Gilbert Speaks on “Nocebo”

When a children’s fashion designer becomes mysteriously sick, a maid shows up at her door to help, but this maid in nothing like Nanny McPhee.

“The Blessed Dark” Will Come To Us All: Goodbye Penny Dreadful

On the last episode of Penny Dreadful, the battle of all battles has begun. As one of Dracula’s imps tells his master how two great wolves have slaughtered the creatures … Continue reading “The Blessed Dark” Will Come To Us All: Goodbye Penny Dreadful

It’s Perpetual Night for Marie Gilbert as she recaps part one of the Penny Dreadful finale

On last week’s episode of Penny Dreadful Lily was captured by Victor thanks to Dorian and Vanessa gives herself to Dracula. The apocalypse has begun, but is it too late … Continue reading It’s Perpetual Night for Marie Gilbert as she recaps part one of the Penny Dreadful finale

Marie Gilbert Reviews Penny Dreadful S03 E05: This World Is Our Hell

On last week’s episode of “Penny Dreadful” we were captive voyeurs of Vanessa’s mind and her memory of the “White Room.” There were only three actors present: Eva Green, Rory … Continue reading Marie Gilbert Reviews Penny Dreadful S03 E05: This World Is Our Hell

Penny Dreadful S03 E01: The Day Tennyson Died

  It seemed an eternity for one of the best shows on television to return. But, return it did! The season two finale of “Penny Dreadful” ended with Miss Ives … Continue reading Penny Dreadful S03 E01: The Day Tennyson Died

Trailer Time – Penny Dreadful Season Three

The end of the world is coming to Showtime’s “Penny Dreadful” this season. The psychological thriller that blends Victorian horrors into a tapestry of literary terror and shock is back, … Continue reading Trailer Time – Penny Dreadful Season Three

Penny Dreadful S02 E10: And They Were Enemies

I was away, visiting family in sunny Napa California, when this episode aired. My sister doesn’t have cable, which was okay because I needed to be alone to savor the … Continue reading Penny Dreadful S02 E10: And They Were Enemies

Penny Dreadful S02 E03: The Nightcomers

Vanessa Ives needs help and on last week’s episode of “Penny Dreadful,” the battle began in earnest with the devious Madame Kali. What does Vanessa draw on the floor of … Continue reading Penny Dreadful S02 E03: The Nightcomers

Penny Dreadful S02 E01: Fresh Hell

When last we walked the dark and dangerous cobbled streets of London in season one, Miss Ives had survived the dark voyager that attempted to possess her. The devil has … Continue reading Penny Dreadful S02 E01: Fresh Hell

Penny Dreadful S01 E05: Closer Than Sisters

How can we not love this show? Filled with mystery, death, secrets and sensuality in nature and form, in both male and female; we are trapped in the details. Dorian … Continue reading Penny Dreadful S01 E05: Closer Than Sisters

Penny Dreadful: The First Two Episodes

Steampunk Granny is in her glory! There is a new series on Showtime called “Penny Dreadful” that ties a pretty ribbon around the world of steampunk and horror. This new … Continue reading Penny Dreadful: The First Two Episodes

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp’s Dark Shadows Is Good, Gothic Fun

After hitting the movies with the Queen last night to catch Tim Burton and Johnny Depp’s Dark Shadows, I walked away thinking that someone in the Warner Brothers marketing department … Continue reading Tim Burton and Johnny Depp’s Dark Shadows Is Good, Gothic Fun