The Boys Season 3 Episode 2 Review – “The Only Man in the Sky”

The Boys Season 3 Episode 2 Review – “The Only Man in the Sky”

What do you know.  Homelander can do whatever the f*** he wants.  “The Only Man in the Sky” is a truly fitting title.  From my understanding, it’s a call back to a line from the comics. Here, it’s a true reflection of the God complex simmering within Homelander, the one being held back by Stan…

The Boys Season 3 Episode 1 Review – “Payback”

The Boys Season 3 Episode 1 Review – “Payback”

It’s been a year, and man have things changed.  I finally got a chance after a busy weekend to watch the season three premiere of The Boys, titled “Payback,” and it wasn’t what I expected.  That’s actually good.  There were some real fascinating character stories underneath a couple of shocking scenes of intense gore.  Over…

Reviews That I Missed:  “Supernatural” 2.12 – “Nightshifter”

Reviews That I Missed: “Supernatural” 2.12 – “Nightshifter”

I have such fond memories of “Nightshifter.”  I remember showing “Supernatural” to my then 16 year old son, who wondered why so much of his childhood was dominated by Mom doing all this work for some TV show.  I was writing about the show and maintaining this site on my laptop at every little league…

Robert Singer Quietly Steps Down as Supernatural Executive Producer

The rumors have been happening for a while.  During this summer’s press blitz for season eleven, especially at San Diego Comic Con, Executive Producer (since season one) Robert Singer was notably absent.  Also, reports that his duties were slowly being scaled back circulated, sparking talk since Singer often held the stance that he wouldn’t be…

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.14 “The Executioner’s Song” – Part 2

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.14 “The Executioner’s Song” – Part 2

There is no doubt that Supernatural’s mid-season finale, “The Executioner’s Song” was a masterpiece. The script, acting, music, sets and direction all combined to create a stunning example of television artistry. The visual and cinematography choices that presented the characters’ conflict were masterfully woven into the story, yet they immeasurably added to the story’s impact.

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.11 “There’s No Place Like Home”

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.11 “There’s No Place Like Home”

Superb cinematography has long been a hallmark of Supernatural.  An extremely talented team comprised of Serge Ladouceur (Director of Photography), Jerry Wanek (Set Design), Phil Sgriccia (Director), wardrobe, camera crews and many other dedicated people work together to create both conscious and subconscious messages that added to our viewing experience of Supernatural’s “There’s No Place…

Supernatural Review 9.13 “The Purge” – Breaking Bonds

Supernatural Review 9.13 “The Purge” – Breaking Bonds

Reviewing this week’s Supernatural episode, “The Purge,” wasn’t easy on many levels. The monster of the week story offered some thrills, some chills, an excellent fight and Sam in a tank top. So far, so good, right? Then it followed last week’s format of closing with a short brother scene that punched the audience in…

The WFB Spoilery Lite/Speculative Preview: Supernatural 9.13 “The Purge”

The WFB Spoilery Lite/Speculative Preview: Supernatural 9.13 “The Purge”

We have another episode tomorrow, entitled “The Purge”. This is the last episode before the mini-hiatus during the Olympics. Personally, I’d rather watch Supernatural over the Olympics, but I’m not the average viewer, so we get this break. On to what we know.

Supernatural 8.23, “Sacrifice”: It Was Always God’s Intention, The Ultimate Sacrifice

8.23 Sacrifice: It Was Always God’s Intention, The Ultimate Sacrifice Metatron’s Heaven: Exile angels for revenge. Closing Hell is death.   Commentary and Meta Analysis   My reaction to this episode was mixed. On the one hand, the performances, direction, and technical production aspects were absolutely stellar, and it filled my eyes and broke my…

sweetondean’s Spoiler-lite Preview – Supernatural Season Finale: 8.23 “Sacrifice”

sweetondean’s Spoiler-lite Preview – Supernatural Season Finale: 8.23 “Sacrifice”

In a blinding white light, Dean Winchester emerged from Purgatory, covered in dirt and blood and looking way sexier than anyone has any right to. He’d spent a year fighting monsters, trying to escape a plane he was never supposed to be in. Dean brought back secrets. A friend that didn’t fit the norm of…