NOTE: This is being written after season six’s episode, “The Door”. If you haven’t gotten there yet, turn back now! All right, all right. I’ve watched seasons one and two of Game of Thrones probably four or five times all the way through. I’ve seen the third maybe two or three times and the fourth and fifth once…
First aired on May 9th, 2016. Jones (played by Barbara Sukowa) enlists Ramse (played by Kirk Acevedo) to travel to 1944 to rescue Cole (played by Aaron Stanford) and Cassandra (played by Amanda Schull). She offers him a life of freedom with his son and he agrees and is sent back two days before the…
First aired on April 19th, 2016. A voiceover narration denotes key events from season one, notably Cole (played by Aaron Stanford) rescuing Ramse (played by Kirk Acevedo) and sending Cassandra (played by Amanda Schull) to the future. Though Ramse betrayed him to the Arm of the 12 Monkeys Cole saves Ramse after he was shot…
The premise is simple enough: If you had the chance to change history, would you? Hulu’s newest miniseries 11.22.63 is based on the novel of the same name by horror aficionado Stephen King. The show introduces James Franco as Jake Epping, a teacher who is struggling through the harsh realities of life. In the first…
It’s been far too long since the world has seen the twelfth doctor and we still have another month of waiting. Series nine will premiere on September 19th with Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman bumbling through space and time. Get a look at the trailer. Ugh, Peter Capaldi is so good he makes my face…
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…
The Fictionmonger is playing chess with…himself. After a time, the Editor finds him, alone. He then rushes in and takes a seat in front of him. MONGER: What are you—? THE EDITOR: Don’t ask questions, just pay close attention. The Monger looks left, then right, then leans in. MONGER: Where have you been? THE EDITOR: Making a TV series. Not…
Luc Besson is a very successful writer and director with a unique style and strong voice. He’s a wonderful storyteller who isn’t afraid to take risks. He’s written and directed films like The Fifth Element and last year’s Lucy and will be gracing us with his talents again in 2017 when he releases an exciting,…
In the UK, three years before Captain Kirk boldly went where no man had gone before, a shabby-looking, blue police telephone box materialized out of thin air and into the hearts and minds of a new generation of viewers. The Doctor had just announced his presence to an early 60s Saturday teatime audience. The blue…
Hope. Destiny. Love. These powerful themes are difficult to weave into a film that lasts just seventeen minutes. However, Winnie Cheung, the director of “Dear Lucas”, proves that short films can pack just as intense of a punch as any feature-length movie. For a film that begins with a gunshot, the story is moving in…
First Aired April 10th, 2015. Cole (played by Aaron Stanford) and Cassandra (played by Amanda Schull) beat and interrogate Aaron (played by Noah Bean) for information on the 12 Monkeys. Aaron escapes but causes a huge fire and becomes trapped, forcing Cole and Cassandra to leave him to burn to death. Cole and Cassandra track…
Once Upon a Time: First Aired March 29th, 2015 Everyone now knows Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold’s (played by Robert Carlyle) plan to turn Emma (played by Jennifer Morrison) evil. Snow White/Mary Margaret (played by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Prince Charming/David (played by Josh Dallas) become resolved to keep Emma good by any means necessary. Flashbacks show Snow and…
