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.

Most commented posts

  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
  5. Cake Mix. Review: Psych – “No Trout About It” — 2 comments

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Oct 09 2014

Troian Bellisario To Guest Star on USA Network’s Suits

USA Network announced today that Troian Bellisario is set to guest star on Suits next season. Bellisario is engaged to Suits star Patrick J Adams whom she met when they both performed in the play Equivocation. Adams had made an appearance on Bellisario’s show Pretty Little Liars in 2010 and many felt it was only a matter of time until Bellisario returned the favor.

Oct 08 2014

The Goldbergs – “The Facts of Bleeping Life” Retrospective. Sha-la-la-la

“The Facts of Bleeping Life” has one of my favorite openings for The Goldbergs as we get a glimpse of how both Adam (Sean Giambrone) and Barry (Troy Gentile) see themselves in their minds and then cut to the reality of their musical skills.

Oct 08 2014

The Blacklist – “Dr. James Covington” Retrospective. The Doctor is In.

When the body of a criminal is found in an ally with his internal organs missing, the police assume someone was out for revenge. Amused by their conclusion, Reddington (James Spader) informs Agent Keen (Megan Boone) that this is the work of Dr. Covington (Ron Cephas Jones), a disgraced surgeon who lost his license after someone died. Disgraced, Covington now runs an illegal organ transplant ring catering to criminals and wealthy clients. But, is there more behind Covington’s motives?

Oct 02 2014

The Goldbergs – “Mama Drama” Retrospective. Jesus and the 30 Apostles

Adam (Sean Giambrone) is eager to try out for a role in his school’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which happens to be his favorite musical. Beverly convinces Adam, “There is only one role suitable for my talented, delicious, little boy; my baby is Jesus.” The only problem is despite Beverly’s endless praise, Adam isn’t a very good singer.

Oct 02 2014

The Flash Series Premiere – “City of Heroes” Spoiler Free Advance Review. Speed Racer.

I’ve been eagerly awaiting The Flash to premiere ever since Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) was introduced on The CW’s Arrow. His appearance allowed fans to get a feel for Gustin before the network dished out millions for a standalone series. Thankfully, he and his character were well received so The Flash is born…again.

Oct 01 2014

Showtime® Comedy Series Shameless, House of Lies and Episodes Return January 11, 2015.

Beginning Sunday, January 11th, SHOWTIME will celebrate the New Year with its three Emmy-nominated leads William H. Macy, Don Cheadle and Matt LeBlanc when brand new seasons of SHAMELESS (9 p.m.), HOUSE OF LIES (10 p.m.) and EPISODES (10:30 p.m.) return on the network’s powerhouse, triple-header Sunday night.

Sep 30 2014

The Blacklist – “Monarch Douglass Bank” Retrospective. A Big Boom

Reddington (James Spader) is on the warpath as he searches for his ex-wife, Naomi (Mary Louise Parker) who was kidnapped by Reddington’s ruthless, sworn enemy Berlin (Peter Stormare) in the season premiere of The Blacklist.

Sep 30 2014

Showtime Comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Sets Cast.

In a network first, the casting news for the SHOWTIME comedy pilot CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, starring and co-created by YouTube personality Rachel Bloom, has been released as a short video on Bloom’s YouTube page

Sep 26 2014

Josh Holloway joins cast USA Networks Colony

Josh Holloway (“Lost,” “Intelligence”) joins the pilot COLONY for USA Network. A co-production between Legendary Television and Universal Cable Productions,COLONY was written and is executive produced by Carlton Cuse (“Lost,” “Bates Motel”) and Ryan Condal (“Hercules”). The project marks the first time that Holloway and Cuse are reunited since “Lost.”

Sep 24 2014

The Blacklist Season Premiere – “Lord Baltimore” Review. Rain Fire

“Lord Baltimore” starts off season two with a bang as Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader) awakens in the back of a jeep racing through the jungles of Douala, Cameroon. The local militia is chasing the jeep and gunfire is exchanged between the vehicles’ occupants. For Reddington, it’s just another day at the office. For fans, it marks the return of The Blacklist.

Sep 23 2014

Resurrection Season Two Premiere – “Revelation” Spoiler-Free Advance Review. Alive Again

The fallout from the military occupation of the small town of Arcadia continues to take a toll on its citizens, especially Sheriff Langston (Matt Craven) who finds himself torn between family and duty. But, as things start to settle in the town, a new mystery begins to unfold.

Sep 23 2014

The Goldbergs – “Love is a Mixtape” Advance Review. The Bailout

The Goldbergs makes an entertaining return to TV, kicking off season two with “Love is a Mixtape.” Not only is love in the air, but the Goldberg kids are now much older. If you don’t believe me, just take a look at James Bond, Berry Bonds, Mr. Clock Table’s driver’s license.

