Exploits in Time is not a fiction book. At least not in the traditional sense. First off because it’s a collection of short stories, but that’s not what I mean. What I mean is it’s wholly unlike anything I’ve read before. So much so that I’m uncertain on how to go about reviewing it. It…
First Aired August 20th, 2015. The Kinship wages an all-out assault against Jim (played by Dean Norris) and the others at the funeral home. Jim does his best to keep them back with his assault rifle when they’re suddenly rescued by Hector Martin (played by Eriq La Salle), the head of Aktaion. After enjoying their…
First Aired August 6th, 2015. Christine (played by Marg Helgenberger) emerges from her cocoon and knocks out Sam (played by Eddie Cahill). Christine plans to get him back under her control but is concerned because healing herself drained most of the dome’s energy. Christine has Sam transfused with blood (thinking it’s hers) and manipulates him…
First Aired July 30th, 2015. Christine (played by Marg Helgenberger) is healing in her pod after being stabbed by Sam (played by Eddie Cahill). Barbie (played by Mike Vogel) and Eva (played by Kylie Bunbury) are forced to stop people from committing suicide because they don’t have a leader. The suicide attempts stop when pink…
First Aired July 2nd, 2015. Barbie (played by Mike Vogel) leads everyone out of the caves and they’re all devastated to still be inside the dome. Although only a day has passed, it feels like a year for everyone and they all remember their time in the alternate reality. Christine (played by Marg Helgenberger) and…
First Aired July 25th, 2015. Julia (played by Rachel Lefevre) tries to free “Barbie” (played by Mike Vogel) from his pod but spikes prevent her from getting to him. Junior (played by Alexander Koch) is found by Melanie (played by Grace Cox) and brought into the pod room. Melanie traps Junior inside a pod, saying…
First Aired July 25th, 2015. Melanie (played by Grace Cox) tells the shocked townspeople to follow her through the cave opening and into the light. Although hesitant, “Barbie” (played by Mike Vogel) convinces everyone it’s their chance to escape, and deep rumblings in the cave help make his point. Once outside the dome, Melanie is…
Major Game of Thrones spoilers below. A lot of people have said a lot of things about this episode. I’ve been trying to think of what to add to the pile. Not long ago, I made my decision. Here is the result: At one point, the reason we got others to watch the show was to see…
When I write a review for a book, I often start off with a hypothetical question. One that pertains to my general feelings, and serves as an easy way to pull you, the reader, into my mindset while I was reading the book. And A Fistful of Clones is no different, because this time the…
Marvel Comics writers draw inspiration from all literal archetypes when creating characters: the man-monster (Hulk), the billionaire playboy (Iron Man), the mythical god (Thor), and so on. But for every rising star, there were dozens disregarded because of inadequate manpower and the financial pressure of developing characters proven to sell books. With so many heroes…
Tuning in… LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, may I have your attention, please? You’ve been patient. You’ve been diligent. You’ve been loyal. Now, for demonstrating such tremendous qualities, such incredible attributes, such unbelievable resolve, you shall be rewarded! Friends, bloggers, Earthlings, lend me your ears! The time has come, yet again, for you to get your proper dose of…
For the record, I think Robert Downey Jr can be a fantastic actor. I really enjoyed his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and if you’ve ever seen Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, you know he has a talent for comedic timing. Yet every time I have a conversation with my girlfriend about Iron Man, she snorts and tells…
