You know, we’ve all heard a lot about toxic fandom in the past few years. Broadly, this debate (if it can even be called that) stems from the Disney Star Wars movies and whether or not you like them. Everything has been argued back and forth, from the quality of the films to the likelihood… Continue reading Does Star Wars Need Saving?
Author: Virginia Kublawi
REVIEW: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Season 1, Episode 9, “Sing, Sing, Sing”
*SPOILERS* “Sing, Sing, Sing” opens on Tiago and Lewis discussing who could have shot at them; Lewis thinks it’s Nazis. Councilman Townsend is beside himself, convinced that the voters hate him. Alex encourages him to contact his father, insisting that it’s not over. Dr. Craft tells Elsa that he regrets rushing things and sending Tom… Continue reading REVIEW: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Season 1, Episode 9, “Sing, Sing, Sing”
Icon of Geekdom Ian Holm Passes Away at 88
This morning news broke that Sir Ian Holm has passed away. Variety reports that he died in the hospital from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Although he may be most known as Bilbo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings films and The Hobbit’s framing device, he had a long and varied career on both… Continue reading Icon of Geekdom Ian Holm Passes Away at 88
REVIEW: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Season 1, Episode 8, “Hide and Seek”
*SPOILERS* “Hide and Seek” finds Tom burying his dead hamster. He tells Maria that Frank killed the hamster, and she believes him, but insists that he keep it to himself for now. She gives him a coyote charm to protect him. Councilwoman Beck tells Townsend that she knows about his orientation and that the liberals… Continue reading REVIEW: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Season 1, Episode 8, “Hide and Seek”
REVIEW: Artemis Fowl (2020)
The adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s best-selling young adult fantasy Artemis Fowl is one Disney project that hasn’t inspired much fanfare. From the film’s announcement to its first trailer to its silent release on Disney+ yesterday, the lack of excitement around the movie from both fans and creatives seemed telling. I personally didn’t read any of the… Continue reading REVIEW: Artemis Fowl (2020)
REVIEW: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Season 1, Episode 7, “Maria and the Beast”
*SPOILERS* In “Maria and the Beast,” Tiago’s mother Maria sees Magda in the street when she rides the bus. Molly says she’ll take Tiago as he is, and they again hook up. Michener photographs Brian talking to the Nazis. Dr. Craft tells the boys about their mother going to the hospital and welcomes Elsa and… Continue reading REVIEW: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Season 1, Episode 7, “Maria and the Beast”