Based on the novel "Six Days of the Condor" by James Grady and screenplay "Three Days of the Condor" by Lorenzo Semple Jr. and David Rayfiel. This television version was created by Todd Katzberg, Jason Smilovic (War Dogs) and Ken Robinson. The series stars Max Irons (The Host), Kristen Hager (Being Human US), William Hurt … Continue reading Condor (Season 1 review ) | Quality Old School Thriller
This British spy thriller series by Fleabag Phoebe Waller-Bridge is based on the collection of novellas "Code Villanelle" by Luke Jennings. The series stars Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy), Jodie Comer (The White Princess), Fiona Shaw (True Blood), and Kim Bodnia (The Letter). Premise: It centers around a desk bound British intelligence investigator, obsessed with female serial killers, … Continue reading TV Review: Killing Eve (S1) | Quirky but interesting
Weird in the best way, this dark British comedy pulls you into a tragic, teenage Bonnie and Clyde–style road trip. With Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden giving pitch-perfect performances, it’s as captivating as it is oddly heartwarming.
My thoughts and impressions on the 10 episodes of MTV The Shannara Chronicles
Minority Report | Pilot review In case that it’s not obvious for everybody, I cannot dissociate the series and the film since the series is clearly follows the events from the movie. So I’m going to - sort of - compare the two. The series leads from the 2002 Tom Cruise movie, set 10 years … Continue reading TV Review: Minority Report (Pilot)
The Whispers came to my attention as a friend recommended that I read Ray Bradbury’s “The Illustrated Man”. I had just started the book - I have yet to finish it - when I learned of the show’s connection it. With Milo Ventimiglia, Barry Sloane, & Lily Rabe as the leads, the premise, and who the … Continue reading TV Review: The Whispers: an old recipe that still works?
Premise: Follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate relationship is ignited … Continue reading Outlander (S1 Review) | Soppy, Cheesy & Dark but it’s so Riveting
Wayward Pines | Pilot The ShamHammer - it’s OK, It’s OK, don’t be scared - has brought to television Blake Crouch’s book series Wayward Pines. M. Night Shyamalan is only the executive producer *sigh of relief* but he did bring is particular brand of film making to the pilot *Nooo*. All jokes aside the pilot … Continue reading TV Review: Wayward Pines (Pilot)
Based on R.L. Stine’s eponymous best-selling novel, Eye Candy stars Victoria Justice, Harvey Guillen, Casey Jon Deidrick, Kiersey Clemons, John Garet Stoker, Marcus Callender & Ryan Cooper. Premise: Lindy is a 21-year-old hacker with a gift for seeing clues and connections in the digital world that others can’t. Persuaded by her roommate to try online dating, … Continue reading Eye Candy (S1) | Season Review
It’s based on R.L. Stine’s best selling novel of the same name and stars Victoria justice as a New York woman suspects that one of her online dates is a serial killer. When the show was announced I thought I’d check it out, so I watched the pilot with hope of it being the next best … Continue reading TV Review: Eye Candy (Pilot)
Worn Out Spines 