Spoiler-Free Review of “The Aviary” on Demand: Eerie Psychological Thriller

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“Do you want to die out here?”

The Aviary premiered in theaters and on demand on April 29th 2022. The psychological thriller film stars Malin Akerman and Lorenza Izzo. It runs for an hour and thirty-five minutes.

Two women flee into the New Mexican desert to escape a cult, but are terrorized by a familiar presence during their quest for survival.

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The Aviary takes a simple, but effective approach to a cult psychological thriller, luring us in with stunning performances and slow burn reveals that are beyond terrifying. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

The simple approach works.

I really love survival horror films along with psychological thrillers and this film had a good blend of both. This was clearly a low budget film, but the simple approach just worked. The circumstances were terrifying enough to keep us invested even though there was not a lot going on at times.

Incredible performances.

The film really centers around two characters for the majority of the movie and I thought that both actresses were incredible. This film would not have had such an impact without their performances. The slow burn reveals were that much more terrifying because of their reactions.

I also thought there were some interesting messages embedded into some of the themes here that were worth exploring. Every piece of the puzzle added to the main question haunting this movie.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

The Aviary is eerie and terrifying on so many different levels, exploring some horrifying themes while presenting us with two amazing performances that were so haunting and compelling. Although it took a little bit of time to get to the major reveals, the slow burn approach worked for the most part.

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DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Girl in the Woods” on Peacock: Can another Chosen One make an impact?

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“Deep in the woods lies a secret door…”

The Girl in the Woods released on October 21st 2021 on Peacock with all eight episodes available to stream now. The supernatural drama series stars Stefanie Scott, Sofia Bryant, Misha Osherovich, Will Yun Lee and Leonard Roberts. Each episode runs for approximately 25-30 minutes.

A young runaway flees a cult destined to protect the world from the monsters beyond the door when she crosses paths with two new friends in West Pine, Oregon, as their two worlds collide.

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The Girl in the Woods has a familiar formula that has worked for shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the more recent Warrior Nun, but does this show do enough to find its own identity? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Creepy flickers here and there.

The door that Carrie is sworn to protect can unleash monsters from our nightmares and some of the ones we see are actually kind of terrifying and creepy in a good way. I think that the premise is a decent one and the woods can be terrifying on their own, creating a supernatural mystery that has some potential.

The Cons:

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A chosen one without any edge.

Shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stranger Things, and even Warrior Nun understood the importance of having an empowering chosen one to really light up the screen. Unfortunately I didn’t really connect with our chosen one in this series…at all.

The acting wasn’t horrible, but there was just no personality and even though we are supposed to understand that she grew up away from society, I needed more layers to truly care about her.

I actually connected more with the two friends who had some redeeming qualities. We form another type of Scooby gang (which had its moments), but it wasn’t enough to spark any real interest here.

Really predictable…

I really made a valiant effort to connect to the mystery even with the bland chosen one, but a lot of the reveals were just so predictable and uninspiring. There were moments meant to create some kind of emotional response in the audience and yet I found myself frustrated and really bored unfortunately.

There was no real humor in this show either and the lighting was so dreary. The episodes are only about twenty-five minutes each, which should make this easy to binge-watch, and yet I found myself checking the time, which is never a good sign in terms of pacing.

So am I in or out?

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Unfortunately I’m out on this one…

If you are going to use a popular formula, you need to really make sure it delivers and this one just felt extremely forgettable. I needed so much more from this show and even though there were some glimmers of potential sprinkled in, the creepy vibe was stifled by the uninspiring main character and the overall predictable and bland feel of the show.

I’d recommend re-watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer instead.

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DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 13: “I Was Reborn”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 13, Gladys reminded us that “beggars can’t be choosers,” but what happens when you can’t be content with settling? After all, there is always another negotiation waiting to be made in Riverdale, but are you prepared to deal with the consequences? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Eight: Requiem for a Welterweight,” Archie pours his heart and soul into boxing, but winds up in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Betty investigates the Farm further to protect her mother, Jughead has an eerie encounter, and Cheryl and Toni continue to clash. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 13 are:

“You want me to spy on my father for you?”

Veronica typically has no issues with spying on her own family, but she has second thoughts about it when Gladys approaches her with this very same idea. However, Gladys is smart and strategic and reminds Veronica that they both want the same thing. Veronica desperately wants her family out of the drug game and is willing to let Gladys be in charge, but Gladys proves that she can easily turn on someone, which makes her a very dangerous opponent. Something tells me that she should not underestimate our girl, Veronica, however.

“You’re worth more than that.”

During the episode, Archie begins to channel all of his rage into boxing, but he becomes impatient when Coach Keller tells him that he is not ready for his first fight. Elio is slithering around to make things interesting and agrees to let Archie participate in a fight, but only if he is willing to throw the match for money. Archie initially seems willing to do so, but Josie reminds him that he is worth a lot more than that. After Archie has second thoughts, Elio refuses to let him out of this agreement, reminding us that there are always consequences and I really wish Archie would think before he acts sometimes. Archie trains with Coach Keller and actually puts up a valiant effort in the fight. Even though it seems like he should have won, the fix is in and Archie is not determined the winner. At least he has his dignity intact and his relationship with Josie progresses more. Josie sees the good in Archie and seems to be a positive influence in his life, but I’m still wondering what Veronica will think about all of this. You know, drama and all that. Either way, it looks like this ship is here to stay for now.

