Reign 2.15 Forbidden

Reign 2.15 Forbidden
Mary's mom is in and out of the picture, never consistent. I think I'd like her better if she was in the castle more often. She's be a good counterpart to Catherine since their goals are the same for their children. It's too bad she isn't a regular.

The Francis and Mary situation is getting old. I think cousin Conde is a good contender in here, but his brother Antoine is too much of an influence. Speaking of which, I wonder if Bash will take care of him from chasing after Kenna. I prefer Bash and Kenna because they're living a simpler life now and the only person making things complicated is Antoine.

Bash's heart will break again? Totally about Kenna or Francis from that gifted nun, I bet. I know the outcome will be a choice between the two.

I have no idea why it took this long, but I am glad Mary finally came out with her inner pain about when she got raped. It was traumatic and she was never able to say it out loud how violated she's felt ever since. I think women shouldn't feel ashamed about what's happened to them. Mary speaking up to her mother about how she feels and what she wants to do to stand up for herself is HUGE for all women to see and strengthen each other.

I understand everything in regards to politics, I hope that it continues on with women being strong for each other even in a patriarchal time period.

The Flash 1.14 Fallout

The Flash 1.14 Fallout
That whole separation thing with Ronnie and Dr. Stein is more complicated than I thought. It's good that they're not "regulars" on the show anymore, only because I think it would be too complicated trying to focus on their research and saving the city at the same time.

Joe got to tell Barry what Cisco found in the blood splatter! Barry looked heartbroken coming back into his old home, but it's good he listened to people that genuinely care about him. I'm hoping Joe stays suspicious of Dr. Wells only because he's so close to getting most of the truth unveiled about Barry's mom. Barry looks determined to pursue the time travel anyway to save his mother, but if it was all set in stone, he's destined to alter his present reality involving his abilities.

I'm done with Iris and her nosey reporter job. She's become just an extra to me and her boss is making her into this snoop, hiring her only because of her blog on The Flash. Her character isn't my cup of tea anymore because she's always played this oblivious girl around Barry, but decided to pair up with Eddie. I don't have anything against Eddie, he's not a bad guy at all. But Iris makes it seem she can keep Barry on a hook even though she has a live-in boyfriend. I hope her role as a reporter doesn't dominate or else she's going to find out Barry's secret the hard (not to mention the obvious) way.

The Walking Dead 5.10 Them

The Walking Dead 5.10 Them
Sasha and Maggie look like they've reached breaking point. I understand the loss of their siblings brought their mood change, but Beth and Tyreese knew consequences of life and death. It was always survival of the fittest.

Daryl looks like he's trying to control his own pain now with the cigarette burns and straying alone from the group from time to time. I get that everybody is emotional because they keep losing people more than they are finding survivors.

It's insane how the three characters who tried to hold the barn together are the ones with emotional turmoil.

That ending was scary! I think we were all expecting Morgan to be the "friend" who left the water behind, but this clean cut gentleman shows up knowing Rick by name! I want to believe he's associated with Morgan against anything else. Maybe he even found the map left behind at the church where it had Morgan's original note, "The new world is going to need Rick Grimes."

I thought the episode began slowly, but the end with the music box saved it all for me.

Winter Freeze

Things have been difficult as of late with regards to my personal life. A close friend of mine underwent a surgery that has put her out for six weeks. In addition, my sister is ready to give birth the end of this month. I apologize for not properly posting but I will get back into it again. Hopefully, I won't have another unannounced hiatus as long as this!

The Walking Dead 5.09 What Happened and What's Going On?

The Walking Dead 5.09 What Happened and What's Going On?
With the beginning of this episode, you really thought it was Beth getting buried. Didn't see the group losing another part of the team so soon!

I am sad to see Tyreese go so soon, but he served as a worthy group member. He wasn't always the obvious person to be the aggressive fighter, but he was the loyal one you could rely on. Also, following the prison attack from the governor, I remember he got the toughest job. He was the one separated with Judith, Mika and Lizzie. When Carol came along, Tyreese forgave everything that happened at the prison. It was all survival of the fittest and Tyreese just earned his way through as a permanent character.

The episode was very artistic and gave someone an alternative way to reach their peace. It was something nice and different to see.

I don't know why Glenn is having so many doubts now, but it could mean he is trying to separate himself? Wherever he goes, Maggie will follow. I just don't think he should start having angry thoughts.

Looks like Washington is back on the table! Good thing Michonne brought it back! I also hope Morgan can catch up soon to Rick and the group. He's very close, it's just a matter of time.

Am I the only one who sees the marked symbols on the trees? I thought it had something to so with the cannibals at Terminus. Then I thought maybe it had to do with something the reverend had done with locking people out of the church. I have a lot of ideas, but will have to see how this season goes.

The Walking Dead 5.08 Coda

The Walking Dead 5.08 Coda

I actually can't believe that ending! Well done for a mid season finale. This first half of season five has offered a lot of action and information for a good season.

Last season, I remembered being bored with the storyline dragging on at the time. Ever since the group got separated after the prison attack, each episode from that point was dedicated to particular groups. I understand the reason was to give more background stories on each character, but it really churned out a slow season. 

