Books, I know I'm a Nerd, Television

Talking The Mortal Instruments and Shadowhunters Dream Casting

Earlier this week ABC Family announced they were moving forward with a drama series based on Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series. This possibility had been rumored for quite some time, and given the popularity of the books, but lackluster showing the feature film made at the box office, it's not a surprise the powers that… Continue reading Talking The Mortal Instruments and Shadowhunters Dream Casting

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CJ’s Bookshelf: March Reads

March is "Folklore" month in my reading challenge, so you may notice a common theme amongst a few of my reading selections this month (and it may lean more toward "Faerie tale" then folktale). See if you can pick out which novels that applies to. I am also in the process of reading a book of reimagined… Continue reading CJ’s Bookshelf: March Reads

I know I'm a Nerd, Television

The X-Files First Watch: ‘Pilot,’ ‘Deep Throat,’ and ‘Squeeze’

I never watched The X-Files growing up. When it first premiered, I was too young and my parents wouldn't allow me. I think my father may have been interested in the show, but as far as I know never watched. I can remember seeing commercials for it and even occasionally being scared just by those,… Continue reading The X-Files First Watch: ‘Pilot,’ ‘Deep Throat,’ and ‘Squeeze’

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Laughter, Tears, and Goodbye: Glee Did it All

I wasn't always a fan of Glee. In fact, when it first began I quickly dismissed it as another silly high school drama and refused to have anything to do with it. Then, sometime around Christmas during its second season, one my best friends (who is a huge fan) sat me down and forced me… Continue reading Laughter, Tears, and Goodbye: Glee Did it All

I know I'm a Nerd, Television

Four Shows that Need to be Renewed

Each year television shows come and go. New series premiere and develop a devoted following, only to be cancelled because their following wasn't strong enough for the network to keep it going. Returning shows that can't keep their audience face the same fate. And each year fans' hearts are broken when they're favorite shows meet… Continue reading Four Shows that Need to be Renewed