Boss battles are a large part of what makes the Metal Gear Solid franchise stand out against its contemporaries. Director Hideo Kojima might’ve missed his calling for motion pictures with his broad storytelling and incredible set pieces. Throughout the history of Metal Gear Solid, Kojima has continually upped the ante of what players can expect from the confrontations with the series many memorable villains.
Boss Season 2, Episode 8: “Consequence” Written by Paul Keables Directed by Jean de Segonzac Boss Season 2, Episode 9: “Clinch” Written by Julie Hébert Directed by Mario Van Peebles Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Starz Closing in on the finale, “Consequence” and “Clinch” have some heavy lifting to do. The loose strands and split ends of the season so …
Boss Season 2, Episode 7: “The Conversation” Written by Angelina Burnett Directed by Nelson McCormick Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Starz Kane returns from his treatment in Toronto a ‘new’ man. Which is to say, he’s back to his old ways- politically cunning and almost without sympathy for those who suffer under him. He’s apparently no …
Boss Season 2, Episode 6: “Backflash” Written by Bradford Winters Directed by Mario Van Peebles Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Starz “Backflash” – an uncharacteristically tricksy title for Boss – answers almost every question one might have about Kane’s past: his involvement with Mayor Rutledge at the beginning of his career as Mayor, the occurrences …
Boss Season 2, Episode 5: “Mania” Written by Kevin J. Hynes Directed by Jean de Segonzac Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Starz As “Mania” shows us this week, it’s when Boss strips its cast and plotlines down to an essential few that it truly gains momentum. The preceding episodes had a tough job to …
Boss Season 2, Episode 4: “Redemption” Written by Julie Hébert Directed by Phil Abraham Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Starz Perhaps there’s no better way to evoke sympathy for a character than to have his newfound sense of good doubted by those closest to him. There’ll be no sympathy without the viewers’ trust in Kane’s motives, though, …
Boss Season 2, Episode 3: “Ablution” Written by Angelina Burnett Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Starz Having ironed out some of its stylistic creases already this season, Boss returns, thematically focused and strong, this week, and the moves “Ablution” makes serve its equally focused title well. Spring is here …
Boss, Season 2, Episode 1: “Louder than Words” Written by Dee Johnson Directed by Jim McKay Boss, Season 2, Episode 2: “Through and Through” Written by Bradford Winters Directed by Jean de Segonzac Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on Starz Boss is back on our screens with a confident, clear renewal of its grand themes …
Opening titles sequences can indeed be viewed as an afterthought, but they are in fact extremely important to a show’s success. The opening title sequence of a television series can easily attract or repel viewers, and effect their decision as to whether or not it will be worth their time to invest and watch, or …