Greg Staffa

I provide testosterone to the site. You won’t be reading about how nice a actress looks in a dress or how much of a hunk Matt Bomer is in my reviews. I describe colors using words like brown, not taupe. My twitter name is @staffaroadtrip because I love road trips and have done two different 48-state road trips since 2008. My favorite show is White Collar.

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  1. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – “Providence” Retrospective. Agents of Nothing? — 5 comments
  2. Eating Peter’s Cake. Retrospective: White Collar – “One Last Stakeout” — 4 comments
  3. Grint-Grunt. Review: Psych – “Lock, Stock, Some Smoking Barrels and Burton Guster’s Goblet of Fire” — 3 comments
  4. White Collar Season 6 Premiere – “Borrowed Time” Spoiler-Free Advance Review. — 3 comments
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Jan 14 2016

USA Network Announces Series Pick-Up For Falling Water Debuting Fall 2016

USA Network announced a series pick-up from executive producers Gale Anne Hurd (“The Walking Dead”) of Valhalla Entertainment, Blake Masters (“Brotherhood”) and the late Emmy Award-winner Henry Bromell (“Homeland”) for the drama, FALLING WATER.

Jan 12 2016

Ted Danson and Kristen Bell Join Cast of NBC Comedy Good Place

Two-time Emmy Award winner Ted Danson and acclaimed actress Kristen Bell have been cast in NBC’s new Michael Schur comedy series “Good Place.”

Jan 11 2016

HBO Presents – Vice Special Report: Fighting Isis

Debuting SUNDAY, JAN. 31 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), the exclusive HBO special VICE SPECIAL REPORT: FIGHTING ISIS follows journalist Ben Anderson as he embeds with Iraqi fighters battling the Islamic State

Jan 08 2016

The Goldbergs – “The Tasty Boys” Recap. Creature of Habit.

Season 3, Episode 11 Air Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2016, 8:30/7:30c on ABC Rating: [rating=4] “Well, there’s going to be some big changes around here, big changes.” – Beverly Barry (Troy Gentile) makes Adam’s (Sean Giambrone) dreams come true when he invites him to join his Beastie Boy tribute group, The Tasty Boys. Visions of …

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Dec 15 2015

Fargo Season Finale – “Palindrome” Recap. Absolute Sovereignty.

“Palindrome” opens ominously with a look back at the various characters who have perished throughout the season by showing the moment of their demise. One of the more surprising shots is of Simone (Rachel Keller), whose death was implied but never shown, causing many to speculate she might show up in the finale.

Dec 11 2015

The Goldbergs – “A Christmas Story” Recap. Super Hanukkah.

Envious about how neighbors Virginia (Jennifer Irwin) and the rest of the Kremp family go all out for Christmas, Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) tries to spice up the Goldberg household in a similar fashion. There’s only one problem; they’re Jewish.

Dec 11 2015

USA Network’s Mr. Robot Gets SAG Nomination and Three Golden Globe® Nominations

It was a great week for USA Network’s Mr. Robot as Rami Malek was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award that was followed with nominations for three Golden Globes, including Best Drama series, Best Supporting Actor for Christian Slater, and Best Actor for Malek.

Dec 07 2015

Fargo – “The Castle” Recap. Radio Silence.

Having apprehended Ed (Jesse Plemons) and Peggy Blumquist (Kirsten Dunst) outside their jurisdiction in South Dakota, Lou (Patrick Wilson) and Hank (Ted Danson) reluctantly hand the couple over to Captain Jeb Cheney (Wayne Duvall). With Ohanzee (Zahn McClarnon) on the run and Mike Milligan (Bokeem Woodbine) heading to Sioux Falls, Cheney decides his best bet for capturing those involved in the ongoing war between the Gerhardts and the Kansas City Mafia is to use Ed and Peggy as bait.

Dec 06 2015

Conference Call: Ben Feldman and Justin Spitzer Talk about NBC’s New Comedy Superstore.

Superstore stars America Ferrera as Amy, a longtime employee of the ficitional big box retail store Cloud 9. Feldman is Jonah, a newly hired employee trying to learn the ropes. Created by Spitzer, who also serves as executive producer, Superstore is a workplace comedy about the coming and goings at Cloud 9.

Dec 03 2015

The Goldbergs – “Wingmom” Recap. G.I Barry.

Fueled by his love of the movie Top Gun, Barry (Troy Gentile), along with the other members of the Jenkintown Posse (JTP) — Andy Cogan (Matt Bush), Geoff Schwartz (Sam Lerner), and Naked Rob (Noah Munch) — enlist in their school’s junior reserve officer training corps (ROTC). Will Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) shoot down his dreams of getting a cool nickname and playing countless games of beach volleyball (like in the movie) or will she allow him to feel the need, the need for speed?

Dec 01 2015

Fargo – “Loplop” Recap. A Mulligan Worth Repeating.

On the last episode of Fargo, Ed Blumquist (Jesse Plemons) was arrested and interrogated at the police station while Hank (Ted Danson) questioned Peggy (Kirsten Dunst) at their home. Dodd (Jeffrey Donovan) showed up at the Blumquist house searching for Ed but was subdued by Peggy who used Dodd’s own stun rod on him.

Nov 30 2015

CBS Orders More Supergirl

Supergirl is one of my favorite new shows this season so you can imagine how happy I am about CBS’ announcement today for an order of seven more episodes. This brings the Supergirl season to a total of 20 episodes for its freshman season.

