Why Charmed Deserves to be Celebrated

We take a look back at the original Charmed, and what made it so special… but whatCharmedwanted to do was slightly different. It was lightning in a bottle, tapping into an audience that wasnt really being served at the time. But then seasons three and four the shows best stepped up their game in every conceivable way. Season four carried forward this momentum, but with one major change. All of this was handled remarkably well given the circumstances....

January 13, 2017 · 1 min · 98 words · Nancy Butler

Salem Season 3 Episode 8 Review: Friday’s Knights

Absent devils throw a tantrum on this weeks Salem. The episode even has a great knock-down, drag-out fight between Alden and Beelzebub. It is definitely the fight of the series. They make more sawdust than you ever saw onF-Troop. Lets start with the brat. Marilyn Manson can apparently even corrupt the devil himself. Cotton maneuvers Beelzebub to check against Gods own king. I was really hoping that god would have knocked over the king and conceded the long-running game to Mather....

January 12, 2017 · 2 min · 359 words · Patrick Mccoy

The Ray Bradbury Homage Hidden in a Classic Pokemon Episode

In the episodes second half, mysterious noises are heard emanating from the sea. Related with Bradburys characteristically elegant prose, its a slight yet beautiful mood piece. Heres an excerpt: Ad content continues below A cry came across a million years of water and mist. A cry so anguished and alone it shuddered in my head and my body. The monster cried out at the tower. The Fog Horn blew. The monster roared again....

January 11, 2017 · 1 min · 142 words · Johnny Hansen

Why Ryan Murphy Is TV’s Most Prolific and Brazen Showrunner

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Murphy started out in television very much the way he meant to go on. Calling it over-the-top would be a severe understatement. So where on earth do you go from there? In Murphys typically bipolar fashion, you cant go any darker, so why not go neon bright? Which brings us toGlee, another hugely divisive program, albeit for entirely different reasons thanNip/Tuck. Lots and lots of songs, delivered by beaming students with very active jazz hands....

January 11, 2017 · 2 min · 328 words · Jason Sloan

Arrival, Gone Girl, & the Beauty of Invisible Visual Effects

The best visual effects are the ones we don’t even consciously notice. Ryan praises the use of CGI in Sicario, Arrival, and beyond… This article first appeared atDen of Geek UK. As a recent example, take a look at director Denis Villeneuves sci-fi drama,Arrival. How would the media cover the story? In Villeneuves previous film, 2015s narco-thrillerSicario, the use of CGI was similarly invisible. One of Finchers common approaches is to use CGI to extend the view beyond his sets....

January 10, 2017 · 1 min · 121 words · Victor Hines MD

Patriots Day Review

Director Peter Berg and star Mark Wahlberg recreate the Boston Marathon bombing in the gripping Patriots Day. The film is initially told through the viewpoint of a composite character, Boston Police Sgt. Tommy Saunders, played by Mark Wahlberg. These chilling banalities occur before, during, and after the bombing they engineer. Their inane normalcy in these matters make their malevolent actions somehow more terrifying. Patriots Dayopens nationwide on Friday. This review was first published on Nov....

January 10, 2017 · 1 min · 77 words · Wesley Smith

Split Review

He has 23 distinct personalities to be exact. Dennis and Patricia, might be coming to the forefront. And giving any sort of weight behind this movies science certainly helps the films veracity. In fact, this may be his best screenplay in 10 or more years. Splitopens nationwide on Friday, Jan. 20. Rating: 3.5 out of 5

January 9, 2017 · 1 min · 56 words · Heather Camacho

Voltron Legendary Defender Season 2 Review (Spoiler-Free)

DreamWorksVoltron Legendary Defenderis already a serious contender for my favorite TV show of 2017. Yes, I know its only January but it doesnt matter. How this show was going to modernize the story. That they didnt say form blazing sword. That was a totally fine angle to take; its what youd expect from a reboot. That isnt needed any longer.Voltron Legendary Defenderhas expanded beyond the scope of the original series....

January 9, 2017 · 3 min · 474 words · Jeffrey Brock

xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage set visit report

Donnie Yen dangled above our heads. Vin Diesel talked about not returning for xXx 2. This and more as we go on set with Xander Cage… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. The vehicles were static, the engines were off, and not one of them was occupied. It finally dawned on us this was the set. Not so, it seems withxXx 3. At least, not in the case of Yen....

January 9, 2017 · 2 min · 365 words · Kenneth Martin

Dragon Ball Super Episode 1 Review: A Peacetime Reward: Who Gets the 100,000,000 Zeni?

20 years after its debut on the internet, Dragon Ball Supers English dub premieres on Cartoon internet. ThisDragon Ball Superreview contains spoilers. It doesnt reintroduce Goku to viewers as a warrior or champion, but instead, a radish farmer. He acts like some young child whos trying to get out of his homework. This is the Goku that we all love and remember. Ad content continues below Goku and his farming abilities arent even the episodes focus though....

January 8, 2017 · 1 min · 181 words · Tyrone Brown

Underworld’s Vampire/Werewolf War Is Not a Universal Battle

The ancient Underworld Blood Wars between vampires and werewolves aren’t really that old after all. Vampires are elegant, classy, and almost never drink… wine. You would think they always looked down on the beastly werewolves. Although, according toUnderworldmythology, we havent heard about it precisely because it is asecretwar. But no, for the most part they got along. When was the last time you heard Grandpa even scold Eddie onThe Munsters?...

January 8, 2017 · 5 min · 881 words · Laura Mccormick

Debbie Reynolds & Carrie Fisher Showcase Their Lives in Bright Lights

Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher offer an intimate glimpse into eccentric Hollywood royalty with the Bright Lights documentary. Fame might be the most eccentric member of this family. As the documentary progresses, it touches lightly on the more poignantly sad aspects of both actress lives. Given Reynolds age, this is the right choice. Bright Lights opened today at the New York Film Festival and premieres on HBO in 2017.

January 7, 2017 · 1 min · 69 words · Rhonda Francis

Degrassi: Next Class Season 3 Review

Degrassi: Next Class never stops going there but this season it kicks it up a notch. ThisDegrassi: Next Classreview contains spoilers. Whenever I start a new season ofDegrassiits like sitting down with an old friend. Catching up on all the embarrassing stories, working through the traumas, and toasting to the triumphs! There are a lot of triumphs to toast becauseDegrassi: Next Classseason 3 brought their A game. Nearly everyone gets a moment to shine....

January 6, 2017 · 4 min · 680 words · Edward Rios