Elle Lutz

Soaker of life. I like to experience things and see the world. I consider myself a professional traveler. My love for movies and television goes way back but I'm a sucker for action-oriented films and shows. Oh, and I make excellent martinis! Follow me on twitter @LutzElle.

Most commented posts

  1. Karma and a Lesson on Family Feelings. Retrospective: Sons of Anarchy – “A Mother’s Work” — 9 comments
  2. The Dark Side of Jax Emerges, Review: Sons of Anarchy, S5 Ep 6, “Small World” — 8 comments
  3. Exclusive Interview! Walter Salles and the Beat Museum Keep the Spirit of the Beats Alive – The Keeping of a Secret: Part 1 — 7 comments
  4. MC Protocol Breach and Sex Business Causes More Issues. Retrospective: Sons of Anarchy – “Straw” — 5 comments
  5. Review: Sons of Anarchy – Season 4, Episode 11 “Call of Duty” – When a Junkie Whore, an Irish Pizza Order and Skeletons in a Closet Collide — 4 comments

Author's posts

Jan 24 2012

Review: #Alcatraz – “Kit Nelson” – A Child Abduction and a Chrysanthemum Signals 48 Hours to Live.

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  • January 24, 2012

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Review: #Alcatraz - "Kit Nelson" - A Child Abduction and a Chrysanthemum Signals 48 Hours to Live. 1

From his police scanner, Doc Soto (Jorge Garcia) picks up on an important clue from listening to the reports of a missing child: a Chrysanthemum has been left behind on the child’s bed. Will team Alcatraz team be able to sort through clues from both the past and present to save an 11- year- old boy within a 48- hour time frame?

Jan 16 2012

Review: Alcatraz – “Ernest Cobb” – An OCD Sniper and a Few Time Travelers

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  • January 16, 2012

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Review: Alcatraz - "Ernest Cobb" – An OCD Sniper and a Few Time Travelers 2

Don’t let the initial dark, eerie voiceover and music lead you to think this is another cheesy paranormal show. In its two-hour premiere, Alcatraz uses its first hour, “Jack Sylvane,” as an introduction to the characters and to put the show’s premise into context so the at large storyline can be set free. The second hour, “Ernest Cobb,” serves to transition the viewers into the show’s concept and into the action without skipping a beat.

Jan 10 2012

Review: Pan Am – Season 1, Episode 10 – “Secrets and Lies” – Should Secrets Be Kept or Revealed?

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  • January 10, 2012

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Review: Pan Am - Season 1, Episode 10 - "Secrets and Lies" - Should Secrets Be Kept or Revealed? 3

Sunday marked the return of Pan Am after a four-week hiatus. For TV audiences, that is a timeframe equivalent to a decade and I couldn’t help but wonder if Pan Am would come back with the right focus or if the storyline would fizzle and become anti-climactic? My verdict? Thumbs up!

Jan 06 2012

Exclusive Interview – Part 2: Walter Salles and the Beat Museum Keep the Spirit of the Beats Alive – The Filming and Cast of On The Road

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  • January 6, 2012

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Exclusive Interview – Part 2: Walter Salles and the Beat Museum Keep the Spirit of the Beats Alive - The Filming and Cast of On The Road 4

In Part 2 of my exclusive interview with Jerry Cimino and Walter Salles, we focus more on the film itself. Specifically, can a film based on a book set in the 1950s and published in 1957 remain relevant in today’s world? Will the book’s themes, translated into film, resonate well with audiences? Initially, I focused the discussion on the relevance of the Beats in today’s world but it was inevitable we would end up exploring the process and expectations that come from interpreting a book into film, as well as talking about the film and cast.

Jan 05 2012

Exclusive Interview! Walter Salles and the Beat Museum Keep the Spirit of the Beats Alive – The Keeping of a Secret: Part 1

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  • January 5, 2012

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Exclusive Interview! Walter Salles and the Beat Museum Keep the Spirit of the Beats Alive - The Keeping of a Secret: Part 1 5

Jerry Cimino, director and founder of San Francisco’s Beat Museum, had been searching for a car, specifically a Hudson, for over five years to add to the Museum’s collection but when he finally found it, he had to keep his excitement hushed for a whole year as the vehicle came to him via a film project that was still in progress. It was the ’49 Hudson used in Walter Salles’ On The Road, one of the most anticipated films of 2012.

