Linda Seide

Love TV, movies, and books--mostly mysteries, with a good love story thrown in every now and then. I have four adopted dogs who I adore. I love trying new recipes, and enjoy eating what I make. English language perfectionist. Reading in bed, Italian food, warm weather, the beach, all types of games = favs!

Most commented posts

  1. A Superb Ending. Review: Shameless Season 3 Finale – “Survival of the Fittest” — 22 comments
  2. The Affair – “107” Review. Confessions Can Be Cathartic. — 10 comments
  3. Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce – “Rule 23: Never Lie to the Kids” Review. Things Are Not What They Seem. — 5 comments
  4. All’s Well that Ends Well Isn’t Necessarily the Case. Review: Season Finale of Episodes – “Episode 209” — 4 comments
  5. Review – Nurse Jackie, Season 3, Episode 8, “The Astonishing” — 4 comments

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Jun 03 2012

Hot and Cold Feelings Abound. Review: Nurse Jackie – “Chaud & Froid”

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  • June 3, 2012

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Hot and Cold Feelings Abound. Review: Nurse Jackie - "Chaud & Froid" 1

As season four begins to wind down, there are major changes underfoot at All Saints. “Chaud & Froid,” the French term for hot and cold, not only deals with the water Jackie (Edie Falco) and Dr. Cruz (Bobby Cannavale) use to revive Charlie (Jake Cannavale) from his drug overdose, but with some vacillating feelings between Jackie and Zoey (Merritt Wever), and Dr. O’Hara (Eve Best) and Coop (Peter Facinelli). This very interesting installment perfectly sets up what’s to come in the remaining two episodes of this amazing season.

May 21 2012

TV News and B-T-S Clip: AMC Announces Summer 2012 Premiere Dates

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  • May 21, 2012

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So, do you want the good news or the bad? I know you’ve all been waiting for the announcement about the final season of the Emmy® Award-winning series Breaking Bad so I won’t keep you waiting. The good news is you don’t have to wait much longer. The final season premieres Sunday, July 15 at 10 pm ET/PT. Also this summer, AMC will debut its newest unscripted series, Small Town Security, on Sunday, July 15 at 11:00 pm ET/PT, and season two of Hell on Wheels will return on Sunday, August 12 at 9:00 pm ET/PT.

May 20 2012

Dementia, A Break-Up, and a Hospital Accident. Review: Nurse Jackie – “Day of the Iguana”

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  • May 20, 2012

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Zoey (Merritt Wever) breaks up with Lenny (Lenny Jacobson) and Jackie (Edie Falco) prepares for her upcoming custody battle. Dr. Cruz (Bobby Cannavale) has an anxiety attack and Gloria (Anna Deavere Smith) revisits her past with a former All Saints employee. “Day of the Iguana” is one of Nurse Jackie’s better episodes this season. It has a wonderful mix of laughter and sadness and I enjoyed every minute of it.

May 18 2012

TV News: USA Network Delves into the Non-Scripted Genre

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  • May 18, 2012

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In keeping with its character-driven branding, USA previously announced the pick-up of two non-scripted series, The Choir and The Moment. Now the network has announced the addition of two more non-scripted series that deal with characters in reality situations that “are every bit as fascinating, inspirational and entertaining as our scripted ones,” said USA Co-Presidents Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel.

May 18 2012

TV News: USA Announces an Ambitious Slate of New Programming

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  • May 18, 2012

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USA has announced a very ambitious slate of both dramas and comedies in development. Building on its already successful branding, the network is adding to its usual character-driven summertime shows.

May 15 2012

A Predictable Conclusion. Review: Smash Season Finale – “Bombshell”

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  • May 15, 2012

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To say I’m disappointed with the season finale of Smash would be putting it mildly, especially after “Previews” showed us what great acting and dialogue this show is capable of producing. “Bombshell” does no such thing. It is filled with predictability and yawn-inducing moments.

May 14 2012

TV News: Fox Unveils its Fall 2012 Schedule

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  • May 14, 2012

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At its Upfront today in New York City, Fox announced the addition of three new shows to its already successful slate of series for the Fall 2012 season. They include two half-hour comedies, “The Mindy Project” and “Ben and Kate,” and a drama, “The Mob Doctor.” In addition, new drama, “The Following,” as well as new comedy, “The Goodwin Games,” will be added to its mid-season slate.

May 14 2012

Want to Choose the New Opening Sequence for USA’s Burn Notice?

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  • May 14, 2012

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USA’s ever popular spy series, Burn Notice, is returning for season six on June 14 at 9/8c. The network is giving fans a chance to choose their favorite main title opening. Pick from an all-new opening sequence or an updated version of the current opening. Just head on over to BurnNoticeFanVote.com or Burn Notice’s Facebook page and vote!

