DVD Reviews - Supergirl Season 1 [Emz]

So I have had this series for a little while now and I really enjoyed the first season. I have recently bought and started watching Season 2.

So if anyone has seen Smallville then this is a different Supergirl to that show.

Here is the Introduction to each episode of the first season:

"When I was a child, my planet Krypton was dying. I was sent to Earth to protect my cousin. But my pod got knocked off course and by the time I got here, my cousin had already grown up and become... Superman. And so I hid my powers until recently when an accident forced me to reveal myself to the world. To most people, I'm an assistant at CatCo Worldwide Media. But in secret, I work with my adoptive sister for the D.E.O. to protect my city from alien life and anyone else that means to cause it harm. I am Supergirl."

Review:

So for this first season the show aired on CBS in America so it wasn't originally part of the Arrowverse, so it is set in other universe... kind of.... anyway.

I like the speed that season one runs at. the first episode slowly introduces her at Supergirl but we grow to know her as Kara also. I like that we also learn as she learns, the path she is going down isn't an easy one and she ends up finding new challenges along the way.

We also meet other members of her Krypton family and learn why they are so different from each other.

I loved this series. I enjoyed seeing Melissa Beniost in something else following Glee and it was an interesting crossover when Grant Gustin (also previously from Glee) pooped up in an episode as The Flash.

Thats it for now. I will review season 2 once I have finished the DVD.

Till next time

Emz x

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New layout! [Emz]

So I hope you like the new look!

It's not perfect but I like it!

So as Justice League is coming up November I thought it was time for a new layout!

Hope you like it!

Emz x

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DVD Reviews: DC's Invasion! [Emz]

I bought this on Saturday. i was surprised to see this as a stand alone DVD when you can also watch each episode on the correct DVD's separate. But it makes sense.

So this the first cross over to feature Supergirl after the series moved from CBS to The CW in America (The Flash previously popped up in Supergirl Season 1)

So this TV event (thats what they are calling it) is a cross-over on 3 episodes featuring the following shows in the following seasons:  Arrow (season 4) , The Flash (season 3), Legends Of Tomorrow (Season 2) and Supergirl (Season 2).

Here are the descriptions for each The Flash where the crossover begins:

When aliens called the Dominators attack Central City, Barry (Grant Gustin) speeds over to Star City to ask the Green Arrow (guest star Stephen Amell) for help in stopping them. Realizing the battle against the Dominators is bigger than they thought, they track down the Legends of Tomorrow, and Barry and Cisco (Carlos Valdes) create a breach to bring back a secret weapon – Supergirl (guest star Melissa Benoist). Once all of the super friends are assembled, they come up with a plan to attack but a shocking secret related to Flashpoint is revealed and suddenly no one is sure who they can trust. Meanwhile, Wally (Keiynan Lonsdale) wants to join the battle against the aliens but Iris (Candice Patton) tells him he’s not ready.

Review:

I really enjoyed this TV event, one of my favourite characters in this crossover was Diggle, everything that was unfolding was completely and utterly as far away from normal as you can get and just to quote him "You know why I've never done drugs? It's 'cause I was always afraid I'd see weird stuff." That really made me laugh.  Also Felictiy and Cisco reactions to being on the Waverider Timeship (Legends Of Tomorrow) was very funny is also as they were asking all sorts of question that the team were unable to answer. 

I can't wait to see what future crossovers bring.

That's all for now

Till next time

Emz x

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Footloose The Musical 2017 tour (Zee Tay)

Last Wensday I went to see Footloose at the Lyceum here in Sheffield. It an amazing story aboutr a town who banned dancing. (I know stupid right) this is based on a true story. It follows the story of Ren who just moved into town with his mum, and him trying to get back the joy and fun dancing.

Now, I know this sounds crazy but I want in not knowing anything about the show. So after hearing some classic songs especially the ones that I grown up just loving, like footloose, I can't stand still, holding out for a hero, and let's here it for the boys.

