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April 2025 Viewing Diary, Supernatural Season 7
Supernatural, Season 7, episode 1 “Meet the New Boss” (2011) written by Sera Gamble directed by Phil Sgriccia It makes me emotional, seeing Sera Gamble’s name again. I’m in good hands. Castiel’s all evil, and I think Misha does a … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Edlund, Jensen Ackles, Phil Sgriccia, Robert Singer, Sera Gamble, Supernatural
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March 2025 Viewing Diary, Supernatural Season 8
Full rewatch in reverse order continues: Supernatural, Seasom 8, episode 1 “We Need to Talk About Kevin” (2012) written by Jeremy Carver directed by Robert Singer Already signs of the slightly-orange-makeup tone in Dean’s face which is a fingerprint of … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Edlund, Jensen Ackles, Jeremy Carver, Phil Sgriccia, Robert Singer, Supernatural, Thomas J. Wright
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June 2019 Viewing Diary
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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Tagged Ben Edlund, Bob Dylan, Charles Beeson, comedy, documentary, drama, England, Jean Arthur, Jensen Ackles, Joel McCrea, Martin Scorsese, Mike Rohl, Myrna Loy, Phil Sgriccia, Robert Singer, screwball comedy, Supernatural, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Thomas J. Wright, westerns, William Powell, women directors
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Supernatural: Season 3, Episode 3; “Bad Day at Black Rock”
Directed by Robert Singer Written by Ben Edlund Before we get down to brass tacks, let’s take a moment to list just how much this episode accomplishes in 41 minutes. 1. A continuation of the two season-wide Arcs – Dean’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Edlund, John Sturges, Robert Singer, SPN Season 3, Supernatural
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Supernatural: Season 2, Episode 18: “Hollywood Babylon”
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
Supernatural: Season 2, Episode 12: “Nightshifter”
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
Supernatural: Season 2, Episode 5: “Simon Said”
Directed by Tim Iacofano Written by Ben Edlund Sam: You and I are chosen. Max: For what? Sam: I don’t know. — “Nightmare,” Supernatural, Season 1 “Simon Said” is the only episode from Tim Iacofano, and the first episode written … Continue reading