The Legend of Korra: The Sting (2×06) Synopsis: After Korra leaves Republic City, Mako sets up a sting operation to figure out who has been stealing Asami’s inventory and to see if it’s the same people behind the Cultural Center bombing. Meanwhile, fame starts to go to Bolin’s head. Rating: […]
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: The Asset Recap
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsoFxgM3tU0] Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: The Asset (1×03) Synopsis: After S.H.I.E.L.D. scientist Dr. Franklin Hall is kidnapped, Coulson’s team embarks on a rescue mission to save him with Skye on point. Grant tries to teach Skye how to be a field agent. Rating: ★★★☆☆ I have to admit, I didn’t […]
Janelle Monáe's The Electric Lady is the best sci-fi you'll hear all year
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEddixS-UoU] The Electric Lady Artist: Janelle Monáe Release Date: September 10, 2013 Label: Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy Records/Atlantic Records Length: 67:28 Genre(s): R&B/Soul Rating: ★★★★★ iTunes | Amazon |Target |Spotify Janelle Monáe is a time lord. No, I don’t mean that in a joking “she should be the next Doctor” sort of thing. (Though, in my perfect […]
Off Topic TV Roundup: Sept 30-Oct 7, 2013
How I Met Your Mother: Last Time in New York (9×03) Rating: ????? I can’t really say I didn’t like this episode of HIMYM, but it definitely embodied a lot of what I have come to dislike about the show. One of the things that the show is really good about […]
The Legend of Korra: Peacekeepers Recap
The Legend of Korra: Peacekeepers (2×05) Synopsis: Korra and the gang return to Republic City to try and convince President Raiko to send the United Forces to the South. Meanwhile, Bolin gets a taste of the high life and Tenzin teaches Meelo the finer points of winged lemur training. Rating: […]
Five Favorite References in Guillermo del Toro's Treehouse of Horror Opening
By now, I’m sure you’ve all seen the brilliant opening that Guillermo del Toro created for the Simpsons episode ‘Treehouse of Horror XXIV.’ If not, stop reading and watch it. Now. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtgYY7dhTyE] The Simpsons have gotten pretty clever with their openings in the past few years, with creating a lip […]
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: 0-8-4 Recap
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: 0-8-4 (1×02) Synopsis: Right where the pilot left off, Coulson’s team heads to Peru to investigate the 0-8-4, where he quickly runs into a figure from his past. Coulson’s team has to learn to work together in order to survive the mission and each other. Rating: […]
Wander Over Yonder Roundup: Love Your Hater
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwN5HLiZ7_o] An Introduction to Wander Over Yonder If you don’t know, Wander Over Yonder is Disney’s latest animated series that premiered officially on September 13. Created by Craig McCracken with his creative partner/wife Lauren Faust serving as story editor and co-producer, the show is broken up into 11 minute long […]
Off Topic Tv Roundup: Sept 21-29, 2013
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpvD4LNy3C8] How I Met Your Mother: The Locket & Coming Back (9×01/02) Synopsis: Ted and the gang make their way to Barney and Robin’s wedding. Lily meets the Mother and the gang arrives at Farhampton. Rating: ★★★☆☆ It’s no secret that I haven’t been a huge fan of HIMYM in these […]
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: Pilot Recap
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3T-evQZiQo] Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: Pilot (1×01) Synopsis: Marvel’s first foray into a live action TV show begins with the revelation that Agent Phil Coulson is alive and introducing the ragtag team that will be solving the super powered mysteries that the rest of S.H.I.E.L.D. is not equipped to handle. Rating: ★★★★☆ Well, […]
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