Visual Review: Supernatural 10.14 “The Executioner’s Song” – Part 2

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.14 “The Executioner’s Song” – Part 2

There is no doubt that Supernatural’s mid-season finale, “The Executioner’s Song” was a masterpiece. The script, acting, music, sets and direction all combined to create a stunning example of television artistry. The visual and cinematography choices that presented the characters’ conflict were masterfully woven into the story, yet they immeasurably added to the story’s impact.

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.13 “Halt and Catch Fire”

There are several different layers to each Supernatural episode.  Fans can watch the obvious story of the monster hunt, the symbolic story of the myth arc, or the dramatic story of the Winchester brothers’ plight. We almost always notice and comment on the superb acting, and often we notice the sets, but it is easy…

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.11 “There’s No Place Like Home”

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.11 “There’s No Place Like Home”

Superb cinematography has long been a hallmark of Supernatural.  An extremely talented team comprised of Serge Ladouceur (Director of Photography), Jerry Wanek (Set Design), Phil Sgriccia (Director), wardrobe, camera crews and many other dedicated people work together to create both conscious and subconscious messages that added to our viewing experience of Supernatural’s “There’s No Place…

Supernatural 8.14 – Trial And Error:  This Is My Perfect Ending

Supernatural 8.14 – Trial And Error: This Is My Perfect Ending

8.14 Trial And Error: This Is My Perfect Ending God’s obstacle course: Three deadly trials prepare one To slam shut Hell’s gates.     Commentary And Meta Analysis   This episode clearly set the stage for the rest of the season, and perhaps longer. I particularly loved the honesty we got from both of the…

8.12  As Time Goes By:  As Long As We’re Alive, There’s Always Hope

8.12 As Time Goes By: As Long As We’re Alive, There’s Always Hope

8.12 As Time Goes By: As Long As We’re Alive, There’s Always Hope What if your whole past Isn’t what you always thought? What’s your legacy?   Commentary and Meta Analysis   While this episode was beautifully shot and had some powerful emotional beats, I had real problems with it because it seemed to radically…

Alice’s Review: Supernatural 8.12 – “As Time Goes By”

Alice’s Review: Supernatural 8.12 – “As Time Goes By”

“I freaking hate time travel man.”  Well Dean, I find these stories quite amazing.  But every time this happens, it does sort of put you guys in a pickle, huh?  Like trying to explain laptops to a time traveler.    Once again, the Winchesters are privy to an amazing twist of fate.  John Winchester grew…