Author Archives: Amanda Mac

Mediocre Mirror Mirror

First, some context: I went and saw this movie more for the fact that my husband and I were able to finally have a date night, and it was the only movie that looked decent enough to see. (We are … Continue reading

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Grimm vs. Once Upon a Time

Amy Acker was recently interviewed about her two guest spots on Grimm and Once Upon a Time. Asked to describe the difference between the two fairy-tale shows, Acker said, “I’ve seen episodes of Once that are darker than the one … Continue reading

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Female Characters Who Kick Ass: Introducing Mallory Kane

I have always been a fan of strong female heroes.  Buffy, Faith, Cordelia (in season 3 of Angel), Sydney Bristow…And this summer I’m hoping to get into The Hunger Games, and it sounds like is pretty kick-ass too. Well, now … Continue reading

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Amanda’s Predictions for 2012

Happy New Year from Fairbanks Alaska!  This Joss-peler has been spending her holiday in the far north.  The cold weather is tolerable; the darkness, not so much.  But I will soon be back in land of beavers and maple syrup. … Continue reading

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‘Tis the Season

Ah, Christmas is in the air.  Malls are playing Jingle Bells over and over and over again in a sadistic attempt to drive all retail employees crazy.  Christians think it’s the end of the world because the Wal-mart cashier says … Continue reading

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