May 13 2012

An Engagement, a Custody Battle and a Transgender Patient. Review: Nurse Jackie, S4 E6 – “No-Kimono-Zone”

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  • May 13, 2012

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An Engagement, a Custody Battle and a Transgender Patient. Review: Nurse Jackie, S4 E6 - "No-Kimono-Zone" 9

“No-Kimono-Zone” examines all that is wrong in Jackie’s (Edie Falco) life, and believe me, there’s a lot going on. Jackie is having sex dreams about Dr. Cruz (Bobby Cannavale); Zoey (Merritt Wever) dresses in kimonos while preparing breakfast; and, Kevin (Dominic Fumusa) is suing for custody of the girls. But a transgender patient brings a little light into Jackie’s otherwise dark life, if only temporarily.

May 10 2012

A Modern Day Remake of “The Odd Couple?” Spoiler Free Advance Review: Common Law – “Pilot”

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  • May 10, 2012

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Common Law is thoroughly enjoyable. It’s intelligent and entertaining. It provides witty banter, sharp dialogue, and terrific acting by all involved.

May 08 2012

Michael’s Back and Rebecca Falls Ill. Review: Smash – “Previews” @NBCSmash

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  • May 8, 2012

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Seems like everything that can go wrong with opening night does, making for a very interesting episode. Dev (Raza Jaffrey) isn’t returning Karen’s (Katharine McPhee) calls, and Jessica (Savannah Wise) hasn’t been able to reach Ivy (Megan Hilty) either. Michael (Will Chase) returns to the role of Joe DiMaggio, causing huge problems for Julia (Debra Messing) and Tom (Christian Borle). On top of that, Rebecca (Uma Thurman) ends up in the hospital. Yeah, I’d say “all hell breaks loose.”

May 06 2012

Jackie is still in a serious state of denial. Review: Nurse Jackie, S4 E5 – “One-Eyed Jacks”

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  • May 6, 2012

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Jackie is still in a serious state of denial. Review: Nurse Jackie, S4 E5 - "One-Eyed Jacks" 12

Let me start with a question: OMG, how many shoes does Dr. O’Hara (Eve Best) have?! I know she has a thing for them, but really? Jackie (Edie Falco) doesn’t seem at all phased by the massive collection when she takes O’Hara the Disney-shaped pancakes she made for Fiona (Mackenzie Aladjem) and Grace (Ruby Jerins), who Jackie forgot were with Kevin (Dominic Fumusa).

May 04 2012

A Very Fitting Ending. Review: Series Finale of In Plain Sight – “All’s Well That Ends Well”

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  • May 4, 2012

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We’ve enjoyed five exciting seasons of In Plain Sight, all filled with interesting witnesses and stories, family drama, love interests, and (Mary McCormack) witticisms. So, I was hopeful the series finale would continue along those lines and I’m happy to say, it does. “All’s Well That Ends Well” does a great job of giving us everything we want while bringing closure to the storylines we’ve faithfully followed over the years. Not the least of which is Mary and Marshall’s (Frederick Weller) relationship. All’s well does, indeed, end well and I loved every minute of it.

May 01 2012

TV News: Cinemax Announces Production on its Second Action Series, Banshee

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  • May 1, 2012

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If Cinemax’s Strike Back is any indication of what the network can offer in the way of exciting and mesmerizing entertainment, then its new action series Banshee is sure to be a big hit. Brought by such industry giants as Alan Ball (True Blood, Six Feet Under), Greg Yaitanes (House, Lost), Peter Macdissi (Towelhead, Six Feet Under), Jonathan Tropper (author of the New York Times bestseller “This Is Where I Leave You”), and David Schickler (author of “Kissing in Manhattan” and “Sweet and Vicious”), Banshee has begun production in and around Charlotte, NC. The series’ first season will have ten hour-long episodes and will premiere on Cinemax in 2013.

May 01 2012

Cheating, Reconciling, and a Failed Marriage Proposal. Photos and Review: Smash – “Tech” @NBCSmash

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  • May 1, 2012

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Tech, or should I say technical, issues are at the heart of “Bombshell” after the production heads to Boston and loses its Joe DiMaggio. From a desk being too large, a leading lady with a bad case of the nerves, a director who can’t keep his hands off said leading lady, and a failed marriage proposal, “Tech” presents an excellent look at what can go wrong with a Broadway production before it actually reaches Broadway. Talk about an awful lot of drama!

Apr 29 2012

A “F*ck It” List and a Possible Penis Fracture. Review: Nurse Jackie – “Slow Growing Monsters”

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  • April 29, 2012

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What starts out as a serious episode quickly turns hilarious. They say laughter is the best medicine and if it’s true, those watching “Slow Growing Monsters” will be instantly cured. This is one of the best episodes so far this season. The writers are at the top of their game with the fantastic sharp and witty dialogue.

