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Review'The Host'

Latest adaptation of a Stephanie Meyer book faces a whole 'host' of problems

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When it comes to movies based on Stephanie Meyer's books, I'm not expecting realism; after all, this is a teen-romance market, and I don't expect sophistication of narrative to be the primary concern. Having said that, I do expect a modicum of logic to the storyline. Say what you will about the ...

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Review'Doctor Who' - The Bells Of Saint John

The next installment in the mystery of Clara 'Oswin' Oswald

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This review may contain spoilers. As Amy once said: This is where it gets complicated. To keep communication clear, let us define some terms: Jenna-Louise Coleman (JLC) -- the actress playing the current companion. Oswin -- Oswin Oswald, JLC in "Asylum of the Daleks." Montague -- Clara O ...

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Review'Game Of Thrones' - Valar Dohaeris

Season 3 premiere soars in style as it sets up an epic struggle for Westeros

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This review may contain spoilers. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” is shaping up to be a true marvel. Now entering its third season, the series continues to deftly craft a dense narrative highlighted by epic imagery, captivating plot twists and involving character arcs executed by an army of gift ...

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Review'Once Upon A Time' - Selfless, Brave And True

Can August Booth find redemption for his past choices?

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As with last week, the flashback story this week stays in our world. It follows August, who has been MIA since the Curse was broken. As Emma arrives in Storybrooke in 2011, August (Eion Bailey) -– who is most definitely not selfless, brave or true -- begins to turn to wood. He seeks help from ...

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Review'Once Upon A Time' - Welcome To Storybrooke

It's back to the beginning we go!

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This week's homage to the past explores Regina's desperate attempt to have her revenge at the same time as she tries to fill the hole in her heart. First, in 1983, an innocent father/son camping trip is interrupted when the newly-arriving town of Storybrooke lands in the middle of the Maine wood ...

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Review'Once Upon A Time' - The Miller's Daughter

It's a fight between good and evil over Rumplestiltskin's dagger

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Just as the show did with Regina, it now tells her mother's backstory to give the audience some sympathy for the devil. Young, poor Cora (Rose McGowan) vows revenge after being humiliated by the king and his entourage. Her revenge involves winning power and wealth through a royal marriage. Howev ...

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Review'Once Upon A Time' - The Queen Is Dead

Snow White loses her mom, while Henry gains a dad

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The titular queen refers to the flashback story of young Snow (Bailee Madison) losing her mother (Rena Sofer) to an unexpected illness. Snow tries to find help for her beloved mom from the Blue Fairy (Keegan Connor-Tracy). The Blue Fairy appears to offer a cure that would require someone else to ...

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Review'Once Upon A Time' - Manhattan

Emma's convoluted family story gets even stranger

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In an episode heavy on the drama and light on action, "Once Upon a Time" reveals the answers to several mysteries big and small. Emma (Jennifer Morrison), Mr. Gold (Robert Carlyle) and Henry (Jared Gilmore) all arrive in New York City to search for Gold's son. They quickly find him, although he d ...

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Review'Once Upon A Time' - Tiny

For Anton the Giant, it ain't easy being big ... or small

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The gang from Storybrooke discovers that Cora brought a kidnapped Anton the Giant with her. Fortunately, she has conveniently rendered Anton "travel-sized." The problem is that Anton (Jorge Garcia) has a nasty reaction when he meets acting sheriff and former prince, David. David (Josh Dallas) rea ...

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Review'Once Upon A Time' - In the Name Of The Brother

Frankenstein creates his monster while Regina deals with one of her own

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This episode picks up exactly where the previous one left off. In the aftermath of the car crash, the town discovers that an outsider (Ethan Embry) has indeed accidentally found Storybrooke. They debate how to handle the intruder, suspecting he may have seen Hook and Rumple's magical battle. Dr. ...

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Review'Once Upon A Time' - The Outsider

It's Hook's turn to exact some revenge

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The series returns to contemplate Belle and Rumplestiltskin's relationship, with a few pirates and fire-monsters thrown in for good measure. While Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle) is testing a new magic to enable him to leave town to search for his son, Hook (Colin O'Donoghue) attacks Belle (Emi ...

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Review'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'

Peter Jackson delivers a fantastic prequel to his Lord of the Rings trilogy

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Perhaps no English speaking writer's works have been more lovingly translated into film then of J.R.R. Tolkien. In Peter Jackson's trilogy based on Lord of the Rings, he literally got an entire nation to pitch in to bring the fantastical tale of an ancient evil to the silver screen. The results ...

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Review'Once Upon A Time' - The Cricket Game

Cora and Hook make trouble in Storybrooke

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When we last saw them, Cora (Barbara Hershey) and Captain Hook (Colin O'Donoghue) were on their way to the coast of Maine. And once they arrive secretly and hide Hook's ship, they waste no time in advancing their revenge plans. While the gang celebrates Emma (Jennifer Morrison) and Mary Margare ...

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Review'Looper'

Bruce Willis sci-fi thriller never bores; film hit stores Dec. 31

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This review may contain spoilers I had little expectations walking into “Looper” -- the ad campaign was pathetic -- but by the time it finished, I was blown away. 2012 was been a great year for sci-fi and fantasy and “Looper’s” a big reason why. Mix in equal helpings of “Blade Ru ...

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Review'Once Upon A Time' – Queen Of Hearts

It’s a race between good and evil to reach Storybrooke

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Everything comes down to the last episode of 2012, an enchanting adventure with a few game-changing moments. When they reach Rumplestiltskin’s (Robert Carlyle) jail cell, Emma, Snow, Aurora and Mulan are ambushed by Cora and Hook (Colin O'Donoghue).They take the compass and head to the portal ...

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