In the Star Wars franchise, I have always been ambivalent towards the character of Boba Fett – he looked cool, but I didn’t understand the praise he received as being this absolute badass. Then once Attack of the Clones (2002)…
American Horror Story: Coven Season Review
The pros and cons of season three of American Horror Story. Synopsis In New Orleans, a coven of witches run a school for young witches (“Bitchcraft“). Their number has dwindled over the decades, and now there are only four students…
“The Seven Wonders” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 13
The witches participate in the seven wonders to see which of them will become the next supreme. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis The coven partakes of one last dinner before the trials of the seven wonders begins. Myrtle somberly reminds…
“Go to Hell” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 12
Preparations are made to select the next supreme. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis An instructional video explains the seven wonders, a dangerous test that proves who is worthy to become the supreme. The seven categories are telekinesis, concilium (control of…
“Protect the Coven” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 11
Cordelia takes a desperate step to restore her powers while Fiona and Laveau put an end to the witch hunters. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, torture, death** Synopsis The coven attends Nan’s funeral and are interrupted by Queenie’s return. She’s magically restored…
“The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 10
Marie Laveau’s immortality comes at a price, one Fiona is willing to give. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, child death** Synopsis Laveau shares a heart to heart with Fiona as she takes refuge under her roof. That night, Papa Legba (Lance Reddick)…
“Head” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 9
Laveau pressures Hank to finally kill the witches once and for all. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis In 1991, Hank’s father takes him hunting in the woods, but their prey is witches, not wildlife. In the present, Myrtle makes sure…
“The Sacred Taking” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 8
The coven plots to push Fiona to suicide in order to invoke a special ritual and declare the new supreme. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, suicide, death, rape** Synopsis Queenie murders a hobo who has raped multiple girls in order to give…
“The Dead” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 7
Cordelia and Zoe learn the truth about who killed Madison and conspire to take action. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, child death, torture, disturbing images** Synopsis Kyle remembers going to a tattoo parlor with his buddies, but he doesn’t get a tattoo.…
“The Axeman Cometh” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 6
The students release the ghost of a serial killer in their search for Madison. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, torture, disturbing images** Synopsis In 1919, a jazz loving axe murderer (Danny Huston) haunts New Orleans. After gaining a reputation, he leaves…