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The Handmaid’s Tale “Mary And Martha” Review: Emily Carries The Episode

June 4, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

The Handmaid’s Tale “Mary And Martha” works beautifully whenever it follows Emily in Canada — and struggles whenever June turns into the show’s rebellion mascot.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3 Premiere “Night” Review: June Chooses The War

April 10, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3 premiere, “Night,” turns June away from escape and toward war — but the best parts of the episode are the messy relationships around her.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 Finale “The Word” Review: The Show Goes To War With Itself

April 6, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 finale, “The Word,” gives Nichole a way out of Gilead — then reveals a show at war with whether it wants to be intimate trauma drama or full rebellion story.

The Handmaid’s Tale “Postpartum” Review: Eden Dies For Believing Gilead

March 30, 2020 Blake 1 Comment

The Handmaid’s Tale “Postpartum” introduces Commander Lawrence as a blast of gray in Gilead — but Eden’s death proves the regime kills even the girls who believe its lies.

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Holly – Episode 2.11

February 15, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.11 – “Holly”. Further proof that The Boss and Oprah are American treasures and tension is a dish best served cold…

How They Made It: Port Wine Chocolate Cake for Roger & Bree’s wedding

February 12, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

Welcome back to our occasional series, “How They Made It,” where we explore the food and drink of Outlander. This time we’re celebrating Roger & Bree’s wedding with a port wine chocolate cake. Slainté!