samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Dec 1, 2009, 5:04 am
“I hate temporal mechanics.” – O’Brien Ahhh … what a way to summarize “Visionary” – an episode which dabbles, then fully immerses itself in the honor and majesty of time-shifting tech...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 30, 2009, 5:10 am
“Touched” is an exercise in nonsensical melodrama. Really, for as far as this series has come, it takes a significant step backward with an episode that, for all intents and purposes, is ...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 29, 2009, 6:21 am
“Maybe we won.” – Herc “Game Day” picks up on a theme given prominence in the previous episode and makes it into an explicit narrative thread for this particular outing. Of cou...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 28, 2009, 7:23 am
“E.B.E.” is an effective and arresting tale about extra-terrestrials visiting Earth and, more importantly, about the government conspiracies in place to keep such information from reaching the gen...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 27, 2009, 8:11 pm
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is one of those classic films that has taken on a larger-than-life aura since its initial release in 1997. As a spoof on the whole James Bond/super-agent f...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 26, 2009, 3:45 pm
“Prophet Motive” is a clumsy, clunky, uneven episode which attempts to be a light-hearted comedy and ends up being dull and boring. Aside from one scene near the end, the story is wholly lacking i...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 25, 2009, 5:24 am
“It’s Only The Beginning” hardly feels like an event, or like a series that is about to take a four-month break. The episode itself is fairly mundane in its approach, with only a few really mem...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 24, 2009, 9:41 pm
… with a leopard … … a snow leopard: I’m not exactly in the habit of making “personal” updates here at Dauntlessmedia.  Quite frankly, I rather doubt most visito...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 24, 2009, 7:37 pm
“Destiny” is an episode which explores the ideas of prophecy and faith – and how, when considering the significance of such concepts, interpretation means everything. What makes the episode work...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 23, 2009, 4:26 pm
I will say this much about Central Division: It’s not afraid to take chances. In fact, the series seems to take some wildly risky moves within its very short runtime. The result certainly maxi...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 11, 2009, 12:16 pm
Ah yes. Xenophobia. After watching “There Is No Normal Anymore” I’ll say this: I’d have more respect for the series if it took a more balanced and objective approach to the notion of whether...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 10, 2009, 5:15 am
“God I hate this place.” That was the thought running through Tomas’ mind as he turned his face toward the overbearing sun. He squinted his eyes – deep set and creased at the corners from ag...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 8, 2009, 8:52 am
The second season of Legend of the Seeker begins with “Marked,” an expansive, complex episode which ramps up a number of familiar concepts and ideas. Even after fulfilling the prophecy and vanqui...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 7, 2009, 12:14 pm
“Believe in yourself or no one else will.” I think it’s safe to say that I’ve never seen an episode like “Landing At Point Rain,” from the increasingly superb Clone Wars series. ...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 4, 2009, 4:44 am
Full disclosure: I am a big fan of the original V Miniseries. In fact, I consider it to be one of the best, most underrated shows in television history. It was science fiction … but more than that...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Nov 3, 2009, 5:20 pm
“Momentum Deferred” is a thrilling, momentous episode of Fringe. After a couple of episodes which danced around the larger issues at stake for the series, this installment dives headfirst into th...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 31, 2009, 3:26 pm
Happy Hallowe’en from Dauntlessmedia.net!  For your reading pleasure, enjoy the following Halloween-themed reviews: It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown It’s a wonderfully amusing, en...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 30, 2009, 7:48 pm
Batman Forever is a dazzling display of style over substance. The plot is so paint-by-numbers that it barely registers any measure of interest. The characters are pure caricature, with hardly any de...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 28, 2009, 6:46 pm
“The Cylons were created by man. They rebelled. They evolved. They look – and feel – human. Some are programmed to believe they are human. There are many copies. And they have a plan.” So bega...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 23, 2009, 2:35 pm
Patrick Carman’s innovative Skeleton Creek series concludes with its second book, titled Ghost In The Machine — a story which picks up from the suspenseful cliffhanger from the first book. Re...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 18, 2009, 3:06 pm
It is rare for a movie trailer to become something akin to a work of art. But that’s precisely what many consider the preview for Where The Wild Things Are to be. And I must admit, I agree. It wa...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 18, 2009, 8:27 am
A poem, reportedly written by Anaria after finding the truth about Andira’s past: Read more »
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 17, 2009, 9:25 pm
A poem, reportedly written by Anaria after finding the truth about Andira’s past: “The Song of Remembrance” The rain at night falls In droplets of remembrance – A splash of joy...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 17, 2009, 7:51 am
“A true heart should never be doubted.” “Senate Spy” is a solid installment of the Clone Wars series. Perhaps what is most interesting about this episode is how deliberately it refer...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 11, 2009, 7:44 am
Visceral. It is, perhaps, the best way to summarize the experience of hearing the entire soundtrack to The Fellowship of the Rings performed live to a big screen presentation of the theatrical releas...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 7, 2009, 5:50 pm
