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REVIEW: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Season 1, Episode 8, “Hide and Seek”

virginiakublawi | Jun 18, 2020 | 2

*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 orient...

REVIEW: Artemis Fowl (2020)

virginiakublawi | Jun 13, 2020 | 13

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 creat...

REVIEW: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Season 1, Episode 7, “Maria and the Beast”

virginiakublawi | Jun 9, 2020 | 0

*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 ...

REVIEW: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Season 1, Episode 6, “How it is With Brothers”

virginiakublawi | Jun 3, 2020 | 0

*SPOILERS* “How it is With Brothers” opens with Michener comforting Tiago over the loss of the third murderer, not knowing him to be Tiago’s brother. The Chief gives them the first shot at questioning the man they brought in. While Michener goes to get a drink, the boy calls Tiago on his lie a...

REVIEW: Snowpiercer – Season 1, Episode 2 “Prepare To Brace”

brettstevens | May 30, 2020 | 0

After last week’s subpar premiere, I was hoping that Snowpiercer would pick up. I also hoped Brakeman Bess Till would have a bit more to do here and avoid being overshadowed by her superiors. Since the writers are building her up as Layton’s partner, she should be more fleshed out. So, did ̶...

REVIEW: Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Season 1, Episode 5 “Children of the Royal Sun”

virginiakublawi | May 26, 2020 | 0

*SPOILERS* In “Children of the Royal Sun,” Magda – in the guise of Elsa – picks up a man at a bar. Then, Rio comforts Mateo after the killing from the last episode. She talks about their Hispanic heritage, and the two have sex. Meanwhile, Tiago and Sister Molly become similarly entangled. Ri...