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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Apr 16 2014

Fargo Season Premiere – “The Crocodile’s Dilemma” Review. You Betcha.

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It has been years since I saw the film Fargo and the only things I really remember about it is a scene that took place at the parking ramp of the church I attended — the infamous wood chipper scene — and, of course, the so-called Minnesota accents. When FX sent me screeners of the first four episodes of Fargo, I decided to re-watch the film first to refresh my memory. The series isn’t a remake or a reboot of the movie, and it’s not necessary to see the movie to follow the series.

Apr 14 2014

Resurrection – “Home” Recap. The .38 Formula

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Despite repeatedly watching the video, Sheriff Langston (Matt Craven) struggles with the notion that Caleb (Sam Hazeldine) simply disappeared from his jail cell. Did Caleb make himself vanish or was someone or something behind it?

Apr 11 2014

Suits Season Finale Retrospective – “No Way Out.” Goodbye Mike

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After all the infighting between Hardman (David Costable) and Darby (Conleth Hill), the second half of season three of Suits focused on family. In “No Way Out,” relationships are put to the test as Mike (Patrick J Adams) is arrested for his questionable actions in the Hessington settlement. But attorney Eric Woodall (Zeljko Ivanek) isn’t really after Mike; it’s Harvey (Gabriel Macht) he wants. Will Mike turn on his mentor, and will this investigation expose Mike’s secret?

Apr 11 2014

Fargo Conference Call: Martin Freeman talks about “Fargo”

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On April 10, 2014, I had the pleasure of participating in a conference call with actor Martin Freeman who is co-starring with Billy Bob Thornton in FX’s new limited series Fargo. Martin plays Lester Nygaard, a timid insurance salesman living in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Apr 11 2014

Fargo Conference Call: Billy Bob Thornton talks about “Fargo”

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On April 9, 2014, I took part in a conference call with actor Billy Bob Thornton who co-stars with Martin Freeman in FX’s new limited series Fargo. The show is based on the Coen brothers’ 1996 film of the same name.

Apr 10 2014

Linda Hamilton to Guest Star On Syfy’s Series DEFIANCE

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Linda Hamilton joins the season two cast of Syfy’s highly-rated and groundbreaking drama series, Defiance, in the recurring guest role of Pilar, the mysterious and long-separated wife of Rafe McCawley (Graham Greene). Premiering its second season on Thursday, June 19 at 8PM ET/PT.

Apr 10 2014

Donal Logue Lands Recurring Role in ‘LAW & ORDER: SVU’

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Actor Donal Logue (“Sons of Anarchy,” “Vikings,”) will star in a recurring role on NBC’s hit “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Logue will continue his role as Lieutenant Declan Murphy, acting commander of the New York Special Victims Unit. He is slated to appear through the end of the season. “Law & Order: SVU” airs Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Apr 10 2014

Louie Premieres Monday, May 5 On FX – Sneak Peek

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The all new season of FX’s critically acclaimed comedy Louie from Louis C.K. premieres Monday, May 5th

Apr 10 2014

Agents of _____? Retrospective: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – “Turn, Turn, Turn”

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In “End of the Beginning,” Agent Sitwell (Maximiliano Hernandez) was ordered to report to the Lemurian Star. Die-hard fans knew this would set up a crossover between Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Captain America: The Winter Soldier but many could never have imagined the fallout that takes place because of it. It fundamentally changes the course of the series forever.

Apr 09 2014

HBO Documentary – One Last Hug: Three Days At Grief Camp Debuts April 14

One in seven American children experiences the death of a loved one before age 20, and few adults know how to help deal with the grief that follows. ONE LAST HUG: THREE DAYS AT GRIEF CAMP highlights the work of professional counselors and volunteers at Camp Erin, a three-day program that encourages grieving children ranging in age from six to 17 to share their feelings and memories of lost loved ones with their peers. The camp, founded by baseball star Jamie Moyer and his wife Karen in memory of Erin Metcalf, a fan who died of cancer at 17, takes place in 43 locations nationwide.

Apr 09 2014

Nat Geo Wild Greenlights Season 2 of Cesar 911

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Nat Geo WILD has ordered a second season of Cesar 911 to air both in the US and internationally. On the heels of Nat Geo WILD’s highest-rated and most-watched quarter in network history, the first season of Cesar 911 was a ratings success, becoming the second-highest-rated series in WILD history.

Apr 08 2014

GAME OF THRONES Renewed For Seasons 5 and 6

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HBO has renewed GAME OF THRONES for a fifth and sixth season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming.

Apr 08 2014

Sleepless in Arcadia. Recap: Resurrection – “Insomnia”

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Agent Bellamy (Omar Epps) and Jacob (Landon Gimenez) are enjoying a quiet afternoon playing with toy army soldiers when suddenly real armed soldiers storm the house and take Jacob. As Bellamy goes after the boy, who is being stuffed into a vehicle, Jacob turns towards Bellamy and we realize it’s not Jacob after all, but a different boy (Kyle Beasley). Just then, Bellamy awakes, and we realize it was only a dream. Or was it?

