TV Recap: Catch 22 (Episode 5) – I’ve Lost My Balls …

Catch-22
Episode 5
May 17, 2019

In Episode 4 of Catch-22, shit got really real. Among other things, the curtain was pulled back on the extent and complexity of Milo’s expansive operation that is “The Syndicate” and Yossarian’s best plan yet to get out of service was thwarted by Korn’s slow feet-dragging.  Catch up on all of the action from Episode 4 with our deep dive recap and review here

Now that you’re caught up, let’s move onto to Episode 5 of Catch-22BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!

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PopCultureReview Presents: Blood & Treasure LIVE Reaction Show with Stephen Scaia!

Blood & Treasure
LIVE Reaction Show
June 11, 2019

Tonight, at 11pm (ET), Mike from PopCultureReview sits down with Blood & Treasure‘s co-creator and executive producer, Stephen Scaia, to discuss tonight’s brand new episode of B&T, “The Brotherhood of Serapis”!

Head to the link below and listen in Live as we break down the episode, get behind the scenes goodies, and maybe, MAYBE trick Stephen into dropping some spoilers for the rest of the season. *fingers crossed*

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TV Recap: NOS4A2 (Episode 101) – Come Along to Christmasland …

NOS4A2
“The Shorter Way” (Episode 101)
June 2, 2019

Based on Joe Hill’s 2013 novel of the same name, NOS4A2 is a new, Summertime horror series from AMC.  We did a Love It Or Leave It? Review from SXSW which you should definitely check out here. But, we’ll also be recapping all ten episodes this Summer.

If you’re ready to have the bejeebus scared out of you, continue on for our deep dive recap and review of the pilot episode, “The Shorter Way” … BEWARE OF SPOILERS!! 

Ashleigh Cummings as Vic McQueen – NOS4A2 _ Season 1, Episode 1 – Photo Credit: Dana Starbard/AMC

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TV Recap: Blood & Treasure – Love It Or Leave It? (Spoiler Free)

Blood & Treasure
Love It Or Leave It? Review
May 21, 2019

On Tuesday, May 21, 2019, CBS launched Blood & Treasure, a new, sexy action adventure series … otherwise known as the PERFECT antidote for the Summertime TV blues.

The thirteen-episode season was created for television by Matthew Federman (Limitless) and Stephen Scaia (Limitless), and stars Matt Barr (Valor; Sleepy Hollow) and Sofia Pernas (The Brave), with a supporting cast of Katia Winter (Hamilton; Sleepy Hollow), Antonio Cupo (La Llorona), James Callis (Castlevania; 12 Monkeys), Michael James Shaw (Limitless), Oded Fehr (The Blacklist; Covert Affairs), and Mark Gagliardi (Star vs. the Forces of Evil).

Read on for our thoughts on the show and whether we think you should Love It Or Leave It!

Photo: Kharen Hill / CBS

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TV Recap: NOS4A2 – Love It Or Leave It?

NOS4A2
Love It Or Leave It? Review
May 31, 2019

On Sunday, June 2, 2019, AMC launches its newest series, NOS4A2, a (different kind of) vampire horror genre show, based on the Joe Hill novel of the same name.

The ten-episode series was adapted for television by Jami O’Brien (Fear the Walking Dead; Hell on Wheels), who also acts as the showrunner (and is an executive producer, as well), and stars Ashleigh Cummings (The Goldfinch) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek; American Horror Story).  The supporting cast includes Jahkara “JJ” Smith, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Virginia Kull, Jamie Neumann, and Darby Camp.

Read on for our thoughts on the show and whether we think you should Love It Or Leave It!

