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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Mar 31 2011

Betty White Bringing Hilarious New Series, “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers” to NBC

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Comedic genius Betty White will soon bring the award-winning European show, “Benidorm Bastards,” to our screens. “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers” (working title) is a hidden camera type show and will follow seven senior citizens as they play pranks on unsuspecting younger people. With White at the helm, I’m pretty sure hilarity will ensue, making this an instant hit for the peacock network. Below is the official press release from NBC.

Mar 30 2011

E! Debuts “The Dance Scene,”A New Reality Show About Dancers

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  • March 30, 2011

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If you thought there were enough reality shows on tv, think again my friends. E! is bringing us “The Dance Scene,” which follows the life of choreographer and creative director, Laurieann Gibson, the genius behind many of music’s top stars. The show premieres on Sunday, April 10th, at 10:30 pm ET/PT immediately following the series premiere of “Khloe & Lamar.” “The Dance Scene” isn’t your typical reality show though.

Mar 29 2011

Psycho Mike Goes Home – Recap of “Dancing with the Stars-The Result Show”

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As I predicted in my recap/review of last night’s competition, Psycho Mike was sent packing. And while people were questioning whether there would be any problems with guest performer Chris Brown, his two appearances went off without a hitch.

Mar 28 2011

Advance Review – Nurse Jackie, Season 3, Episode 1 – “Game On”

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I wondered last year where the writers would take Jackie this year given that the cat was out of the bag, so to speak. Would she lose her job, get divorced, go into rehab? Fear not fans, she’s still the same pill-popping, complicated and frustrating woman she’s always been. And “Game On” is an excellent season opener, giving us a wonderful mix of light wit, dark humor and drama.

Mar 26 2011

Casting News for “Oz, The Great and Powerful”

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  • March 26, 2011

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Now that the powers that be (Disney) behind “Oz: The Great and Powerful” have decided to go with James Franco as the Wizard (Robert Downey, Jr. and Johnny Depp were originally considered) in this prequel to the famous “Wizard of Oz,” the decision has been made to cast Mila Kunis in the role of Theodora, initially a good witch and sister to the infamous Glinda, the Good Witch of the North.

Mar 25 2011

ABC Announces Summer 2011 Line-up

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  • March 25, 2011

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ABC has announced the following summer premiere dates for new series and returning favorites (all times ET). Outside of “The Hot Zone,” a M*A*S*H-inspired series that takes place in Southern Afghanistan, and returning series “Rookie Blue,” it looks like there’s a lot of reality and game shows on tap.

Mar 25 2011

Movie Clip – “Scream 4” Out Friday, April 15th

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  • March 25, 2011

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“Scream 4,” coming Friday, April 15th – Ten years have passed and Sidney Prescott, who has put herself back together, thanks in part to her writing, is visited by the Ghostface Killer.

Mar 25 2011

Clip – HBO Films – Cinema Verite, “1st Family” Tease

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  • March 25, 2011

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Watch a teaser of “1st Family” from HBO Films’ Cinema Verité, debuting on Saturday, April 23rd, 9:00 pm ET only on HBO.

Mar 24 2011

It’s a TKO for FX’s “Lights Out”

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  • March 24, 2011

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I’m upset. And I’m sure there are a lot of boxing fans out there who are as disappointed as I am at the news that FX has cancelled another one of its new series, “Lights Out.” (“Terriers” was the other.) I was thoroughly enjoying the show as it delved deeper into the life of former champion ‘Lights’ Leary (Holt McCallany) and his family. “Rich development of…characters and stories,” “compelling boxing drama,” and “sharp writing” are just a few of the accolades this show has received in its short lifetime. Unfortunately, they weren’t enough.

Mar 24 2011

Fox Special “Mobbed” Airs Thursday, March 31, 2011

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  • March 24, 2011

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Take a slice of “Punk’d,” add in some “Candid Camera” and a song-and-dance flash mob, and you have Fox’s new special, “Mobbed,” airing on Fox on Thursday, March 31, 2011, 9:00-10:00 pm ET/PT. This

Mar 23 2011

“Mildred Pierce” – Photos/Synopses of the HBO Miniseries Debuting Sunday, March 27

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  • March 23, 2011

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“Mildred Pierce,” HBO’s newest miniseries, begins this Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 9:00-11:05 pm ET/PT. Starring Academy Award®/Golden Globe®/Screen Actors Guild Award® winner Kate Winslet as Mildred Pierce, the show begins in Glendale, California in 1931.

Mar 22 2011

Fans, Get Ready for a First When Bravo’s Upfront Cuts in Live During the Season Finale of “Top Chef All-Stars”

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  • March 22, 2011

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In a first, Bravo is bringing its advertisers-only affair to the fans live during the season finale of Top Chef All Stars,” on Wednesday, March 30th. Home viewers will get a glimpse into this usually private affair when ‘Bravolebrities’ cut into the show simultaneously from New York (with Andy Cohen, “Watch What Happens Live”), Los Angeles (with “Top Chef” host, Padma Lakshmi), and Chicago (with “Top Chef” judge, Gail Simmons).