Dec 12 2011

Boss – Season 1, Episode 8 – “Choose” – “Choices, Retribution, a Win and Blood.”

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  • December 12, 2011

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Boss – Season 1, Episode 8 - “Choose” - "Choices, Retribution, a Win and Blood." 6

The season finale of Boss is appropriately called “Choose” because by the time a primary election winner is declared, lines are drawn via tough and personal choices; loyalty is demanded and only a few remain standing. Will Mayor Kane (Kelsey Grammer) retain his power hold over Chicago and if he does, what price will he have to pay?

Dec 12 2011

Review: Enlightened – Season 1 Finale, Episode 10, “Burn It Down” – “A Cry for Help and Proof Against the Boys’ Club”

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  • December 12, 2011

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Review: Enlightened – Season 1 Finale, Episode 10, “Burn It Down” - “A Cry for Help and Proof Against the Boys’ Club” 7

Levi (Luke Wilson) finally issues the SOS Amy (Laura Dern) has been waiting for and Damon (Charles Esten) grants Amy the opportunity to present her research findings at a meeting with her former group. Amy views the presentation as her ticket back to her old team. As personal and work-related conflicts hit a boiling point in ”Burn It Down”, will Levi agree to get the help he needs? Will the presentation offer Amy a way back to her old department? Or will the ever strong-willed Amy figure out an alternate way to pave her own future?

Dec 09 2011

Interview – Kurt Sutter on SOA: Why He Never Takes the Easy, Predictable Road

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  • December 9, 2011

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Interview - Kurt Sutter on SOA: Why He Never Takes the Easy, Predictable Road 8

With increased ratings and a growing loyal fan base, there was a lot riding on the Sons of Anarchy finale. To wrap up the season and put it into context, FX hosted a conference call with the hit show’s creator, Kurt Sutter.

Dec 07 2011

Review: Sons of Anarchy – “To Be, Part 2” – Do the Bad Guys Always Get Their Way?

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  • December 7, 2011

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Review: Sons of Anarchy - "To Be, Part 2" - Do the Bad Guys Always Get Their Way? 9

Sons of Anarchy fans have been riding a powerful roller coaster since September. Season 4 has been intense with unexpected flips and turns but does the finale please the high expectations of viewers? Will the ghost of John Teller continue to haunt those who did him wrong? And does anyone really believe Jax is ever leaving Charming?

Dec 06 2011

Review: Pan Am – Season 1, Episode 8, “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” – ”An Ice Princess, a Farm and an Untimely Fire”

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  • December 6, 2011

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Review: Pan Am – Season 1, Episode 8, "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" - ”An Ice Princess, a Farm and an Untimely Fire” 10

After a three- week hiatus, Pan Am is no longer grounded. It wisely returns to the storylines that appeal most to the fans of the show: heavy in retro glamour, espionage and romance. The Cameron sisters are recruited to assist in two different missions; Maggie (Christina Ricci) pushes for nuclear race policy change while both Dean (Mike Vogel) and Colette (Karine Vanasse) suspiciously claim to be ill.

Dec 05 2011

Review: Enlightened – Season 1, Episode 9, “Consider Helen”- The Past Comes Flooding Back

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  • December 5, 2011

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Review: Enlightened – Season 1, Episode 9, “Consider Helen”- The Past Comes Flooding Back 11

It’s another day in the lives of the Jellico women and as they sleep, happy voices are heard as voiceovers. They’re voices from the past: Amy (Laura Dern), her sister Bethany (Rebecca Spicher) and their father Jim (Russell Reynolds). “Consider Helen” focuses on the past and death. It’s also about the existing quiet tension among Amy, her mother and Levi (Luke Wilson). But most importantly, it reveals information about the day things changed completely for the Jellico women.

Dec 04 2011

What Makes SOA’s Lincoln Potter Tick – An Interview with Ray McKinnon

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  • December 4, 2011

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What Makes SOA’s Lincoln Potter Tick – An Interview with Ray McKinnon 12

Ray McKinnon has captivated the attention and curiosity of Sons of Anarchy fans during Season 4 with his fascinating portrayal of Asst. United States District Attorney Lincoln Potter. I recently had the opportunity to participate in an FX media call to interview McKinnon and in spite of a long resume consisting of a great variety of roles in television and film; he admitted he’s never played anyone like Lincoln Potter before.

