White people trust Jordan Klepper, the lanky, blonde and affably midwestern Daily Show correspondent best known for going into the field to ostensibly prove that police don't have racial biases or to quiz supporters at Trump rallies about the relative feminism of "Trump That Bitch." Klepper worked just one year under Jon Stewart, but when Trevor Noah arrived in 2015, Klepper understood his voice in the show. Like many correspondents before him, including Steves Carell and Colbert, Klepper excels at playing a self-assured blowhard, cluelessly flaunting his white privilege, or cleverly,...
- 6/12/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Review Laura Akers 28 Jan 2014 - 07:22
Did NBC do Dracula a disservice by skipping the pilot process? Here's Laura's review of the season one finale...
This review contains spoilers.
1.10 Let There Be Light
I’ve been dreading this moment for weeks. After sticking it out through slow and poorly constructed episode after episode, hoping all the time that there would be some payoff at the end, I am ultimately not just disappointed at the ten-week series of Dracula; I’m actually a bit resentful.
I think the largest part of my resentment comes from the knowledge that there are a lot of very good writers, actors, and directors working in television right now - creative minds struggling under the weight of cancellation-happy broadcast and cable networks for a shot to tell their stories. So to spend months regularly viewing a show that was spared the obstacles that most have to overcome,...
Did NBC do Dracula a disservice by skipping the pilot process? Here's Laura's review of the season one finale...
This review contains spoilers.
1.10 Let There Be Light
I’ve been dreading this moment for weeks. After sticking it out through slow and poorly constructed episode after episode, hoping all the time that there would be some payoff at the end, I am ultimately not just disappointed at the ten-week series of Dracula; I’m actually a bit resentful.
I think the largest part of my resentment comes from the knowledge that there are a lot of very good writers, actors, and directors working in television right now - creative minds struggling under the weight of cancellation-happy broadcast and cable networks for a shot to tell their stories. So to spend months regularly viewing a show that was spared the obstacles that most have to overcome,...
- 1/28/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Laura Akers 21 Jan 2014 - 09:12
After a long, slow series, Dracula is finally hitting its stride. Here's Laura's review of the penultimate episode...
This review contains spoilers.
1.9 Four Roses
It’s been a long time coming, but it appears, with only one episode to go, that Dracula has finally hit its stride. After weeks of little-to-nothing but set up, we’re now actually into the primary conflict in the show, and it’s relatively engaging.
On one side, we have the evil of the Order of the Dragon. In theory a Christian order, they behave in anything but a Christian way. While Vlad Tepes’ crimes are un-enumerated in the story, they were supposedly horrific enough to doom his wife (who does not appear to have played any part in them) to burning at the stake and himself to the curse of demonic vampirism (making one wonder what these “holy” soldiers were thinking). Likewise,...
After a long, slow series, Dracula is finally hitting its stride. Here's Laura's review of the penultimate episode...
This review contains spoilers.
1.9 Four Roses
It’s been a long time coming, but it appears, with only one episode to go, that Dracula has finally hit its stride. After weeks of little-to-nothing but set up, we’re now actually into the primary conflict in the show, and it’s relatively engaging.
On one side, we have the evil of the Order of the Dragon. In theory a Christian order, they behave in anything but a Christian way. While Vlad Tepes’ crimes are un-enumerated in the story, they were supposedly horrific enough to doom his wife (who does not appear to have played any part in them) to burning at the stake and himself to the curse of demonic vampirism (making one wonder what these “holy” soldiers were thinking). Likewise,...
- 1/21/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
NBC’s Dracula finally gives us something for our teeth to sink into! It is time to choose a side because a war is coming. In a build up to next week’s season finale, Dracula has spent weeks manipulating and sabotaging the plans of the Order of the Dragon, the cult that had turned him into [&hellip
Dracula Episode 1.09 Review: “Four Roses”...
Dracula Episode 1.09 Review: “Four Roses”...
- 1/20/2014
- by Lindsay Bradley
- TVovermind.com
Dracula Episode 109
“Four Roses”
Teleplay By: Daniel Knauf
Story By: Jesse Peyronel
Directed By: Tim Fywell
Original Airdate: 17 January 2014
In This Episode…
Grayson is convinced that the Order was behind Mina’s attack and wants to start war with them. Renfield tries to explain that Davenport acted alone in this, but Grayson doesn’t believe him. He goes to Van Helsing in the hopes that he can calm down Grayson, but now that Grayson has lost possession of the resonator, he considers their contract null and void. He’s out.
Browning is frantic over his missing children, but Jayne is annoyed. She has hunters coming from all over Europe to hunt Dracula, and she doesn’t have time to deal with Browning’s domestic issues. Besides, as a member of the Order of the Dragon, Browning swore that his personal needs would never supersede those of the Order. Despite the...