Apr 24 2012

A Bollywood Fantasy. Review: Smash – “Publicity” @NBCSmash

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  • April 24, 2012

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Rebecca (Uma Thurman) is up to her old antics trying to replace songs with scenes, which highly annoys Tom (Christian Borle). And she befriends Karen (Katharine McPhee)—for what purpose I’m not quite sure. Derek (Jack Davenport) tells Karen he sees her as Marilyn in his hallucinations, admitting she should be the one playing the role. Leo (Emory Cohen) runs away, and Eileen’s (Angelica Huston) boyfriend and almost ex-husband come face to face. Such is the entertaining episode known as “Publicity.”

Apr 22 2012

Jackie Has Trouble Coping. Review: Nurse Jackie – “The Wall”

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  • April 22, 2012

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Against medical advice, Jackie (Edie Falco) leaves rehab because her daughter Grace (Ruby Jerins) is wearing eyeliner. What the hell? As with everything else in her life, Jackie chooses not to deal, instead using Grace’s makeup as an excuse to walk away from the only thing that will probably save her life. I don’t understand that. Jackie is a smart woman who says she wants to get better, but doesn’t use the one tool that will help. I guess she’s not really ready.

Apr 20 2012

Video Clip: “Nurse Jackie” – Zoey is a Special Kind of Nurse

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  • April 20, 2012

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Zoey Barkow (Merritt Wever) is a special kind of nurse on Showtime’s Nurse Jackie. Wever is a wonderful character actor who never fails to make us laugh. So tune in for more of Zoey’s antics each week on Nurse Jackie. New episodes air Sundays at 9:00 pm ET/PT, only on Showtime. Here’s a special treat for all the Zoey fans out there. Let me know how you feel about Zoey in the comments section below.

Apr 17 2012

News: USA Announces its Ambitious Summer Schedule

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  • April 17, 2012

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USA will be airing original series five nights a week this summer, starting with Common Law, premiering Friday, May 11 at 10/9c. In addition to this new original series about two lawyers will be Royal Pains and Necessary Roughness, airing back-to-back on Wednesday, June 6 at 9/8c and 10/9c; Burn Notice and the acclaimed drama Suits on Thursday, June 14 at 9/8c and 10/9c; and White Collar and Covert Affairs on Tuesday, July 10 at 9/8c and 10/9c.

Apr 17 2012

Things Are Getting A Little Too Predictable. Review: Smash – “The Movie Star”

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  • April 17, 2012

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“The Movie Star” is appropriately titled as this week, we finally meet Rebecca Duvall (Uma Thurman). And guess what? She can’t sing! The disbelieving looks on everyone’s faces as they listen to her sing “Let Me Be Your Star” are comical, to say the least. Is having a huge movie star more important than having your leading lady carry a tune? This is a musical, after all.

Apr 15 2012

A Bat Shit Toe Poker, A Porcelain Clown Nut, and A Teenage Pill Popper. Review: Nurse Jackie – “Disneyland Sucks”

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  • April 15, 2012

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“Disneyland Sucks” is both the title of this week’s episode and what Jackie (Edie Falco) say to Dr. O’Hara (Eve Best) and Gloria Akalitus (Anna Deavere Smith) on a stolen cell phone. After five days of restless and erratic sleep, Jackie finally lifts her head off her pillow only to see a strange woman poking her toe with a fork. The Jackie we know would have lambasted the woman, who happens to be her roommate, but this subdued Jackie merely goes back to sleep to wake another day. I want my feisty Nurse Jackie back!

Apr 12 2012

TV News: HBO® Offering Free Premiere Episodes of “Veep” and “Girls” for Everyone

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  • April 12, 2012

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HBO has two new comedies premiering this month: Girls and Veep. In what I presume is an effort to gain more subscribers (and who can blame them), the pay channel is offering all viewers a chance to watch the season premieres of both shows for free on a number of platforms.

Apr 10 2012

Flourishing and Crumbling Relationships. Review: Smash – “Understudy”

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  • April 10, 2012

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Movie star Rebecca Duvall (Uma Thurman) signs on for “Bombshell” but is a no show at rehearsals. Julia (Debra Messing) suffers the fallout of her affair with Michael (Will Chase). Karen (Katharine McPhee) is asked to be Rebecca’s understudy, and problems arise between John (Neal Bledsoe) and Tom (Christian Borle). What an entertaining episode “Understudy” turns out to be!

Apr 10 2012

TV News: Game of Thrones Picked Up for a Third Season

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  • April 10, 2012

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With fantastic ratings for the season two premiere of Game of Thrones, everyone has been waiting for the announcement of a third season for the fantasy-based series. Well, wait no more GoT fans—Michael Lombardo, president of HBO Programming announced the series’ renewal earlier today.

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