“Is this gang mine or yours?”

Jughead begins to realize that he is losing members of the Serpents, as the girls all head over to Toni and Cheryl’s gang, The Pretty Poisons. Jughead has a sit down with Toni and asks her to come back, but she tells him, “You want me back in the Serpents…make me Queen.” Jughead cannot honor this request because of Betty, but he also learns that Toni is looking for a real opportunity to lead and she explains that the gang is more of a sisterhood. However, this sisterhood is learning some serious archery skills thanks to Cheryl and they are ready to kick some ass if needed.

Cheryl is annoyed about Jughead’s comments to Toni and decides to show him “just how poisonous we pretties can be.” Toni doesn’t want the group to be considered a “vanity project,” but she is not on board with Cheryl’s methods either. Cheryl wants to make an impression and remind everyone that they “are not to be dismissed or trifled with,” and the girls beat up some of the Serpents to further their point. Toni confronts Cheryl about it later on and is very upset that she did this without talking to her first. Cheryl tells Toni that the gang is still hers, but it looks like this group is driving a wedge between our favorite couple, Choni. Toni is taking her new role very seriously, but Cheryl has to remember that she can’t always be the Queen Bee in every situation. Let’s hope our girls can get back on track and reconcile.

“I did what you couldn’t.”

After striking out with Toni, Gladys suggests that Jughead recruit some of the Ghoulies since they don’t really have a strong leader present anymore, now that Penny is gone. Jughead goes to visit their acting leader, Kurtz, who is beyond creepy. Kurtz tells Jughead that Griffins and Gargoyles is not just a game and reminds him that “only the worthy will ascend.” It seems like the remaining Ghoulies are too into the game to recognize reality, but Gladys recruits them anyway, making her presence known in Riverdale rather quickly. What is her end game here? We’ll have to wait and see, but we definitely have a new player in town, as she also successfully gains control over the drug game and Hiram agrees to handle the prison. That is, as long as FP can send him lots of new potential inmates. Watch out, FP.

“I was reborn.”

So, I was excited that we finally got to submerge ourselves into the Farm story a little bit more in this episode. Alice tells Betty that she is being baptized into the Farm and even gets her old wedding dress altered for the occasion. Jughead gives Betty some advice and tells her to embrace it or pretend so that she can see what is truly going on. Betty puts her Nancy Drew skills to good use and begins investigating the Farm. She can’t find a photo of Edgar Evernever anywhere, although I want to point her in the direction of a One Tree Hill rerun, but I’m sure we’ll get there soon enough. Can’t wait to see you on the show, Chad Michael Murray!

Betty finally receives a tip from a woman named Martha who agrees to meet her. Martha explains that members of the Farm are expected to get as close to death as possible to see the truth and even mentions “ascension,” which provides us with a link to Griffins and Gargoyles. Does that mean that Edgar Evernever is the Gargoyle King? Sounds a little too obvious to me, but there is definitely a connection here. Betty finds out that Martha’s sister died by drowning when she was baptized and Betty rushes off to save her mother. When she arrives, Polly has been holding Alice down under water, which is beyond disturbing. I mean, I know you are in a cult here, but that’s your own mother. Just saying. Alice is initially not breathing, but Betty performs CPR and saves her. Yay! Later on, Betty talks to her mother and hopes that she will finally see the light, only Alice is under the impression that she was reborn and is now ready to give herself over to the Farm entirely and even plans on selling their house. It looks like you have some more work to do, Betty. We support you! Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Riverdale in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 10: “The Stranger”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 10, I learned that sometimes you just have to keep fighting. But what happens when you lose sight of who you are in the process? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Five: The Stranger,” we learn the fate of Archie Andrews. Meanwhile, the SATs are approaching, Fangs gets invited to join the inner circle, and Betty finally pays her father a visit. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 10 are:

“I will kill you…”

Fred Andrews steps up and channels some Dylan McKay, as he threatens Hiram Lodge. Hiram has been pushing and pushing and Fred reminds him that he will not hesitate to kill him if he goes after his son again. While Fred typically takes the high road, it’s clear that he has been pushed over the edge, but will his need for revenge get him into trouble? Either way, it was great to see someone stand up to Hiram. Hiram may be a master manipulator, but I have a feeling that Fred could easily take him in a fair fight.

“You are not cornering me into joining your cult.”

During the episode, Betty quickly learns that her mother, Alice, has given away all her money to the Farm. When Betty questions her mother about this, Alice explains that the account has not been “drained, just transferred.” Betty is beyond outraged and learns that Alice forged her father’s signature to make the transaction, which means that Betty will have to pay her father a visit after all. While there has been quite a lot of set up going on for the Farm, I am really looking forward to seeing that story-line finally develop. I want to know more about Edgar, their end game, and how they have managed to completely brainwash Alice.

“It’s over, isn’t it?”

After Archie returns home with quite a few scars inside and out, Veronica is beyond happy to see him. It seems like these two are going to make it after all, but where does Reggie fit into this equation? Reggie is willing to take the high road and allow Veronica and Archie to head off into the sunset together, but he unintentionally tells Archie what happened between them. After Hiram is shot and recovering from surgery, Veronica and Archie have a talk and come to the conclusion that their relationship is over. Is this really the end of Varchie for good? We’ll have to wait and see, but it looks like Reggie has been eagerly waiting in the wings so Veggie fans can rejoice for now.

