Destination: Brigadoon – Memories from the Supernatural Chicago Convention 2015

Destination: Brigadoon – Memories from the Supernatural Chicago Convention 2015

Do you know the story of “Brigadoon”? It is one of my favorite movies of all time.  It’s a love story that takes place in a mysterious Scottish village that only materializes one day every hundred years. It’s a magical place, sheltered from the realities of the outside world. The villagers are very close to…

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 10.8 “Hibbing 911”

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 10.8 “Hibbing 911”

At the end of “Hibbing 911,” Sheriff Hanscum tells Sheriff Mills, “Knowing that these things are out there, makes the world seem — I don’t know, bigger, darker.” In many ways, the world of Supernatural is expanding in season ten. With additions such as Cole and Rowena to Sam calling upon various hunters, the universe…

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.19- “Alex Annie Alexis Ann””

Far Away Eyes’ Review: “Supernatural” 9.19- “Alex Annie Alexis Ann””

Recently, a New York Times article discussed Supernatural’s longevity. They cited everything from Sam’s hair to Netflix and syndication deals to the loyalty of fans to the brothers themselves as the reasons for the show’s long running success. All of these things are crucial for why the show has endured as long as it has,…

Gerry’s Review of Supernatural’s “Alex Annie Alexis Ann”:  Parallel Tracks

Gerry’s Review of Supernatural’s “Alex Annie Alexis Ann”: Parallel Tracks

This week’s Supernatural episode solidified writer Robert Berens as a stand out in the writing room. When Ben Edlund departed the series last season, he took with him a sense of whimsy and a sense of theme, a willingness to experiment grounded in a solid understanding of story. He left a space that needed to…