SimonReynolds-related stories
Posted Jul 22nd 2009 2:52AM by Jason Hughes
Filed under: Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
(S01E03) We're three episodes in, guys. You need to start working together better. I loved that the artifacts in the warehouse don't like the negative energy that Pete and Myka's constant bickering gives out. There's even an alarm and a slime system that the folks at Nickelodeon would be proud of.
It looks like, at least for the time being, while Pete and Myka are off on the quest of the week, Leena and Artie will be trying to figure out who's hacked into the warehouse and what they're hoping to accomplish. It's not much, but it's something.
Eureka gets by on less sometimes, but makes up for it in the charm of the community and the elements of humor that permeate the script.
Continue reading Warehouse 13: Magnetism
Posted Jul 8th 2009 4:35PM by Jason Hughes
Filed under: Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
(S01E01) The creators titled this "Pilot," but I'm going to dub it "Another Reason I Want
Brothers to Fail on FOX." CCH Pounder is such a talent I really prefer her on a good show. With
Battlestar Galactica gone, there's going to be a lot of scrutiny on the network's new offerings, and while this doesn't seem to have the depth and complexity of
BSG, it's a perfect companion to shows like
Eureka and
Sanctuary.
It even channels a lot of the latter in that it deals with ancient mystical forces, albeit in the form of artifacts instead of creatures. It also has a huge facility to house and protect them, and the world from them. To take it one step further, CCH Pounder's Mrs. Frederic may be much older than she appears, and my money's out on Leena having a similar genetic disposition and possibly being Mrs. Frederic's daughter. These mysteries are barely touched on in the pilot which means there's layers. But how does the show stack up on the surface?
Continue reading Warehouse 13: Pilot (series premiere)