“To keep me coming back to you…”

So we finally get the meeting we have been waiting for, as Betty confronts her father, Hal. Hal continues to play mind games and even claims that he was the Gargoyle King in the past and that he tried to take down the entire Midnight Club. After some Nancy Drew investigating, Betty learns that Penelope Blossom has been posing as her mother to go visit Hal and has provided him with this Intel. Betty soon realizes that Hal did this intentionally to keep Betty coming back to him. Even though Hal is sick and twisted and a little bit too obsessed with punishing sinners, he does hold on to his connection to Betty. Hal signs the affidavit for Betty, but it looks like this is a potential new beginning for these two. Even though Betty swears that she will not return, she has a void at home now that Alice has completely given herself over to the Farm. Betty continues to confide in her father, but will this eventually lead to her own darkness returning? We’ll have to wait and see.

“You’re looking at the new law in Riverdale.”

During the episode, it seems like everyone is on board to claim that he or she is the true Gargoyle King. After Hal’s false confession, it seems like Tall Boy is the actual Gargoyle King, but my money is still on Hermione Lodge. During the episode, Hiram decides that he wants Claudius Blossom to step up as the new sheriff, but Hermione is not happy with this decision. Tall Boy and Claudius both don’t make it through the episode and even Hiram is shot and left for dead. Only it’s not that easy to kill a cockroach like Hiram, as he manages to pull through surgery. At the end of the episode, Hermione meets up with FP and tells him that it’s time. There’s a new sheriff in town and it’s FP Jones. It doesn’t seem like being the sheriff requires any type of credentials here, but I guess it doesn’t hurt to have FP leading the way. However, Hermione has been strategically pulling several strings here, which is hard to ignore. I have been saying from the start that I believe Hermione is the Gargoyle King, but perhaps she is not in it alone. Either way, I think that this episode redeemed itself from the unnecessary fluff last week and I’m back on board. However, let’s not forget about our girls, Cheryl and Toni. Everyone deserves some screen time here in Riverdale. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 6: “The Gargoyle King Is in the House”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 6, the mystery behind “The Gargoyle King” continued to mystify us, as Betty desperately tried to connect the dots. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Chapter Forty-One: Manhunter,” Betty refuses to back down, as she confronts the parents of Riverdale about their past secrets. Meanwhile, Veronica gets cozy in a jail cell, Josie’s health takes a turn for the worse, and Archie’s guilt is too much to bear. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 6 are:

“What’s the connection there?”

In the beginning of the episode, Josie begins to feel pressure when questioned about her alibi and is the next one to have a seizure. Luckily, she will be OK, but why Josie? We know that Betty, Ethel, and now Josie have had seizures, but is there any connection between these three? Evelyn Evernever was present in the classroom so I am starting to think that she could be the link here, but there are still so many missing pieces of the puzzle.

“Someone in this room is a murderer.”

There’s just something to be said about Betty Cooper. She is smart, loyal, and probably the most capable person in Riverdale. When Betty is on the case, she follows through on every lead, proving to be an amazing detective and our favorite modern day Nancy Drew. Betty invites all of the parents to a meeting by using an invitation from “The Gargoyle King.” The parents fall for the bait and Betty wants to get to the bottom of the murder of Principal Featherhead. Penelope Blossom suggests that Dilton’s father, Darryl Doiley, was the culprit, but things get complicated when Betty discovers that his suicide was actually a covered up murder. Penelope is straightforward with Betty and I don’t suspect her yet as “The Gargoyle King.” However, my theory about Hermione is starting to make more sense now. During the meeting, Hermione told Hiram that they should just get this over with and was also the first one to point fingers at Penelope, which quickly took the spotlight off of her. Clever Hermione, but what’s your potential motive?

“You’re the Gargoyle King.”

Jughead and the Serpents track down Joaquin, who reveals that Hiram Lodge met with the warden. Jughead doesn’t need any further evidence to confront Hiram Lodge. Hiram is not threatened by Jughead at all and dismisses his accusations. I still think that Hiram is way too obvious here, but he is far from innocent, as he orders for the witnesses at Shadow Lake to be eliminated. Later on, Jughead discovers Joaquin’s lifeless body with the sacrifice mark on his forehead. Who is behind Joaquin’s death? I’m not completely sure, but someone definitely knows that he was over sharing. Sorry to see you go Joaquin, but also kind of not because you stabbed Archie…

“Because we’re end game.”

After discovering the bodies of the Shadow Lake witnesses, Archie cannot handle anymore blood on his hands. Even though he is not responsible for this, Archie feels like he needs to leave town, as he is no longer safe from Hiram Lodge. He calls Veronica from a pay phone to say goodbye to her, but Veronica tries to explain that she found evidence to exonerate him. Archie tells Veronica, “You were it for me” and proceeds to tell her how much he loves her, but Veronica cannot bear to say goodbye. After he hangs up the phone, Archie says, “Goodbye Veronica,” which is beyond heartbreaking. Archie is not alone; however, as Jughead is by his side and the two head out together. What’s next for Archie? I’m not sure, but I am hoping that he has a change of heart and returns to Veronica. Veronica has always been by his side and she deserves the very best, but we know that Archie tends to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders.

“The Gargoyle King is in the house.”

