Queer.Horror.Movies

The curated portfolio of film journalist Joe Lipsett

The Vampire Diaries review – 4×18: ‘American Gothic’

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Courtesy of The CW

It seems the writes of The Vampire Diaries have finally gotten the message: if you want to bring this reviewer back from the edge, bring back one of the only characters I love as much as my dearly departed Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen).

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Arrow review – 1×18: ‘Salvation’

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Courtesy of The CW

Oliver (Stephen Amell) discovers that he’s not the only vigilante in town when a man calling himself The Saviour begins kidnapping and executing perceived wrong-doers. But the real revelation for our masked crusader is that The Glades will play an instrumental role in the upcoming conflict.

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Nashville review – 1×15 : ‘When You’re Tired Of Breaking Other Hearts’

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Courtesy of ABC

After a month long hiatus, Nashville returns with a solid(ish) episode that somehow still feels lacking.

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Justified review – 4×12: ‘Piece Of Mind’

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Courtesy of FX

Two weeks ago Justified‘s tenth episode of the fourth season was entitled ‘Get Drew.’ That episode featured the manhunt to find and capture Drew Thompson (Jim Beaver). This week’s episode is not called ‘Get Ellen May’ (Abby Miller), but it might as well have been, considering the search to find and recover Harlan County’s most popular former prostitute is at the center of the plot.

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Smash review – 2×08: ‘The Bells and Whistles’

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Courtesy of NBC

Last week Smash left us with the possibility of a cringe inducing romance. This week, they bring back the yawn inducing one. Sam’s (Leslie Odom Jr.) back. Luckily for us, there’s drama involved. Let’s dish. [Read more…]

Bates Motel review – 1×02: ‘Nice Town You Picked Norma’

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Courtesy of A&E

There’s a new addition to the family as Bates Motel enters week two. As the series continues to explore the world of White Pine Bay, it appears that Bates Motel is looking to  challenge Twin Peaks for supremacy of the “weird town with secrets” label.

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Revolution review – 1×11: ‘The Stand’

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Courtesy of NBC

After an extended leave of absence (seemingly forever), Revolution returns to try and save NBC’s fortunes. But the real question is whether anything has changed in the intervening months to improve the show?

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