Star Trek: Child of Two Worlds
{4.5/5} “You are addressing General Krunn of the Klingon Empire, presently in command of the Imperial Battle Cruiser Fek’lhr, and I demand the immediate return of my stolen kinsman, as well as custody of her perfidious abductor. Surrender them at once, if you care for the safety of your ship and crew.” Star Trek: Child […]
DaCapo’s “Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind”
I went to DaCapo Chamber Choir’s concert “Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind.” Like the recent symphony concert I went to, it was an occasion to enjoy beautiful music I hadn’t heard before. The program had a Shakespeare theme, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of his death. Here’s the program: Harry Friedman — Songs from Shakespeare […]
In the Valley of Elah
{4.5/5} “‘But didn’t you just say that you would do whatever you were told?’ ‘Yeah, I sometimes exaggerate for effect.’” In the Valley of Elah, released in 2007 Hank receives word that his son Mike has gone AWOL from the army days after getting back from Iraq. He knows that Mike wouldn’t do that without […]
Scrubs (season 7)
{5/5} “I’m doing this thing where I take a slice of someone else’s wisdom and use it in my own life.” Scrubs season 7, aired in 2007-08 JD told Kim he didn’t love her — on the day their son is born. Elliot broke up with Keith — less than a week before their wedding. […]
The Muppets (season 1)
{4.5/5} “Kermit is the third most common frog name in America.” The Muppets season 1, aired in 2015-16 Miss Piggy is a late-night talk show host. Kermit is the executive producer on her show, and the rest of the muppets also work on the show — Electric Mayhem is the house band. Kermit and Miss […]
Agent Carter (season 2)
{4.5/5} “Peggy’s life is always getting threatened… I’m just saying, maybe the problem is you.” Agent Carter season 2, aired in 2016 Agent Sousa is now heading up the Los Angeles branch of the SSR. Thompson, now chief of the New York branch, sends Agent Carter out to join Sousa. In their first case a […]
The Family Man
{4.5/5} “Look, we’re at the airport. Nobody ever thinks clearly at the airport.” The Family Man, released in 2000 Jack is a rich businessman who’s in the middle of a big deal and doesn’t mind working on Christmas. He runs into a man who turns out to have some kind of magical power. The next […]
Murdoch Mysteries (season 1)
{5/5} “No, no, no, those are aphorisms. I only have one motto, and that’s ‘follow the money.’” Murdoch Mysteries season 1, aired in 2008 William Murdoch is a detective in Toronto in 1895 — he gets around town on his bicycle. He works with Constable George Crabtree, who’s a bit clumsy but hard working. They […]
Chinese Puzzle
{4.5/5} “It’s a novel about how complicated life is. Sort of.” Chinese Puzzle, released in 2013 Xavier’s novels are doing well, but his personal life isn’t so great. Wendy, his wife of 10 years, has left him. Then she decides to move from Paris to New York — and take the kids with her. He’s […]
KW Symphony’s “Scheherazade”
I went to the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony’s concert “Scheherazade.” Usually when I go hear an orchestra live I’m going to hear at least one piece that I already know. This time I didn’t know any of the pieces — but with brilliant composers and a terrific orchestra, you can’t go wrong. It was a concert of […]