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‘Riverdale’ 3×02: Are the Gargoyle King, the Farm and the parents all connected?

October 18, 2018 Meg Bonney 0

Riverdale Season 3, Episode 02, “Chapter Thirty-Seven: Fortune and Men’s Eyes,” Aired October 17, 2018 We love Riverdale. It’s a show that easily slips into the guilty pleasure category of our TV watching because it goes all in on the crazy and refuses to apologize for it. But another reason we fell in love with this […]

‘Black Lightning’ 2×02: Top 4 moments from “Black Jesus Blues”

October 17, 2018 Zina Nouhas 0

Black Lightning 2×02 recap: Season 2, Episode 2, “The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues”, Aired Oct. 16, 2018 Black Lightning returns to our screens again for our weekly dose – yay! In this week’s episode, we see a lot of drama going down! Lets breakdown the top 4 moments from 2×02: #1 Anissa gets […]

Arrow

‘Arrow’ Season 7 Premiere: Mornin’ “Inmate 4587”

October 17, 2018 Lynsey Neill 0

Arrow Season 7 Premiere recap: Season 7, Episode 1, “Inmate 4587,” Aired October 15, 2018 “Mornin,’ 4587. Beautiful day.” The day is beautiful indeed after that Arrow premiere. The birds are chirping a fight song for Felicity, the wind is cool and calm for Oliver, and the sun is shining over Future William and Future Roy on Lian […]

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‘The Flash’ recap: 5×02 “Blocked”

October 17, 2018 Ellen Ng 0

The Flash season 5 episode 4 “Blocked” aired 16 Oct 2018. Second episodes are always an odd place, tailing behind the stunning premiere yet too early for things to get really juicy. The Flash reverted to its villain-of-the-week formula in “Blocked”, but bucked a trend on the larger scale: it showed us the face of our […]

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‘Darrow and Darrow’ recap: 6 things we loved about “Body of Evidence”

October 16, 2018 Matt Coleman 0

I realize there a number of things competing for your time on Sunday night. And I therefore understand why you likely skipped Darrow and Darrow: Body of Evidence on the Hallmark Mysteries and Movies channel. I made a case for the channel as a whole on my own site a while back, but the third […]

‘Riverdale’ Parents: Flashback versions vs. 90’s versions

October 18, 2018 Meg Bonney 0

One of the best parts of Riverdale is the Riverdale parents! In Season 3 of Riverdale, we will be treated to a flashback episode that promises to deliver some key details on the Season 3 Gargoyle King mystery. Not only that, but the actors who play the teens on the show will be portraying the […]

‘Riverdale’ 3×02: Are the Gargoyle King, the Farm and the parents all connected?

October 18, 2018 Meg Bonney 0

‘Black Lightning’ 2×02: Top 4 moments from “Black Jesus Blues”

October 17, 2018 Zina Nouhas 0

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‘Riverdale’ Parents: Flashback versions vs. 90’s versions

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‘Riverdale’ 3×02: Are the Gargoyle King, the Farm and the parents all connected?

‘Black Lightning’ recap: Top 4 moments from 2×02, “The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues”

‘Black Lightning’ 2×02: Top 4 moments from “Black Jesus Blues”

Movies

’31 Nights of Halloween’ Lineup: 4 best movies

We are loving the 31 Nights of Halloween lineup! That’s right, Freeform’s annual spooky October countdown has grown from 13 to 31 and it’s a Halloween lover’s dream come true! The main movie staples of the lineup are present and accounted for, but the extended run of Halloween nights has given the list of movies […]

Arrow

‘Arrow’ Season 7 Premiere: Mornin’ “Inmate 4587”

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‘The Flash’ recap: 5×02 “Blocked”

‘The Resident’ 2×04: Top 3 moments from “About Time”

The Resident 2×04, “About Time”, Aired October 15, 2018. It finally happened. Conrad is in trouble for performing an unauthorized procedure. He’s being sued by a patient who’s had a less than stellar recovery. Meanwhile, Devon is trying to be friends with Julian while maintaining a friends-only zone. That won’t last. She’s very confident and […]

