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Original airdate: May 3, 2010 Director: Larry Leichliter Written and storyboarded by: Pen Ward and Kent Osborne My Two Favorite People brings some focus to Jake, specifically his relationships with both Lady and Finn. We open with Finn and Jake … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “My Two Favorite People” and “Memories of Boom Boom Mountain”
The writing on Andor is tight enough that you can never say that an episode is “wasted” or treading water. Things advance in each one, some more coherently and compellingly than others. But I think “Daughter of Ferrix” feels like … Continue reading Andor S1E11: Daughter of Ferrix
***Content Warning: Suicide*** Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 6, Episode 2 In keeping with its full commitment to depicting an all-out interstellar war, Deep Space Nine seemed to use the granddaddy of all wars as its metaphorical template … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “Rocks and Shoals”
Hello all! Welcome back to my weekly reviews of Infinity Train. Last week we made some progress on Book 3 with ‘The Debutante Ball Car’ and ‘Le Chat Chalet Car’. This week we reach the halfway point with ‘The Color … Continue reading This is Your Conductor Speaking: Infinity Train – “The Color Clock Car” + “The Campfire Car”
Are you ready to die in the cleansing apocalypse? When “Suns and Lovers” is about suns, it’s really boring. When it’s about lovers, it’s mildly irritating at worst, and gripping at best. In its defense, the episode knows that—it expends … Continue reading The Wonders I’ve Seen: 3×02, “Suns and Lovers”
Ricardio the Heart GuyAir Date April 26, 2010Written & Storyboarded By: Bert Youn and Sean JimenezReview by Katie Ricardio the Heart Guy is in many ways a representative season 1 episode. We cold open on Finn and Jake fighting Ice … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “Ricardio the Heart Guy” and “Business Time”
Hello all! Welcome back to my weekly reviews of Infinity Train. Last week we got started on Book 3 with ‘The Musical Car’ and ‘The Jungle Car’. This week we continue onward with ‘The Debutante Ball Car’ and ‘Le Chat … Continue reading This is Your Conductor Speaking: Infinity Train – “The Debutante Ball Car” + “Le Chat Chalet Car”
As Jesse and Jane’s heroin addiction spirals out of control, Walt decides to intervene – with tragic consequences.
Can I get a HELL YEAH? In my review of “Die Me, Dichotomy”—written two years ago, oops—I remarked that the season two finale was able to focus entirely on ramping up dread and despair by pushing the solutions to all … Continue reading The Wonders I’ve Seen: 3×01, “Season of Death”
The Enchiridion!Air Date: April 19, 2010Coverage: Prestidigititis Folks, I’m so happy we’re doing this. That I get to be a part of this deep dive of a show that I love so much. And I’m so lucky that this is … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “The Enchiridion!” and “The Jiggler”
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 6, Episode 1 War is a subject very near and dear to Star Trek, and a topic featured heavily throughout all its series. Humanity’s own wars (both before and after the creation of … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “A Time to Stand”
Hello all! Welcome back to my weekly reviews of Infinity Train. Last week we finished up Book 2 with ‘The Tape Car’ and ‘The Number Car’. This week we get started on the third season – officially known as Book … Continue reading This is Your Conductor Speaking: Infinity Train – “The Musical Car” + “The Jungle Car”
I get to do two back-to-back episodes this week, which rules! And I noticed a couple themes that bounce around a bit in both episodes. One is the relationship between age and wisdom. Another is that bonkers people sometimes need … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “Prisoners of Love” and “Tree Trunks”
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 5, Episode 26 The teased-out possibility of war with the Dominion had been brewing since the end of Season 2, and grew in intensity with each passing season. It’s a credit to the … Continue reading You Talking Season 5 DS9 to Me? – “Call to Arms”
Hello all! Welcome back to my weekly reviews of Infinity Train. Last week we made our final approach to the endgame of Book 2 with ‘The Mall Car’ and ‘The Wasteland’. This week we finish out the season with ‘The … Continue reading This is Your Conductor Speaking: Infinity Train – “The Tape Car” + “The Number Car”
In which we pay our first visit to Los Pollos Hermanos.
Slumber Party Panic Air Date: April 5, 2010 Coverage: Sir Guy Well, you gotta start somewhere, right? Slumber Party Panic was neither the pilot for Adventure Time nor was it the first regular series episode produced—it wasn’t even the first … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “Slumber Party Panic” and “Trouble in Lumpy Space”
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 5, Episode 23 Two characters who can’t stand one another having to team up is a classic formula that Star Trek has used on a number of occasions. “Blaze of Glory” isn’t an … Continue reading You Talking Season 5 DS9 to Me? – “Blaze of Glory”
Hello all! Welcome back to my weekly reviews of Infinity Train. Last week we reached the halfway point of Book 2 with ‘The Parasite Car’ and ‘The Lucky Cat Car’. This week we continue onward with ‘The Mall Car’ and … Continue reading This is Your Conductor Speaking: Infinity Train – “The Mall Car” + “The Wasteland”
Hello all! It is my great pleasure to officially announce ‘Come Along with Me’, a collaborative review and discussion series of the hit animated show Adventure Time. You may have seen my posts over the past couple of weeks attempting … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – Official Announcement
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Season 5, Episode 21 Or How Martok Got His Mojo Back As one-note as Star Trek’s most famous alien race the Klingons may seem on the surface, the various series have squeezed a lot … Continue reading You Talking Season 5 DS9 to Me? – “Soldiers of the Empire”