Sep 22 2014

USA Network Announces Premiere Date for Original Comedy Series Benched – Updated with Clips and Cast Interviews

Benched wasn’t on my radar as far as new shows I was eager to see. After watching an extended clip from the pilot and learning who is in the cast, as well as some of upcoming the guest stars, I admit I’m looking forward to checking Benched out.

Sep 18 2014

White Collar’s Final Season Promo

White Collar fans got some good news last week when USA Network announced the final season of White Collar would be moved from winter 2015 to November 6, 2014.

Sep 18 2014

Zach Gilford and Jonathan Cake Join the Cast of USA Network’s Stanistan

Zach Gilford (“Friday Night Lights,” “The Purge: Anarchy”) and Jonathan Cake (“Desperate Housewives”) have been cast in USA Network’s original drama pilot STANISTAN. They join previously announced Jennifer Carpenter (“Dexter”) who will play Public Affairs Officer Marcie Post.

Sep 17 2014

USA Network’s Complications Starts Production

USA Network today announced the start of production on its new high-octane original drama, COMPLICATIONS, which began shooting this week in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sep 15 2014

Gotham – “Pilot” Spoiler-Free Advance Review. A Fish, a Cat and a Penguin.

When Fox first announced Gotham would be on its 2014 fall schedule, I had my doubts if the show could work without a main hero. Sure, Smallville didn’t have Superman and survived for 10 seasons but the show still had Clark Kent (Tom Welling) and he wielded most of Superman’s powers. So, can there be a Gotham without Batman? Based on the pilot, the answer appears to be yes.

Sep 11 2014

Portia Doubleday and Carly Chaikin Join USA Network’s Mr Robot.

Recently USA Network announced that Rami Malek was cast as the lead in USA Network’s cyber-crime drama pilot Mr. Robot. Today, USA Network has announced that Portia Doubleday and Carly Chaikin have also joined the cast.

Sep 10 2014

Showtime Announces Nurse Jackie’s Seventh Season is Her Last

I’ve only recently started enjoying Nurse Jackie thanks to binge-watching on Netflix. With the recent announcement that Tony Shalhoub would be joining the cast as Dr. Bernard Prince, a new ER doctor at All Saints my interest grew even more. Unfortunately, Showtime has announced that the upcoming seventh season will be the last.

Sep 09 2014

TravelChannel .com Names Top 10 “Travel’s Best: Road Trips of 2014”

TravelChannel.com names the “Travel’s Best: Road Trips” of 2014, reminding travelers that it’s time to hit the open road and cruise through some of the most picturesque locales across the globe.

Aug 21 2014

Suits Mid-Season Finale — “This Is Rome” Retrospective. A Louis Scorned.

Having just been fired, Louis (Rick Hoffman) approaches Harvey (Gabriel Macht) about taking some of his old clients to help him get back on his feet at a new firm. Harvey is open to the idea but Jessica (Gina Torres) isn’t. She enforces the partnership agreement Louis signed, thereby eliminating any chance of Louis being hired by another New York firm. With no clients of his own, could this be the end for Louis?

Aug 20 2014

Tony Shalhoub Joins Nurse Jackie’s Seventh Season

The announcement today that Tony Shalhoub is joining Nurse Jackie not only has me thrilled to see Shalhoub return to TV, but is a welcome addition to the cast.

Aug 18 2014

Showtime® Presents Spark: A Burning Man Story

In SPARK: A BURNING MAN STORY premiering Thursday, August 21stat 8 p.m. on SHOWTIME, filmmakers Steve Brown and Jessie Deeter offer a compelling behind-the-scenes look into Burning Man’s history and its ongoing evolution today.

Aug 15 2014

Running Wild with Bear Grylls Conference Call with Tom Arnold

During a conference call on August 13, 2014, I spoke with Tom Arnold about his stint on NBC’s hit reality series,“Running Wild with Bear Grylls.” In each episode, Bear takes a different celebrity on a two-day survival excursion that Bear describes as “A boy’s adventure.”

Aug 14 2014

Suits – “Gone” Retrospective. We All Make Them.

“Gone” opens as Louis (Rick Hoffman) confesses to Jessica (Gina Torres) and Harvey (Gabriel Macht) about the illegal deal he made with billionaire financier Charles Forstman (Eric Roberts) in order to close the Gillis Industries deal. Making matters worse, the documents relating to the deal are turned over to SEC investigator Sean Cahill (Neal McDonough), who is adamant Harvey and Mike (Patrick J. Adams) colluded on the Gillis deal. While Mike and Harvey are innocent, the deal Louis made makes the firm look guilty. Instead of sitting back and waiting for Cahill to figure things out, Mike suggests going on the offensive by taking on Cahill for malicious prosecution, using the depositions as a distraction.