Ashleigh Cummings as Vic McQueen, Zachary Quinto as Charlie Manx – NOS4A2 _ Season 1, Key Art – Photo Credit: AMC

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TV Recap: Catch-22 (Episode 4) – Sell Everything To Everyone …

Catch-22
Episode 104
May 17, 2019

In episode 3 of Catch-22, the story took a hard, bloody turn into darkness. Things are unraveling for Yossarian, and his increasingly unhinged actions are starting to have real and dire consequences for other people besides himself. When Yo-Yo makes the choice to illicitly move the mission bomb line to avoid the suicide bombing run to Bologna, the direct (and indirect) results include the disappearance (and probable death) of Major deCoverley, as well as the deaths of Kid  Sampson and McWatt. Life for Yossarian and his squadron peeps is coming apart fast and it’s probably only going to get worse. Catch up on all the details of the last episode with our deep dive recap and review here.

All caught up? Good. Keep reading below for all the action in Episode 4 of Catch-22 … BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!

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TV Recap: Catch-22 (Episode 3) – Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy, Dead

Catch-22
Episode 103
May 17, 2019

In episode 2 of Catch-22, Cathcart keeps raising the mission counts which makes Yossarian increasingly desperate to get out of this war ASAP!  Milo’s “syndicate” is expanding quickly, and Clevinger’s plane disappears midair during a mission. Catch up on all of the action with our deep dive recap and review here.  

Read on for all the crazy shenanigans Yossarian and his friends gets up to in episode 3 … BEWARE OF SPOILERS!

McWatt (Jon Rudnitsky), Yossarian (Christopher Abbott) shown. (Photo by: Philippe Antonello / Hulu)

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TV Recap: Catch-22 (Episode 2) – Who Is The Enemy?

Catch-22
Episode 102
May 17, 2019

Welcome back to the War.  In Episode 1 of Catch-22, we met our protagonist, John “Yo-Yo” Yossarian, and a peculiar cast of characters, stationed on the island of Pianosa, Italy during World War II. Yossarian is a bombardier in the Army Air Corps (the precursor to the Air Force being an independent branch of the military) and he’s terrified of dying. He’s terrified of dying and increasingly willing to do ANYTHING he can to get out of this war. However, the inscrutable commanders in charge of Yo-Yo and his friends aren’t quite ready to let them go home. At the end of Episode 1, John learns the meaning of a “Catch-22.”

Catch up on Episode 1 with our recap here. All caught up? Great. Now, read on for our recap of Episode 2  … BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!! 

Aarfy (Rafi Gavron), McWatt (Jon Rudnitsky), Yossarian (Christopher Abbott), Nately (Austin Stowell), Clevinger (Pico Alexander), Orr (Graham Patrick Martin), Kid Sampson (Gerran Howell) shown. (Photo by: Philipe Antonello / Hulu)

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TV Recap: Catch-22 – Love It Or Leave It?

Catch-22
Love It Or Leave It? Review
May 17, 2019

On May 17, 2019, Hulu released its newest limited series, the six episode Catch-22. Based on Joseph Heller’s 1961 novel of the same name, Catch-22 is a dark satire of military bureaucracy and the absurdity of war. Filled with laugh out loud moments that turn on a dime into gut wrenching, deeply affecting emotional moments (complete with blood, guts, and death), Catch-22 captures much of the tone and spirit of Heller’s writing. Bolstered by some of the most gorgeous cinematography I’ve ever seen on TV as well as several Emmy award-worthy, outstanding supporting acting performances, Catch-22 is an easy pick to binge watch.

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TV Recap: Good Omens – Love It Or Leave It?

Good Omens
Love It Or Leave It? Review
May 21, 2019

On May 31, 2019, Amazon Prime releases its newest streaming series, Good Omens. The six episode, limited series is based on Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, the 1990 novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

Sadly, Pratchett passed away in 2015 but we have Gaiman keeping a close watch on the beloved shared work, penning the screenplay for all six episodes and serving as showrunner. Behind the camera, popular British television director, Douglas Mackinnon (Doctor Who, Knightfall, Outlander), directed all six episodes. The large ensemble cast is led by David Tennant and Michael Sheen, with countless celebrities pitching in recurring and regular roles, including Jon Hamm, Michael McKean, Miranda Richardson, Adria Arjona, Brian Cox, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sam Taylor Buck, Jack Whitehall, and Nick Offerman. Oh, and Frances McDormand is the Voice of God! 

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