In a frightening moment, Betty and Alice are speaking when the power goes out in their house. “The Gargoyle King” appears before them and they run up the stairs, abandoning the popcorn on the stove. When they reach a bedroom, there is a message on Darryl Doiley’s grave stone, threatening both Alice and Betty. With perfect timing, FP comes through the window and stays with them until the threat is over. I definitely had a little bit of Scream nostalgia here with the burning popcorn and Skeet Ulrich coming through the window, but it’s definitely no longer safe for the Cooper women. Alice tells Betty that she is heading off to the farm, but in a shocking twist, sends Betty to the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy” against her will. Betty feels betrayed and confused here and walks into a room, surrounded by disturbing portraits of “The Gargoyle King.” It doesn’t look like Betty is going to escape this nightmare anytime soon, but why did Alice choose to turn on her now? I think we are in desperate need of another rescue from Cheryl, Toni, and Veronica, but we’ll have to wait and see. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Purge” season 1 episode 8: “I Can’t Do This Anymore”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the USA network’s The Purge season 1 episode 8 last night, we didn’t get our words of wisdom from the voice over, but Mr. Stanton did remind us that “true joy comes from courage” and that “some things you can only learn from experience.” While he may have an actual point here, I’m not sure that he is setting his daughter, Lila, out on the right path. This is the episode we have been waiting for. Hang on because a lot has happened. Are you all caught up? Please note major spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “The Giving Time Is Here,” Miguel and Penelope make it to Pete’s bar, but the threat is nowhere near over for these two. Meanwhile, Jenna continues to struggle with her decision and Lila doesn’t handle any kind of rejection too well, causing her and Rick to clash even further. My top 5 moments from The Purge season 1 episode 8 are:

“Don’t start shit in my bar.”

During the episode, Miguel and Penelope make it safely to Pete’s bar and breathe a temporary sigh of relief. Penelope’s cult robe begins to “attract the wrong kind of attention” and Pete gives her some clothes to change into. Pete later reveals to Penelope that he is not a fan of her cult and fills her in on quite a lot. Penelope learns that her cult leader, Tavis, is actually funded by the NFFA and is playing a part, finding victims that the NFFA has determined to be disposable. She goes to rehab centers and prisons, looking for people who have given up hope. Penelope initially cannot believe what she is hearing, but decides that she needs to do the right thing and warn her friends on the bus before it’s too late. But perhaps she should take Miguel with her for some much needed backup. I mean does she really think it’s a smart idea to rush off by herself on Purge Night after all Miguel has gone through to find her?

“To a lifetime of glorious participation.”

During the episode, we finally get a flashback into Lila’s past. Lila looks absolutely stunning in a gorgeous white gown and it initially seems like she is getting ready for her wedding day. Only we quickly realize that she is preparing for her first ceremonial purge, which takes place on the eve of her 18^th birthday. Catalina has been by Lila’s side this whole time and it’s clear that Lila is having mixed thoughts about going through with this. She is told to “choose her path,” or her weapon of choice in this case, and goes with a gun. Lila nervously faces the sacrifice, an old man, but realizes that she cannot disappoint her parents and everyone watching. Lila goes through with the purge and as soon as she does, she actually smiles, suggesting that she likes the thrill of the kill. Watch out Rick!

“I saw the night for what it really is.”

Penelope reaches the bus and calls out Tavis in front of everyone. Tavis tries to tell Penelope that she got lost on her way to the invisible, but Penelope is done hearing her lies. Penelope is no longer a scared and impressionable victim. She has finally found her inner strength and is ready to risk her life to protect her friends on the bus. Penelope even punches Tavis, proving that she means business. I guess Miguel taught her a thing or two, but she is still completely outnumbered here. Either way, this is a very important moment for Penelope, but let’s hope she gets the chance to get that pancake breakfast she keeps talking about.

“So what’ll it take to make you go away?”

Drama continues to take place at Rick and Jenna’s home, but Jenna cannot “live in chaos” anymore. She is clear with Lila and tells her that she can’t do this anymore. She reveals that Lila did spark something within her, but that she is tired of the games and she cannot go on like this. Lila tries to convince Jenna that Rick is manipulating her, but Jenna stands firm and says, “We’re done.” Lila clearly doesn’t handle rejection well, as she approaches Rick and tries to buy him off. I mean Lila I’ll take that 20 million dollars you are ready to hand over. Rick claims, “I’m not for sale” and reminds Lila that he built his life from nothing and can do it again. Rick gets violent with Lila for a moment when she continues to push his buttons, but he walks away from her. Later on, Lila attacks Rick and points a gun at him. She begs Jenna to tell her that she’s not crazy because she doesn’t know what is real anymore and says, “I know you love me.” Jenna admits to loving her, but stabs Lila with her own ritual knife before she can kill Rick. Team Rick is victorious after all. I’m so sorry Jelinna fans, but it looks like Jenna has finally made her choice. The immediate threat is over and Lila appears to be dead, but will Jenna be able to cope with her actions in the morning?

“It’s a little personal tonight. I’m doing my own thing.”

