The Last Man on Earth: Secret Santa Review

the end of the world). Ad content continues below More than anything, this episode is just a lot of fun. The opening scene is a refreshing change of pace from how somber the show has been recently. This episode must have been a Christmas gift itself for the shows production team. Also, Oh Tandy-baum is just a really, really solid joke. Whod have thought that name would be such a goldmine beyond the go-to Tandyman pun?...

December 7, 2015 · 1 min · 159 words · Laura Ryan

The Leftovers Season Finale Review

The Leftovers' brilliant second season concluded tonight with “I Live Here Now.” Read our review here! This The Leftovers review contains spoilers. The Leftovers Season 2 Episode 10 Im ready to declareThe Leftoversmy favorite show of 2015. There may have been something left to be desired in the way that Nora was handled. On the other hand, I liked that the Murphys were the primary focus. To date, Evies indoctrination into the Guilty Remnant may be the best example of the cults purpose....

December 7, 2015 · 1 min · 106 words · Debra Mcdonald

The Simpsons: Paths of Glory Review

Bart and Lisa are living up to their potential and its almost lethal. ThisThe Simpsonsreview contains spoilers. The Simpsons: Season 27 Episode 8. The Simpson kids are finally living up the promise of the Simpson family legacy. This isnt the first time the Simpsons have thought Bart is a budding sociopath. She saw a budding career delinquent when he shoplifted a Bonestorm video game. His mother also worried when Bart killed a bird with a BB gun....

December 7, 2015 · 2 min · 339 words · Jessica Roth

Ash vs Evil Dead: The Killer of Killers Review

Ash and the Ashlets bring a welcome breath of fetid air. ThisAsh vs Evil Deadreview contains spoilers. A ruder, nastier, far less politically correct Doctor Who, maybe. But still, theyre both very much the same in basic structure. MaybeAsh vs Evil Deadisnt quite as operatic in scope as that. And, in all fairness,Bill and Teds Excellent Adventureswas also kinda likeDoctor Who, wasnt it? Speaking as a Whovian, I think thats a groovy thing, baby....

December 6, 2015 · 3 min · 428 words · Katherine Foster

Cillian Murphy and Tom Holland Interview: In The Heart Of The Sea

Just, theres nothing aboutSpider-Man, okay? Heres how it went. When you come onto a film like this are you conscious of how physically demanding its gonna be? So, just be forewarned. I love to hear that. Tom Holland:I was in the same boat as Cillian, really. Like Cillian said, I love that, because its always nice to be challenged. TH:Yeah, we had to go through a huge physical preparation. We went to a sailing school and we learned to sail....

December 5, 2015 · 6 min · 1116 words · Alison Moore

Doctor Who series 9: geeky spots in Hell Bent

The Day Of The Doctorintroduced the General, played here by Ken Bones and TNia Miller. Game Of Thronesactor Donald Sumpter plays the latest incarnation of Time Lord president Rassilon. It is also during this story that he first wields the powerful gauntlet which makes a return inHell Bent. Perhaps the biggest of these elements is the Matrix, the repository of all Time Lord knowledge. The Doctor belongs to the Prydonian chapter, and they can be recognised by their scarlet and orange robes....

December 5, 2015 · 2 min · 254 words · Mallory Rodriguez

Power Rangers Dino Charge: Race to Rescue Christmas Review

Santa calls on the help of the Dino Charge team to save Christmas. ThisPower Rangers Dino Chargereview contains spoilers. After all, if youre reading this review, youve probably seen the episode already. Why bother pointing out every single plot point? Im still trying to process this. I need to figure out what happened in this episode. Okay, so its Christmas and Poisandra wants to give Santa her Christmas list. Then I remembered Santa has been proven to exist in the PRU several times....

December 5, 2015 · 4 min · 815 words · Grant Yang

13 Performances Awards Voters Would Be Crazy to Ignore

Nemes film takes place almost in real-time, and Rohrig is in almost every single frame. Although its unlikely that Sony Classics will even send this film to Oscar voters. Its shocking that hes yet to be nominated for a single Oscar. Its one of the big revelations from this edgy indie drama that also played at Sundance earlier this year. Shannon seems to revel in playing such a despicable character....

December 4, 2015 · 1 min · 105 words · Yvonne Cruz

Alien, Blade Runner & Prometheus: Their Artificial Life

Alien, Blade Runner, and Prometheus all display an interest in AI. One of the most poignant final lines of any sci-fi character? That replicant Roy Batty evokes such sympathy inBlade Runners dying moments. Theyre duplicitous, inhumanly strong, and sometimes capable of grotesque acts of violence. But Scott and his writers are careful to make them intelligent and sometimes noble too. Heres a look at each of them in turn. But look again at her performance and almost everyone elses at the start ofAlien....

December 4, 2015 · 2 min · 380 words · Russell Blankenship

Jessica Jones episode 11 viewing notes: AKA I’ve Got The Blues

Jessica Jones offers up some origin story flashbacks in episode 11. Here are James' viewing notes on AKA I’ve Got The Blues… Flashbacks show us the origin of Jessicas powers, and how she came to live with Trish Patsy Walker. In the present, Jessica helps the support group get their lies straight with the police. Sleep-deprived, Jessica wanders into traffic. Simpson tries to patch things up with Trish. Shes taken to hospital and barely survives....

December 4, 2015 · 1 min · 170 words · Abigail Romero

Krampus Review

Trick R Treat director Michael Dougherty introduces the evil Santa in the horror comedy Krampus. ), have arrived for the holidays. Its when the tone switches from satire to all-out horror that the director struggles a bit. Yet what cool monsters they are. It might even make you appreciate those family members you cant stand just a little bit more. Krampusis out in theaters today (Friday, Dec. 4). Rating: 3.5 out of 5

December 4, 2015 · 1 min · 73 words · Jeffrey Williams

Less-known Christmas films: Christmas In Compton

Our continued quest to find a Christmas movie classic in the bargain bins! It’s Christmas In Compton! His father, disappointed with his sons never-realised ambitions, pressures him to make something more of his life. This film does not have that quality. The most promising thread comes from the exploration of Derricks relationship with his father, Big Earl. It is the moments that Big Earl fades from the storylines that the film really suffers....

December 4, 2015 · 1 min · 168 words · Joshua Price

Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter Review

Beasts, bullets, blood, and B&Bs. Neon Joe can only be the new twisted brainchild of Jon Glaser and his Delocated crew. Hi Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter. Why dont you think of me as Neon Bro, Sadness Punter. The story behindNeon Joe, Werewolf Hunteris a little bewildering. And that, fellow lycanthrope killers, is a very good thing. Neon Joe, the characterunsurprisinglyisnt a stretch for Glaser by any means and is well within his enjoyable wheelhouse....

December 4, 2015 · 1 min · 149 words · David Fitzpatrick