The Day of the Doctor is the story of a painting with two titles: “No More” and “Gallifrey Falls.” We meet the War Doctor (John Hurt) – the incarnation of the Doctor responsible for the destruction of Gallifrey, and the end of the Time War – on the eve of the fall of Gallifrey, when …
When Sarah Manning (Tatiana Maslany), a rebellious twenty-something on the run, witnesses a suicide by train, her life is turned upside down. Not only did someone kill herself right in front of Sarah, the woman in question happened to look exactly like her. Seeing an opportunity to turn her life around, Sarah assumes the identity …
I Know Where I’m Going is allegedly based on a series of recordings made over many years. It is self-proclaimed as “the most intimate and personal biography ever published of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn.” It is, in my opinion, a complete work of fiction. The book starts out with Hepburn recounting the death of her …
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This five-part period drama is based on three novels by Elizabeth Gaskell. The cast includes the likes of Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins, Sir Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton, and Francesca Annis—and Cranford only gets better from there. The series begins with the arrival of two new residents, and an idea of things to come. …
Our favorite boozy broads, fresh from the Olympics, are back for some 20th anniversary specials, showing that things have changed… not so much. First up is “Identity,” where Eddy’s daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) returns from a long absence, bringing a friend with her who has unexpected ties to Patsy. In order to make up for …
The town of Storybrooke, Maine is like any town. People have real jobs, do everyday things, and have pretty boring lives. But a little boy named Henry (Jared Gilmore), who is the adopted son of Regina (Lana Parrilla), the town mayor, gets ahold of a book of fairy tales and figures out the truth: His …
The premise of Leverage is a simple one: A gang of thieves decide to use their powers for good, and vows to help innocent people steal back things that the rich and powerful have taken from them. Nathan Ford (Timothy Hutton) leads a group comprised of the best grifters, hackers, hitters, and thieves, often orchestrating …