While Miguel and Penelope are at Pete’s bar, in walks vigilante Joe. After saving Jane last week, Joe is now crossing paths with two more characters. Joe has a conversation with Miguel and thanks him for his service. He later follows Penelope to the bus and saves her, but doesn’t allow Penelope to go back to the bar, which seems off. Penelope is placed in the back of Joe’s truck, as poor Miguel is just a little bit too late to arrive. Seriously this guy cannot catch a break and I really wish his sister would just listen to him for once. Penelope is placed in the back with Jane and a few others, tied up and gagged. Before I can even process what this means, Joe shows up at Rick and Jenna’s home and somehow disarms their advanced security system and drags them out of the house as well. It looks like vigilante Joe is not the clear cut good guy after all, but what does this mean for our main characters? After watching the preview for next week, it looks like Joe wants to put them on some kind of twisted trial for their actions on Purge Night. It looks like he has only taken those who have something to make up for, which explains why he didn’t take Miguel. But what made him target these characters specifically and how did he know where to find them? We’ll have to wait until next week for more answers, but I am anxiously waiting to find out what happens next. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 1 season premiere: “The Calm before the Storm”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 1 season premiere, we are left with some shocking moments, a new mystery, and so many questions. Are you ready for season 3? Here we go! Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Chapter Thirty-Six: Labor Day,” Archie faces his trial and is tormented by nightmares before the big day. Meanwhile, Jughead learns that it is not easy to lead, Veronica continues to clash with her father, and Betty is not a fan of her mother’s new outlook on life. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 1 season premiere are:

“Have a terrific weekend!”

During Archie’s trial, we learn that there will be a short recess until after Labor Day, which gives Archie one last potential weekend of freedom. Hiram Lodge makes it a point to wish Archie a terrific weekend, but Fred Andrews wipes that smug smile off his face literally when he punches him. Even though this may not have been the wisest decision, Fred is not about to let Hiram say anything else to his son and he will not rest until he brings him to justice. I have to admit that I was cheering for Fred in this moment. Take that Hiram!

“Cheryl doesn’t miss.”

Oh Cheryl Blossom, how I have missed you. Cheryl makes an entrance like no other and walks into Pop’s Diner, sporting her red leather Serpent jacket and red bikini top like a boss. Cheryl announces that there will be an end of summer party at her house and lets us know that she spent three wonderful months with Toni. Can we get some footage of that please? Cheryl opens up to Toni during the pool party and talks about when Archie saved her in the river, revealing that she had lost hope and did something really stupid. Toni proves to be a wonderful partner and is always there to support her and listen. Toni embraces Cheryl’s hand, letting her know that she is there for her and I am happy that these two are finally getting the chance they deserve together. Later on, Cheryl continues to steal the spotlight when she sports her bow and arrow, ready to protect her fellow Serpents. Cheryl puts an arrow in the shoulder of a Ghoulie who gets a little bit too close to Jughead and reminds everyone, “I told you I was in the mood for some hell raising.” After Penny threatens the Serpents, Jughead tells Cheryl to point the arrow at Penny’s head and reminds her that “Cheryl doesn’t miss.” Seriously she’s like a super hero or something. With everything else going on in this episode, it was great to see some moments reserved for Cheryl, but I am hoping to see her character develop even further this season. She deserves it.

“You don’t have a daughter anymore.”

Tensions continue to run high in the Lodge family. Veronica begs her father to change his mind and help Archie, but he tells her that “it’s simply beyond my control.” Later on, Archie tries to tell Veronica that he doesn’t want her to wait for him, but she refuses to accept this and tells him, “I am not letting my dad take away the one thing that I love.” Later on when Archie is taken away, Veronica learns that this is her punishment for betraying her father. Hiram is cold and harsh with Veronica, but she refuses to back down and tells him, “You don’t have a daughter anymore.” We know that Hiram will never hurt Veronica physically, but the fact that he can stoop to this level is monstrous. Hopefully Fred, FP, and Tom Keller can come up with something before it’s too late. Either way, my heart goes out to Veronica and I am hoping that Hermione will have a change of heart and get more involved.

“I didn’t kill anyone but I could have. I have to take responsibility for that.”

During the episode, Archie is tortured by nightmares, as his guilt starts to overwhelm him. When he is out with his friends for Labor Day weekend, he tells them that “this is the best last day of summer a guy could ask for.” Jughead suggests that Archie make a run for it, but Archie feels guilty and responsible for so much and can’t run away from this. When Archie learns that there may now be another trial, a deal is presented for him to confess to manslaughter and Archie immediately jumps up and accepts the deal, against the advice of his mother. Archie doesn’t want to put his family and friends through this ordeal any longer and accepts his punishment. Good thing Archie has some fresh ink, as he will need to look for some potential Serpent allies while in jail. While I commend Archie for his courage here, I wish that he wouldn’t always act so quickly. His mother knows what she is doing and this all could have been avoided, but we will have to wait and see if Fred can somehow prove that Hiram is behind everything. No pressure Fred.

“The Gargoyle King.”

