Remember those old TV Prep pieces we ran? Well, TV Prep is now Last Time, where we take a look at last week’s episode to get you pumped for tonight’s! —The Editor First Aired March 13th, 2015. This episode of 12 Monkeys constantly jumps around from one time period another. It gives viewers a sense of what Cole (played by…
For most people time moves in a linear fashion and we live one moment to the next. Some might find that hard enough, but imagine if you had a nonlinear concept of time and lived moments out of sequence. Found in Time takes place in an “altered” present-day New York City where psychics are real…
For those that do not remember, five months ago I wrote a review of the opening chapter to an upcoming science fiction novel by the name of A Timeless Abandon. I gave it a glowing review, and stated that the book was something to look out for, because it was going to be amazing. Having…
Tuning in… Welcome back, folks! The Week of Chaos continues with TWO short stories from Brandon Scott, the SECOND SET so far. Prepare to be… *Cue music.* …unprepared. Our first tale is one about innoncence and what happens when one is deprived of such in the face of a grim reality. What will become of…
First Aired February 13th, 2015. Flashbacks to 2011 depict Jennifer Goines’ (played by Emily Hampshire) first time entering the Night Room. She is worried that whatever is being locked into the vault is a huge danger to the world. In 2015, Cole (played by Aaron Stanford) and Cassandra (played by Amanda Schull) arrive at the…
We’re starting to get into the meat of things. Not the plot or the plague really, but at least we’re learning something about Cole and Ramse. “Atari” starts with Cassie and Cole amidst her crazy board of typical red yarn and strange black and white photos. She’s narrowed down the possibilities of the Night Room,…
First aired January 23rd, 2015. The episode opens with Cole (played by Aaron Stanford) and Cassandra (played by Amanda Schull) giving each other lessons. He teaches Cassandra how to use a gun while she teaches him about Chinese food and how to use a fork. Cassandra is called to be interrogated about the abduction of…
Let me just say that the following paragraph is meant in the best possible way: This book is ridiculous. Absolutely nutter-butters, run-up-the-wall crazy. I can’t believe I read it. I can’t believe this is an actual book that exists in this world. I have never read anything like this, and I don’t expect to ever…
“He’s dead, but you’re still here.” This week’s episode, entitled “Mentally Divergent,” attempted to begin viewers on the path that will explain just who Leland Goines was and who the Army of the 12 Monkeys are. In Cole’s story we met two very different characters. Ramse is Cole’s best friend in the year 2043 and…
Syfy released their newest series on January 16th, airing 12 Monkeys, a reimagining of the Terry Gilliam film of the same name from 1995. Co-executive producer Terry Matalas wants to stress that it is not a remake. “It’s a complete re-imagining. We’re all big fans of the original film and we didn’t want to just…
Written and directed by The Spierig Brothers (Michael and Peter), Predestination is fast-paced, haunting and visually stunning. The duo previously collaborated with lead actor Ethan Hawke on their film Daybreakers (2009), another sci-fi thriller worth a watch. The Spierig Brothers based the film on the short story “—All You Zombies—” by Robert A. Heinlein. I have…
Written and Directed by The Spierig Brothers. Starring Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook and Noah Taylor. R, 98 minutes. Predestination opens by committing something of a cardinal sin, with its star giving us potentially hackneyed voiceover narration. This usually lazy move is later revealed to be something completely different and, admittedly, simply brilliant. It’s the best…
