AVClub: I often think about the initial impetus creators had when conceiving a television show. Matthew Weiner wanted to tell the story of how a man could have everything and still be unhappy. David Simon wanted to show the Baltimore he had seen from his reporter days — bleak and full of corruption on both sides of the law. It is unclear exactly what drove Smallville creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar to tell this Badlands story. “White Stork Spreads Wings” lacks an internal urgency and Badlands has begun to lack a discernible raison d’être. This episode marks the halfway point of the first season (it’s only six episodes) and instead of speeding up, the plot languishes, mired with rehashes of former conversations and feelings.
Mother of the Bride Review: This movie is an embarassingly silly and crigny watch with no soul or substance.
The Guardian Of The Monarchs Review: This documentary evokes a profound sense of sadness as it sheds light on the shortcomings of investigations and raises crucial concerns regarding the perils confronting environmental defenders.
Thank You Next Review: This is an engaging and introspective watch about modern dating and the depths of relationships.
The shows definitely getting better. Not sure I like the direction of the episodes though. I feel like the directors only know how to shoot fight scenes then just do 'whatever' for the rest of the show. Almost like this show should have a clock in the corner, "5 MINUTES TILL THE NEXT FIGHT SCENE... OH AND 34 MINUTES TILL TALKING DEAD... OH ANNNNNNDDDD 12 MINUTES TILL THAT WALKING DEAD PREVIEW".