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REVIEW: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Season 1 Episode 1, “Santa Muerte”
When Penny Dreadful: City of Angels was announced, I wasn’t exactly thrilled. The original Penny Dreadful quickly became one of my favorite T.V. series during its first two seasons. Sadly, like most die-hard fans of the show, I was appalled by the series finale and where it took some of my favo...
Read MoreNatalie Dormer to Star in Showtime’s Penny Dreadful Spin-off “City of Angels”
This morning, Variety reported that Natalie Dormer had been cast in City of Angels, Showtime’s Penny Dreadful spin-off. The actress is known for her roles in other drama shows such as Game of Thrones and The Tudors, as well as films including Captain America: The First Avenger and the Hunger Games...
Read MoreShowtime is Bringing Penny Dreadful Back, But Not in the Way We Expected
Today Penny Dreadful’s Facebook page and that of the original show’s composer Abel Korzeniowski shared the news that Penny Dreadful will be revived in the form of a spinoff. Here’s the original post: Death isn’t always the finale. Penny Dreadful returns to Showtime Networks with ...
Read MoreREVIEW: Trap (2024)
Like most people, I find M. Night Shyamalan to be hit or miss. But honestly, that’s most directors, and I think he’s only singled out because his first big movie was so popular. Anyway, I wanted to see Trap because I’m interested in themes Shyamalan tends to revisit – psychology, mysticism, ...
Read MoreREVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 2, Episode 3, “The Burning Mill”
***SPOILERS*** “The Burning Mill” displays the conflict between the Targaryens’ claims to the throne acted out by their commoner followers. The Blacks bury Arryk and Erryk. Criston Cole and Aemond plot to win over some of Rhaenyra’s pledges. Mysaria asks to join Rhaenyra’s court in exchang...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Watchers (2024)
I had no idea what to expect from The Watchers. I don’t think I saw any trailers, I haven’t read A. M. Shine’s novel, and I actually thought M. Night Shyamalan directed the movie. He only produced it, and it was directed by his daughter, Ishana Night Shyamalan. The Watchers feels inspired by h...
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