“Four Roses”
Teleplay By: Daniel Knauf
Story By: Jesse Peyronel
Directed By: Tim Fywell
Original Airdate: 17 January 2014
In This Episode…
Grayson is convinced that the Order was behind Mina’s attack and wants to start war with them. Renfield tries to explain that Davenport acted alone in this, but Grayson doesn’t believe him. He goes to Van Helsing in the hopes that he can calm down Grayson, but now that Grayson has lost possession of the resonator, he considers their contract null and void. He’s out.
Browning is frantic over his missing children, but Jayne is annoyed. She has hunters coming from all over Europe to hunt Dracula, and she doesn’t have time to deal with Browning’s domestic issues. Besides, as a member of the Order of the Dragon, Browning swore that his personal needs would never supersede those of the Order. Despite the...
- 1/19/2014
- by Alyse Wax
- FEARnet
NBC's "Dracula" looks to have quite a grand finale in store for those who've stuck with it. If you're among them, here are a preview and over 3 dozen stills of the season (series?) ending Episode 1.10, "Let There Be Light."
As a bonus, we also have a "Dracula Unearthed" video for last night's episode, "Four Roses," in which the show's creators talk about Grayson's decision to transform Lucy, Van Helsing's terrible fate, and what's ahead for Lady Jane.
"Dracula" Episode 1.09 - "Four Roses" (aired 1/17/14)
As Mina recovers from her attack, Harker joins The Order of the Dragon, and Grayson goes to war with them. Everything begins to unravel.
Browning desperately searches for his children, Lady Jane prepares for the ultimate vampire hunt, and Lucy confesses her betrayal to Mina, destroying their friendship and ultimately suffering the ultimate backlash.
With all the surrounding chaos, Grayson decides to make a heartfelt confession to Mina.
As a bonus, we also have a "Dracula Unearthed" video for last night's episode, "Four Roses," in which the show's creators talk about Grayson's decision to transform Lucy, Van Helsing's terrible fate, and what's ahead for Lady Jane.
"Dracula" Episode 1.09 - "Four Roses" (aired 1/17/14)
As Mina recovers from her attack, Harker joins The Order of the Dragon, and Grayson goes to war with them. Everything begins to unravel.
Browning desperately searches for his children, Lady Jane prepares for the ultimate vampire hunt, and Lucy confesses her betrayal to Mina, destroying their friendship and ultimately suffering the ultimate backlash.
With all the surrounding chaos, Grayson decides to make a heartfelt confession to Mina.
- 1/18/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Dracula, Season 1, Episode 9, “Four Roses”
Written by Daniel Knauf story by Jesse Peyronel
Directed by Tim Fywell
Airs Fridays 10pm (Et) on NBC
In its last few episodes Dracula has done what seemed impossible, especially after its meandering and somewhat disappointing first half season. The last three episodes have actually exceeded expectations, showing that things really aren’t as bad as they seemed. With its penultimate episode, “Four Roses”, Dracula has righted many of its early wrongs, starting with Grayson (the awesome Jonathan Rhys Meyers) declaring war on the Order.
Last week’s episode, “Come to Die”, was probably one of the freshman series’ best. Tightly wound and full of excellent plot twists that pushed the story forward, it was a great lead in to the even better “Four Roses”. Dracula has its problems, it has many of them in fact, but one of its great gifts is that it...
Written by Daniel Knauf story by Jesse Peyronel
Directed by Tim Fywell
Airs Fridays 10pm (Et) on NBC
In its last few episodes Dracula has done what seemed impossible, especially after its meandering and somewhat disappointing first half season. The last three episodes have actually exceeded expectations, showing that things really aren’t as bad as they seemed. With its penultimate episode, “Four Roses”, Dracula has righted many of its early wrongs, starting with Grayson (the awesome Jonathan Rhys Meyers) declaring war on the Order.
Last week’s episode, “Come to Die”, was probably one of the freshman series’ best. Tightly wound and full of excellent plot twists that pushed the story forward, it was a great lead in to the even better “Four Roses”. Dracula has its problems, it has many of them in fact, but one of its great gifts is that it...
- 1/18/2014
- by Tressa
- SoundOnSight
New Dracula episode 9,season 1 intense spoilers & clips hit the net. Last night, NBC released the new spoilers and sneak peek/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "Dracula" episode 9 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "Four Roses," and it appears to be very interesting and intense as Dracula orders his men to get quite violent at one point, and more. In the "Four Roses" episode, as Mina recovers from her attack, Harker will end up, joining The Order Of The Dragon and Grayson will go to war with them. Everything is going to begin to unravel. Browning will desperately search for his children. Lady Jane will end, preparing for the ultimate vampire hunt ,and Lucy will confess her betrayal to Mina, destroying their friendship and ultimately suffering the supreme backlash. With all the surrounding chaos, Grayson will choose to make a heart-felt confession to Mina. Episode 9 is set to air on Friday night,...