Joshua Dowan  plays the lead of Ten McCormack and he is one of the reason what make me want to go to the theatre and why I love seeing musicals live on stage. His presence on stage was amazing, as you can feel every word that he spoke and sang. There was time that I thought I was in the town of Bomont.

Dominic Gee Burch played Willard who would of played by Gareth Gates. I am grateful that it was Dominic instead. As I personally think he a better singer then he, and he was amazing portraying the awkwardness and shyness of Willard.

Gracie Lai plays the Flirty and popular character of Urleen. She was outstanding, I truly loved watching her on stage. She brings beauty, with her stunning looks, and her great personality on and off stage.

I wish I could write for all the cast but then I be here all day. So overall I give the show a full 5 out 5 stars.

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TV Reviews: Strike: The Cuckoo's Calling [Emz]

Hey guys! So I finished watching Strike: The Cuckoo's Calling last night and it did not disappoint.

For those who have not seen the series, read the books or heard of the show/books by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling) then here is the Premise:

Cormoran Strike, a war veteran turned private detective operating out of a tiny office in London's Denmark Street, is wounded both physically and psychologically. His unique insight and his background as a Special Investigation Branch Investigator prove crucial in solving three complex cases, which have eluded the police.

Review:

So I really enjoyed this story. The twists in the story and all evidence apparently pointing in one direction until the twist takes them away form the person they think is responsible. The big fight at the end with the killer trying to get away was obviously going to happen but it was rather amusing at the same time (full of suspense also.)

I have to admit I had an inkling who the killer was before it was said on screen but, i could have been wrong.

Next week is the start of the 2-part story The Silkworm adapted from the book.

I will probably review that story after the 2 episodes are up.

Till next time

Emz x

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Movie Reviews: American Made [Emz]

So I was supposed to go and see Atomic Blonde today but the film finished at my local cinema on Thursday. So instead Myself and my friend went to see American Made.

Here is the premise:

Barry Seal, a TWA pilot, is recruited by the CIA to provide reconnaissance on the burgeoning communist threat in Central America and soon finds himself in charge of one of the biggest covert CIA operations in the history of the United States. The operation spawns the birth of the Medellin cartel and almost brings down the Reagan White House.

Review:

So I knew that this film was going to be about drug-smuggling and lots of money.

What I didn't know was that this film is based on a true story. So true  it actually happened (no i'm not kidding)

I actually enjoyed this film. Now I have to say the whole of what happened is before my time but blimey it was so easy to commit fraud and get away with it.

Overall the film was really good, sad ending for the family of this person, but it was definitely interesting.

I would recommend if you like true stories... or Tom Cruise..

Till next time

Emz x

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Septembers Returning Faves!

It's the first of September, which surely means some of our favorite TV Shows are returning? Well yes! Of course it does! Here are a few of our top choices to look forward to over the next coming weeks!

Doctor Foster - Series 2 - BBC One

The critically acclaimed Doctor Foster is returning to BBC One this September. Series 2 picks up two years later then the previous series events, however, this time around it's 'all out war'.

Two years after Doctor Gemma Foster dramatically exposed her husband Simon's betrayals, forcing him to leave town, her life is destabilized once again when he returns.

It''s the show that earned Surrane Jones four nominations in which she won all four; Best Drama Performance (National Television Awards), Best Actress (Broadcasting Press Guild Awards), Best Actress (Royal Television Society Awards) & Best Actress (British Academy Television Awards).

The new five-part second series of Doctor Foster starts on Tuesday 5th September on BBC One at 9pm. Catch up with Series One now on BBC iPlayer.

Stella - Series 6 - Sky 1

When Gavin & Stacey ended in 2010, we were all dreading the thought of not seeing Ruth Jones on our TV screens anymore! So when Sky announced that they were airing Ruth Jones brand new comedy Stella, we were all thrilled! The comedy set in the welsh village of Pontyberry, has been watched and adored by thousands of Sky customers and this September, the final series is due to air.

