Oh, hi there, True Detective! How nice of you to finally show up, 7/8ths of a season later. Oh, I know you’ve given some hints that you were around, like … Continue reading True Detective S02 E07: Black Maps and Motel Rooms
“True Detective” continues its messy second season with an ‘everything AND the kitchen sink’ episode six. Clues start to fall into place, Ray and Frank take turns trying to channel … Continue reading True Detective S02 E06: Church in Ruins
“It’s never too late to start all over again,” Ani Bezzerides assures a reluctant Ray Velcoro; and apparently our “True Detective” showrunners took that advice to heart, as episode five explodes … Continue reading True Detective S02 E05: Other Lives
CRAP! I had to go and waste a good “Game of Thrones” comparison way back in episode two of “True Detective,” didn’t I? For one stinking, surprising killing of a … Continue reading True Detective S02 E04: Down Will Come
Our second season of “True Detective” may have finally found its stride as we discover Ray Velcoro’s fate, get some more character backstory, and say a tearful goodbye to Stan … Continue reading True Detective S02 E03: Maybe Tomorrow
Each week, one of Biff Bam Pop’s illustrious writers will delve into one of their favorite things. Perhaps it’s a movie or album they’ve carried with them for years. Maybe … Continue reading Jim Knipp On… Dungeons and Dragons
A somewhat uneven “True Detective” tries to find some traction. Three sets of teams begin the investigation into Casper’s murder, we hear about some pretty messed up childhoods, and (SPOILER … Continue reading True Detective S02 E02: Night Finds You
“True Detective” kicked off its second season with an almost impossible task: How do you successfully follow up a first season that mystified and enraptured audience with an original, gordian-knot … Continue reading True Detective S02 E01: The Western Book of the Dead
Not a whole lot of mercy to be had as our season finale of “Game of Thrones” proves George R.R. Martin’s story framework still rules, major (and I mean major) … Continue reading Game of Thrones S05 E10: Mother’s Mercy
“Time to recap this week’s Game of Thrones…” “Leave me alone.” “You’ve got a job to do, let’s go. “Can’t, too depressed, go away.” “Uncurl yourself from the fetal position, … Continue reading Game of Thrones S05 E09: The Dance of Dragons
A breathtaking episode eight of “Game of Thrones” complete with lots of action, lots of pieces falling into place, ice zombies, and the return of ‘old blue eyes.’ Find out … Continue reading Game of Thrones S05 E08: Hardhome
Episode seven begins the Herculean process of pulling together about a thousand different plotlines as we charge relentlessly towards the final third of season five of “Game of Thrones.” Some … Continue reading Game of Thrones S05 E07: The Gift
