While not too impressed with “Farewell to Storyville,” I appreciate the sentiment behind the episode.
Mar 11 2014
Gumption and A-holes. Review: Justified – “Wrong Roads”
“Wrong Roads” isn’t a filler episode like “Whistle Past the Graveyard,” but it isn’t a great episode either. While “Wrong Roads” gives us some closure on a storyline or two, it drags out other storylines, making me roll my eyes with exasperation. I see some double crosses coming across the Mexican border in the form of the Crowes. But one of them surprises me by finally getting the gumption to do something drastic to remedy his situation. Way to go, Dewey (Damon Herriman)!
Mar 11 2014
TV News: Linda Hamilton Stars In Syfy Original Movie – Bermuda Tentacles
Linda Hamilton (The Terminator) will star as an Admiral of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier battling an ancient monster in the new Syfy Original Movie Bermuda Tentacles, premiering Saturday, April 12 at 9PM (ET/PT).
Mar 10 2014
Interview: Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon) Talks to AMC
Tune in to The Walking Dead, Sundays at 9/8c, only on AMC.
Mar 10 2014
Well, Someone Got Their Wish … Review: The Walking Dead – “Alone”
A lot happens in “Alone” to make me question where the groups will end up. Terminus looks like a good place to start but I’m worried it won’t be all it’s being made out to be.
Mar 10 2014
ADDED TRAILER: TV News: Adult Swim Greenlights “Black Jesus”
Adult Swim has announced that they have greenlit a new half-hour live-action scripted comedy called Black Jesus. The show finds Jesus living in present day Compton, CA on a daily mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood with the help of his small but loyal group of downtrodden followers.
Mar 10 2014
TV News: ABC Family Sets Summer 2014 Schedule
ABC Family announces the summer premieres of three highly-anticipated new original series, including the riveting drama “Chasing Life” and hilarious comedies “Young & Hungry,” starring Emily Osment, and “Mystery Girls,” starring and executive produced by Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth. Fan favorites “Pretty Little Liars,” “Switched at Birth” and “The Fosters” also return in June with brand-new episodes.
Mar 10 2014
Only God Forgives. Retrospective: Black Sails “VII”
Black Sails proves once again that no one is safe. The characters we’ve grown to love or hate can flip the script pretty quickly. As new alliances are made among old enemies, there are plenty of OMG moments making ‘VII.” the perfect lead into next week’s season finale.
Mar 08 2014
She’ll Be Back. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Gone Girl”
This week’s venture into the world of paranormal teens and the adults who hate them settles in on a dark time. Death overshadows everything in Mystic Falls, and if that wasn’t ominous enough, the writers throw in a little revenge to even up the playing field.
Mar 08 2014
Some Traditions Suck. Review: Grimm – “Mommy Dearest”
Season 3, Episode 14 Air Date: Friday, March 7, 2014, 9/8c on NBC Rating: [rating=4] “I am going off to a house and entering like a snake…I will devour their babes and make their hearts ache.”— Grimm Somebody’s mom makes a visit to Portland but it isn’t who you think. “Mommy Dearest” is one …
Mar 07 2014
The Specter Special. Review: Suits – “Buried Secrets”
Harvey’s (Gabriel Macht) former and now current flame Scottie (Abigail Spencer) contemplates joining Pearson Specter but questions whether her relationship with Harvey will complicate things. Meanwhile, Mike (Patrick J. Adams) takes on a case that hits a little too close to home. Will he be able to see the case through or will it prove to be too much for him?
Mar 06 2014
Hello England: Prophecies and Betrayals. Retrospective: Vikings – “Invasion”
The second installment of season two of Vikings, “Invasion,” opens with a time jump. The year is now 800 and it’s been four years since the last raid and the taxing battle with Jarl Borg (Thorbjørn Harr), people in Kattegat are beginning to wonder if Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) has turned complacent just like Earl Haraldson (Gabriel Byrne), the earl he once ousted. Will there be a raid out west soon?
Mar 06 2014
Who’s Afraid of a White Oak Stake? Review: The Originals – “Le Grand Guignol”
“Le Grand Guignol” shifts the storyline of The Originals to the werewolves. It’s not a huge shift, but we can see the witches are losing their steam and the werewolves will be coming into their own.
Mar 06 2014
Family. Retrospective: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – “T.A.H.I.T.I.”
Making its return after a month-long break, “T.A.H.I.T.I.” picks up immediately following the events of “T.R.A.C.K.S.” After Skye (Chole Bennet) was shot by Quinn (David Conrad), she is rushed to a S.H.I.E.L.D. medical facility. Coulson (Clark Gregg) realizes the only way to save Skye is to find the same doctors who treated him after the battle of New York. But, the more Coulson, Fitz (Iain De Caestecker), and Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) look into his medical records, the more secrets they uncover.
