We open in the titular playground which looks like it was shot in a sandstorm on Mars with a sepia filter during magic hour. This dissolves to a strangely constructed shot of a kid in a cage, or in some … Continue reading
Annoying preface: I started this blog because I spent $9 on a box set of this series, and bailed after one season. Determined to get my money’s worth, I needed something to force me to watch every remaining episode. … Continue reading
Another director with RBT as his only directing credit. Usually, the episode that follows makes this understandable. In this case, however, the episode immediately got off to an interesting start. The dust flying from the chiseling of the titular tombstone, … Continue reading
Two more to go — I think I can, I think I can. I guess we’re going to finish up the series in New Zealand as the opening shot bears a strong resemblance to The Shire. Rolling hills, farms, farmhouses, … Continue reading
Fee fi fo fum / I smell the blood of an Englishman / Be he live or be he dead / I’ll grind his bones to make my bread. This always pissed me off. If you’re going to make up … Continue reading