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Are you ready for the epic battle between Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson) and Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan)? Here we go! The Fall season 3, episode 1 is “Silence and Suffering.” It begins seconds after the finale of season 2. Beware the spoilers. Continue reading “The Fall S3 E1 Silence and Suffering”
She Knows Media put together a Buffy the Vampire Slayer trivia quiz and actually got Sarah Michelle Gellar to participate in this test of ancient history. Cheer up your day watching Michelle’s sad, sad failure. Continue reading “Sarah Michelle Gellar #Fail!”
The Fall season 3 reaches Netflix US on Saturday Oct 29. I’ll be glued to the TV all week watching and recapping episodes here. Continue reading “Watch This: The Fall so far”
A Light Beneath Their Feet is a story about mental illness and how it affects a family. Taryn Manning and Madison Davenport as mother and daughter turn in impressive performances. Continue reading “Review: A Light Beneath Their Feet”
I’ve been cogitating on the trailers to Nocturnal Animals for a few days. I can’t decide if this new film starring Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal sounds like the best thing ever or something I don’t want to see. Continue reading “Watch This: Trailers for Nocturnal Animals”
Goliath is an Amazon Prime production starring Billy Bob Thornton and William Hurt as a modern day David and Goliath. Thornton as washed up attorney Billy McBride and Hurt as Donald Cooperman, the rich and powerful head of a corporate law firm, are at the heart of this story. Both offer brilliant performances. Continue reading “Review: Goliath”
I was thrilled when Nashville found a new network so it could carry on for a 5th season. I’ve been a fan of this show from the first – dragged in by a love of Connie Britton, and held in by the other great characters and the music. Continue reading “Watch This: Nashville Teaser from CMT”
Glitch is an Australian series recently streaming on Netflix US. It’s a highly original take on the “living dead” genre with a compelling story, strong performances, interesting characters and a darkly mysterious plot. Continue reading “Review: Glitch season 1”
I so seldom watch children’s movies, but I stumbled on Zootopia because of having guests in the house. I forget that children’s movies are as much for adults as kids these days with jokes and a message for every age. Continue reading “Review: Zootopia”
I thought I liked Hayley Atwell when I watched Agent Carter. I was wrong. I’m actually completely crazy about her. As Hayes Morrison in Conviction she is awesome. Awesome. Continue reading “Review: Conviction”
