Peter Counter
Featured TV Critic
Peter Counter is a freelance culture writer with relevant obsessions in television, film, and games (board, card and video). Trapped in a state of constant nostalgia and enthusiasm for well told stories, he is an avid fan of Hannibal, an unsullied Game of Thrones viewer, and convinced that he will never love another show like he once loved LOST. Peter is also the author of several plays, including an adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s The Rats In The Walls.Articles by Peter Counter:
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July 9, 2014
Interview: Taylor Schilling and Uzo AdubaOrange is the New Black’s Taylor Schilling and Uzo Aduba shed some light on what’s really important in a show that’s more substance than superficiality and shoes.
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July 1, 2014
Thought Bubble: This is SnakeIn search of the true face of the storied Metal Gear protagonist.
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June 16, 2014
Game of Thrones Episode 4.10 RecapDoing justice to its title, the Game of Thrones season finale passes the torch to the next generation of throne-gamers: “The Children” have finally ascended to vitally important roles, no longer playing the victims to the machinations of their parents. Happy Father’s Day!
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June 9, 2014
Game of Thrones Episode 4.9 RecapThe power of “The Watchers On The Wall” is that, after 38 episodes of being told again and again that good people are weak because of their codes, we are finally shown hope in the most unlikely of places.
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June 2, 2014
Game of Thrones Episode 4.8 Recap“The Mountain and the Viper” is about history. Some people dwell on the past and worry, others look back and find identity. One specifically unfortunate man has allowed his past to fester, making him prone to a mind-crushing lust for vengeance.
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May 29, 2014
A Million Ways To Die In The West ReviewSay what you want about Seth MacFarlane, that man can write a “guy pooping into a hat” joke that’ll really make you think. But unfortunately, too much of A Million Ways To Die In The West is oddly serious and laugh-free.
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May 24, 2014
Hannibal Episode 2.13 RecapHannibal is a show about the pain of empathy, and “Mizumono” hurts. The finale brings the Ravenstag story arc to a conclusion in a brutal way.
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May 23, 2014
112 Weddings ReviewThe documentary 112 Weddings is misleading in a number of ways. It’s nothing more than a vain waste of time.
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May 23, 2014
The Man Who Ate Himself:
Hannibal Season TwoWhen it comes to understanding exactly what to expect from Hannibal, the two most important characters are symbolic representations of who Will Graham and the titular serial killer are not. At least not anymore.
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May 19, 2014
Game of Thrones Episode 4.7 Recap“Mockingbird” is all about unfunny jokes: lies that are told to make sense of chaos and control the actions of others. Game of Thrones is not a funny show, but this episode illustrates that it still has a use for humour.
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May 17, 2014
Hannibal Episode 2.12 Recap“Tome-Wan” is Hannibal at its most distilled and sustained. Showcasing the series’ underlying dark humour, this is the tightest, most mesmerizing hour of the series. To use the words of Mason Verger: I am enchanted and terrified.
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May 13, 2014
Game of Thrones: The Exhibition: The PreviewGame of Thrones: The Exhibition returns to the Bell Lightbox for the show’s fourth season. A virtual tour of The Wall, props from the Purple Wedding, and the hidden contents of a box make Westeros feel more real than ever.
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film
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TV
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Review: The Iconic Franchise Comes to Canada
Dick Wolf's television institution goes up north with Law and Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, a new installment that fits comfortably into the franchise's signature mold.
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music
Unboxing: Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 3 – The Asylum Years Vinyl Box Set
In this Unboxing video, Jason Gorber checks out the Joni Mitchell Archives Volume 3 on vinyl and covers just what you get with this latest release.
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podcasts
Springfield Googolplex Ep. 25: The Natural
Adam and Nate discuss The Natural on Springfield Googolplex!
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