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‘Darrow and Darrow’ recap: 6 things we loved about “Body of Evidence”

‘DC Universe’ Show Launch Timeline: What we know so far

The DC Universe streaming service is off on the right foot with the series premiere of Titans (click here to read Ellen’s recap on the pilot) Titans is the first one out the gate. There’s going to be five additional original series (4 all new and 1 returning series) on the service within the next year. Young Justice: […]

Books

Let’s Get Lit!: Ward Parker talks horror, writing and his new book

Welcome to “Let’s Get Lit!” on PureFandom.com. Here we will chat with an author about their work and their favorite things! This edition of LGL will feature Ward Parker, author of The Teratologist! We talk about his latest novel, writing and his favorite horror influences! Meg Bonney: Your new book, The Teratologist was released this year. What can you tell […]

Fierce Females

The most badass female Star Wars characters from the films

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away there were badass females saving the day. Star Wars is a beloved series, spanning decades. Over the forty plus years of the movie series, there have been many women characters that give new meaning to the word badass. Here are my top four badass females. […]

‘Supergirl’ 4×01 Season Premiere recap: “American Alien”

Supergirl recap: Season 4, Episode 1, “American Alien” Aired October 14, 2018. Welcome back Superfans! I hope you enjoyed your Summer. If you were going through Supergirl withdrawal, consider yourself cured! The Supergirl we knew and loved in seasons 1 and 2 is back. Let’s dive in to the season 4 premiere! Supergirl goes international! Our favorite superhero is back in action! […]

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‘Manifest’ 1×04 recap: “Unclaimed Baggage”

Manifest recap: Season 1, Episode 4, “Unclaimed Baggage,” aired Oct. 15, 2018. This episode was less supernatural happenings and more of the angst. It was a nice reprieve to have an episode that isn’t so intense and has me biting my fingernails every two minutes. However, we do meet the OTHER MAN. Gasp! I repeat: […]

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‘The Good Doctor’ 2×04 recap: “Tough Titmouse”

The Good Doctor recap: Season 2, Episode 4, “Tough Titmouse,” aired Oct. 15, 2018. Fine, I’ll just cry myself to sleep. THAT’S FINE! I swear, I don’t know how they do it, but this episode topped the last. I just cried some real and ugly tears in such a short span of time. This episode […]

Music

Exclusive Interview: Dominic Lewis on composing for ‘The Man in the High Castle’

Amazon’s Emmy-winning series The Man in the High Castle is an intense drama set in a world where the Axis powers won World War II. Exploring a possible reality ruled by fascism, with Nazis now trying to take over other universes like ours, it can get very dark. The show’s about fighting these ideas, this […]

Daredevil

‘Daredevil’ Season 3: Early Reaction Roundup

Daredevil season 3 is just around the corner and the early consensus indicates that the extended layoff will be worth it! We checked out a few press outlet’s early reactions to get a vibe for what we can expect in the coming season, and we are more pumped than ever! Here’s some spoiler-free reactions on the first six […]

Doctor Who

‘Doctor Who’ recap: 11×02 “The Ghost Monument”

Doctor Who recap: Season 11, Episode 2, “The Ghost Monument,” Aired Oct. 14, 2018 The excitement from last week’s premiere is still strong at the beginning of episode two. We got a brand-new opening with fresh audio and graphics. The audio reminds me a bit of the theme from the show’s classic run. And the […]

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‘Charmed’ series premiere recap: The “Pilot” introduces 3 new sisters

Charmed series premiere recap: Season 1, Episode 1, “Pilot”, Aired Oct. 14, 2018 The Charmed reboot finally dropped, and to be honest, I really enjoyed it. Despite the controversy that surrounds it, I think fans of other CW shows should give this one a chance. Plus, the actresses who play the sisters are perfect for […]

