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Will The Circle Remain Broken – The Walking Dead Season 2, Episode 12 “Better Angels” Review

Did everybody else catch the Mad Men ad that drew parallels between that show and The Walking Dead? “Everybody drinks like Hershel used to.” Well played! We need more Drinky Hershel. Ah, crap. How to get out of an intro … Continue reading

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An Unexpected Turn: The River Season 1, Episode 6

Bruce Greenwood, aka Dr. Emmet Cole, finally took center stage in last night’s episode of The River which could be why it was perhaps the best hour of the show thus far. Because, let’s face it, outside of Jonas the … Continue reading

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A Chip Off the Ol’ Dale – The Walking Dead Season 2, Episode 11 “Judge, Jury, Executioner” Review

There may never be another show that’s as uncertain of its protagonists’ moral standing than The Walking Dead. Again, Kirkman and his scriptsmiths put an antagonist into a situation where we begin hating the heroes, and then they walk it … Continue reading

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An Exodus: The River Season 1, Episode 5 Review

My apologies for the lack of a review last week. As it’s prone to do, life got in the way of writing about a random, mediocre TV show about people on a boat in the Amazon. I hope all 18 … Continue reading

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Who, What, Huh: This is Blog! 2012 Oscar Recap

Our membership to The Pop Culture Blogs of America Society Group (TPCBASG) was sure to be revoked if we didn’t offer some sort of recap of the 2012 Academy Awards. Which would be a shame as the TPCBAS hosts a … Continue reading

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They Live: The Walking Dead Season 2, Episode 10 “18 Miles Out” Review

“We got to use knives more!” -Rick If you like knife fights, culture wars and the other Greene girl. Great Odin’s beard, this was the episode for you! At this point, you’ve been reading my recaps — or in the … Continue reading

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Johnny McKee: Alcatraz Season 1, Episode 6 Review

  Filler. Filler. Filler. That’s about the only word that can describe last night’s episode of Alcatraz on FOX. The prisoner of the hour was Johnny McKee, a former chemistry professor, who poisons people because a pretty girl and the … Continue reading

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Itchy Thump: The Walking Dead Season 2, Episode 9 “Triggerfinger” Review

Is the Philly crew really all that bad? Maybe I’m too trusting, but they seem awfully alright most of the time. This isn’t the biker gang from Dawn of the Dead, busting into our heroes’ safemall and destroying all sense … Continue reading

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Los Ciegos: The River Season 1, Episode 3 Review

Well, the third episode, or third hour of The River, if you will, was not as good as the first two. That’s a fact, Jack! And by fact, I mean my opinion. But, I still enjoyed it so that’s neat. … Continue reading

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Paxton Petty: Alcatraz Season 1, Episode 6 Review

You won’t believe it, but there were portions in last night’s episode of Alcatraz where Emerson Hauser was, like, a real person and whatnot, with feelings and things. Feelings! I know! In the episode’s opening scene, we see a brief … Continue reading

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