Shameless, Season 2: Lookback/Review

Emmy Rossum, naked. Do it’s crucial that you know more? Kids really do grow up so fast. It seems like only yesterday we met the whole Gallagher brood when Showtime premieredShamelessin primetime. This hour-long comedy/drama derives its humor from the absolutely darkest, most miserable corner of the gallows. To quote a producer onShameless, Its notMy Name is EarlorRoseanne. Its got a much graver level of poverty attached to it. Its not blue collar; its no collar....

January 16, 2013 · 3 min · 500 words · Erica Myers

Continuum, Season 1, Episode 1: Review

As Kagame is cuffed and walks past Kiera Cameron, he ominously tells her, Youre too late. He gives her a police officer figurine for good luck. Kiera calls for backup, but the only person to respond is teenager Alec Sadler (Eric Knudsen). Kiera is able to record audio and video directly into her brain (how IRRITATING would that be? Lucas agrees to tell Carlos everything. When Carlos asks Kiera what she said to him, she tartly responds, We talked about his future....

January 15, 2013 · 1 min · 162 words · Molly Johnson

American Dad Season 8 Episode 9, “The Adventures of Twill Ongenbone and His Boy Jabari”

Roger has dawned many disguises, but an archeologist? Steve tries to interview Stan, but Stan doesnt respond to Steves questions. Steve takes Snots suggestion and pure hilarity ensues. Stan answers Steves call, but veers off topic, completely ignoring Steves questions. There is no resolution to Steves problem. Steves teacher then jumps out of the window and commits suicide, himself. Conflicts between Steve and Stan are always memorable. The plan falls apart and Francine discovers it was all a ruse....

January 14, 2013 · 1 min · 98 words · Robert Campos

Bob’s Burgers, Season 3, Episode 11: Nude Beach, Review

One word: Nude-cath-a-lon. Hes a lot less strict than Hugo was, so Bob agrees. As usual, Louise does not mince words. Final review: Again,Bobs Burgersshows off its trademark twisted humor, pushing the boundaries. Best quotes: Look through this tube, see some boob! He looks like Madonna in the Cherish video! Linda, talking about Hugo on the beach. I think Dad looks pretty good, considering hes had three kids. Tina Treat him like a naked pinata!...

January 14, 2013 · 1 min · 80 words · Julie Daniels

Downton Abbey Season 3, Episode 2: Review

Being Edith sucks, but Karmas a bitch you spoiled rich white girl brat. Being Edith sucks, but its better than being … actually, theres no way to end that sentence. Thats the entire premise of the latest Downton Abbey episode. Do I feel bad now that I gleefully posted theEdith With Googly Eyes Tumblreverywhere I could last week? Lets rewind a little bit. Episode Two opens with Downton preparing for yet another wedding....

January 14, 2013 · 3 min · 467 words · Samuel Wilcox

Kevin Lehane interview: Grabbers, Twitter, and filming in the rain

The Irish monster movie captured our hearts last year, and weve beensinging its praisesever since. If you have seen it, or if youre just cavalier about spoilers, though, read on. Ad content continues below So, wait, does the Marmite thing work? Did you try it out? I was shocked that it had never been done before. How did that idea evolve into the script forGrabbers? I thought, what am I doing?...

January 14, 2013 · 3 min · 538 words · Robert Sanders

The Simpsons, Season 24, Episode 10: A Test Before Trying, Review

Springfield: Worst school in the country? Once they get inside, the house is bombed and explodes in a ball of fire. Strange, but its a new couch gag, so Im not going to complain. Its one of my favorite parts of the show. Mr. Burns announces his annual rate hike for electricity, releasing his hounds onto a group of economists. Marge starts throwing all unnecessary appliances away, including the shrimp peeler and shrimp deveiner....

January 14, 2013 · 2 min · 248 words · Lisa Butler

The Black Hole (1979) Review

Two years after Star Wars, The Black Hole was a sure thing. Only it wasn’t. Disneys main entry into the post-Star Wars sci-fi frenzy was a sure thing. It could not miss. It simply could not miss. It was a guaranteed Christmas blockbuster. Except that it wasnt. The $20 million sci-fi action extravaganza only brought in a paltry $35 million in the end. So what the hell went wrong withThe Black Hole?...

January 13, 2013 · 2 min · 256 words · John Martin

Top 5 Indie Comics Releases for 1/9/13

Hard science fiction and horror dominated our staffs favorite books released on January 9th, 2013. The title, right? I want to start off by reassuring you that theres no need to be intimidated. Beginning withB.P.R.D.Hell On Earth The Return Of The Master: Part 3 of 5 (Dont run away. Im watching you), Dark Horse switched to the more traditional consecutive numbering system. I understand why they did it. Why not wear it with pride?...

January 13, 2013 · 4 min · 712 words · William Hall

American Horror Story: Asylum, Season 2, Episode 11: Spilt Milk, Review

We know that there are two episodes left in this season of American Horror Story. But perhaps the writers have forgotten?? Spilt Milk spends the duration of its time tearing almost everything down, in a season finale-esque approach. Even old tricks dont play like they used to. With all of the villains expiring before the end-date (yes that means Threadson too, R.I.P. Lets spend a minute in the present storyline, shall we?...

January 11, 2013 · 2 min · 226 words · Raymond Roy

Mean Streets (1973), Lookback/Review

I was ten years old whenMean Streetscame out and I saw it with my parents. This was the first time I had really seen people I knew on a big screen. I didnt know them specifically, but they reminded me of my family and my familys friends. They talked like we did. They acted like we did. I recognized the restaurants and streets. We call him Cousin Marty in my house....

January 11, 2013 · 2 min · 256 words · Vicki Kaufman

Minorities in Comics Part 2 of 7: 10 People of Color/Hispanics in Comics

Continuing our look at the representation of Minorities in Comics; People of Color and their portrayal in Comics. Maybe they are all classic superheroes? Maybe they would end up on any list of best superheroes of all time? But there is something else about this group. Ok. Well give you the answer. This isnt some random trivia fact: its a product and tradition of racism. These comics were written by white people for white people....

January 11, 2013 · 5 min · 923 words · Emily White

Top 5 Marvel Comics For Week of 1/9/13

The Den of Geek staff breaks down our favorite Marvel releases this week! We dont do that. And, just like its been from the start,Fantastic Four#3 is great fun. First of all, the book opens in space. As you might imagine, this ends up being a mistake… If this is the first real example of what the Marvel NOW! Yeah, Ive seen this somewhere before. A littleStar Trek, a littleLost in Space, and a littleDoctor Who…and allFantastic Four....

January 10, 2013 · 3 min · 573 words · Thomas Moreno