‘Game of Thrones’ fourth season turns story in new directions
After the epic conclusion of season three of “Game of Thrones,” there were high expectations for the levels the show would reach. By this point, especially with the events of “The Rains of Castamere,” the show had pretty much made…
‘Game of Thrones’ third season ups game with several weddings
By 2013, “Game of Thrones” was quickly becoming a household name in the field of entertainment. The third season would further the complexity of the groundbreaking story, though notable signature elements the show still employs were birthed during the tumultuous…
Fans avidly prepare for ‘Game of Thrones’ final season
All avid watchers on the walls and readers of the “Game of Thrones” series have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming final season and the epic conclusion. The series that has been a part of so many childhoods for the last…
‘American Gods’ kicks off season 2 with ‘New Gods,’ messy CGI
If one were to hear from a random stranger sitting next to them on a plane that they were living in a world inhabited by deities and other mythological figures, would their reaction be fight or flight? This is exactly…
‘True Detective’ makes stunning comeback with new season
HBO has had a fantastic track record when it comes to dramatic storytelling. Few other networks have been able to churn out as much consistent quality when it comes to content, not to mention the fact it is the network…
Bizarre graphic novel does not translate well to small screen
When lead singer of “My Chemical Romance” Gerard Way announced he would be creating his own series of graphic novels, some people may have found that a little weird. When that same series was about seven children born under mysterious…
‘You’ makes incredible debut, creating sympathy for stalker protagonist
Rating: 4.5 Stars When Caroline Kepnes’s first book, “You,” was released, its polarizing, disturbing tone kept readers interested in its story of a Manhattanite stalking an attractive up-and-coming author. Those same readers will find the story makes a fairly graceful…
‘Game of Thrones’ season one, how the legendary show began
Rating: 4.5 Stars It has been almost eight years since the cultural phenomenon known as “Game of Thrones” premiered on HBO. Adapted from George R. R. Martin’s fantasy book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” the show has endlessly…
Sopranos turns 20: still iconic, relevant
The 2010s have become known as the Golden Era of Television. In no less than 20 years, shows such as “Breaking Bad,” “Game of Thrones,” “Mad Men,” “House of Cards,” “Lost,” “The Americans” and many others have revolutionized what was…
Netflix strikes again with dark, emotional ‘Russian Doll’
After watching “Russian Doll,” the song “Gotta Get Up” will probably become stuck in audiences’ heads. This underrated ’70s gem by Harry Nilsson is the first thing that Nadia (Natasha Lyonne, “Orange is the New Black”) hears when she “restarts”…
