By Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights is not a novel for the faint of heart. Dark and transgressive, especially at the time of its publication in 1847, the story features intentionally cruel protagonists, a toxic central relationship, and an almost shocking amount of physical and psychological violence. It wrestles with themes of
John Munch: The Real and Fictional Lives of TV’s Most Prolific Detective
In the season 2 episode of The Wire “Stray Rounds,” a curious detective arrives at the site of a shooting, accompanying Major Bunny Colvin. A thin man with close-cropped silver hair and dark glasses, the detective surveys the chaos with a bemused expression. In his later appearances in seasons 3
20 Dark Movies for an Unhappy Valentine’s Day
Moviegoers love love. We love love so much that not only does Hollywood make movies all about love, but studios also put love into movies that don’t require love. So if you’ve got a hot date this Valentine’s weekend, or if you’re just going to spend it on the sofa
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The indie action film Bloodstorm throws viewers into chaos during a routine prisoner transfer gone wrong. The film centers on Bennett, a morally ambiguous assassin played by David Kurzhal, who is being transported by boat to a remote prison island. At the helm is a young, inexperienced desk officer, portrayed
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So I am really struggling to get through the next Trek-On with Star Trek V, and I think everyone understands why. So I changed course and started bingeing a show that I never saw the first time around, Stargate SG1. Taking its cue from the movie, SG1 continues the adventures