Apr 07 2014

Shameless Season 4 Retrospective – “Lazarus.” You Can’t Keep a Gallagher Down

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In one of this season’s best episodes, many questions are answered, storylines wrapped up, and a major plot point for season five is unexpectedly revealed as the credits roll. Before I explain further, let’s go back and take a look at each of our characters over the season.

Apr 07 2014

Syfy Announces All-New Zombie Series “Z Nation”

Syfy today announced Z Nation, a 13-episode zombie series set to debut in the fall. From production company The Asylum (Sharknado), the action-horror series depicts the epic struggle to save humanity after a zombie apocalypse.

Apr 07 2014

RADiUS TWC, The Duplass Brothers, Blumhouse Production Join Forces on CREEP

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RADiUS-TWC is proud to announce that it has partnered with the Duplass Brothers and Blumhouse Productions on a CREEP trilogy after the film’s highly praised and fear inducing SXSW premiere. CREEP stars Mark Duplass (SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED) who co-wrote the film with Patrick Brice, making his directorial debut.

Apr 07 2014

BATES MOTEL Renewed For Season 3

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Today, A&E Network announced it has picked up a third season of the critically acclaimed original series “Bates Motel.” Season three of “Bates Motel” will begin production this fall on 10 episodes.

Apr 04 2014

Stay or Go. Retrospective: Suits – “Know When to Fold ‘Em”

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Just as things seem to be going smoothly at Pearson Specter, Charles Van Dyke (Jamey Sheridan), a former partner at the firm, unexpectedly pays Jessica (Gina Torres) a visit. Van Dyke’s visit seems less than sincere as he tries to strong arm Jessica for money he feels is still owed to him.

Apr 03 2014

Captain America Prequel. Recap: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – “End of the Beginning”

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In a brazen move engineered by the mysterious Clairvoyant, Deathlok (J. August Richards) attacks Triplett (B.J. Britt) and Garrett (Bill Paxton) at a S.H.I.E.L.D safe house. Later, Agents Victoria Hand (Saffron Burrows), Sitwell (Maximiliano Hernandez), and Blake (Titus Welliver) join up with Triplett and Garrett, as well as Coulson (Clark Gregg), to discuss a way to bring in both the Clairvoyant and Deathlok, who they believe are working together.

Mar 26 2014

Goodbye. Review: Psych – “The Breakup”

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After quitting his job at Central Coast Pharmaceuticals in “Cog Blocked,” Gus (Dule Hill) returns to the work force at one of its competitors, PNP. Meanwhile, Shawn (James Roday) struggles to find a way to tell Gus he is leaving Santa Barbara to be with Juliet (Maggie Lawson).

Mar 25 2014

Two Jacobs. Recap: Resurrection – “Two Rivers”

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With the mystery surrounding young Jacob’s (Landon Gimenez) return to Arcadia, his grave is exhumed by Maggie (Devin Kelley) and Agent Bellamy (Omar Epps). They are baffled to discover Jacob’s remains clothed in the same shirt he woke up wearing in China

Mar 23 2014

Perception.Retrospective: Suits – “Moot Point”

Thankful to still have a job after Louis’ (Rick Hoffman) investigation, Mike (Patrick J. Adams) tries to find a way to thank Harvey (Gabriel Macht) for having his back. Smart man that he is, Mike seeks out Donna (Sarah Rafferty) for her advice concerning what to get the man who has everything.

Mar 21 2014

Goodbye. Spoiler-Free Advance Review: Psych – “The Breakup”

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Following the events of “1967: A Psych Odyssey,” I questioned whether Psych had used up much of the emotional storylines most shows save for their series finales. After all, we saw the departure of Chief Vick (Kirsten Nelson) and Juliet (Maggie Lawson), and then, in “Shawn and Gus Truck Things Up,” it looked like we were saying goodbye to Henry (Corbin Bernsen). By the time we get to “The Breakup,” it appears most of the goodbyes have been said

Mar 20 2014

Huh? Review: Psych – “A Nightmare on State Street”

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Several months ago, Psych fans were invited to vote for an episode they would like to see aired. The fans picked one titled “Dream Therapy,” which would later become “A Nightmare on State Street.” As with most Psych horror-themed episodes, “Nightmare” was directed by James Roday who wanted this to be the mother of all homage episodes. This idea works as long as you’re a horror fan; unfortunately, I am not.

Mar 15 2014

Two Steps Back, One Forward. Retrospective: Suits – “Yesterday’s Gone”

Jessica (Gina Torres) learns her ex-husband Quentin (Russell Hornsby) succumbed to his battle with ALS. Further complicating things, Jessica and Harvey (Gabriel Macht) have been named co-executors of his estate, which doesn’t go over well with Quentin’s girlfriend Lisa (Sharon Leal). Meanwhile, convinced Mike (Patrick J. Adams) never went to Harvard, Louis (Rick Hoffman) puts in motion a plan to expose Mike as a fraud by inviting one of Mike’s professors from Harvard as a guest lecturer.

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