Nov 24 2015

Fargo – “Did You Do This? No, You Did It!” Recap. Manifest Destiny.

“Did You Do This? No, You Did It!” opens with a bang, literally, as the war between the Gerhardts and the Kansas City mafia reaches a critical level. Set to “Locomotive Breath” by Jethro Tull, a montage of assassinations on both sides shows how out of control the fight has become. Will the remaining cooler heads be able to negotiate peace or will things continue to escalate until only one side is left standing?

Nov 23 2015

FX Orders Third Installment of Fargo

FX has announced a third installment of Noah Hawley’s award-winning limited series Fargo. Little is known about where and when the third season will take place but it’s safe to assume there will be murder and mayhem.

Nov 19 2015

The Goldbergs – “In Conclusion, Thanksgiving” Recap. Ninja Pilgrim.

Thanksgiving on The Goldbergs is here again and in keeping with tradition, it means one thing—the return of Uncle Marvin (Dan Fogler). Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) tries to persuade Murray (Jeff Garlin) to invite Pop Pop (Judd Hirsch) to dinner. Will Marvin’s visit create chaos or will the holiday meal be a peaceful and thankful time for family?

Nov 16 2015

Fargo – “Rhinoceros” Recap. Jailbreak.

Pleading he is the victim, Ed (Jesse Plemons) is taken into custody for his involvement in the attack at the butcher shop. Lou (Patrick Wilson) isn’t in the mood to hear excuses, having already given both Peggy (Kirsten Dunst) and Ed a chance to come clean. Charlie (Allan Dobrescu) is also arrested for his part in the botched assassination attempt on Ed.

Nov 15 2015

Jim Henson’s Turkey Hollow, A Lifetime Original Movie – Review. Gobble Gobble.

In 1968, Jim Henson, along with his writing partner Jerry Juhl, wrote a screenplay for a Thanksgiving special titled “The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow.” Henson created the puppets and his daughters Lisa and Cheryl operated the creatures during a screen test.

Nov 12 2015

The Goldbergs – “Lucky” Recap. Secret of Womanhood.

Growing up, my family never had pets, not even a fish. Turns out Murray (Jeff Garlin) has a no pet policy similar to the one my parents had but with one slight difference. Instead of telling Barry (Troy Gentile) no as a child, he was told the family couldn’t get a dog because he’s deathly allergic to them. Watching Barry and Murray go at it after Barry finally learns the truth following a near death experience involving a smothering of puppy kisses is hilarious.

Nov 10 2015

Fargo – “The Gift of the Magi” Review. Butcher of Luverne.

Tension escalates between the Gerhardts and the Kansas City mafia (KC mafia) after negotiations fall apart. As both sides prepare for war, Peggy (Kirsten Dunst) and Ed (Jesse Plemons) try to figure out what to do after learning the Gerhardt family might be onto them. Meanwhile, Lou’s (Patrick Wilson) investigation is put on hold when he is assigned to escort a politician passing through the state.

Nov 04 2015

USA Network Sets January Premieres For Smackdown®, Colony, and Suits

USA network has announced the January premiere dates for the WWE powerhouse Smackdown, as well as new series Colony, and the second half of season five of the hit series, Suits. What will become of Mike Ross (Patrick J Adams) who was arrested for conspiracy to commit fraud?

Nov 03 2015

Fargo – “Fear and Trembling” Review. Peace or War.

The deadline approaches for Floyd (Jean Smart) and the rest of the Gerhardt family to decide whether to accept the offer by the Kansas City Mafia or face all-out war. Can the two sides come to an agreement, or will Dodd’s (Jeffrey Donovan) temper wreak havoc on the negotiations? Meanwhile, Ohanzee (Zahn McClarnon) inches closer to figuring out what happened to Rye (Kieran Culkin).

Oct 29 2015

The Goldbergs – “Couples Costume” Recap. Mork and Indy.

Beverly’s (Wendi McLendon-Covey) tradition of wearing a Halloween costume that complements whatever Adam (Sean Giambrone) designs for himself is in jeopardy when Adam’s girlfriend Dana (Natalie Alyn Lind) visits from Seattle.

Oct 27 2015

Fargo – “The Myth of Sisyphus” Recap. The Standoffs.

Unaware of Rye’s (Kieran Culkin) fate, the race to find him intensifies as the mafia, police, and his family all try to find him first. With the body disposed of, one wonders if the tension will calm down over time or continue to escalate. Given Fargo’s history, it’s safe to assume the latter.

Oct 22 2015

The Goldbergs – “Boy Barry” Recap. The Mug Rug.

The bromance between Murray (Jeff Garlin) and his friend Bill (David Koechner) reaches a new level when Bill convinces Murray to grow a mustache like his. The confidence that comes with Murray’s added facial hair doesn’t sit well with Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey), especially when Murray starts making his own decisions and ignoring her input. Will Beverly win back Murray’s attention or will the power of the ‘stache’ prove to be too much?

Oct 20 2015

Fargo – Next on: The Myth of Sisyphus.

The Gerhardts’ search for Rye intensifies, Lou (Patrick Wilson) takes a trip to Fargo, and Peggy (Kirsten Dunst) overhears a new theory about the Waffle Hut shooter.