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The Handmaid’s Diaires: Other Women – Episode 2.04

August 29, 2019 Blake 2 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.04 – “Other Women.” We see which of June’s identity wins, and we finally get some well needed consequences…

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Baggage – Episode 2.03

August 28, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale episode 2.03 – “Baggage.” An episode dedicated to the notion of identity – whether it’s self discovery, having it ripped from you, or changing it to fit a mold.

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Unwomen – Episode 2.02

August 19, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Today we’re discussing episode 2.02 of The Handmaid’s Tale: Unwomen. There’s a difference between just plain old “world-building” and giving a real sense of texture to the world your show inhabits. Oh, and being absolutely terrifying while doing it…

Stranger Things: A Review of Season 3 And Is (SPOILER) Really Gone?

July 10, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Stranger Things Season 3 review: a welcome return to form for the Netflix juggernaut series of nostalgia, and it even ends on a surprising emotional note – let’s chat about if really sticks…

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Episode 1.05 – Faithful

July 7, 2019 Blake 1 Comment

Let’s break down The Handmaid’s Tale episode 1.05, “Faithful”. We’ll cover why this episode continues the excellent run from the show so far, and why “desperation” is a hell of a drug.

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Episode 1.04 – Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum

June 26, 2019 Blake 1 Comment

Today we’re discussing The Handmaid’s Tale episode 1.04: Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum – including ideas of hope, a confusing tale of rebellion, and silence being key…

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Episodes 1-3

June 25, 2019 Blake 6 Comments

Welcome to the Handmaid’s Diaries – an informal live-time series as Mary and Blake watch The Handmaid’s Tale. Today we’re discussing episodes 1.01 “Offred”, 1.02 “Birth Day”, and 1.03 “Late”.

Matthew’s Proposal To Lady Mary: The Most Romantic Scene In Television

June 24, 2019 Blake 5 Comments

The Christmas time proposal between Matthew and Lady Mary Crawley is absolutely the most romantic scene in television. Buy why? Let’s take a look…

I Love You 3000: The Most Important Line In The MCU

June 21, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

With the re-release of Avengers: Endgame upon us, let’s take a look at why the film is so effective and how one line of dialogue can completely change the entire MCU in one fell swoop…

Halt And Catch Fire: The Best Show You Haven’t Watched

June 20, 2019 Blake 9 Comments

Halt and Catch Fire is a show that no one knows. It seems to have come and gone as easily as the wisp of wind that caught the White Walker’s hair as Arya runs by in The Battle Of Winterfell. But it’s also a show that is far greater than it seems. In fact,…