A Tom Clancy spy novel breaks out in the middle of this episode of For All Mankind. There are hundreds of people on Mars at this point, and they have needs. Ed isn’t looking well, Dani’s leadership is strong, and Margot is interrogated by Russian officials. A.Ron the Shipper sees a potential love connection. Don your space suit and join Jim and A.Ron on Hi, Bob!
Napoleon is a movie that can’t decide on which story it wants to tell. The storyline of the steamy romance between Napoleon and his Empress Josephine bucks against the scenes of war. The visuals are gorgeous, the story is muddy. What is Ridley Scott trying to tell us, if anything, about this cantankerous emperor?
In the middle of A Clash of Kings we learn for the first time that dragon magic impacts humans and human life. Anthony goes further to suggest that Dany’s dragons have even impacted her primary motives.
It’s not all smiles in Happy Valley. The second episode of For All Mankind season 4 gives us an unnerving glimpse into the future of space expansion. The tension between the upper and lower decks is palpable. Ed becomes cold, Dani tries to reason with him, and Jim and A.Ron are here to cover it all!
Historian Andrew Howe discusses world-building in Essos and Xaro’s proposal of marriage to Dany.
Fargo is coming back with a spin on the movie that started it all. This series is an anthology, so you can jump in here if you’re new! This season revamps Fargo (1996) and asks “What if…?” and changes some of the recognizable plot points to retell the iconic story. Showrunner Noah Hawley promises a funny season for this dramedy. Join Jim and A.Ron as they continue their coverage of this beloved, zany show.
The snake is swallowing its own tail. Loki season 2 has come to an end, does it satisfy the sci-fi nerds Jim and A.Ron? Does the emotion connect to the action? Is it a truly perfect parallel to the very first Thor movie? Whether or not this is where we leave the god of mischief, this season gave us a great story for one of our favorite Marvel characters.
For All Mankind is back, baby! Jim and A.Ron are here to give you day one coverage of this alternative-reality sci-fi. Last season left us with a North Korean capsule, a gun buried in the sand, and Sergei and Margo living different lives. Join us in Happy Valley for the thrilling continuation of the beloved series.
Be CAREFUL about SPOILERS!! Jim and A.Ron care about you, so don’t look things up on the Internet. Get a first look at the number of episodes, the scope of the story, and one of the returning directors. Not enough HOTD for you? Don’t worry, there are spin-offs headed your way! Keep it leal.
Science fiction is a widely read and respected genre, ok?! And the show is excelling at embodying some of those sci-fi tropes you know and hopefully love. As the known universe gets spaghettified, this show becomes a meta commentary on the comic book genre. Catch up on this discussion of Marvel’s Loki for the Easter Eggs you missed, eerie character parallels, and more! And remember, it’s not about the why.