Take one last trip to Pontyberry in the final series of Ruth Jone's much-loved comedy drama. Stella's boat is rocked when Luke discovers her long-kept secret.

It seems most of the original cast will be back for the final series, so make sure you tune in for Stella's last outing (yes we're all sobbing too!) on Tuesday 12th September at 9pm on Sky 1. If you'd like to get into the series or catch up on series one to five, then head on over to Sky Box Sets, where you can find all of the episodes waiting for you to binge! 

Game of Thrones - Series 1 - Sky Atlantic

We've just had seven weeks of probably the most EPIC television ever to have aired. So whilst you're eagerly waiting for the eight and final series of the worldwide hit, why not re-watch from series one, or if you're new to the series or wish you had watched it from the beginning - here is your chance!

Summers span decades. Winters can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun. It will stretch from the south, where heat breeds plots, lusts and intrigues; to the vast and savage eastern lands; all the way to the frozen north, where an 800-foot wall of ice protects the kingdom from the dark forces that lie beyond.

It really is worth the watch, it will have you gripped with excitement, episode after episode, and the visuals are unlike television has ever seen before. Catch Game of Thrones from the very beginning (Series One) on Friday 8th September at 9pm on Sky Atlantic.

Top Tip: Don't have Sky? Don't fear... most certainly one of your friends does, so try and get their Sky Go log-in so you can watch wherever you are! If they need to know why... just say... WINTER IS HERE.

That's the top 3 picks for this September's returning faves!

Until the next time! 

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September 2017: What to watch! [Emz]

So It is now the 1st September and there are a few new and returning shows on our screens this month.

I will be posting three shows that I am looking forward to watching and perhaps some that i'd recommend.

1. Strike: The Silkworm

So this Sunday (3rd September) is the conclusion of The Cuckoo's Calling, based of the book by Robert Galbraith (pseudonym of J.K. Rowling.)  There is only three episodes in this series.

But, the good news is that if you have been watching the series, the second book, The Silkworm, has been adapted alongside the Cuckoo's Calling and will be on our TV screens the following Sunday.

I have been enjoying this series and would recommend it.

Strike: The Silkworm airs Sunday 10th September 2017 on BBC One at 9pm.

2. Timeless - Season1

So this Series has already aired it's first season in the USA on NBC.

I have heard of this series but never watched it as yet.

Here is the Premise:

When an experimental time machine is stolen, a history professor, a soldier and an engineer are tasked with capturing the culprit only to learn that he plans to rewrite American history and that each of them has a connection to his plan as well as the mysterious organization that funded the machine's development.

The show stars Abigail Spencer who has previously starred in films such as Cowboys & Aliens and This Means War, along with TV series Rectify.

Also starring in this Show is Matt Lanter who appeared in the TV show 90210 and Star-crossed. He has also appeared in a few films including Vampires Suck and The Roomate. He also voices Anakin Skywalker for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Ward Rebels.

The show was cancelled after one season in the USA but due to the fans being angry at the decision, they reversed the cancellation and renewed it for a second season.

Timeless lands on Netflix on the 1st September (today!)

3. Designated Survivor - Season 2

For anyone who hasn't seen or heard of the show, yes that is Keifer Sutherland.

The first season is brilliant I am not too far off finishing it.

Here is the premise from the first season:

On the night of the State of the Union, an explosion claims the lives of the President and everyone in the presidential line of succession, except for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Tom Kirkman, who had been named the designated survivor. Kirkman is immediately sworn in as President, unaware that the attack is just the beginning of what is to come.

The series also star Maggie Q who previously starred in Nikita and Italia Ricci who starred in the TV show Chasing Life and appeared in five episodes for Supergirl.

If you like thrillers and a whole load of drama, then you will enjoy this! 

Season 2 of Designated Survivor lands on Netflix on the 28th September.

Thats all for this post

Till next time

Emz x

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