The season premiere gave us a lot of shocking and heartwarming moments, but a new mystery has presented itself. During the episode, we detect Dilton, who is always off by himself and has been seeking out advice and help from Jughead. Dilton begins rambling to Jughead about the Gargoyle King, almost warning him, but Jughead has to get to Archie’s trial. When he returns home, he finds a drawing from Dilton that matches up with a map. When he arrives at the marked spot, he finds several boys in front of some kind of ritual with carvings on their backs. I have to say that I am absolutely baffled and I have no idea what will happen here, but it looks like Jughead has just discovered a new darkness lurking in Riverdale. If that wasn’t shocking enough, we learn that Alice has been influenced by someone named Edgar. Polly introduced Alice to him and so far it seems to be harmless enough, but it is absolutely screaming cult. We also learn that Betty has been abusing prescription drugs and has lied about going to see a therapist, which is alarming. At the end of the episode, Betty thinks she sees her mother and sister holding the twins above a fire and then collapses and begins convulsing on the ground. While we can guess that she must have been hallucinating, Betty’s life is in immediate danger and I am extremely worried. Earlier, Jughead reminded her that they are partners and I’m hoping that she will learn from her past mistakes and open up to him about her problems now. She needs Jughead more than ever even though “The Serpent Queen is a Warrior Queen.” Betty is strong, but her father’s actions may have taken a bigger toll on her than she is willing to admit. Let’s hope that she will be OK because I can’t live in a world without Betty Cooper. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Purge” season 1 episode 3: “Everybody has the Urge to Purge”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the USA network’s The Purge season 1 episode 3 last night, the voice over reminded us that “everyone has the urge to purge.” However, when you stand behind your beliefs in the midst of all of this chaos and destruction, the urge is replaced by strength. And “because you had the strength and the courage and fortitude to face your fears, all your dreams will come true.” While I’m not sure that this is necessarily true, it’s important to remember what matters most, even when we are faced with temptation all around us. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “The Urge to Purge,” Penelope learns that she is up next to “step into the invisible,” but Miguel is not giving up on his quest to find her. Meanwhile, Jenna reveals another secret, Rick has a momentary lapse of judgment, and Alison tries to prove to Jane why she should be promoted above Mark. My top 5 moments from The Purge season 1 episode 3 are:

“I know you felt it.”

After Lila and Jenna continue kissing in secret, Lila stares at Jenna with loving eyes and tells her, “I’m sorry but I had to.” She reminds Jenna that she knows she felt it, which seems to be spot on, as Jenna clearly wears her heart on her sleeve and has some kind of feelings swirling around for Lila. However, Jenna reveals another secret and tells Lila that she is pregnant. Lila congratulates her, but doesn’t seem ready to give up just yet. Will more secrets continue to unravel between Lila, Jenna, and Rick? We’ll have to stay tuned, but it appears that Purge Night is revealing more than just the “urge to purge.”

“It is your turn to walk through that door and give.”

During the episode, Penelope and the other cult members on the bus are still upset by Melissa’s meltdown when it was her turn. The good leader turns to Penelope to inspire the others. Penelope explains “That is our gift. Tonight we give so that tomorrow the world will be a better place.” Her words seem true enough and the rest of the bus begin chanting with her, “we walk arm and arm toward peace and love for united we can conquer all.” We also flashback to Penelope and Miguel’s past and see them as children, building a pillow fort with their father. We learn that this was right before “The First Purge,” and their parents were approached with money to merely stay at home, even though they said they had no interest in purging themselves. Penelope soon learns that it is her time to “step into the invisible,” and she tries to remain strong and says, “I hope I make my family proud too.” While Penelope is still misguided, she has been trying to fill the void from her parent’s death for quite some time, searching for a place to belong. While Miguel channeled his loss by joining the Marines and helping others, Penelope seems to have had a much more difficult time adjusting.

“Let’s celebrate!”

During the party, Rick is called in to discuss final negotiations and Jenna is asked to come join them as well. Even though Jenna is the creative part of the team, she does an excellent job explaining the purpose of their project and even talks about the importance of giving the extra profit back to the poor, trying to make a difference with those less fortunate. After a deal is made, their new partner, Mr. Stanton, suggests that they “celebrate.” He brings in a former employee who betrayed him who is gagged and tied up. Rick and Jenna look at the man in horror, realizing what they have just gotten themselves into. Mr. Stanton offers his guests the chance to purge and Rick initially takes the gun from him. Before anyone can pull the trigger, Jenna quickly explains, “We don’t do this.” Mr. Stanton says he understands and shoots the man right in front of them. Jenna later tells Rick that she wants out, but Rick reminds her that this is a deal of a lifetime. Jenna asks Rick if he was going to really pull the trigger and he says no, but it seems like there was definitely a moment of weakness there. Is there darkness in Rick waiting to be released? Rick tells Jenna, “we can’t change the purge but we can change our lives,” but at what cost?

“So do you notify HR about my promotion or is that on me?”

During the episode, Jane continues to have second thoughts about hiring a proxy to take out her boss, David. Jane announces that they closed the deal, but still remains distracted. The group wants to celebrate after closing the deal, but Jane reminds them not to do anything too crazy since it is Purge Night and all. Later on, Mark approaches Jane and thanks her for being such a great mentor to him. He explains that he understands if she will be choosing Alison for the promotion above him, but is ready to continue to work hard until it is his turn. Mark’s turn will never come about; however, as Jane soon realizes that Alison and Mark left the secure floor. To Jane’s horror, she walks in on Alison brutally stabbing Mark with a pair of scissors. While Jane is in shock, asking Alison what she has done, Alison stares at her mechanically and brushes the blood off of her, asking about her promotion and who will be informing HR. Alison eliminated the competition with no remorse or guilt, tapping into her own “urge to purge.” After witnessing this, it’s safe to say that Jane will probably try to call her proxy off, but we know that there will definitely be consequences to this. Is Jane ready to face them?

