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The sumptuous new trailer for My Brilliant Friend teases the new season and guarantees more heart-wrenching drama.
Little Women Review: A New Holiday Classic
Greta Gerwig’s Little Women is now the definitive adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s literary classic.
Doctor Sleep Explores The Shining’s Mythology in Thrilling New Ways
Doctor Sleep is a clever, atmospheric, and thrilling sequel that explores The Shining’s mythology in exciting new ways.
Page of the Wind 230-236: Denna
This week’s episodes cover pages 230-236, in which Kvothe says some final farewells, sets off on his journey to the University, and meets one of the most important, and most controversial characters in the book – Denna.
Page of Thrones Podcast Episode 23: On Disappointment
This week on the Page of Thrones Podcast we cover pages 174-180, in which Catelyn Stark learns that the assassin who came after Bran used Tyrion Lannister’s dagger, and Jon Snow learns that the Brotherhood of the Night’s Watch is not all it was cracked up to be.
Tuned In Episode 6 – DYSTOPIA
On this episode of Tuned In, Peter and Susan sift through the dark world of dystopian entertainment.
The Handmaid’s Tale Review
The Handmaid’s Tale is an exceptional piece of television. It’s also grim as fuck.
Interview: Andrez Bergen
We chat with Andrez Bergen about his latest book Who is killing the great capes of Heropa?, an exciting blend of superhero noir mystery, with a sci-fi twist.
New Game of Thrones Teaser
HBO further teased fans last night, revealing a moody and atmospheric trailer for their new fantasy series Game of Thrones. Based on the novels of George R. R. Martin, the series revolves around the medieval world of Westeros, a turbulent kingdom where the ruling houses vie for control of the coveted Iron Throne. Thrones features an amazing and sprawling cast that includes fantasy vet Sean Bean, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage and HBO alum Aiden Gillen.
Game of Thrones Teaser Trailer
HBO debuted our first real look at their new fantasy series Game of Thrones last night. Based on the novels of George R. R. Martin, the series revolves around the medieval world of Westeros, a turbulent kingdom where the ruling houses vie for control of the coveted Iron Throne. Thrones features an amazing cast sure to attract dork and non-dork audiences alike — including Sean Bean, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage and Aiden Gillen.
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Under the Dome Review
Last November I was privileged enough to witness a rare meeting of the minds and report on it for Dork Shelf. Cronenberg looks under King’s Dome detailed the filmmaker’s interview with Stephen King in front of a giddy audience at Toronto’s Canon Theatre. Although they covered many subjects it was primarily a promotional event for […]
Trailer for Scorsese’s Shutter Island
Director Martin Scorsese hopes to continue his successful collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio in their new film Shutter Island. The psychological thriller follows Teddy Daniels (DiCaprio), a US Marshal investigating the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane located on a remote island. Shutter Island is based off the novel of the […]
The Road Trailer
The big screen adaptation of Cormac McCarthy‘s post-apocalyptic novel The Road finally has a trailer. Director John Hillcoat, who made the excellent Aussie Western The Proposition, has been hard at work on The Road for nearly two years and his vision looks to be very faithful to the McCarthy’s novel. Initially slated for release last […]