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

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Jun 17 2014

24: Live Another Day – “6:00 PM—7:00 PM” Recap. Please Wake Her Up?

24: Live Another Day – “6:00 PM—7:00 PM” Recap. Please Wake Her Up? 1

It’s a race against time as Margot’s (Michelle Fairley) deadline for President Heller (William Devane) to surrender himself to her winds down. Will Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) and Morgan (Yvonne Strahovski) be able to stop Margot or will Heller be forced to surrender in an effort to stop the attacks?

Jun 12 2014

Suits – “One-Two-Three Go…” Retrospective. Same But Different.

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After three season of Suits, it appeared the writers were running out of ideas to keep the series exciting. Countless episodes of internal power struggles became all too familiar and the rotation of names on the Pearson Hardman Darby Specter wall had become a running joke. A shake up was needed but not one that would upset the balance of such a wonderful ensemble cast. So, why not just give Mike Ross (Patrick J Adams) his own spinoff?

Jun 11 2014

Graceland Conference Call with Star Vanessa Ferlito

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When I reviewed the pilot for the USA network show Graceland, I had less than flattering things to say about Vanessa Ferlito’s role as Charlie. Since then, her role as an undercover FBI agent has evolved and Charlie has become a force to be reckoned with. On June 6, 2014 I spoke with Ferlito about Graceland and what she is excited for the fans to see this season.

Jun 11 2014

Fargo – “A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage” Recap. Aces.

Fargo - “A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage” Recap. Aces. 4

Welcome to season two of Fargo. Ok, maybe not, but it sure feels like that after “The Heap,” which, as I stated in my review, felt like a season finale. So much changed when the show jumped forward a year that in many ways, “A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage” feels like the beginning of a new season. Even the look of the show feels different as characters’ appearances have changed, and a few are living in new places.

Jun 10 2014

24: Live Another Day – “5:00 PM—6:00 PM” Recap. Drone in Mirror.

24: Live Another Day - “5:00 PM—6:00 PM” Recap. Drone in Mirror. 5

“5:00 PM—6:00 PM” picks up following the intense shootout between Rask (Aksel Hennie), his men, and the MI-5 soldiers with Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) and Morgan (Yvonne Strahovski) caught in the middle. When the dust settles, Chloe (Mary Lynn Rajskub) informs Jack Simone (Emily Berrington) was hit by a bus and taken to the hospital. Will Jack be able to gain some information from Simone, or will she succumb to her injuries?

Jun 10 2014

Graceland – “Baggage” Advance Review. Homecoming.

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Graceland returns for season two on Wednesday, June 11, and quickly hits the ground running. When we last saw FBI agent Mike Warren (Aaron Tveit), he was in Washington D.C. working as the special assistant to the deputy director. Taking down Bellow (Gbenga Akinnagbe) last season made Mike a rock star within the FBI but Mike quickly realizes he can only ride the Bellow wave for so long.

Jun 04 2014

Fargo – “The Heap” Recap. Miss Hubbard County.

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Season 1, Episode 8 Air Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 10PM E/P on FX Networks. Rating:   [warning]WARNING: THIS RECAP CONTAINS SPOILERS.[/warning] “I think we might have a problem here.” – Lester Cleared of any involvement in the murders of his wife Pearl (Kelly Holden) and Chief Thurman (Shawn Doyle) and feeling like a new …

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Jun 04 2014

Fargo Conference Call with Series Creator/Writer, Noah Hawley

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Ever since he created the TV police comedy The Unusuals, I have been a fan of Noah Hawley’s. On May 30, 2014 during a conference call, I spoke with Hawley about his current show Fargo, which is based on the 1996 Coen Brothers’ film of the same name, as well as The Unusuals. Noah developed and wrote Fargo with the blessing of the Coen Brothers, who took a back seat with the series, serving only as executive producers.

Jun 04 2014

24: Live Another Day – “4:00PM – 5:00PM” Recap. The Upload.

24: Live Another Day – “4:00PM - 5:00PM” Recap. The Upload. 9

After the raid on what is believed to be Margot’s (Michelle Fairley) hideout goes horribly wrong, President Heller (William Devane) caves to Jack’s (Kiefer Sutherland) list of demands, putting him back in the field. Will Jack be able to use his contacts to locate Margot before more drone missiles are unleashed?

Jun 02 2014

NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for 2014-2015 Season

NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for 2014-2015 Season 10

NBC has released the premiere dates for their fall schedule. I’ve seen all of NBC’s new pilots and the biggest surprise for me is the romantic comedy A to Z staring Ben Feldman and Cristin Milioti. What shows are you looking forward to checking out?

May 28 2014

Fargo – “Who Shaves the Barber?” Recap. No Funny Stuff.

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After last week’s intense, jaw dropping “Buridan’s Ass,” I needed a change of pace as I continue processing everything that’s happened. Thankfully, “Who Shaves the Barber” is a perfect follow-up shifting from the bloodshed to something more dramatic.

May 27 2014

24: Live Another Day – “3:00PM – 4:00PM” Recap. Told You So.

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With Agent Morgan’s (Yvonne Strahovski) assistance, the military is able to take Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) into custody at the U.S Embassy. What the military doesn’t realize is Morgan’s aid in Jack’s arrest is a ruse to help him complete the upload of the drone data key to Chloe (Mary Lynn Rajskub).

May 22 2014

The Lottery Premieres July 20 On Lifetime

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LOS ANGELES, CA (May 22, 2014) – Lifetime brings viewers to the year 2025 with the premiere of the provocative new conspiracy thriller, The Lottery on Sunday, July 20, at 10PM ET/PT. Currently filming in Montreal, the series stars Marley Shelton (Eleventh Hour), Michael Graziadei (American Horror Story), David Alpay (The Vampire Diaries), Athena Karkanis (Low Winter Sun), Yul Vasquez (Magic City), Shelley Conn (Terra Nova) and Martin Donovan (Homeland).

