Orphan Black S02 E05: Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est

Don’t let the title throw you off. It speaks volumes. How much of our body belongs to us? Can someone lay claim to our cells without our consent? Don’t think … Continue reading Orphan Black S02 E05: Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est

Orphan Black S02 E03: Mingling Its Own Nature With It

Sarah, Felix and Kira are on the run, Mrs. S was betrayed, Helena is stuck with the Proletheans, Alison killed the wrong monitor, and Cosima has to find a cure … Continue reading Orphan Black S02 E03: Mingling Its Own Nature With It

Orphan Black S02 E02: Governed by Sound Reason and True Religion

  You gotta love the titles of each “Orphan Black” episode. Each title is a story within a story, like peeling back the layers of an onion. Speaking of layers, … Continue reading Orphan Black S02 E02: Governed by Sound Reason and True Religion

Orphan Black S02 E01: Nature Under Constraint and Vexed

They’re back! Yes, the clones of “Orphan Black” are back in all their genetic sequencing, patented genomes, and multiple copies glory! Or should I say, she’s back. I’m talking the … Continue reading Orphan Black S02 E01: Nature Under Constraint and Vexed

February Faves: Marie Gilbert’s Favorite Sci-Fi Shows

I love good science fiction shows and this year, I’ve been lucky enough to write about two of them and hopefully get you to check out a third one that … Continue reading February Faves: Marie Gilbert’s Favorite Sci-Fi Shows

Orphan Black, Episode 10: Endless Forms Most Beautiful

My head is still spinning! Sarah and Helena are twin clones and their birth mother is a South African woman named Amelia; Kira has super-duper regeneration powers; Cosima broke up … Continue reading Orphan Black, Episode 10: Endless Forms Most Beautiful

Orphan Black, Episode 7: Parts Developed in an Unusual Manner

Did you ever wonder about the title of each episode on “Orphan Black”? I did! Do the titles hint at the science behind the human genome project, or possibly the future … Continue reading Orphan Black, Episode 7: Parts Developed in an Unusual Manner

Orphan Black, Episode 6: Variations Under Domestication

Monitors, monitors all over the place. We know of two, and a possible third, but who hired them and better yet what’s the scoop on Mr. Olivier Duval? Last week … Continue reading Orphan Black, Episode 6: Variations Under Domestication

Orphan Black, Episode 4: Effects of External Conditions

I lost count, but hopefully, you didn’t. Clones are dropping out of the sky, like snowflakes. Last week had Sarah/Beth learning more about her sister clones from Cosima, the scientist … Continue reading Orphan Black, Episode 4: Effects of External Conditions