December 2011

Person of Interest – Get Carter

/ / Television Reviews
  • Title: Person of Interest – Get Carter
  • tv.com: link

person-of-interest-get-carter

When Detective Carter’s (Taraji P. Henson) number comes up Reese (Jim Caviezel), Finch (Michael Emerson), and Detective Fusco (Kevin Chapman) have to find a way to keep her out of harm’s way without giving away their relationship. Given the detective’s caseload this turns out to be easier said than done as at least three different individuals have recent grudges against her which could turn deadly.

…

Person of Interest – Get CarterRead More »

Person of Interest – Get Carter Read More »

Justice League International #4

/ / Comics

justice-league-international-new-52-4-coverThe team, split up into pairs, attempted to do reconnaissance and stop the giant menacing robots looming around the world. They were unsuccessful, as was Guy Gardner who attempted a solo run on Peraxxus‘ ship in orbit above the Earth.

Now reunited, the team comes together for one last ditch effort to stop the alien from destroying the planet merely to plunder its remnants. Issue #4 works well, but the story does feel a little drawn out. The story arc could easily have finished by the end of this issue and moved on to new business, like the team members getting better acquainted, in issue #5.

Writer Dan Jurgens does give us some fun moments (hell, he’s even getting me to change my mind about Godiva) and the art by Aaron Lopresti fits the story well, even if Peraxxus’ design is far too reminiscent of Galactus) including a full-page spread of the team jumping back into action. Worth a look.

[DC, $2.99]

Justice League International #4 Read More »

The Speckerman Recurrence

/ / Television Reviews
  • Title: The Big Bang Theory – The Speckerman Recurrence
  • tv.com: link

big-bang-theory-speckerman-recurrence

When Leonard (Johnny Galecki) is contacted by a bully (Lance Barber) who tormented him as a child, Penny (Kaley Cuoco) comes to the realization that she was a bully in high school. Realizing the pain they caused both Penny and Jimmy learn their attempts to make amends are easier said than done.

…

The Speckerman RecurrenceRead More »

The Speckerman Recurrence Read More »

The Defenders #1

/ / Comics

the-defenders-1-coverThere are groups of heroes that if you found yourself in a pickle you’d surely want to ride to the rescue. And there are groups whose arrival would fill you with dread by making you realize that things have gone from bad to worse. In a nutshell, that’s the difference between the Avengers and the Defenders.

The new team reunites three of the original members (Doctor Strange, Namor, the Silver Surfer) with Red She-Hulk (who may, or may not just be going by She-Hulk now?), and Iron Fist. At the request of the Hulk, the team comes together to fight a Black Hulk called Nul: The Breaker of Worlds.

Their quest leads them to Wundagore Mountain, who Strange informs us is “Dr. Moreau’s Island made flesh.” On the top of the island the team will face challenges in an attempt to save the world from the impossible.

…

The Defenders #1Read More »

The Defenders #1 Read More »