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My two cents on books, film, television, theatre, and anything thing else that might deserve my criticism. Length adjusted for inflation.

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Ninth Daughter: Abigail Adams Gets Her Due

Mar. 15, 2017 | Comments

Barbara Hamilton's novel The Ninth Daughter is a great addition to this subgenre, with the introduction of a series based around one of our most famous Founding Mothers: Abigail Adams.
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Fatherland: Nazi Noir

Jan. 04, 2017 | Comments

I was pleasantly surprised by Fatherland. It shakes the alternate history formula up by putting the focus squarely on Nazi Germany itself, a perfect setting for the novel's noir vibe.
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Ep. 206 & 207: The Beast Inside

Feb. 23, 2016 | Comments

The most dangerous foe Agent Peggy Carter may face is the very same one that is plaguing Whitney Frost: her own weaknesses and faults.
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Ep. 205: All Part of the Job

Feb. 18, 2016 | Comments

After the previous week's lull, the plot picked up full steam with a reunion, a heist, imminent peril for both our heroes and, of course, the world.
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Ep. 204: Reflections

Feb. 09, 2016 | Comments

Last week's Agent Carter episode "Smoke and Mirrors" didn't do much to advance our knowledge of the season's big bad Arena Club. Instead, it pointed the mirror to the past, examining how Carter and her main nemesis Whitney Frost came to be the women they are today.
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Ep. 203: No Angels Here

Jan. 27, 2016 | Comments

Tonight was a change of pace from last week's big premiere, and its focus was squarely on that very issue: how do you keep momentum once you're made your mark? Perhaps more probing: how do you open up personally without clouding your judgement?
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Agent Carter Season 2 is Here

Jan. 26, 2016 | Comments

Agent Carter, everyone's favorite female superspy and hero, is back in a big way. The season two premiere brought us two great episodes, returning to our favorite characters while setting up new mysteries, dramas, and adventures.
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CSFF: The Shock of the Night review

Dec. 08, 2015 | Comments

In the first of a brand new saga appropriately titled Darkwater, Patrick W. Carr reaches new heights as an author, crafting a rich setting full of vivid characters with stakes to match.
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Ep. 101 & 102: Flying High

Nov. 09, 2015 | Comments

Reviews of the first two Supergirl episodes: determination and teamwork save the day.
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CSFF: Storm Siren Review

Apr. 15, 2015 | Comments

I can't help but be moved by this book. Like its protagonist, the novel churns with beauty amidst its flaws. I know it's not as strong as it could be, and I hungered for more than it was willing to give, but I also saw much to admire that will hopefully grow into a respectable series.

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