“He’s persistent. That’s for sure.”

Miguel continues to try and get “Pete the Cop” to tell him where the bus is. He is initially turned down, but Pete sees potential in Miguel. Miguel offers him his car in exchange for the information and Pete is absolutely impressed by Miguel’s 1971 Chevelle SS and says, “This car has balls.” Pete agrees to help Miguel and shows him where the bus is going and even sends two men in a van to get him closer to the location. The men in the van explain that they are documenting the purge, trying to make a difference, but Miguel seems unconvinced. Miguel is still clearly impacted by the death of his parents and we flash back to the past again. Miguel’s father was killed when he tried to defend his home, but reminded Miguel to “protect her always,” meaning Penelope. Miguel and Penelope were told to hide in the closet by their mother and they witnessed her killed right before their eyes. Miguel says that his sister is all he has left in the world, as he tries to honor his promise to his father even now. Miguel crosses paths with “The Nuns” who eerily point in the direction of the bus when confronted by Miguel. When Miguel gets to the bus, he learns that he just missed Penelope and now has to find “The Nuns” before they turn Penelope into some kind of martyr to further their twisted agenda. Miguel’s journey is far from over, but I am rooting for him all the way. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Purge” season 1 episode 2: “It’s My Right To Purge”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the USA network’s The Purge season 1 episode 2 last night, I realized how terrifying it is when “purging” seems like the only answer to our problems. While life may throw us a series of “curve balls,” it doesn’t mean that picking up the bat is the only answer, as the voice over the radio suggested. Even though “life has this way of undermining your expectations,” there is always another option. There is still good to be done even though it may only flicker quietly on Purge Night. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Take What’s Yours,” we learn more about Jane’s past and begin to understand her motives on Purge Night. Meanwhile, Miguel continues to try and find his sister, but ends up caught up in some kind of horror fun zone race, Rick and Jenna interact with Lila separately, and Penelope witnesses the consequences of going against the order of the “good leader.” My top 5 moments from The Purge season 1 episode 2 are:

“Are you sure you’re good?”

After Lila makes her grand entrance into the party, Rick and Jenna react differently. Jenna is clearly more impacted at this time and I began to really wonder about the strength of her marriage to Rick, who doesn’t even seem to really notice that she is clearly not “good” in this situation. Rick leaves Jenna to go work on his business deal, but this doesn’t really seem like the right call when his wife seems like she is about to have some kind of emotional meltdown just at the sight of Lila. While we begin to put the pieces together here, it seems like more secrets are about to unravel, but will this escalate into a potential purge? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out.

“I made a mistake. I don’t want to die.”

During the episode, Penelope tries to comfort her friend on the bus, who is having second thoughts about “stepping into the invisible.” Penelope explains that “pain is temporary” and that after the death of her parents, she was aimlessly searching for an escape, but that the “good leader” saved her and showed her the right path. Penelope is convinced that she will see her parents and that “it will all be love in the end,” but her friend is still not ready to give herself up as a sacrifice. Naturally, the “good leader” has chosen Penelope’s friend as the next sacrifice, but she begins hysterically crying and screaming that she doesn’t want to die. Penelope courageously tries to take her place, but her request is harshly turned down, as her friend is dragged off the bus. Penelope hears her friend crying out to her for help, as two men in masks drag her away. Is this enough to snap Penelope back into reality?

“I want to be all about the future.”

During the party, Lila approaches Jenna and Rick separately. When she speaks to Jenna, there is something genuine and sweet about her actions and words toward her. Jenna seems hesitant to get close to Lila, but is happy that she is doing so well. However, when Lila approaches Rick, she is more seductive and taunting, calling him the “man of the hour” and reminding him that she has already seen him naked. Rick is not amused by her behavior and continues to try and avoid her, but Lila and Jenna cross paths again, which escalates into a private moment between them. Lila tells Jenna that she thinks she is perfect and the two begin kissing passionately. Lila seems to have genuine feelings for Jenna, but does she love her enough to force Rick out of the equation? Is this all some kind of sick and twisted game for her to eliminate the competition? Either way, the scandal between these three is far from over.

“Sometimes it feels like purging is the only answer.”

During the episode, we get a more detailed flashback into Jane’s past. We learn that she is someone who has worked extremely hard for everything and tries to follow her own moral compass. While it is clear that Jane deserves a promotion to partner, her boss, David, seems to have another agenda. David is clearly a womanizer and drops several hints to Jane of his intentions. Jane is honorable and refuses to stoop to this level. She is passed over for partner despite all of her hard work, which makes her question who she is as a person. When she hires the woman to complete the purge on her behalf, Jane insists on giving her a reason why, revealing that she is a good person deep down, but she is tired of being stepped on over and over again. Will Jane be able to go through with this? Will she be able to live with the consequences? I’m not so sure, as it seems like she is a genuine person who is just conflicted.

“You live, you win. You die, you lose.”

