Man of Steel (2013): The Plot: After spending his life trying to find a way to help people without revealing his powers so that he can be “normal,” a heavily bearded Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) learns of his true origin and purpose. And by that I mean, he’s an alien and his biological Dad (Russell…
Le quois? Sorbet (n): a frozen dessert made from sweetened water flavored with fruit (typically juice or purée, wine, and/or liqueur). First Thoughts: Watching Hannibal cook is making me re-think my views on cannibalism. So this episode starts with Will teaching a class about the Ripper, who apparently kills in “sounders” of three. But James,…
It’s a Disaster (2012): The Plot: Every year, four couples get together for a Sunday brunch, because that’s what grown ups do. Two are married, one is engaged, and the fourth kind of shifts, because Tracy Scott (Julia Stiles) keeps dating crazy guys. This year, she’s bringing along the polite, unassuming Glenn Randolph (David Cross).…
Oh man, I am, like, super behind on these things. As I’m sure that you’ve all been weeping and pining and such, I guess it’s time for me to play catch up. Le Quois? Entrée (n): …a dish served before the main course, or between two principal courses of a meal. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entr%C3%A9e) First Thoughts: Pincushions. *fails…
Well, this thing is a bit late, as are the next two. Kids, if anyone ever asks if you want two jobs, say yes (because, you know, moneh), but be prepared to have less energy for doing stuff. So much less energy. But enough about me. Let’s talk about cannibals. Le quois? “Coquilles (n., pl.):…
Hey, gang! James here, writing to tell you that this blog is a year old, and finally ready to play with those sorting shape toys. Time flies, they grow up so fast, etc. But seriously, I’m super proud of how far this thing has come. In that year we’ve gotten seven new writers and over…
Okay, so this thing is gonna be short(ish). Last week, episode 4 was pulled off the air because it was about kids blowing each other up and Bryan Fuller/NBC didn’t want to be tasteless after Boston. A super edited version of the episode was put up on NBC’s site. It’s just the character development stuff,…
Rooster Illusion 