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X-Files Xtras: Thoughts on Season 5

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The season four finale is one of the biggest cliffhangers imaginable. Scully reveals that Mulder committed suicide after facing more obstacles and proof that his journey has been a lie. Season five kicks off with one of the most elaborate openers to the X-Files yet, it's hard to believe how much more entertaining the series grows. Yet we have plenty of layers and scenarios left to play out just from the first episode alone - did Mulder truly end his life? What's revealed is some of the best partnering between the agents to uncover the government's games yet. And, this is just in the first episode. Perhaps all of the twists in the first episode is what leads the rest of the season to be sporadic with excitement. Chris Carter's creation is not as tightly written as in the past. Instead, a lot of the episodes aren't that memorable, making this post a little shorter of categories than previous X-Files posts. As much as I love The X-Files , it starts to struggle w...

5 Favorite FRIENDS Thanksgiving Episodes

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Halloween has its horror movie marathons. Christmas has it's A Christmas Story 24-hour takeover on TBS. And, Thanksgiving has to be all about Friends. Perhaps the best moments of the gangs' dysfunctional friendships and mishaps came out around the holidays, just like all of us normal folk. One of my favorite ways to get into the holiday spirit is to watch their awkward and funny Thanksgiving episodes full of sisterly quarrels, secrets coming out of the closet, and the Gellar competition out in full swing. Hope you enjoy this post, the one with the Friends Thanksgiving Episodes! Which ones are your favorites? Feel free to share in the comments!

The Walking Dead - S6x07 Heads Up

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Photo Credit: The Walking Dead / Gene Page Straight off the heels of Daryl, Sasha and Abraham finally heading home, we returned behind Alexandria's barriers to see what's going down with this band of survivors. The latest episode of The Walking Dead episode  Heads Up  was chalk full of warnings, dangerous tarzanian escapades and a long-awaited resurrection.  Below include spoilers of the series's so far. You've been warned but hope you enjoy!

X-Files Xtras: Thoughts on Season 4

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I wasn't quite sure which direction season four was going to dive into. As much as I love Mulder and Scully, some episodes hinges so deep into his truth-seeking escapades Scully is left in the dust. This season was surprising because their dynamics really grows leaps and bounds. More details of Scully's abduction comes to light deepening both of their connections to the governments' alien programs. As for theme or genre, The X-Files still manages to be a little bit of everything; mostly drama and mystery sprinkled with comedy. The characters continue to deal with the obstacles in their way set forth by Cancer Man. Much more than the series solely centering on Scully/Mulder, we're also treated to more insight about his work as a master puppeteer behind the shadows. His organization's scope is much larger and treacherous than had been expected before. The bad guys' reach is really unlimited, and the questions posed about how much the government controls raise...

The Walking Dead S6x06 Always Accountable

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Photo Credit: The Walking Dead / Gene Page Last week Rick emerged in a sea of the quarry walkers strolling up to the gates of Alexandria. The civilians dealt with the invasion in various inactive ways, while the whereabouts of Sasha, Abraham, and Daryl were a mystery. This week's installment  Always Accountable showed a continuing breakdown of one day's timeline dealing with walker march.  Below includes spoilers of the series so far. You've been warned but hope you enjoy!

The Walking Dead S6x05 Now

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Last week's episode focused on an extended flashback on Morgan, leaving us with heavy-loaded questions about Rick and Glenn's survival as hoards of zombies came their way. Episode 5 titled  Now  returned us to Alexandria following the Wolves' attack and how the dwindling number of civilians would move on despite such a severe blow to their community. Below includes spoilers of the series so far. You've been warned but hope you enjoy!

Old Isn't Bad: Spreading the Love for Classic Film

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Entering the film world in college, I expected to hob-knob with classmates over movies we loved, hated, seen recently, and so on. Disappointingly, I realized so many students don't actually like or even love movies - or if they do, so many have only seen newer releases from the past five, maybe ten years. Even more disappointing, is that teachers, as well as student, had a distaste for Classic Hollywood films, mostly because they are just old. The disturbing trend about film is that apparently, it has an expiration date. Anything beyond 2005, or 2000, or sustains a  Star Wars -like reputation, is not worthy or interesting to watch. In and out of the classroom what is disheartening is not only the lack of interest in classic films but the disconnection of what they are: out of date, not worthwhile, useless. So, I'd like to put an end to the stigma about older films with these simple steps. 1. Don't Add 'Well It is OLD'. With Facebook status posts and tweets ...

The Walking Dead S6x04 Here's Not Here

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Photo Credit: The Walking Dead / Gene Page The sixth season of The Walking Dead has shot off like a rocket or a rollercoaster. I don't know which is a more accurate description. Last week's episode Thank You threw everyone for a loop. For nearly a week fans and pop culture blogs theorized over one core character's fate while we were left with one of the show's biggest cliffhangers. If there is one thing that showrunners are succeeding with so far, it's making major departures from the expected. This week's newest episode Here's Not Here was no exception. Parting from the freight train of feels we were experiencing, more sides of fan favorite Morgan James finally came to light.

10 Stunning Alfred Hitchcock Posters

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B-Maze It's not truly fall without wandering into the world of suspense. Director Alfred Hitchcock is the master of leaving audiences on the edge of their seat and attempting psychological horrors in cinema never before accomplished before. Celebrating some of his best work, here are posters from his illustrious career.