May 22 2014

SYFY Acquires Cable Rights To All 39 Episodes Of Spartacus From STARZ

SYFY Acquires Cable Rights To All 39 Episodes Of Spartacus From STARZ 14

NEW YORK – May 22, 2014 – Continuing to expand its roster of diverse domestic and international programming, Syfy today announced it is acquiring U.S. basic cable rights to all 39 episodes (three seasons and the six-part prequel) of the popular swords and sandal series Spartacus from Starz Worldwide Distribution, the global television licensing and content syndication arm of Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA,STRZB).

May 22 2014

Allison Tolman Talks About Her Role in FX’s Fargo

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In my reviews of the new FX drama Fargo, I have praised Allison Tolman, who plays Officer Molly Solverson, for being the heart of the series. Unlike her costars that are big names in Hollywood, Allison is relatively unknown. During a conference call on May 21, I was able to ask her a few questions about her character on the series and the bigger picture for her as an actress.

May 22 2014

Spoiler-Free Advance Review of HBO’s “The Normal Heart”

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The Normal Heart, executed produced by Emmy® winner Ryan Murphy and Oscar and Golden Globe winner Brad Pitt, is the story of the outbreak of an unidentified disease, now known as HIV/AIDS, during the early 1980s in New York City, and is based on the Tony award-winning play of the same name by Larry Kramer. Kramer used many of his own experiences to create the character Ned Weeks (Mark Ruffalo), on whom the movie focuses.

May 21 2014

Fargo – “Buridan’s Ass” Retrospective. Holy Crap.

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In the most jaw-dropping, twisted episode of Fargo yet, Molly (Allison Tolman) continues her investigation into Lester (Martin Freeman), who is still recovering in the hospital from his hand wound. Meanwhile, in Duluth, Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton) sets his plan in motion to collect the blackmail money from Stavros (Oliver Platt).

May 21 2014

24: Live Another Day – “2:00 PM—3:00 PM” Retrospective. Finger Licking Good.

24: Live Another Day - “2:00 PM—3:00 PM” Retrospective. Finger Licking Good. 18

Having eluded Agents Morgan (Yvonne Strahovski) and Ritter (Gbenga Akinnagbe) by firing into the crowd at the United States Embassy causing mass panic, Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) races to find the flight key that logged the data from the drone Tanner (John Boyega) was in command of. Jack believes terrorists took control of the drone, fired on US and British soldiers, and then covered their tracks to make it look like Tanner did it. Will Jack be able to find Tanner and the flight key before Morgan and Ritter find him?

May 19 2014

Fargo Conference Call with Glenn Howerton

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On May 16, I had the opportunity to participate in a conference call with Glenn Howerton, co-star of the FX series Fargo. The series was developed and written by Noah Hawley and is based on the 1996 Coen Brothers’ film of the same name. Howerton plays Don Chumph, the lovable yet dim-witted personal trainer who ends up blackmailing Stavros Milos (Oliver Platt).

May 14 2014

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Season Finale “Beginning of the End” Retrospective. Hey-Ho Friends

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Season Finale “Beginning of the End” Retrospective. Hey-Ho Friends 20

As Coulson (Clark Gregg) and his team infultrate the Cybertek facility, they come face to face with several Centipede soldiers. Will Skye be able to activate her computer trojan before it’s too late, and will there be enough time to rescue Fitz (Iain De Caestecker) and Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) who are stuck in a container at the bottom of the ocean? It all makes for an action packed season finale.

May 14 2014

Fargo – “The Six Ungraspables” Recap. Socks and a Gun.

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With Lester (Martin Freeman) in jail and Deputy Molly Solverson (Allison Tolman) getting closer to finding the truth about the murders, it seems only a matter of time before Lester’s life unraveled. but the question is — will it be at the hands of Molly or Mr. Numbers (Adam Goldberg) and Mr. Wrench (Russell Harvard)?

May 13 2014

24: Live Another Day – “1:00 PM—2:00 PM” Recap. Next Stop.

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Having eluded Agent Morgan (Yvonne Strahovski) and her team, Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) and Chloe (Mary Lynn Rajskub) continue their search for Derek Yates (Joseph Millson), the computer hacker Jack believes is responsible for hacking a military drone and killing four soldiers. But when they find him he has already been killed. Will Jack be able to figure out who now controls the device used to override the drones before more are killed?

May 12 2014

Fargo Conference Call with Oliver Platt

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I’ve been a fan of Oliver Platt’s ever since his appearance in the Disney movies Tall Tale and The Three Musketeers and on May 9, during a conference call, I was able to ask him a few questions about his role on the new FX series, Fargo. The series is developed and written by Noah Hawley which is based on the 1996 Coen Brothers’ film of the same name. Platt plays Stavros Milos, Supermarket King of Minnesota.

May 08 2014

USA Network Announces Stanistan and Development Slate for 2014-2015

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USA Network is set to continue its track record of highly-rated and award-winning original series for the 2014-2015 television season. The network today announced the cast-contingent pilot pick-up for the hour-long original drama series STANISTAN (Universal Cable Productions) and a strong development pipeline of original series.

May 08 2014

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – “Ragtag” Retrospective. Joy Buzzer.

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Tired of running, Coulson (Clark Gregg) and his team go old school as they infiltrate Cybertek. Coulson believes that Project Centipede, Garrett (Bill Paxton), HYDRA and Deathlok (J. August Richards) are all connected through a technology company called Cybertek. But when Coulson and May (Ming-Na Wen) make it inside Cybertek, they discover the connections go deeper than they thought.

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