Black Sails: Season 2 Episode 7 review

The latest episode of Black Sails season 2 on Starz is a complex, surprisingly introspective affair. Here’s our review… ThisBlack Sailsreview contains spoilers. Silver is in conflict because loss of the gold means loss of his ties to Flint. Vane is forced once and for all to decide between Eleanor and his freedom. Ad content continues below Its a complex, introspective episode, full of beautiful images of flickering candles. This is one of the things thatBlack Sailsdoes most realistically....

March 8, 2015 · 3 min · 436 words · Andrea Hoffman

12 Monkeys: Yesterday Review

Central to this episode is the idea that there could be an alternative to Jones rewriting of history. How about an Oh my god! or a surprised hug or something? Joining Pallid Man and Deacon as antagonists in this show, the villain line-up is even stronger. But all this pales in comparison to the new dilemma Cole faces. Cassie believes his mission was successful, erasing him and any trace that he was even there....

March 7, 2015 · 1 min · 106 words · John Jackson

Helix: Vade in Pace Review

Helix reaches a turning point as the plague spreads. Its easy to dismiss the island inhabitants and focus on the immortals. For instance, why must the audience continually be subjected to posturing on the part of the CDC employees? Im surprised there were enough remaining healthy people to mortar up Michaels prison. Ad content continues below I know, I know, ridiculous, right? But its a goal I can understand and get behind....

March 7, 2015 · 1 min · 105 words · Katie Johnson

ABC’s American Crime: Series Premiere Review

American Crime begins its run by tossing bricks atop racial landmines. The series premiere episode lays the foundation for a murder mystery of sorts. Once the uncertainty becomes a reality, the childs life flashes before the parents eyes. All future hopes and dreams drains from the face and body of remaining family members. American Crime feels retro small town USA, circa 1980s. Viewers dont need to see the attack and murder play out on screen....

March 6, 2015 · 1 min · 154 words · Emily Morgan

Archer: Pocket Listing Review

Ray has a confrontation with a plant monster, and Archer and Lana must confront their own libidos. Here’s our review… Archeris the thinking mans animated comedy. This style is certainly working. Pocket Listing is so physical that its downrightThree Stooges-esque at times in the best possible way. Pocket Listing is sophomoric, and at times a little gross, but its also downright wonderful. Save for Sitting, no other episode boasts a better percentage of hits vs....

March 6, 2015 · 2 min · 386 words · Calvin Wright

Backstrom: Enemy of My Enemies Review

Thats kind of the theme of the episode here. Just like we see in the opening minutes of the video that Gravely plays for the Special Crime Unit. All thats left is the explosion. A symbol of America…apparently). That is, if this character was played by anyone other than the magnificent Robert Forster. The episode actually works quite well and has a great foundation to it. Theres even a little Amy Gazanian thrown in for good measure to exacerbate him even more....

March 6, 2015 · 1 min · 185 words · Patricia Brock

Elementary: For All You Know Review

Here’s our review of this week’s episode of ELementary, “For All You Know.” On the BBCsSherlock, Benedict Cumberbatchs great detective is glib and clipped and thoroughly British about the entire thing. Dont get me wrong, I love it! But I dont go there expecting to see Gordon Ramsey yelling at a Michelin starred chef. This week was a classic example of just this. That was, in effect, the most interesting aspect of the case of the week....

March 6, 2015 · 1 min · 128 words · Charles Ford

Kidnapping Mr. Heineken Review

Kidnapping Mr. Heineken puts Jim Sturgess and Sam Worthington at the center of the famous 1983 crime. At least he seems to be amusing himself. Youd be better off heading to a bar and sipping one of Mr. Heinekens brews. Kidnapping Mr. Heinekenis in theaters and on VOD now. Rating: 1 out of 5

March 6, 2015 · 1 min · 54 words · Brandon Freeman

Scandal: The Lawn Chair Review

Going into this episode I thought we would mostly be getting Olivia and Clarences perspectives. It was that mans knife that was planted under Brandons body, planted by the cop. Shonda Rhimes could not have picked a better moment for this episode. Emmy nominations go to… Courtney B. Vance How many times can someone make me cry within one hour? Vance portrayed an outraged and grieving father superbly. Michael Welch...

March 6, 2015 · 1 min · 147 words · Alicia Ramsey

Stephen Beresford interview: looking back at Pride

But what happened next? How was the release period, and how did that impact on you? Ad content continues below Well, from the very beginning really. Apart from testing it, the first time we ever had a public reaction was the Cannes Film Festival. That was interesting, as we arrived and it was a weird thing. The screening was at 10am, and there was a slightly gloomy atmosphere. People were saying they didnt know how it would play....

March 6, 2015 · 7 min · 1308 words · John Golden

The Americans: Born Again Review

The Americansrightfully gets a lot of credit for its 80s soundtrack. No period-piece is complete without some period music. Having never seen the 80s myself, I have a fairly limited, stereotypical view of the decade. Honestly, its a little surprising that this is the first time thats happened. Still, Im sure there was little to no consideration given to ever including it as its A. Very on the nose and a little corny, and B....

March 6, 2015 · 3 min · 524 words · Debra Hall

What Can Be Achieved in a Penultimate TV Episode?

So what do you do with it? The most common solution is simply to continue to work on the arc plot that will drive the finale. Why end on the exam when you’re able to choose to sign off with the party?

March 6, 2015 · 1 min · 42 words · Mitchell Norton

Empire: Unto the Breach, Review

Eight weeks in a row! Empire won’t stop growing! Read our review here! Usually, the meter tilts more in favor of hot than mess, but not on tonights episode. When Anika and Andre are the two focal points for an episode, you know were in trouble. Most of this rests on Andre. Hes overly cartoonish when Andres in plotting mode and his portrayal of mental illness is a tad shallow....

March 5, 2015 · 1 min · 154 words · Tonya Cherry