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Sound on Sight Radio #318: Joss Whedon Pt. 2 (‘The Avengers,’ ‘Serenity’)
Never have our opinions been of less importance than in discussing Joss Whedon’s The Avengers, the comic-book-movie tentpole to end all tentpoles, but we give it the old college try anyway. Justine Smith, Derek Gladu, and Simon Howel talk up … [Read the Rest]
Mousterpiece Cinema, Episode 45: ‘The Avengers’
Head-to-head battles, a massive cast, snappy wit. Yes, this episode of Mousterpiece Cinema has it all. And what better way to discuss Marvel’s The Avengers, one of the biggest, most popular films of the year? This week, it’s a packed, … [Read the Rest]
Sketchy Episode 15 – ‘The Ren & Stimpy Show (w/ Kate Mac)’
The iconic Ren and Stimpy get their due on Sketchy this week. Matt, Ryan and guest Kate Mac discuss how awesome this cartoon is on every level. Later, we play an extended round of games and then shoot the breeze … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘The Crown Jewels’ is made of pyrite
The Crown Jewels Directed by Ella Lemhagen Written by Ella Lemhagen and Carina Dahl Sweden, 2011 Fragancia (Alicia Vikander) walks into her interrogation. As she sits in silence, a detective inquires, “Tell me what happened. You went up to Mr. … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘Let My People Go!’ cheerfully fun, but sadly unfunny
Let My People Go! Directed by Mikael Buch Written by Mikael Buch and Christophe Honoré France, 2011 In a small, idyllic Finnish town, Ruben (Nicolas Maury) is living a similarly idyllic life. His lover, Teemu (Jarkko Niemi), is a blonde … [Read the Rest]
Eureka Ep. 5.05: “Jack of All Trades” provides many different emotional beats
Eureka Review, Season 5, Episodwe 5, “Jack of All Trades” Written by Jaime Paglia and Eric Wallace Directed by Jaime Paglia Airs Mondays at 9pm ET on SyFy This week’s Eureka provides laughs, body swapping, an emotional confession, a dark moment, a … [Read the Rest]
Survivor: One World Ep. 24.15, Reunion: Chaos reigns during one of the show’s stranger reunions
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 15, Reunion Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Although they tend to focus on a few contestants, Survivor reunions always include standout moments that make them worth the extra hour. This year’s … [Read the Rest]
The Televerse #37- Spotlight on Parks and Rec/Nathan Barley with Chris Gore
It’s a mixed bag for Simon and Kate this time. In a week with several notable season finales, some live up to expectations and some live down. After breezing through Kate’s Roundup, we look at the rest of the week, … [Read the Rest]
Game of Thrones, Ep. 2.07: “A Man Without Honor” brings Jaime Lannister back with style
Game of Thrones, Season 2, Episode 7: “A Man Without Honor” Written by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss Directed by David Nutter Airs Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Not having read George R. R. Martin’s book series while … [Read the Rest]
Survivor: One World Ep. 24.14, “Perception is Not Always Reality”: A surprisingly friendly jury rewards the legitimate winner
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 14, “Perception is Not Always Reality” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS There have been only a few cases where the Survivor winner has been telegraphed so far in advance. A recent … [Read the Rest]
Sound on Sight Game of Thrones Podcast #7: “A Man Without Honor”
The Lannisters are placed in a positive light, for once. What did we think of this image makeover? This week Beverly Bee from the SoS Doctor Who podcast joins Kate and Michael to break down the latest episode of Game … [Read the Rest]
Once Upon A Time, Ep. 1.22, “A Land Without Magic” – Outstanding close to season one
Once Upon A Time, Season 1, Episode 22: “A Land Without Magic” Written by Adam Horowitz & Edward Kitsis Directed by Dean White Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on ABC This is how to do a finale. “A Land Without Magic,” … [Read the Rest]
TJFF 2012 Roundup: The good, the bad, and the ugly
With the 20th Toronto Jewish Film Festival now behind us, it’s time to look back at all the films screened and determine which were the good, the bad, or the ugly. The Good OSS 117: Lost in Rio The most … [Read the Rest]
Burton and Depp: the hits and misses of cinema’s bromance
If there was an ever a cinematic partnership to have lasted the years, it is Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. Ever since Edward Scissorhands, these two seem to be each other’s go-to guys for new films. With Dark Shadows being … [Read the Rest]
Mad Men, Ep. 5.09, “Dark Shadows”: Greedy Little Pigs
Mad Men, Season 5, Episode 9: “Dark Shadows” Written by Erin Levy Directed by Scott Hornbacher Airs Sundays at 9pm (ET) on AMC Mad Men has never been a show where plot twists and explosive action sequences reign supreme. Anyone … [Read the Rest]
TJFF 2012: ‘Simon and the Oaks’ works best without just Simon
Simon and the Oaks Directed by Lisa Ohlin Written by Lisa Ohlin and Marnie Blok Sweden, 2011 During the late 1930’s and 1940’s, young Simon Larsson (Jonatan S. Washer) and his family live in the idyllic Swedish countryside. There, he … [Read the Rest]
Dissecting the Miniseries: When last was the “State of Play” this thrilling?
State of Play (360 minutes, 6 parts) Directed by David Yates Written by Paul Abbott 2003, UK, BBC 1 A prominent politician’s researcher falls in front of a subway car. A black youth is killed in a suspected drug-related shooting. … [Read the Rest]
