“Shade” (3×06) features a slew of characters, yet it’s titular villain is put away at the end of act two. The Flash writers instead focus on developing arcs for our already established characters, like Wally West (Keiynan Lonsdale) who continues to dream about being a speedster; literally. Meanwhile, Caitlin Snow (Danielle Panabaker) finally admits to… Continue reading The Flash Flashpoint: Shade (3×06)
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An Apple None Too Far: a “Justice League” #8 (Review)
Justice League #8 DC Writer: Bryan Hitch Penciller: Neil Edwards Inker: Daniel Henriques Colorist: Tony Avina Lettering: Richard Starkings WARNING: Major spoilers – article meant only for those who have completed reading this issue! I had the great benefit of my review assignments for this week being three books by members of the Top Writer’s club in… Continue reading An Apple None Too Far: a “Justice League” #8 (Review)
The Flash Flashpoint: Monster (3×05)
“Monster” (3×05) is a well executed villain of the week story that explores different perspectives on power through ancillary characters. Overall, the episode plays like a Buffy The Vampire Slayer tale, with the metaphorical relationship between the monster villain and adolescent feelings of powerlessness. A giant monster terrorizes Central City, but it’s a threat born… Continue reading The Flash Flashpoint: Monster (3×05)
The Flash Flashpoint: The New Rogues (3×04)
Captain Cold (Wentworth Miller) returns to Central City in this week’s episode of The Flash. Okay, it was all an illusion reflecting the past, but it still worked. “The New Rogues” (3×04) feels like déjà-vu considering the opening scene begins with Sam Scudder (Grey Damon) transforming into Mirror Master following the particle accelerator explosion. This… Continue reading The Flash Flashpoint: The New Rogues (3×04)
The Flash Flashpoint: Magenta (3×03)
“Magenta is another side effect from your side trip, genius… not,” comments Harry (Tom Cavanagh) to Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) after coming through a breach with his daughter Jesse Quick (Violett Beane). What? Not the Harrison Wells you expected? I am sure that we’ll see another version of Harrison Wells in the near future, but… Continue reading The Flash Flashpoint: Magenta (3×03)
The Flash Flashpoint: Paradox (3×02)
Warning: SPOILERS will follow! “Everyone likes Barry Allen, you’re like pudding. Everybody likes pudding”, Felicity Smoak (guest star Emily Bett-Rickards) remarked as she listened to Barry’s concerns over his “new” co-worker’s unwelcoming attitude towards him. Since returning to his original timeline from last week’s “Flashpoint” (5×01) timeline, Barry (Grant Gustin) has noticed some small and… Continue reading The Flash Flashpoint: Paradox (3×02)
SNN Flarrow Episode 1: “Here We Go Again!”
Both The Flash and Arrow return to the CW with all new episodes for our TV nerd crew to discuss. Scene N’ Nerd host Sarah Belmont (@sjbelmont) gives her best Matt impression, while guest host Everett Harn (@theEverwritten) and Kerri Gillette (@KerrBearKru) provide tangents galore. The crew talk all things Barry Allen (Grant Gustin), Flashpoint,… Continue reading SNN Flarrow Episode 1: “Here We Go Again!”