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So5xE11: “The Distance” We have come across all types in the Walking Dead universe, from cannibals to crazies, but no one as clean and downright suspicious as Aaron. The Tribe is weary and in desperate need of redemption from the foot travel lifestyle they’ve been leading since the prison was overrun. Starvation, dehydration, shelter and safety are basic […]
MoreSo5xE10: “Them” Post-apocalyptic life has never been more clearly defined as in this episode of The Walking Dead. For the living, it is heartbreak, hunger, loneliness and fear, punctuated by moments of reprieve that include family and friends. For the Tribe, the basic physiological needs must be met in order to move forward on their journey […]
MoreSo5xE09: “What Happened and What’s Going On” The Tribe is back together but inevitably broken after the losing Beth in Slabtown. With not enough time to grieve, the group is forced to continue moving in order to find food and safety. It seems the troubles of the Tribe are, once again, focused on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, with physiology […]
MoreThis Sunday, February 8 at 9pm, The Walking Dead returns for the second half of Season 5 and it looks to be a messy reunion. If you’re not quite sure where we left off, take an insider’s look at the last few episodes of Season 5, including cast interviews. Be sure to check out […]
MoreS05xE08″: “Coda” As the Tribe attempts to move forward through continuous obstacles that do not end with walkers, but include sickness, familial issues, mental health problems, hunger, and violent adversaries among other things, we are reminded that even the best of us is destined to pass through this mortal coil into the world beyond. As […]
MoreS05xE06 “Consumed” & S05xE07 “Crossed” As the Tribe continues to establish their unity and strength, we also begin to see cracks in the chassis (so to speak) in regards to leadership, and the question of a values hierarchy is once again addressed in terms of who deserves to survive and what determines one’s worth. We return to […]
MoreS05xE05″: “Self Help” Survival is a theme this season, and each member of the Tribe has proven to be brave, cunning, downright ruthless or all of the above. The group headed to Washington D.C. is used to being on the ground, traveling on foot, not settling down and they are moving with a purpose, which gives them vigor and the […]
MoreAs I browse the interwebs and contemplate writing my Walking Dead review this week, I came across this Hillywood parody of the show (featuring OSRIC CHAU!!), and had to share. You may remember my post earlier this year of the Hillywood Doctor Who parody–yup. This geeky sister duo is good. If you like Queen, walker-gore […]
MoreS05xE04 :Slabtown” Each tribe we have encountered so far has had an established hierarchy and Slabtown is no different. The law enforcement and lone doctor at Slabtown, the hospital Beth wakes up in after her mysterious disappearance/kidnapping, utilize a system of checks and balances that don’t necessarily even out for everyone. If civilization has become […]
MoreS05xE03 “Four Walls and a Roof” With 3 missing members and enemies surrounding the proverbial gates, tensions are high within the Tribe. While the Tribe has settled their interpersonal issues, connections with the living continue to be fraught with suspicion and violence. Once again, our group is underestimated in what they are willing to do to survive, pushing the boundaries of […]
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