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“Since the Day You were Born”
A few weeks ago, the BBC released a teaser for the upcoming tenth “series” of Doctor Who. Today they released a full trailer, with great shots of lots of characters and a series of one-liners from most of the series’ … Continue reading
Shoot the Moon
This season of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow has done a much better job handling the time travel aspect of the show. The season has also been a nice weaving in and out of various connected plot-lines that are coming together … Continue reading
Back into the Speed Force
The last time we spent an episode of The Flash in the Speed Force, we had Kevin Smith guiding the journey. Granted, I wasn’t all that impressed with “The Runaway Dinosaur.” I haven’t really taken to the idea of the … Continue reading
Mondasian Cybermania
One thing the reboot of Doctor Who has done has been to spruce up old villains. Shinier Cybermen. More colorful Daleks. Creepier Sontarans. Now, as Capaldi and Moffatt come to the ends of their respective runs, a classic version of … Continue reading
After Logan, Kong
Now that Hugh Jackman’s final movie as Wolverine has premiered in theaters (kicking off what looks to be a short-but-solid “spring” season at the box office), we can think about next week’s blockbuster contender- Kong: Skull Island. Here’s the final … Continue reading
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“Now Is the Time”
The New Testament reading from tonight’s Ash Wednesday service: We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become … Continue reading
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Return of the Guardians
This weekend, Logan takes his final bow at the cinema. But it’s just the beginning of a year of super-hero movie. The folks at Marvel Studios just released one more full trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It’s … Continue reading
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The Road to Lent (Begins Atop a Mountain)
The season of Lent is almost upon us. The season of fasting in order to prepare for the joy of Easter follows Ash Wednesday, a day where ashes are imposed on a believer’s forehead with the words “Remember that you … Continue reading
Almost Time for the Doctor
The BBC just released a “trailer” for the April-dropping tenth series of Doctor Who. You get a voice over, some books flying around, and a vortex full of enemy faces. It’s something, at least. Lots of questions surrounding this series, … Continue reading
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Gorillas Come Knocking
While much of this season of The Flash has focused on the oddly-reimagined Savitar and his threat to Iris Allen’s future, most long-time fans have been eagerly awaiting the two-part continuation of Gorilla Grodd’s story. The first episode, “Attack on … Continue reading
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Space Enough, and Time 