“Young At Heart” is an inconsistent episode. At times it can be thoroughly riveting and, at others, a complete and utter bore. It’s the classic case of high-risk, high-reward –in terms of bo...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 6, 2009, 5:09 pm
“Heart of Stone” is an awkward, uneven affair that stumbles its way toward a rather important and well-conceived ending. Conceptually, the episode works fairly well as a vehicle for character exp...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 5, 2009, 5:02 pm
“Lazarus” is the kind of status quo episode which does little to advance the series or its characters and, in fact, manages to be far too derivative to be enjoyable, even as a mindless distraction...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 3, 2009, 7:21 am
“Overconfidence is the most dangerous form of carelessness.” “Cargo of Doom” is a thrilling, fast-paced episode filled with plenty of action and enough twists and turns to keep the pa...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 3, 2009, 7:21 am
“A lesson learned is a lesson earned.” Season Two of Clone Wars begins with “Holocron Heist,” an episode featuring plenty of action and intrigue, and offering a dash of character work...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 3, 2009, 5:33 am
Ladies and gentleman … welcome to: Soap-Fi, the wonderful world of soap opera, masquerading as science fiction. We had our first deep foray into this brave new world with the hopelessly melodramati...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 2, 2009, 2:26 pm
Since when did Fringe become Knight Rider 2008? I jest … but only slightly. Peter is the new Michael Knight – an Iraq-war vet, with mysterious connections. Our heroes are dedicated to solving t...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Oct 1, 2009, 6:09 pm
The prospect of peace is the backdrop for “Life Support,” a strongly emotional and powerful episode. The central conflicts of the episode do a fantastic job of capitalizing on much of the previou...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 30, 2009, 6:12 pm
“Come at the king, you best not miss.” – Omar “Lessons” is a solid character-driven episode. It is, perhaps, a bit more difficult to watch than most installments from The Wire ...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 29, 2009, 5:46 pm
You have to give a film like Primer a lot of credit for being a both intelligent and innovative on a threadbare production budget. And any story which chooses not to “dumb down” its content for v...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 27, 2009, 9:31 am
Over the course of the past couple of days, I’ve invested a bit of time in modifying and reorganizing the navigation links on the site.  My primary objective was to simplify the overall look an...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 18, 2009, 5:23 am
Smashing. The second season of Fringe kicks off in typical Fringe-fashion with a bizarre plot-twist and a thoroughly baffling mystery (at least to the characters) that must be solved. But its streng...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 16, 2009, 3:26 pm
“Its not your fault that things are the way they are” “Everybody tells themselves that. And nothing ever changes.” With all of the setup and thematic work in place, “Past Tense, ...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 15, 2009, 6:19 pm
“A man must have a code.” – Bunk “One Arrest” is an episode about honor – or, at the very least, a code of conduct. Everyone in this episode has some ethical code by which he...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 14, 2009, 3:54 pm
“If something disastrous happens … if we are frightened enough, or desperate enough, how would we react? Would we stay true to our ideals?” – Doctor Bashir “Past Tense, Part I” ...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 13, 2009, 6:14 pm
“… and all the pieces matter” – Freamon “The Wire” is an episode about consequences. Indeed, it’s an episode that Sir Isaac Newton himself (he of the “equal and oppos...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 12, 2009, 5:14 pm
“See if I care!” Chief O’Brien’s exasperated exclamation is, perhaps, the best way to summarize what has to be one of the most misguided and thoroughly excruciating episodes of the entire DS...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 8, 2009, 4:14 pm
“… a little slow, a little late.” – Avon Barksdale “The Pager” continues the immersive viewing experience of The Wire. There are two main elements to this installment: a ...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 7, 2009, 2:18 pm
There are those few tales which have the ability to transcend the stories with which they are told. The Shawshank Redemption is one of those tales. It’s a movie whose humanity is far more importan...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 6, 2009, 8:08 am
“Defiant” is an example of a series indulging in more than a little bit of self-gratification. Sure it’s a lot of fun, with plenty of action and intrigue. But the episode’s plot is almost en...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 5, 2009, 7:32 am
“It’s a thin line ‘tween heaven and here.” – Bubbles As the title implies, “Old Cases” is an episode about the past – about how it informs and influences the prese...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Sep 1, 2009, 3:20 pm
Were there ever two plotlines more misplaced than those of “Meridian”? Even worse, neither plot is effective or worthy on its own merit. The result is an episode which stumbles in terms of story...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Aug 31, 2009, 4:08 pm
“The King stays the King.” – D’Angelo More than anything else, “The Buys” is an episode more about the internecine power struggles within the various factions of The Wire....
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Aug 30, 2009, 3:08 pm
“Civil Defense” is a standalone episode which manages to be a whole lot of fun, in spite of itself and its rather unimaginative premise. What makes this episode work are the character interaction...
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samuel w. posted an article on DauntlessMedia.net - Aug 29, 2009, 10:06 am
“You cannot lose if you do not play.” – Marla Daniels You know it’s a sign that a show has your attention when it ends before you want it to … or even expect to. “The Detail�...
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