- 1/11/2014
- by Derek
- OnTheFlix
Just two episodes remain for NBC's "Dracula," and things are definitely coming to a head, including a declaration of war! And possibly love? Check out several images from and a preview of Episode 1.09, "Four Roses."
"Dracula" Episode 1.09 - "Four Roses" (airs 1/17/14)
As Mina recovers from her attack, Harker joins The Order of the Dragon, and Grayson goes to war with them. Everything begins to unravel.
Browning desperately searches for his children, Lady Jane prepares for the ultimate vampire hunt, and Lucy confesses her betrayal to Mina, destroying their friendship and ultimately suffering the ultimate backlash.
With all the surrounding chaos, Grayson decides to make a heartfelt confession to Mina.
"Dracula" stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Dracula/Alexander Grayson/Vlad Tepes, Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Jonathan Harker, Jessica De Gouw as Mina Murray/Ilona, Thomas Kretschmann as Abraham Van Helsing, Katie McGrath as Lucy Westenra, Nonso Anozie as R.M. Renfield, Victoria Smurfit as Lady Jayne Wetherby,...
"Dracula" Episode 1.09 - "Four Roses" (airs 1/17/14)
As Mina recovers from her attack, Harker joins The Order of the Dragon, and Grayson goes to war with them. Everything begins to unravel.
Browning desperately searches for his children, Lady Jane prepares for the ultimate vampire hunt, and Lucy confesses her betrayal to Mina, destroying their friendship and ultimately suffering the ultimate backlash.
With all the surrounding chaos, Grayson decides to make a heartfelt confession to Mina.
"Dracula" stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Dracula/Alexander Grayson/Vlad Tepes, Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Jonathan Harker, Jessica De Gouw as Mina Murray/Ilona, Thomas Kretschmann as Abraham Van Helsing, Katie McGrath as Lucy Westenra, Nonso Anozie as R.M. Renfield, Victoria Smurfit as Lady Jayne Wetherby,...
- 1/11/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
New Dracula episode 9,season 1 official spoilers,plotline revealed by NBC. Recently, NBC served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Dracula" episode 9 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "Four Roses," and it sounds like it'll be quite interesting as Harker joins the Order Of the Dragon,Grayson goes to war, and more. In the new,9th episode press release: As Mina recovers from her attack, Harker will join The Order Of The Dragon and Grayson will go to war with them. Everything is going to begin to unravel. Browning will desperately search for his children. Lady Jane will prepare for the ultimate vampire hunt ,and Lucy is going to confess her betrayal to Mina, destroying their friendship and ultimately suffering the ultimate backlash. With all the surrounding chaos, Grayson will decide to make a heart-felt confession to Mina. Episode 9 is scheduled to air on Friday night, January 17th...
- 1/1/2014
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
You’d think a thriller about a brilliantly dogged detective matching wits with a sadistically smart serial killer would be at least somewhat entertaining. You’d be right in thinking that too, and if that’s the kind of film you’re looking for I recommend Memories of Murder, Copycat or Seven to fill your needs. Because there’s nothing about the new film Alex Cross that comes even close to brilliant, smart or intentionally entertaining. Alex Cross (Tyler Perry) is a homicide detective and doctor (of some kind but probably a psychologist) in Detroit who’s grown weary of his police beat and is considering taking an adviser role with the FBI. Before he can convince his pregnant wife that the move to Washington DC is in their best interest he’s tasked with solving a multiple murder with a tortured woman at its center. Cross’ team includes his childhood friend, Det...
- 10/19/2012
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
It's decades since Tom Waits had a drink and his music has just got weirder and better. With his 17th album out, he heads for his local roadhouse (for coffee) and talks about songwriting, hard living and his fear of phones
"I used to think that all great recordings happened at about 3am," Tom Waits is telling me, in the conspiratorial, wasted and wounded voice that still seems made for those early hours. "So my first studio experiences, I wanted to be recording after the bars closed. I just thought that's when it all happened. And it worked for me for a while, I guess. But I don't believe that so much any more. I realise now there's more than one way to sneak up on a herd of cattle…"
Waits is sitting in the back room of a roadhouse near his home town of Santa Rosa, where the industrialised...
"I used to think that all great recordings happened at about 3am," Tom Waits is telling me, in the conspiratorial, wasted and wounded voice that still seems made for those early hours. "So my first studio experiences, I wanted to be recording after the bars closed. I just thought that's when it all happened. And it worked for me for a while, I guess. But I don't believe that so much any more. I realise now there's more than one way to sneak up on a herd of cattle…"
Waits is sitting in the back room of a roadhouse near his home town of Santa Rosa, where the industrialised...
- 10/22/2011
- by Tim Adams
- The Guardian - Film News
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