Anime

Mental Health Awareness – what anime shows us about mental illness

Mental Illness & Anime You may not have been aware, but the planet recognizes a Mental Health day on the 10th of October. Additionally, the whole first full week of October is a dedication to mental health awareness. The primary focus of these programs is to bring education, awareness and advocate against the social stigma […]

Arrow

‘Arrow’: Olicity’s top 7 kisses

Oliver and Felicity are like fluffy blankets and hot cocoa in a blizzard. Warm, cozy, and beautiful. What attracts me to them, and I’m sure a lot of other people too, is that they are partners in every sense of the word. They are best friends who love each other and would do anything for […]

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‘Riverdale’ 3×02: Are the Gargoyle King, the Farm and the parents all connected?

October 18, 2018 Meg Bonney 0

NYCC 2018: The Leading Ladies of the ‘Charmed’ Reboot Discuss Sisterhood and Magic

CW’s Charmed reboot is days away from its series premiere and already the forecast looks good for the new series. This past weekend, fans attending New York Comic Con were able to get an early look at the pilot. No spoilers, but this show kicks all kinds of ass and clearly, the network liked the response […]

NYCC Trailer: ‘Good Omens’ Fan Installation Offers a Taste of Heaven and Hell

The end is nigh and fans attending New York Comic Con this weekend have the opportunity to learn if they are bound for the light or the fiery pits. The fun promotional photo op goes all out. Fan step onto an elevator and learn their fate as they step away from the awesome chaos of […]

The first official Captain Marvel trailer sends Brie Larson hurtling into Blockbuster

Marvel Studios has finally dropped the first Captain Marvel trailer, and it looks totally badass! Brie Larson portrays the super-heroine and newest addition to the MCU, and we get a great glimpse into what to expect for the character and the movie’s plot line. The trailer kicks off with Captain Marvel crash landing on Earth, […]

‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Teaser Trailer: A Sweet Sixteen to Remember

Yesterday, we got that amazing first-look poster for Netflix’s upcoming series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Netflix blessed us with the teaser trailer that we had no idea we absolutely needed until we saw it. If you somehow missed it, then check it out below. This is definitely not the tv-verse Sabrina Spellman that I grew up […]

‘Under the Sea: A Descendants Story’ trailer and ‘Descendants 3’ news

Mal and Uma (Dove Cameron and China Anne McClain) are back and the battle is about to begin! Under the Sea: A Descendants Story will feature our favorite wicked ladies going to head to head like we have never seen them before! The short story promises “dazzling visual effects and high-energy music and dance” and […]

‘Riverdale’ Season 3 Trailer: 5 best moments

The Riverdale Season 3 trailer is here and that means it’s time to head back to the spooky, sexy, crazy town of Riverdale! We are READY! If you recall, last season ended with our dear, sweet Archikins getting carted off to jail after his fall out with Hiram Lodge. We also saw the “end” of […]

MCU Movie schedule: Marvel movies 2019 and beyond

Marvel fans are in the wake of a weird time: post-Infinity War. Avengers: Infinity War definitely left fans feeling a little blue (if you haven’t seen it yet, I’ll give you one last spoiler-free pass!), which made Ant-Man and the Wasp the Marvel movie everyone didn’t know they needed. But until the next Avengers film comes out, it can be […]

‘Under the Sea: A Descendants Story’ Teaser: Mal and Uma are back!

During the premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie, Freaky Friday we were treated to a teaser for Disney’s new short form special, Under the Sea: A Descendants Story! This special will air in September to tide us over (#SeaPuns) until the premiere of the highly anticipated movie, Descendants 3 in 2019 – and we can’t […]

Fandom Friday: These ‘The 100’ Fan reaction videos are everything!

Happy Fandom Friday!!!!! This week we are shining a spotlight on two of our favorite The 100 fans for their amazing (and hilarious) fan reaction videos, deep dive discussions and reviews! Jacyln and Marcella, create fan reaction videos on their YouTube channel, DrowningInFandomFeels, and never shy away from feeling ALL of their feels. We love […]

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