Even though Starz impressed the hell out of me with Spartacus, I went into Camelot expecting to be disappointed because, well. . . you know. I’m thrilled to be wrong. Camelot on Starz rocks.
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Books: Trouble and Her Friends
Trouble and Her Friends is a very good read. What’s most satisfying about it is that it’s not just about the technology; that part is almost incidental. Trouble and Her Friends is great story about identity and how we define it, whether it’s through lovers or friends or work or something else, and what we’ll do to keep hold of who we are.
Full Story »Russian Fashion Week: For The Apocalypse Diva in Us All
Usually when looking at Western fashion shows, I have a hell of a time finding looks that correspond to the apocalypsescifipunk aesthetic I plan on adopting when civilization crumbles (so long, chino pants!!!!). I don’t have that problem with Russian Fashion Week. It’s all standy uppy collars and dramatic hooded dresses and Lord Humungus masks.
It’s dark and pessimistic and moody. And I love it.
Full Story »Smallville Preivew Pics: Booster
We have Clark Kent changing in a phone booth. I repeat: WE HAVE CLARK KENT CHANGING IN A PHONE BOOTH!!!!
Oh, and Booster Gold is in this episode, too. But, I never liked that character, so whatever.
And there’s Blue Beetle, looking like a time traveler from a 1990s Saturday morning show on public access.
Full Story »Vampire Diaries Preview Pics: The Last Dance
Is it just me, or are the Vampire Diaries preview pics looking the same week after week? Stefan looks tortured. Damon looks sinister and probably has his shirt buttoned down too far. Elena makes a scrunchypoopy face.
This week, they do it all in 1960s period costumes!
Full Story »Videogame Flashback: Worst Videogame Movie Ever
It has the magnanimous title of being the worst videogame movie of all time by everybody from Game Trailers to Time magazine. So, no matter how bad the next videogame movie ends up being it will never be as bad Super Mario Bros.
Full Story »Sanctuary Rewatch: Fata Morgana
Will, Mags and Ash are in Scotland staking out a crypt and some squid faced creatures show up that Ashley and Magnus beat up and shoot a bit before Will is ushered inside. There are three caskets which appear to be housing three living women. Post opening credits, there is a sweet mother daughter moment [...]
Full Story »That Dana Scully Feeling
I’m growing weary of this Strong Female Character (TM) archetype. I want to see women on screen who are strong in all the ways there are, not just in physicality. Because you can be strong without knowing how to deliver a solid roundhouse kick.
Full Story »Review: Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog: The Book
To celebrate the upcoming three year anniversary there is a whole new chapter in the extraordinary tale of Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. In fact, several new chapters – all bound together in a must-have companion book published by Titan books.
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