst] writes. There isnt any kind of respite at all. We definitely went through the ringer, but hopefully it is going to pay off....

April 13, 2015 · 4 min · 765 words · Justin Wagner

Outlander: By the Pricking of my Thumbs review

Outlander continues to make history sexy, even if this episode was slightly less sexy than usual. Here’s Rebecca’s review. Claire Randall had to contend with being arrested for witchcraft and possibly, you know, murdered. Thats why it struck such a strange chord to have them swear friendship. Damn Laoghaire, damn her to hell, I say! Rating: 4 out of 5

April 12, 2015 · 1 min · 60 words · Brian Howell

12 Monkeys Season Finale Review: Arms of Mine

I just dont know, and you know what? Im not sure I want to know! Why, I wonder, is Jennifer the harbinger of the apocalypse? Obviously, Cassie and much of the viewing audience thought the same thing. The magnificence of this misdirection overshadows any disappointment I might have about not discovering the truth. It gives me hope for the future viability of the series. I absolutely love these Escher-like, self-causing effects, and 12 Monkeys executes them expertly....

April 11, 2015 · 1 min · 186 words · Robert Saunders

Daredevil episode 2 viewing notes: Cut Man

Episode 2 of Daredevil offers up one of the MCU’s best fight scenes ever. But that presents us with a problem. How do we approach reviews? After capturing one of the gangsters as he searches the apartment building, Murdock tortures him for information. Despite being injured, Daredevil manages to take out the entire Russian gang and rescue the boy. Ad content continues below Its great because its as much acting as fighting....

April 11, 2015 · 2 min · 232 words · Robert Barajas

Helix: O Brave New World Review

What is Helix setting up for? Well, we’re not exactly sure. No one can accuse this series of leaving too many conflicts unresolved. However, turning everything on its head has consequences for the buy-in of the audience as well. And how about that Quasimodo couple, huh? Wait, why am I watching this? But was it needed? I almost think the writers might be trying to fool us. Would they really use such an unusual birth just to motivate Sarah to work in population control in 2029?...

April 11, 2015 · 1 min · 136 words · Jean Hernandez

Daredevil episode 1 viewing notes: Into The Ring

But that presents us with a problem. How do we approach reviews? Thats probably because its a little goofy, even by comic book standards. Ad content continues below The use of Daredevils powers is interesting, though. This episode basically assumes you know what Daredevils powers are, and never spells it out. As well as introducing Nelson & Murdock, this episode also brings in a few other established Marvel characters. Karen Page, Matts love interest from the comics, is hired as the firms legal secretary....

April 10, 2015 · 2 min · 221 words · Denise Parks

Lost River Review

Ryan Gosling makes his directorial debut with Lost River. Should he stick to acting? Meanwhile, her older son Bones (Iain De Caestaecker,Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) On the other hand, this is a first film and an ambitious one, even if it fails. Lost Riveris out in theaters and on VOD now. Rating: 2 out of 5

April 10, 2015 · 1 min · 55 words · Stacey Compton

Louie Season 5 Premiere review: Potluck

Louie is back for a fifth season! Here’s our premiere review… When we last left Louie, hed finally settled down with the woman of his dreams. Well, balls to that! None of it happened! Or did it?! Louieisnt typically big on continuity. Heck, nearly half the season was dominated by a six-episode-long saga about Louies fling with a Hungarian woman. try doing his show in a drastically different format. After three seasons of largely disconnected short films exploring isolated premises, season four was all about long-form storytelling....

April 10, 2015 · 1 min · 153 words · James Young