Tag Archives: Phil Sgriccia

February 2025 Viewing Diary

Posted on March 2, 2025 by sheila

Twin Peaks: The Return (2017; d. David Lynch) There’s nothing else like it in all of God’s green earth and I am just so grateful it exists. It’s so pure. Suze (2025; d. Dane Clark and Linsey Stewart) I liked … Continue reading →

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June 2019 Viewing Diary

Posted on July 2, 2019 by sheila

Once again: if you’re not a Supernatural fan, this might be a tough read. I’m so busy with work, this is how I unwind. Supernatural, Season 14, episode 4 “Mint Condition” (2018; d. Amyn Kaderali) I loved this episode. Perfectly … Continue reading →

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Supernatural: Season 3, Episode 2; “The Kids Are Alright”

Posted on April 29, 2017 by sheila

Directed by Philip Sgriccia Written by Sera Gamble “The Kids Are Alright” is an important episode wrapped in the entertainment of a Monster of the Week. The Monster of the Week aspect (ignoring how the episode loops into not just … Continue reading →

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Supernatural: Season 2, Episode 18: “Hollywood Babylon”

Posted on September 29, 2015 by sheila

Directed by Philip Sgriccia Written by Ben Edlund Published in 1975, Kenneth Anger’s cult book Hollywood Babylon: The Legendary Underground Classic of Hollywood’s Darkest and Best Kept Secrets tells the dirty secrets of early Hollywood: scandals, suicides, rape convictions, drugs, … Continue reading →

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Supernatural: Season 2, Episode 12: “Nightshifter”

Posted on January 29, 2015 by sheila

Directed by Phil Sgriccia Written by Ben Edlund Ben Edlund’s voice quickly became an extremely important one in the Supernatural writing staff. The writing staff bring different sensibilities to the table, one of the reasons why the show has such … Continue reading →

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Supernatural: Season 2, Episode 2: “Everybody Loves a Clown”

Posted on July 19, 2014 by sheila

Directed by Phil Sgriccia Written by John Shiban Believe me, every man has his secret sorrows, which the world knows not; and oftimes we call a man cold, when he is only sad. — Hyperion, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow You do … Continue reading →

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Supernatural: Season 1, Episode 19: “Provenance”

Posted on May 29, 2014 by sheila

Directed by Phil Sgriccia Written by David Ehrman Supernatural works cumulatively. Yes, each season has its own particular arc, its underlying motor and drive. But it is the accumulation of details, character and otherwise, that make the show work, ultimately. … Continue reading →

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Supernatural: Season 1, Episode 14: “Nightmare”

Posted on April 5, 2014 by sheila

Directed by Phil Sgriccia Written by Sera Gamble & Raelle Tucker Dean got laid last week. Good times were had by all, involving unembarrassed cuddling in bed all while revealing a sculpted chest like hard-pewter-breast-plates. Warm fuzzies were experienced as … Continue reading →

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