After last week’s creepy opener, Helix moved past teasing us with another, nastier virus and really started getting into the inner workings of Brother Michael’s compound on St. Germain. I’m guessing the science geeks behind the series (and those among the fans watching it) were more than a little tickled by Michael’s response that all … Continue reading Review: Reason and purpose on Helix
Lyriq Bent wasn’t familiar with The Book of Negroes, the novel or the historical document, before auditioning for — and winning — the role of Chekura, the love of narrator Aminata’s life. And that, he thinks, is a problem. “It was a little bit disconcerting,” said the Jamaica-born, Canada-raised, US-resident actor. “You think you know about … Continue reading The Book of Negroes brings painful past and present together
For the last six seasons, viewers have been able to experience what it’s like–visually at least–to climb aboard a DC-3 and jet around Canada’s north. Now it all comes to an end as Ice Pilots NWT takes off for the final time. Airing Wednesday night on History, the series-ender “D-Day” is unlike most episodes of … Continue reading Preview: Ice Pilots flies into the sunset
Well, Murdoch Mysteries fans, what did you think of that kiss? Were  you upset that George and Edna have officially become and item? I have mixed feelings about the situation myself–I’d love nothing more than to have George and Emily reunite–but as writer Jordan Christianson pointed out, it could still happen. Eventually. Maybe. We chatted … Continue reading Interview: Murdoch Mysteries’ sealed with a kiss
I couldn’t have picked a better episode to chat with property master Craig Grant. Grant, who has been working on Murdoch Mysteries since its first season, is the dude who creates and builds all of the funky things featured on the CBC drama. During Monday’s “High Voltage,” he manufactured everything from Thomas Edison Jr.’s Vital … Continue reading Interview: Monkeying around on Murdoch Mysteries
