Monthly TV – February 2016

by Athena // March 1, 2016 // No Comments

Mr. Robot (Feb 3-5, 2016) – I had heard a lot about this show when it was airing last summer, and I kept seeing Rami Malek photos. He is photogenic and has a certain quality about him. There is something... Continue reading →

The Good Wife

by Athena // February 24, 2016 // No Comments

This post contains majors spoilers for The Good Wife. Continue reading →

Bimonthly TV – August and September 2015

by Athena // October 2, 2015 // No Comments

Select TV shows, more specifically marathon TV shows, that I watched in August and September. I am going to try to limit myself to one to two (if I have holidays) TV series a month from now on unless I... Continue reading →

Sunday Salon: February Blues

by Athena // February 16, 2014 // 6 Comments

Hello, everyone! I have not been reading very much lately. I’ve been too busy and tired to read most days. Some readers like to read to unwind, but I am really active and like a book to take me away... Continue reading →

Orange is the New Black

by Athena // February 3, 2014 // No Comments

My third Netflix show this month. I’m just going through them based on recommendations and why not, so far all of them are entertaining, In general, I do not like prison shows or movies. They can be excessively violent, but... Continue reading →

Sunday Salon: January Catch-up

by Athena // January 19, 2014 // 4 Comments

Hello, everyone! It’s been a busy time for me, both with work and personally. I have been recovering from this cough that I’ve had for a month. It was very cold earlier in the month, but we had a milder... Continue reading →

House of Cards

by Athena // January 10, 2014 // No Comments

This post reviews both the original UK “House of Cards” trilogy and season one of the American (2013) version. House of Cards Trilogy (1990-1995) The first series in this trilogy is a perfect miniseries. Francis Urquhart as played by Ian... Continue reading →

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte

by Athena // December 23, 2013 // No Comments

I had somewhat high expectations for this novel given how much I liked Agnes Grey and the style of Anne Bronte’s writing overall. I found my expectations were not quite met. In general, this is a good novel and like... Continue reading →

Elementary: Complete First Season

by Athena // June 10, 2013 // No Comments

This is my new favourite show of the past TV year. Ten reasons why I love it, in no particular order (no major spoilers): Continue reading →

Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin and Season 1

by Athena // February 18, 2013 // 4 Comments

A review of Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin and the first season (2011) of the HBO show. Continue reading →

Monthly Movies – January 2013

by Athena // February 5, 2013 // No Comments

Batman: The Dark Knight Rises (03 01 2013) – This was long. I think I got a headache from watching it. Batman (DCAU) is part of my childhood, but Nolan’s Batman will never be my Batman. I can’t imagine Batman... Continue reading →

Hex Series 1 and 2

by Athena // November 30, 2012 // No Comments

My friend recommended this to me because we both love Michael Fassbender. Here is my review of Series 1 and Series 2 of this 2004-2005 British fantasy series. Continue reading →

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