Mar 22 2011

“The Paul Reiser Show” To Premiere on NBC April 14th

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  • March 22, 2011

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I’ve wondered from time to time what happened to Paul Reiser after the end of his hit series, “Mad About You.” Apparently, among other things, he’s been staying home, enjoying life and writing and executive producing his new show, aptly named “The Paul Reiser Show.”

Mar 22 2011

HBO Debuts “Talking Funny,” a Discussion with Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock

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  • March 22, 2011

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HBO, long known for its comedy specials, is taking it one step further. With its new presentation, “Talking Funny,” HBO will go inside the comics’ minds to find out what makes a comedian tick. Tune in on Friday, April 22nd, 9-10 pm ET/PT. It’s sure to be funny!

Mar 22 2011

TV News – “Perception,” a TNT Original Drama Series Gets 10-Episode Order

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  • March 22, 2011

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TNT has a fine record with its original series, like “Men of a Certain Age,” “Leverage,” “HawthoNRe,” and of course, “Southland,” which they just renewed for a fourth season. (Yay TNT!) So it’s no surprise they have greenllight the new original series, “Perception,” starring Eric McCormack (Will Truman on “Will and Grace”) as an eccentric neuroscientist who works with FBI Agent Kate Rossi (Rachael Leigh Cook, “She’s All That”) in solving unusual cases. The series has a ten-episode order and is expected to premiere in 2012.

Mar 21 2011

Macchio Tonight’s Frontrunner – Recap/Review of “Dancing with the Stars” Season 12, Episode 1

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  • March 21, 2011

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It seems like forever since ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” was on, but of course, that’s not true. I have just been jonesing for my dance fix as I always do this time of year. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed by the season premiere at all. In fact, I was surprised the competitors were as good as they were, considering not one of them had any prior dance experience. We had it all tonight – grace, magic, performance, entertainment, clumsiness, flat-footedness, stiffness and DANCE!

Mar 18 2011

Bravo’s “Top Chef:The Tour” Hits the Road Jack!

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  • March 18, 2011

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Oh how I wish this would come to my city, Philadelphia, but alas, it is not to be. How lucky for the rest of you though as Bravo hits the road next month beginning Friday, April 15th, kicking-off the fourth annual highly-anticipated and widely successful “Top Chef: The Tour.”

Mar 18 2011

A Look at What’s Coming Up On “The Ricky Gervais Show” This April

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  • March 18, 2011

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For those of you who watch HBO’s animated comedy series, “The Ricky Gervais Show”, and for those of you who don’t, here is some enticement for you – the taglines of April’s episodes. Enjoy!

Mar 17 2011

“The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “Community” Have Been Renewed!

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  • March 17, 2011

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Finally we get the long awaited news about three of our favorite NBC comedies – The Office, Parks and Recreation and Community – they’ve been renewed for the 2011-2012 season! UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – March17, 2011 – NBC has issued pickups for three returning comedy series in 2011-12 that include “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation” …

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Mar 17 2011

HBO Films’ “Cinema Verité” debuts April 23

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Although most people believe MTV’s “The Real World” is the first ever reality show, that’s just not true. In 1973, “An American Family” debuted – a show which chronicled the lives and events of the Loud family and catapulted the Santa Barbara family to notoriety.

Mar 17 2011

Music Review – Steve Martin’s New Album, “Rare Bird Alert”

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  • March 17, 2011

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Steve Martin, actor extraordinaire, is and has long been one of my all-time favorite actors – in both the comedic and dramatic arenas. While somewhere in the dregs of my memory I thought he had won an Emmy for something, I was surprised when I saw him today on ABC’s “The View,” promoting his latest album, “Rare Bird Alert,” which was released a few days ago on March 15, 2011.

Mar 16 2011

Producers of 20th Century Fox Film, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” on FMC’s “Life After Film School,” Sunday, March 20

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  • March 16, 2011

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Three film students will interview Brad Simpson and Nina Jacobsen, producers of the 20th Century Fox film, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,” on Fox Movie Channel’s “Life After Film School” where they will discuss the realities of filmmaking. The show airs on Sunday, March 20 at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT.

Mar 16 2011

Syfy Renews “Face Off” for a Second Season

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  • March 16, 2011

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Syfy announces that its breakout reality competition series “Face Off” will return for a second season of special effects competition, offering a new group of rising SFX make-up artists with the opportunity to showcase their imagination and creativity.

Mar 16 2011

New Series, “Game of Thrones” Debuts Sunday, April 17 Exclusively on HBO

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  • March 16, 2011

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If you have read any of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy book series, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” you’re in for a treat. HBO’s new original series, “Game of Thrones,” is based on the books as it follows royalty, renegrades, liars and noblemen as they vie for power.

Mar 15 2011

On This Week’s “Shedding for the Wedding,” Season 1, Episode 4 – “The Ring’s The Thing”

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  • March 15, 2011

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This week, on the CW’s “Shedding for the Wedding” – “The Ring’s the Thing,” airing Wednesday, March 16 at 9/8c, the couples join wedding coordinator Brian Worley to pick out their dream wedding rings. Meanwhile, one contestant faces down his nemesis and gets closer to fulfilling his life-long dream of becoming a cop, and the sound of sirens become very familiar as two contestants are taken away by ambulance on the same day.

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