Dec 04 2011

Review: Boss – Season 1, Episode 7, “Stasis” – Between a Rock and a Hard Place

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  • December 4, 2011

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Review: Boss - Season 1, Episode 7, "Stasis" - Between a Rock and a Hard Place 13

A Bensenville trichloroethylene plaintiffs’ class action lawsuit deposition, negative public perception, and a government shutdown are some of the growing complications Mayor Tom Kane (Kelsey Grammer) faces. It’s not a good sign when right hand man Ezra Stone (Martin Donovan) prompts him for a wild card to keep the public distracted and prevent a primary election blood bath. Could the Mayor still have a trick under his sleeve and if he does, what could it be?

Nov 30 2011

Review: Sons of Anarchy – Season 4, Episode 13, “To Be, Part I” – The InsTIGation of Teller

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  • November 30, 2011

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Review: Sons of Anarchy - Season 4, Episode 13, "To Be, Part I" - The InsTIGation of Teller 14

John Teller’s (Victor Newmark) letters continue to wreak havoc on the SAMCRO family and unsuspecting victims alike. “To Be, Act 1” picks up where a cruel fade to black took us to cliffhanger hell last week. Clay’s (Ron Perlman) survival triggers more questions. Is Clay going to be ‘goners’? If not, is Jax (Charlie Hunnam) the ‘one’ who’s supposed to finish the job Opie (Ryan Hurst) started? How will SAMCRO deal with the shooting of their president?

Nov 29 2011

Exclusive Interview: Bob Thiele Jr. Talks about the Upcoming SOA Soundtrack, the Show’s Distinctive Sonic Style and Music for the Season 4 Finale.

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  • November 29, 2011

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Exclusive Interview: Bob Thiele Jr. Talks about the Upcoming SOA Soundtrack, the Show’s Distinctive Sonic Style and Music for the Season 4 Finale. 15

FX, Twentieth Century Fox Television and Columbia Records have partnered to release the soundtrack “Songs of Anarchy: Music from Sons of Anarchy Seasons 1-4” on November 29th. We recently talked to Sons’ music supervisor Bob Thiele Jr. who is responsible for, along with series creator Kurt Sutter, the distinctive music style of the show.

Nov 26 2011

Review: Boss – Season 1, Episode 6 – “Spit” – Everyone Has an Achilles Heel and a Deal To Make

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  • November 26, 2011

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Review: Boss – Season 1, Episode 6 - “Spit” - Everyone Has an Achilles Heel and a Deal To Make 16

Chicago Mayor Kane (Kelsey Grammer) temporarily retreats after Dr. Gabriela Reyes (Carmen Roman) implicates him in a trichloroethylene scandal believed to cause cancer and liver disease to residents of Bensenville, a nearby municipality. With Kane politically wounded and opportunists attempting to overtake his kingdom, how will he fight back?

Nov 22 2011

Review: Sons of Anarchy – Season 4, Episode 12, “Burnt and Purged Away” – Historic Shit and Unsettled Scores Finally Meet a Bucketful of Truth

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  • November 22, 2011

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Review: Sons of Anarchy – Season 4, Episode 12, “Burnt and Purged Away” - Historic Shit and Unsettled Scores Finally Meet a Bucketful of Truth 17

A determined and angry Opie (Ryan Hurst) is on the hunt for his father’s killer. Surprisingly, he exercises significant self-restraint by waiting until the next day to go around asking questions, but his passive/aggressive behavior reveals his deep resentment and distrust for the people from the only world he’s known.

Nov 21 2011

Review: Enlightened – Season 1, Episode 7, “Lonely Ghosts” – “Nobody Likes to Sleep Alone”

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  • November 21, 2011

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Review: Enlightened – Season 1, Episode 7, “Lonely Ghosts” - “Nobody Likes to Sleep Alone” 18

Amy’s (Laura Dern) days of work-less coasting have come to an end. The success of the productivity tracking software her boss Dougie (Timm Sharp) developed has brought him a vice-presidential promotion by Abaddonn industries– which, by the way, Abaddonn is another word for hell. Being on the big-wig radar forces Dougie to give Amy the ultimatum of being fired if she doesn’t complete the data entry project she’s been neglecting for weeks by the end of the day.

