‘Once Upon A Time’ – Ten things to expect from “Souls of the Departed”

Once Upon a Time finally, finally returns this Sunday. Did I say finally? It’s been forever, right? It sure feels like it has. And not only is our favorite show back, but this Sunday’s episode mark’s the show’s 100th installment.…

‘Once Upon A Time’ – I’m Thankful for Hook

A few months ago I started this series with Emma, and it feels somewhat fitting that I’m ending it today, with Captain Hook. I like, or at least appreciate things, about most of the characters in this show, but my…

‘Once Upon A Time’ – I’m Thankful for Henry

Remember the first episode? Remember that wide-eyed kid who knocked on Emma’s door and brought with him magic and adventure? Remember that looking at him and realizing he really, really believed? Remember that little face full of hope and trust…

‘Once Upon A Time’ – I’m Thankful for Robin Hood

More than a Disney kid, I was a books kid. Sure, I watched the pre-requisite Disney movies, but even when I was very, very young, I didn’t need visuals to fall in love with a character. Words worked just fine…

‘Once Upon A Time’ – I’m Thankful for Belle

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I watched Beauty and the Beast for the first time, and fell in love with Belle. It was easy back then, she was kind, smart, and she LIKED BOOKS. I…

‘Once Upon A Time’ – I’m thankful for Rumplestiltskin

Strangely enough, it’s easier for me to write this post about Rumple today than it would have been a month ago. For years I’ve been asking Once Upon A Time to do exactly what they did in the midseason finale…

5 Things the Wicked Movie Improved Upon from the Broadway Musical

When adapting a musical — that’s based on a book that’s based on a movie that’s based on a book — comparisons are inevitable, and the Wicked movie is no exception. Full of beloved characters and a moving story, Wicked…

Reminder! It’s A Wonderful Lifetime Starts Tonight!

It’s that time of year where other stations besides Hallmark start their Christmas movies. We know, we know – we may not cover them all, but we do know that they are there. And we may even watch some of…

Lifetime’s “It’s A Wonderful Lifetime” Review: ‘Record Breaking Christmas’

How far would you go to save a place you really love? In Record Breaking Christmas, part of the It’s a Wonderful Lifetime film collection this year, a small town has to answer that very question. Like so many small…

Lifetime’s “It’s A Wonderful Lifetime” Review: ‘The 12 Days Of Christmas Eve’

Who wouldn’t want a chance to right their greatest mistakes? In The 12 Days of Christmas Eve, part of It’s a Wonderful Lifetime on the Lifetime channel, Kelsey Grammer‘s Brian Conway gets a chance to do just that. It’s a…