Connie Allen

I'm a writer, cinephile, avid reader, and pop culture enthusiast. I love historical dramas, and fantasy/sci-fi series. Currently living in SoCal.

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  1. The Bitter End. Retrospective: The White Queen “Long Live the King” — 4 comments
  2. Black Sails – “XII” Retrospective. War Games — 2 comments
  3. EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Screenwriter Kayla Alpert About Flowers in the Attic and Petals on the Wind — 2 comments
  4. Season Of The Witch. Retrospective: Witches of East End “Today I Am A Witch” — 1 comments
  5. Are We There Yet? Retrospective: Black Sails – “IV.” — 1 comments

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Aug 27 2013

Eye Of The Storm, A Retrospective: The White Queen – “The Storm”

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One of the best elements of “The Storm” is the attention to its supporting characters. Until this point, it has been “The Edward and Elizabeth Show,” with little screen time for supporting characters like Warwick’s (James Frain) daughters Isabel (Eleanor Tomlinson) and Anne Neville (Faye Marsay). “The Storm” is not only about Edward’s plight, however; it centers on the evolution of all the women on The White Queen and the parts they play in the change of power to the throne.

Aug 20 2013

More Power, More Problems. Review: The White Queen – “The Price of Power”

More Power, More Problems. Review: The White Queen – “The Price of Power” 2

This week, the romantic tone shifts to a more somber atmosphere as power plays takes center stage. If the premiere episode were a fairytale, then “The Price of Power” is certainly a reality check as it flashes forward to the year of Elizabeth’s coronation as queen consort. The scene is a pinnacle moment in the episode with beautiful detail to wardrobe and style. Ferguson shines as she sits upon the throne with a regal air about her. Yet for every happy moment, there is always a downer. In this case, it’s Warwick.

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