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Movie Review – The Scent of Rain and Lightning (2017)

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The Scent of Rain and Lightning, 2017. Directed by Blake Robbins. Starring Maika Monroe, Maggie Grace, Bonnie Bedelia, Mark Webber, and Justin Chatwin. SYNOPSIS: When news reaches Jody Linder (Maika Monroe) that her parents’ killer is being released it causes a domino effect. Long buried secrets and family feuds are uncovered, proving fouler things than […]

Supergirl Season 3 Episode 13 Review – ‘Both Sides Now’

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Martin Carr reviews the thirteenth episode of Supergirl season 3… There are revelations, recriminations and flat out confrontations this week as pent-up feelings, simmering emotions and World Killer motives gain momentum. Dual personalities, dramatic epiphanies and smack down finales are all present and correct as Purity is revealed in actress Krys Marshall. Odette Annable loses […]

Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 13 Review – ‘A Sneeze, Detention and Sissy Spacek’

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Martin Carr reviews the thirteenth episode of Young Sheldon… We are back on familiar ground this week as Molaro and Lorre tap into a Sheldon specific phobia which begins with the common cold. Taking their cue from his lack social skills, abject fear of bacteria and a single-minded sense of self-preservation, Young Sheldon makes illness […]

Supergirl Season 3 Episode 12 Review – ‘For Good’

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Martin Carr reviews the twelfth episode of Supergirl season 3… Episode twelve might not be the most progressive but still ticks along by backtracking on numerous plot points. Old adversaries come out of the wood work, divert our attention and keep that run time packed with decent performances. Morgan Edge and a certain maternal figure […]

Supergirl Season 3 Episode 11 Review – ‘Fort Rozz’

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Martin Carr reviews the eleventh episode of Supergirl season 3… Superhero team ups where hordes of powerful people join forces to vanquish a common enemy remain the staple behind many lucrative franchises. This summer the mother of all team ups is coming with Avengers: Infinity War with bloodshed, heroic carnage and fan favourite fatalities guaranteed. […]

Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 12 Review – ‘A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer’

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Martin Carr reviews the twelfth episode of Young Sheldon… Marital unrest, late Eighties technology and vast amounts of alcohol form the backbone of this week’s dip into Young Sheldon. With word that The Big Bang Theory might only be airing for another year due to financial wrangling, this seems a perfect opportunity for this miniseries […]

Movie Review – Surviving the Wild (2018)

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Surviving the Wild, 2018. Directed by Patrick Alessandrin. Starring Jon Voight, Jamie Kennedy, Vail Bloom, and Aidan Cullen. SYNOPSIS: After the death of his grandfather Shaun (Aidan Cullen) hikes into the mountains to escape his bickering parents followed by a benevolent guardian angel. With only a black Labrador for company Shaun soon discovers there are […]

Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 11 Review – ‘Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers’

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Martin Carr reviews the eleventh episode of Young Sheldon… Having a sideswipe at organised religion is always going to make good television. Using an oblivious child genius as your mouthpiece takes that conceit and adds another string to its bow. Working that in alongside dice based role-playing games and outstanding character moments takes the original […]