Recap: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – “The Hub”

Hello Level 7 Agents, SHIELD is back but you may need your clearance upped for tonight’s episode.  Last week’s episode was the best one since the pilot, with the show taking a huge leap forward in terms of character development and emotion.  Tonight’s episode continued that trend, and I think it’s safe to say that after these last two episodes SHIELD has definitely found its feet.  “The Hub”, written by Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc and directed by Bobby Roth, gave us a look into SHIELD’s daily operation and the scope of the organization, a peek into the mystery of Skye’s parents, some development on Coulson’s resurrection, not to mention some solid action and some of the funniest lines of the season.  Without further ado, let’s take it from the top. Continue reading

Quote of the Day

Odo: There’ll be no live vole fights on the Promenade, Quark.
Quark: I would never be party to anything so cruel and inhumane. But, of course, if some Cardassians happened to bring their voles along and they happened to get into a fight, I could hardly be held responsible for…
Odo: Oh, yes you could.
Sisko: And you will be.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Season 3: Episode 15 – “Destiny”

Trailer Tuesday: X-Men: Days of Future Past

Days of Future Past

Welcome to “Trailer Tuesday” where I talk about trailers for upcoming movies, since I’ve always found trailers to be endlessly fascinating.

Those of you who saw Thor: The Dark World last weekend were treated to an unusual trailer for the next X-Men movie.  It’s a trailer that’s different than what I expected, which I think serves it well.  Take a look, and read on for my thoughts:

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