Nov 19 2011

Review: Boss – “Remembered” – Chump Bait and a Groundswell of Discontent Target the Mayor’s Kingdom

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  • November 19, 2011

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Review: Boss – “Remembered” - Chump Bait and a Groundswell of Discontent Target the Mayor’s Kingdom 19

“Who’s fucking me,” Mayor Kane (Kelsey Grammer) asks aide Ezra Stone (Martin Donovan). Someone has made public a document implicating Kane as having authorized a carcinogen trichloroethylene dump in Bensenville. “Remembered” is all about how Team Kane handles a political crisis while trying to unveil who is the culprit behind the leak is.

Nov 18 2011

Denis O’Hare Talks About Playing “Larry” and What Lies Ahead for American Horror Story.

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  • November 18, 2011

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Denis O’Hare Talks About Playing “Larry” and What Lies Ahead for American Horror Story. 20

Denis O’Hare is riding high in Hollywood these days with an upcoming role in Clint Eastwood’s film J. Edgar and TV roles in The Good Wife, True Blood and American Horror Story. O’Hare shared with us his interest in defined characters, his training as an actor, and he even discussed True Blood. However, most of our time was well spent discussing his role as Larry Harvey, the burnt man in American Horror Story.

Nov 16 2011

Review: Sons of Anarchy – Season 4, Episode 11 “Call of Duty” – When a Junkie Whore, an Irish Pizza Order and Skeletons in a Closet Collide

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  • November 16, 2011

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Review: Sons of Anarchy – Season 4, Episode 11 “Call of Duty” – When a Junkie Whore, an Irish Pizza Order and Skeletons in a Closet Collide 21

The rising tension between Gemma (Katey Sagal), Wayne (Dayton Callie) and Clay (Ron Perlman) help skeletons find their way out of the closet. When Wayne reveals to Opie (Ryan Hurst) that Clay killed his father Pinney (William Lucking), urging him to ‘off’ Clay before he kills someone else he loves, Gemma’s assertion that Clay will die in the hands of a Son takes on a prophetic undertone. Will it happen because of Gemma’s infinite wisdom or due to her ability to influence others?

Nov 14 2011

Review: Enlightened – Season 1, Episode 6, “Sandy” – When Women Act like Teenagers

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  • November 14, 2011

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Review: Enlightened – Season 1, Episode 6, “Sandy” – When Women Act like Teenagers 22

Amy’s friend Sandy (Robin Wright) from the Hawaiian treatment center visits LA for a yoga conference and insists she stay with her (which really means her mom Helen’s (Diane Ladd) house. Amy beams as she’s finally around someone who understands what she’s been going through and shares her goals in making the world a better place.

Nov 14 2011

Review: Pan Am – “Unscheduled Departure” – An Emergency Landing and Political Unrest in Haiti Bring Increased Drama

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  • November 14, 2011

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Review: Pan Am – “Unscheduled Departure” - An Emergency Landing and Political Unrest in Haiti Bring Increased Drama 23

The combination of Hurricane Ginny pounding the Caribbean and a passenger’s illness bring unexpected complications for a New York to Caracas flight, but it also renders us Pan Am’s most intense episode of the season.

Nov 12 2011

Review: Boss – “Slip” – Change is in the Air

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  • November 12, 2011

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In the wild, some animals prey on the weak. In Boss’ political jungle, things are even wilder. Mayor Tom Kane’s (Kelsey Grammer) enemies see a window of opportunity and their scheming begins. “Slip” is all about how complications multiply for Kane.

Nov 10 2011

David Labrava Talks about His Character, Future Projects and the Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Finale

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  • November 10, 2011

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David Labrava Talks about His Character, Future Projects and the Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Finale 25

David Labrava can’t be anything but “Happy” regarding his involvement with the FX drama series, “Sons of Anarchy.” On November 9, I had the opportunity to participate in a “Q&A” with the actor. Although he wouldn’t share any major twists for the Season 4 finale, he elaborated on some important details about the mindset of the MC members.

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