On last week’s episode of “The Magicians” we went ghost hunting and learned about the nasty secrets of Christopher Plover and his sister. Julia learned about the joy of magic … Continue reading The Magicians S01 E10: The Homecoming
On last week’s episode of “The Magicians” we learned that when things appear to be too good to be true… they are. It was a painful lesson for Eliot to … Continue reading The Magicians S01 E09: The Writing Room
On last week’s episode of “The Magicians” the students traveled to Brakebills South and, Kady runs away from Penny. The Beast had made an appearance; Penny is in trouble and, … Continue reading The Magicians S01 E08: The Strangled Heart
There’s a new show in town and it is magical! “The Magicians,” based on the popular Lev Grossman novels is often described as a Harry Potter for grown-ups. Is magic … Continue reading “The Magicians” Syfy Season Premiere
We’ve finally arrived at the final episode of “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell,” and it seems too soon. I’m not sure that fans of the show were ready to say … Continue reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell S01 EP07: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
The BBC has certainly been successful in adding magic to television this summer. Last week Arabella joins the Lost-Hope ball. Jonathan grieves his lost wife, and begins a journey into … Continue reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell S01 EP06: The Black Tower
The summer is flying by, and so is the “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell” mini-series. Last week we saw Lady Pole whisked away to the country, Jonathan walking the Raven … Continue reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell S01 EP05: Arabella
When last we left Mr. Norrell, he was shivering with fear as he witnessed the bullet meant for him tear into Childermass’ flesh. The cunning escape artist and shooter, Lady … Continue reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell S01 E04: All the Mirrors of the World
In last week’s episode, Jonathan Strange discovers that he is a magician. Mr. Norrell, who is quite aware of his magical abilities, is filled with apprehension after he makes the … Continue reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell S01 E02: How Is Lady Pole?
The first episode, or chapter as they have been titled, of “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell” feels like being the guest of honor at a party of strangers. It’s a … Continue reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell S01 E01: The Friends of English Magic
What do you get when you mix together fantasy and historical fiction with the writing styles of Charles Dickens and Jane Austen? You get author Susanna Clarke’s seven hundred and … Continue reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell Prelude – The Book
Oddly. Normal. Two words that stick out like sore thumbs when you place them next to each other. One of the gripes I (as well as some of the other … Continue reading Childhood Magic Is Oddly Normal #1 On The Wednesday Run
