The 100: Remember Me Review

The 100 packs a lot of drama into a single episodebut does it succeed? Spoilersahead for tonights episode,Remember Me, as well as last months mid-season finale. These characters are not perfectfar from it. And, at this point in the series, almost everyone has blood on their hands. This is especially true of Clarke, only this time, Finns blood is the hardest to wash away. WhileThe 100excels at putting its characters through the wringer, tonights episode didnt quite gel for me....

January 22, 2015 · 3 min · 536 words · Chelsea Harper

Alex Garland interview: Ex Machina, GamerGate, Jet Set Willy

His screenplay for28 Days Laterresulted in one of the most influential horror movies of the 2000s. WithEx Machina,Alex Garland turns his hand to directing as well as writing. What follows is a skilfully-wrought thriller about the nature of consciousness,technologyand human cruelty. Ad content continues below Congratulations on the film. I was really taken, first of all, by the intimacy of it, which I wasnt expecting. Did you conceive it as a script that you would direct yourself?...

January 21, 2015 · 7 min · 1332 words · Mckenzie Chavez

Examining American Sniper’s breakthrough success

Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper has smashed box office records, and picked up Oscar nods. So how did it happen? This article contains spoilers for American Sniper. Even with a title likeAmerican Sniper, the film has transcended the home crowd. So, how did this happen? The last minute decision to expand into IMAX screens could only have been a boon too. Back in the present, he takes the shot and kills the child and his mother....

January 21, 2015 · 1 min · 143 words · Amanda Cole

How Fox Can Use the 24 Blueprint to Make The X-Files Work

We think it’s the perfect time to bring The X-Files back. Here’s how it can happen… You probably already know that. Hashtags sprung and suddenly #XFiles2015 seemed like a foregone conclusion because thats how the internet works. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise. Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully once fought the future. Its the right time to embrace the past and bringThe X-Filesback to television. Were living in the age of event television now, where high ratings are at a premium....

January 21, 2015 · 2 min · 299 words · Tracey Warren

Supernatural: The Hunter Games review

Supernaturalreturned with a blend of heart and foreboding. Just your average Tuesday in theSupernaturalworld. First, our main storyline with the Winchesters. They turn to an unlikely source: Metatron. There is a noticeable shift in Deans behavior. He calmly shuts the door, then confronts Metatron with an angel blade. Dean looks so menacing, his eyes glittering with malice (neat lighting trick or accident?) that at any moment, I personally expected his eyes to go black....

January 21, 2015 · 2 min · 217 words · Wayne Holmes

The Flash: Revenge of the Rogues review

It’s a Prison Break reunion on The Flash as Captain Cold and Heat Wave come to town. Here’s our “Revenge of the Rogues” review. Ive missed this show. One of the better special effects overall in the shows run, too, which is impressive. Its just something a little different. It bodes well for some more ambitious villains down the road. Harrison Wells is obsessed with this, too. And hes keeping Barry from doing some of the other stuff he should be doing....

January 21, 2015 · 2 min · 328 words · Shannon Copeland

The Purple Rose of Cairo: A Masterpiece of Fantasy and Reality

Often when stepping into a Woody Allen movie, you have certain preconceived notions about what to expect. The brilliance of this deceptively harmless daydream is the juxtaposition with which it is contrasted. But this time there will be no bemused and awkwardly appealing narcissist to share the screen with her. On the big screen, the good times never ended. In fact, there was no other alternative to these happy days for screen characters to even ponder....

January 21, 2015 · 2 min · 349 words · Megan Johnson

When TV superheroes lose their powers

This feature contains spoilers for Grimm season 3. Things seemed hunky dory until his loved ones were in danger, when his compulsion to help took over. Sometimes gender can play a role in how the storyline plays out too, asBuffys memorable power-loss episode demonstrates. Heroes must be flawed, and invincible protagonists are rarely very interesting.

January 21, 2015 · 1 min · 55 words · Michelle Owens

Jane The Virgin, Chapter 10 Review

Jane becomes trapped by the storm at the hotel and later in an elevator with Michael. So naturally, Rafael manages to get the elevator doors open at the worst possible time. Well not the worst, worst, this is a PG show. But Jane and Michael were hugging while sitting, so it was practically cuddling! OTHER OBSERVATIONS OF RANDOM MOMENTS IN THE EPISODE: I give this episode 4 out of 5 stars....

January 20, 2015 · 1 min · 130 words · Martin Cisneros

Kurt Russell, John Carpenter, and the 1980s action hero

Every truly iconic action hero needs the belief and the expertise of at least one talented director. Clint Eastwood represented the mean anti-hero in close-up for both Sergio Leone and Don Siegel. He doesnt look too classy, or expensive. Standing alongside them is Snake Plissken, with his eyepatch and monosyllabic approach to life. Ad content continues below A very bleak theme lies at the heart ofEscape From New York. He ignores attacks on innocent people and isnt going to risk himself for anybody....

January 20, 2015 · 2 min · 220 words · Sean Hall

Parks And Recreation Season 7: Spinoff Ideas

Parks and Recreation began its last season, but it doesn’t have to be the end. Read our ideas for spinoffs here! Saying goodbye is hard. These diehards want a proper spin-off, not a send-off. For everyFacts of LifeandFrasier, theres aJoanie Loves Chachiand aJoey. Here are some potential ideas forParks and Recreationspinoffs. A show centering on Tom running his new restaurant sounds perfect. April Ludgate, Pet M.D. She has compassion for animals, but imagine her interactions with their owners....

January 20, 2015 · 1 min · 156 words · Stacie Henderson

The LEGO Movie, Oscar snubs, and what matters

The LEGO Movie has earned prizes far beyond an Oscar nomination. But the snub still hurts… It is, to be fair, a fairly staggering omission. And thats before we get tothatsong. You know the one… Yet you know what happened next. Within an hour,The LEGO Moviewas trending on Twitter. Where was its Academy Award nomination? Had the Oscar voting world gone nuts? If youre after an arbiter of what makes an excellent film, the Oscars can never be it....

January 20, 2015 · 2 min · 307 words · Kevin Flores

The Venture Bros.: All This and Gargantua-2 review

The Venture Bros. return for an outer space adventure with plenty of fantastic moments! This Venture Bros. review contains at least a couple of unavoidable and major spoilers. Im not sure whether I greet new installments ofThe Venture Bros.with relief or anxiety anymore. Its the long waits between seasons that do it, I suppose. Theres good news, though. All This and Gargantua-2 is the best of theVenture Bros.specials by quite a bit....

January 20, 2015 · 1 min · 179 words · Cindy Davenport