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27 Apr

Shadow and Bone: How Mysterious Criminal Kaz Brekker Steals the Show

Netflix, New DVD release, , , ,
Contains Spoilers for Shadow and Bone A young orphan woman with the power to summon the sun; her childhood best friend, a brave and tireless soldier willing to die for her; the all powerful ‘Darkling’ general who wants her to rule by his side – this is the love triangle at the centre of Netflix’s Shadow and Bone and it’s a suitably fizzy one.  But while the central plot, the political machinations, magic and the introduction of ‘The Fold’ are all key parts of what makes this show – an adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s books – a compelling watch, by…
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25 Jan

Batwoman Season 2 Episode 2 Review: Prior Criminal History

New DVD release, , , , , ,
This Batwoman review contains spoilers. Batwoman Season 2, Episode 2 This week’s Batwoman doubles down on an idea first introduced in the season premiere: Ryan Wilder is meant to wear the Batsuit. Last week, Ryan was shot with the kryptonite bullet, which she survived, but is still healing from. The wound isn’t normal, and it seems there will be long-term repercussions for her, especially if she continues to ignore the pain or try to treat it with generic ibuprofen. While trying to procure the pain meds, she stops an attempted robbery, which puts her in Sophie’s crosshairs. This isn’t the…
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11 Jun

Artemis Fowl Review: Kenneth Branagh Brings Teen Criminal Mastermind to Disney+

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Originally destined to be a tentpole theatrical release in May, Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of the much loved Eoin Colfer books instead premieres as a Disney+ exclusive. It’s a shame in a way, since Branagh’s movie is colorful, kinetic, and highly cinematic with several rollicking set pieces and some Harry Potter-level world building.  On the other hand, the streaming release does at least save fans of the books feeling cheated out of the price of a cinema ticket and a bucket of popcorn as well as a morally ambiguous and frequently ruthless main character. As many predicted, the least interesting thing…
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20 Oct

Criminal Minds: The Twelfth Season

Max SchindlerNew DVD release, , ,
Highly Recommended Note:The latest of a continuing series, where my wife Nicole steps up to offer her thoughts.By Nicole RizzoIn 10 Words or LessThe more crimes committed, the harder the BAU works.Reviewer's Bias*Loves: Criminal dramas, Joe Mantegna, Aisha Tyler, Damon GuptonLikes: Spencer Reid, Penelope Garcia, Jane Lynch, guest starsDislikes: Mr. ScratchHates: The question of "why" people do horrible thingsThe ShowMy eagerness and anticipation of every new fall television season starts around mid-August when stations start giving out teasers of what to expect for our beloved prime-time shows. I wait each summer to see which shows are returning and which have…
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