The story of Adam and Eve is probably one of my least favorites in the Bible; however, the factual idea behind it is something I could never let go of. It's this idea that human beings aren't designed to be alone. We aren't meant to live alone -- we are meant to interact, we are... Continue Reading →
2017 Year-End Reviews: 10 Characters
A great story is easily driven by its complex, compelling, remarkably exquisite characters. Whether they're heroes or villains or somewhere in between the spectrum, it's their stories that make the series riveting -- their journey, their life, their interactions. They are the reason a series is special. They are the heart. And while there are... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 6×21-22 “The Final Battle” Recap
Spoilers Ahead And they lived happily ever after. Episode Summary: The Black Fairy’s curse hits Storybrooke trapping Killian, Snow, Charming, Regina, Zelena, and co. in the Enchanted Forest while Emma’s in a Psychiatric Hospital and it’s up to Henry to help her believe again. As it turns out, if Emma stops believing that the life... Continue Reading →
This Week’s Most Noteworthy Performance
May 7-13 "The Song in Your Heart" | Once Upon A Time Jennifer Morrison For six beautifully captivating years, Jennifer Morrison has put her heart and soul breathing life into Emma Swan, and in a single episode, her penultimate to be exact, she left it all on the stage. While the final episode in Emma Swan's shoes leather... Continue Reading →
Dear Emma Swan
To be frank, I don’t know how to begin this letter because I genuinely don’t know if words will be able to properly convey my gratitude. As far as fictional characters go, you'll always be number one in my book. I’ve been inspired by a good number of strong female characters, but I’ve not seen... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 6×20 “The Song in Your Heart” Recap
Spoilers Ahead When Once Upon A Time’s 28th episode “Tallahassee” aired, it was easy to imagine that we’d end up here today, but in some senses, it was still very surreal. For five years we’ve dedicated time, tears, and happiness to this exquisitely beautiful couple’s journey in love. We’ve been captivated over and over again through... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 6×17 “Awake” Recap
Spoilers Ahead The hills are alive with the sound of True Love! Episode Summary: In flashbacks, we learn that Charming woke up long before Emma came into Storybrooke breaking the curse between him and Snow, but the two were forced to give up a life with Emma in order to free everyone from the curse.... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 6×16 “Mother’s Little Helper” Recap
Spoilers Ahead If only someone prepared us for this episode. Episode Summary: In flashbacks we see the story Gideon told prior brought to life and discover that his heart may not be as tainted as we imagined. In present day Storybrooke, Gideon asks Emma for her help but betrays her. Killian asks Blackbeard for help but... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 6×15 “A Wondrous Place” Recap
Spoilers Ahead No one to tell us no. Or where to go. (But someone should tell Killian which direction he can go back home to Emma.) Episode Summary: In flashbacks we learn about Jafar's proposal to Jasmine and the princess is united with Killian after her mission with Aladdin goes south. We also learn that Ariel... Continue Reading →
Once Upon A Time 6×14 “Page 23” Recap
Spoilers Ahead That was … strange. Episode Summary: In flashbacks, with the help of Tinkerbell, Regina’s father tries to bring her to her happiness by helping her find the man with the lion tattoo, but instead, she makes it so the magical arrow points her in the direction of the person she hates most. Upon remembering... Continue Reading →
