A Closer Look: The Walking Dead – “No Sanctuary”

After last season’s climactic cliffhanger moment, The Walking Dead finally returned to AMC last night; and with it we saw the most brutal and over the top episode of series – if not television itself. From slitting throats and cannibalism to threatening to snap a baby’s neck, it’s no wonder Steven Yeun (Glenn) asked “How…

New York Comic Con 2014: Highlights From Day 1 (Thursday)

And so it begins, New York Comic Con! Most assume it’s a Friday to Sunday sort of thing; but Thursday is nothing to ignore. In many ways, Thursday’s can be the most fun of the weekend: less crowded, time to explore, and chances to get in to find things that would otherwise be sold out already. I was truly honored to receive a…

Arrow: “The Calm” – Looking Ahead

As the old saying goes, “the calm always comes before the storm”; and considering last night’s episode of Arrow was entitled the calm, the show perfectly followed that style. Trouble is coming to Starling City and after two terrorist attacks in as many years, we have to wonder what new threat will arise. Though thankfully,…

A Closer Look: The Flash – “Pilot”

Spin-offs are always a funny thing. Sometimes they’re successful like Frasier was with Cheers; other times they’re like Joey was with Friends. It’s all about having the right dynamic and keeps things similar enough to the root show; but also making them distinct. Last night’s premier of The Flash did all this perfectly! Considering it’s…