Doctor Who has become synonymous with Christmas thanks to the many memorable episodes that aired during the holiday. After six years without a Christmas special, Russell T Davies restored tradition by ushering in the era of Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor. Although Davies wrote seven of the show's Christmas specials, it was Steven Moffat (who took over showrunner duties when Davies first left in 2010) who wrote the majority and, arguably, many of the best Christmas specials. He returns to write this year's entry and delivers another festive episode that's equal parts whimsical and wistful. The final season of Doctor Who…
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Notice! SPOILERS ahead for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 finale.The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol has been a solid continuation of the first season, albeit with a more contrived and sometimes confusing story. Season 2 does a lot in six episodes, making the overall flow feel a little rushed. The big moments, like the reunion of Carol (Melissa McBride) and Daryl (Norman Reedus), arrive with the emotional weight that such scenes deserve. This is largely due to the performances of McBride and Reedus, who, along with a strong supporting cast, elevate their scenes even…
Notice! SPOILERS ahead for Daryl Dixon Season 2, Episode 5. Last week’s episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol It was a highlight of the season. Although there was the tragedy of Isabelle’s (Clémence Poésy) death, it was well balanced by the reunion of Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride), as well as lots of action at the Nest and later in a charming French village. Genet (Anne Charrier) was also killed too soon, although at least she died in spectacular fashion. Episode 4 set a high bar, but unfortunately, episode 5, “Vouloir, C’est…
Riddler taunts the Dark Knight by asking riddles. Batmanbut what does each of the Riddler’s riddles mean? Batman it’s more of a detective story than any previous Batman film, truly exploring this side of DC’s most iconic character. In it, Batman and Lt. Jim Gordon try to catch the Riddler while also unraveling a conspiracy. Beginning with the assassination of the mayor of Gotham, Riddler targets anyone with information about an informant who helped the Gotham Police Department take down mob boss Salvatore Maroni. Maroni’s drug bust is being hailed as the biggest win in GCPD history, but Riddler knows…
The first season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon was a rare entry into the post-apocalyptic universe, requiring surprisingly little familiarity with AMC’s long-running franchise to enjoy it. The same can’t be said of season 2, with the appeal hinging a bit on our longing to see Norman Reedus’ Daryl reunited with Melissa McBride’s Carol. That said, Daryl Dixon Season 2, subtitled The Book of CarolDelivers on the promised reunion and provides a satisfying continuation to Daryl’s story as a far-flung traveler desperate to get home, only to instead discover purpose and belonging like he never imagined. Figure Norman Reedus,…
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Daryl Dixon Season 2, Episode 1. original, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon was conceived as a spinoff that would center on both Daryl and Carol, but due to some scheduling conflicts, Melissa McBride was only available to appear very briefly in season 1. The reworking ultimately worked in the show’s favor, though, allowing the First season to focus solely on Daryl (Norman Reedus), using the stranger in a strange country trope to dig into his character. Now, season 2, aptly subtitled The Book of CarolIs able to give Carol his full attention. Figure Norman Reedus, Clemence…
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The Riddler dances the Dark Knight with a string of Riddles in it The BatmanBut what do each of the Riddler’s riddles mean? The Batman is more of a detective story than any previous live-action Batman movie, really exploring that side of DC’s most iconic character. It sees Batman and Lt. Jim Gordon working to capture the Riddler while also unraveling a conspiracy. Beginning with the murder of Gotham’s mayor, the Riddler targets anyone with information about an informant who helped the Gotham City Police Department bring down the mob boss, Salvatore Maroni. Maroni’s drug bust is hailed as the…