Miguel is still on his quest to find the bus and his sister, but the distractions and obstacles keep coming his way. Miguel ends up on some kind of sick game show called the “Purge Night Gauntlet,” which involves him running through some kind of house of horrors fun zone while being broadcasted live. Miguel shows off his skills and takes out everyone in his way, but is not too interested in winning once he crosses the finish line. He desperately tries to get a message out to his sister over the camera, determined to find her no matter what. Miguel still has quite the journey ahead of him, but he is proving to be a hero we can root for, capable of saving lives and kicking some serious ass. While we don’t know who we can really trust, it’s safe to say that Miguel is definitely one of the good guys. I’m interested to see where his journey takes him to next. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Purge” season 1 episode 1 Series Premiere: “Step Into The Invisible”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! “This is not a test, this is your Emergency Broadcast System. Announcing the commencement of the annual purge sanctioned by the U.S. Government. Commencing at the siren, any and all crime (including murder) will be legal for 12 continuous hours.” So you have seen The Purge movies and you are ready to set your alarms once again to find out what happens on this particular purge night. Only this purge is spread across 10 episodes on television. After watching the USA network’s The Purge season 1 episode 1 last night, I was introduced to several new characters who are about to experience their very own Purge Night. While some characters leave something to be desired, others did capture my full attention and I was particularly intrigued by the cult that centers on “stepping into the invisible.” Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “What Is America?” the countdown to Purge Night has already started and we step into the lives of several new characters only to discover that they each have secrets of their own, which will most likely cause their past to bleed into their present on Purge Night. My top 5 moments from The Purge season 1 episode 1 are:

“Rich people don’t kill each other on Purge Night.”

Two of the new characters we are introduced to are Rick and Jenna, played by Colin Woodell and Hannah Emily Anderson. We learn that they are a married couple and are on their way to attend an NFFA party. As a reminder, the NFFA stands for “New Founding Fathers of America.” Even though we find out it is to negotiate a business deal that could eventually benefit the poor and less fortunate, it doesn’t seem like a great idea to do this on Purge Night, but their potential new partner apparently only conducts important business deals on this particular night. Against their better judgment, Rick and Jenna travel to the party, reminding themselves that they do not want to join the NFFA. Something tells me that they are not going to really get a choice in the matter, but I’m willing to somewhat believe that they are good people deep down. Only we are presented with several flashbacks, which show Rick and Jenna involved in a ménage a trois with Lila. We find out that Lila is the daughter of their potential new business partner but that she will not be at the party. Jenna is clearly more nervous and apprehensive about her possible guest appearance than Rick, which has me already wondering what else happened between them. Clearly the affair or relationship did not end well for someone, but we will have to wait to find out.

“You know I’m always watching and listening Jane.”

During the episode, we are also introduced to Jane, played by Amanda Warren. Jane’s mother is in the hospital and she begs her daughter not to work on Purge Night. Jane reassures her mother that where she is working is very safe and it seems like she has the respect and approval of most of her employees. After a briefing about the importance of their business on this particular night from their boss, David, played by William Baldwin, he reminds Jane that he is always watching. Later in the episode, Jane leaves the only secure floor of the building to meet a stranger by the doorway. The stranger explains that they need to wait for the purge to begin and once it does, Jane is handed an envelope. What’s inside? We’ll have to wait and see, but it looks like Jane may be looking to purge after all. Is she looking to take out her boss or is there another potential enemy we have not yet detected?

“The fear went away.”

The character I was most interested in was Miguel, played by Gabriel Chavarria. Miguel is a Marine who has been away and is now on a mission to find his sister after he receives a cryptic letter from her. Out of all of the characters we have met so far, Miguel seems to be the most genuine. He has the potential to be our very own Leo from The Purge movies, played by Frank Grillo, but he needs to be a little bit rougher around the edges to achieve that level of bad-ass behavior. Miguel is completely focused on finding his sister and we learn that they both lost their parents on a previous Purge Night. Even though Miguel will do anything to find his sister, he does take the time to help out a stranger in need, which sets him up to be our moral compass in the midst of the masked monsters that emerge on Purge Night.

“Let the fun begin.”

During the NFFA party, the guests are given one last chance to leave before the Purge begins. Rick and Jenna nervously glance at each other, but neither of them makes a move to the exit. All of the guests are handed out masks of previous murderers like the Manson family. They are told, “Commemorate those who paved the way and purged before it was legal.” While Rick and Jenna do not want to wear the masks, they also don’t want to stick out too much at the party. Jenna has already bonded with a maid and it’s clear that she has a good heart, but what will she do now that Lila has made her grand entrance into the party, played by the fabulous Lili Simmons. Lila is decked out in a gorgeous green sequined gown and has not yet spotted Rick and Jenna. Something tells me that Jenna’s good girl act is about to change now that she is trapped with a potential enemy.

“Step into the invisible.”

During the episode, we learn that Miguel’s sister, Penelope, played by Jessica Garza, is involved in some type of cult. It’s clear that Penelope must have been broken and in need of help, as Miguel initially looks for her in a rehabilitation center. While we do not yet know the particulars of what happened to their parents, Penelope seems very impressionable. Miguel desperately tries to find his sister, as the bus takes off in the middle of purge night. Everyone is wearing ceremonial garments and they continue to chant about the importance of giving and the invisible. Miguel finds out that giving means “to be purged upon,” and that the invisible is a form of heaven. When the first cult member steps off the bus, as purge night begins, he initially seems confident and satisfied with his decision. However, once he begins to glance at the masked strangers in front of him, dangerously clutching their weapons, the fear begins to take over. He is brutally beaten to death in front of the bus, as Penelope watches in horror. Does she now realize the fatal consequences of these actions? Will Miguel be able to get to her before it’s too late? Stay tuned!

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