I feel this season got it's original vibe back. The timelines kept us guessing with how long Beth has been at the hospital, how long the group has been at the church, how long the priest has been keeping his secrets etc. 

I had an upsetting gut feeling Beth and Maggie wouldn't get their reunion. If it came down to it, either Carol or Beth would go. Carol has been wanting to leave voluntarily whereas Beth wouldn't get her happy ending. 

The way Daryl went in ready to take out Dawn without hesitation – THAT was perfection! It couldn't be Rick to take the kill, but Daryl. He did so much keeping Beth alive and well when they got separated. He also felt responsible for her getting snatched up.

I'm not sure if the final offer at the end was a sincere one. The hospital cops offered plenty of room and resources. Rick trusts no one but his people. Moving his group in with the hospital could have been the game changer. He has baby Judith who needs to be taken care of and a group that can't always keep moving. Then again, Beth got shot before his eyes so all deals are off. Beth shouldn't have shanked Dawn with the scissors; no good came from it. 

I wonder what changes happen come February. The preview showed Michonne expressing her feelings. Maybe she wants to take up that hospital offer? Maybe she's sick of moving around the way they do. Also, what will happen with Eugene now that Washington was a sham this whole time? So many resources and time has been wasted so he could stay alive. It's survival of the fittest at the end of the day, and he was trying his best to survive with the aide of good Samaritans.

Watching Emily Kinney in tonight's Talking Dead episode is so sad. I am a big sop so yes I am crying. She really is attached the character and worked with the cast for 5 seasons long. She really does care about the show as much as the audience; Chris Hardwick couldn't have said it any better.

Whatever the writers choose to do February 2015, I am ready come episode 5.09 :D

OneRepublic's Native Tour (with American Authors and The Script) at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

Unbelievable! That’s the one word I can use to describe this weekend’s Native Summer tour. Seeing all my favourite bands (sans Royal Teeth) was a great kick off to the new summer season!

The show opened up with American Authors playing seven tracks from their Oh, What a Life album, and I’m so glad to see their progression as a band since they first performed in Toronto at the Drake. The guys were on point with their set and had a lot of fun with the crowd. Part way through, Zac had one of the crew say in his earpiece that the US just scored a goal against Portugal LOL He kept having to justify to us Canadians that Americans actually do care about the world cup =P It was a good laugh, plus I got an update on the game without using my cellular data.

set list:
Think About It
Luck
Believer
Home
Trouble
Hit It
Best Day of my Life

The Script, who are my favourite mainstream band, came on stage after and it was like reliving their concert two October’s ago for their Science and Faith tour when they released their #3 album. They performed nine of their famous singles and at one point, Danny called a fan’s ex-boyfriend during ‘Nothing’ (that’s what they do at all their shows). He saw the guy’s name on the phone and yelled, “His name is PATRICK?! Oh he’s definitely Irish! What did he do to screw up? LET’S FIND OUT!” Danny also ran all the way to the back to sing ‘You Won’t Feel a Thing’ to the audience in the lawn area.
set list:
Good Ol’ Days
Before the Worst
Breakeven
We Cry
The Man Who Can’t Be Moved
Nothing
For The First Time
You Won’t Feel a Thing
Hall Of Fame

OneRepublic definitely know how to put a show together. This is why I get excited when they come to Toronto!  Back in June 2008, they first came to the city and that happened to be my first time saving up for my first concert ever. I remember the tickets being $30 and going with a group of good friends. This time, I went with a smaller group of friends and met up with my friend Michelle, who I ALWAYS see at all the big concerts I attend. We decided we need better communication and just attend together from now on. OneRepublic really changed their sound through the years but always remained consistent. I love that about them (just like Coldplay) and they experiment well with different sounds/instruments. Their set was a combination of all their albums (of course) but the mixture was excellent since they knew when to slow down their songs, mix up their instruments and make songs acoustic. Their final song during the encore couldn’t be more perfect.

My favourite single off their Native album was always ‘If I Lose Myself’ but I remember it never got enough radio play when it was released (not like ‘Counting Stars’ does). At the time, I caught it twice on the Toronto radio stations and never heard it again. I remember Aloe Black and Avicii released ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’ and Swedish House Mafia announced their One Last Tour around the same timeframe that summer.

OneRepublic’s track was overshadowed by this tour and I think nobody knew about their new album as well as I did in the city. The familiarity between the genre would overlap well, but I guess SHM knew what they were doing with advertising themselves as best they could to sell out their tour. Anyway, their final song ‘If I Lose Myself’ was insane! I can’t explain properly how well they did it, but they changed it up by adding dance beats from the Alesso mix and added percussions to it! This was a fantastic blend, especially since American Authors always use their snare drum up front in their shows. Again, it was remarkable and I can’t even explain how wonderful this experience was. I can’t wait until the next time they come back to Toronto. Hopefully I’m not waiting another eight years to see them in Toronto once again!
setlist:
Light It Up
Secrets
All The Right Moves
What You Wanted
Stop And Stare
Something I Need
Apologize
Rude (Magic cover)
Preacher
Come Home
Counting Stars
Can’t Stop
Au Revoir
Feel Again
Good Life
I Lived

encore:
Love Runs Out
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong Cover)
If I Lose Myself