Mar 05 2014
How Safe is Anyone, Really? Review: The Americans – “Cardinal”
There isn’t one thing to dislike in “Cardinal.” There’s danger, irony, suspicious actions, double agents, heartbreaking emotions, smart dialogue, and the fantastic acting we’ve come to expect from everyone in The Americans.
Mar 05 2014
Conf Call: GRIMM’s Reggie Lee Talks About All Things Wu.
In the conference call, Lee talks about how he did his homework for this upcoming episode, “Mommy Dearest,” in which a Filipino folklore comes to life. “So when I saw this script I actually went through it and marked it and logged about 100 hours of homework before I started shooting this particular episode.” 100 hours of homework! That’s dedication! He talks about his native Filipino folklore coming to life and talks a little about season one where Wu was literally a human garbage disposal eating couch cushions, carpet, quarters, and paper clips…but what was he really eating? What other character would Lee like to play on Grimm? What kind of Wesen would he want to be? Read more to find out…
Mar 05 2014
Conference Call: George Lopez Talks about His New Show, Saint George
On March 3, 2014, I had the opportunity to participate in a conference call with stand-up comedian and actor George Lopez, star of FX’s new show, Saint George.
Mar 04 2014
Drugs, Lies, and Break Ups. Retrospective: Justified – “Whistle Past the Graveyard”
“Whistle Past the Graveyard” should be an exciting episode considering Boyd (Walton Goggins) finally killed his last remaining blood relative. But sadly, it is not. This is a filler episode by every definition. There are some tiny nuggets of gold sprinkled throughout, but I’m not sure if I care anymore. Boyd only has his band of misfits to back him up but several new members may not be living up to their end of the deal. Can Boyd trust Daryl (Michael Rapaport), Danny (A.J. Buckley), and Dewey (Damon Herriman)? Not as far as he can throw them.
Mar 04 2014
STARZ to Air Season One Marathon of DA VINCI’S DEMONS Beginning Mon. March 17th
In advance of the anticipated second season of the STARZ Original Series “Da Vinci’s Demons,” STARZ will present a special season one marathon of the entire first season of “Da Vinci’s Demons” airing two episodes back-to-back each night beginning Monday, March 17 – Thursday, March 20th, 2014 at 7pm ET/PT on STARZ.
Mar 03 2014
Flipping the Bird. Review: The Walking Dead – “Still”
“Still” is a character-centric episode, getting to what’s hidden beneath the bravado the survivors wear, delving into the things best left untouched.
Mar 03 2014
Conf Call: THE MIDDLE Stars Charlie McDermott and Eden Sher
Conference call: Emmy nominated series, The Middle, comes to the Hallmark Channel weeknights beginning Monday, March 3 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hallmark Channel is America’s premier family cable television network, and is thrilled to add the much-loved comedy, still a current top 20 hit, to its prime time lineup. Joining us are two of the show’s stars, Charlie McDermott, who plays Axl Heck, and Eden Sher who plays Sue Heck.
Mar 03 2014
Sea Battles and A Booty Call. Retrospective: Black Sails – “VI.”
Last week, “V.” gave viewers one of the most (literally) explosive episodes thus far. You’d think there might be some breathing room for viewers to digest everything that went down, but that wouldn’t be much fun.
Mar 01 2014
Bunch of Geniuses. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “No Exit”
Caroline shows her sense of humor, as usual, and Damon is always quick to be witty. But in “No Exit,” I think the acting speaks for itself.
Mar 01 2014
Hairy Situation. Retrospective: Grimm – “Revelation”
I don’t use words like “holy shit” very often but holy shit, is “Revelation” one exciting episode! Picking up where “The Wild Hunt” left off, Monroe’s (Silas Weir Mitchell) parents, Bart (guest star Chris Mulkey) and Alice (guest star Dee Wallace), gruffly meet Nick (David Giuntoli), who just happens to be a Grimm, a Wesen’s archenemy. Meanwhile, scalp cutting Woden (Matt Lasky), a “Wildesheer,” continues to wreak havoc on Portland.
Feb 28 2014
It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye. Review: Psych – “1967: A Psych Odyssey”
With interim Chief Trout (Anthony Michael Hall) gone, Lassiter (Timothy Omundson in a dual role) sets his sights on the job. Mayor Swagerty (John Kapelos), however, sees this as an opportunity for Lassiter to prove himself worthy by solving the murder of his uncle Archie Baxter (Omundson), an investigative reporter killed back in the 60s. Will Lassiter be able to solve the case thereby winning the job he’s dreamed of? More important, will it be worth it?