As premieres go, this one doesn’t suck royally, but it doesn’t make me look forward to what’s to come either. I can see the different direction TB is going in, and the efforts of the writers and producers might be in vain.
Jun 17 2013
TV News: Warehouse 13 – Anthony Head To Guest Star In 3-Episode Arc As Alchemist Paracelsus
Anthony Head (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Merlin) turns the tables on the Warehouse team with his deadly mastery of artifacts – leading to a shattering confrontation – when he guest stars as the Machiavellian alchemist Paracelsus on Syfy’s popular series Warehouse 13.
Jun 16 2013
A New Enemy and Baby Blues? Retrospective: Falling Skies — “Badlands”
Everyone is on high alert in anticipation of a possible Espheni strike against Charleston but the cost becomes even higher as the long patrol hours take their toll on the soldiers, including the Berserkers. As Matt makes his rounds with fresh batteries for everyone’s walkie-talkies and radios, it’s only Pope, Tector, and Crazy Lee who get a bonus—cinnamon buns and coffee. But their small moment of enjoying creature comforts is short lived when a new enemy fires upon them.
Jun 16 2013
Happy and Sad Times. Retrospective: Nurse Jackie Season Finale – “Soul”
So here we are, skidding into the season finale with Jackie and Frank’s relationship up in the air, Jackie and Kevin dealing with an extremely troubled Grace who is imitating her mother’s drug habit, and Jackie insisting both daughters should live with Kevin. And let’s not forget the sexual romp Zoey and Prentiss engaged in last week, and Coop’s hurt feelings where Carrie is concerned. “Soul” addresses all these issues, and so much more in an episode that simultaneously leaves you both happy and sad.
Jun 14 2013
Sneak Peek: WAREHOUSE 13 – ‘What Matters Most” – Bonus Clips “Best Lines”
Pete and Myka go undercover in the suburbs, while Claudia and Artie must help a young savant.
Jun 14 2013
Exciting, Intriguing, and Fresh. A Dual Movie Review: Man of Steel
Man of Steel packs action with such ferocity. It strikes a great balance between emotion, comedy, and intense action sequences while still providing character development. Man of Steel is an introduction to the man who becomes Superman to the world.
Jun 14 2013
Hector’s Tacos. Review: Graceland – “Guadalajara Dog”
Adjusting to life as an FBI undercover agent hasn’t been easy for Mike (Aaron Tveit). Still fresh out of the academy where he was trained to immediately step in and stop crime, now he must step back and weigh the consequences of getting involved.
Jun 14 2013
TV News: HBO Heads to Film Life’s 17th Annual American Black Film Festival
As founding and premier sponsor of Film Life’s 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), HBO will once again have a major presence at the industry retreat, playing an integral part in the festival’s efforts to call attention to the universality of black cinema through competition, workshops and panels, networking opportunities and the sharing of creative resources and visions.
Jun 13 2013
Movie Trailer: THE FROZEN GROUND (Starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, Vanessa Hudgens)
THE FROZEN GROUND is inspired by the incredible true story that follows Alaskan State Trooper Jack Halcombe (Nicolas Cage) as he sets out to end the murderous rampage of Robert Hansen (John Cusack), a serial killer who has gone unnoticed for 13 years.
Jun 11 2013
Molten Lava Fizzles. Review: Warehouse 13 – “Runaway”
You would think a case involving volcanic ash and molten lava would really sizzle but sadly, this episode just fizzles. As Pete, Myka, and surprise, Steve Jinks, head out to an Arkansas state prison to investigate an unusual prison break, no doubt the result of a strange and ancient artifact, Artie enlists Claudia’s help to stop Beethoven’s entire works from ringing in his ears before he goes deaf.
Jun 11 2013
Movie Trailer and Poster – The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Warner Bros just released the first trailer from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
Jun 10 2013
Interview: “The Killing” Star Gregg Henry (Carl Reddick)
The Killing, new episodes Sundays at 9/8c only on AMC.
Jun 10 2013
Video: On the Set of “The Walking Dead” Season 4 Premiere
The Walking Dead Returns Fall 2013 only on AMC.
Jun 10 2013
TV News: FX Gets the Most TCA Nominations of any Television Network
Congratulations to FX for scoring the most Television Critics Assoication (TCA) Awards nominations of any TV network. Included in those nominations are the ones garnered by its first-year drama series, The Americans—Matthew Rhys for Individual Achievement in Drama; Outstanding Achievement in Drama, New Program; and Program of the Year. Please read the official press release below to find out what other shows received nominations, as well as the network’s comments.
Jun 10 2013
TV News: Ghost Hunters Returns with All New Episodes…and Amy is Back!
Season 9 continues with the premiere of “The Ghost Hasn’t Left the Building,” in which Jason Hawes and TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) head to Louisiana to investigate the historic Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium – famed for being the venue where Elvis Presley played his first professional gig in 1954. The Shreveport Auditorium has also hosted rock ‘n’ roll legends including Johnny Cash and Hank Williams Sr.
Jun 10 2013
TV News: Syfy’s TOTAL BLACKOUT Presents Special Celebrity Episode July 9
In “Celebrity Blackout,” international music superstar Aubrey O’Day (Making the Band, Celebrity Apprentice) joins television host Bob Guiney (Showhouse Showdown, The Bachelor), and actors Erin Way (Alphas, Detroit 1-8-7) and Neil Grayston (Eureka, Wonderfalls) as they go head-to-head in pitch blackness playing Total Blackout for a cause!
Jun 09 2013
Murder, Mystery, New Life. Retrospective: Falling Skies, Season 3 Premiere – “On Thin Ice” and “Collateral Damage”
It’s been seven months since we last encountered our beloved rag-tag troop from the 2nd Mass.In episode one, “On Thin Ice,” we discover much has changed in these last few months. Tom Mason is now President of the New United States and they have new alien allies.
Jun 09 2013
Those Three Little Words. Retrospective: Nurse Jackie – “Heart”
What a way to open “Heart.” Not only do Frank (Adam Ferrera) and Jackie (Edie Falco) have sex for the first time, but he admits his true feelings for her. What could have been an awkward moment becomes fun with the honest, light-hearted dialogue and terrific delivery by both Ferrera and Falco. Although, I did glimpse a bit of fear in Jackie’s eyes before she turns the light out. Could it be that not all is what it appears to be?
Jun 08 2013
TV News: “Gideon’s Army,” a Documentary About the Criminal Justice System Premieres July 1 on HBO
In a press release yesterday, HBO announced the premiere date for “Gideon’s Army,” a documentary about the criminal justice system as seen through the eyes of idealistic young public defenders in the deep south. Directed by attorney Dawn Porter and winner of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival Editing Award for U.S. Documentary Competition, the thought-provoking film debuts Monday, July 1 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
Jun 08 2013
TV News: FX’s New Network, FXX, Orders its First Original Series, “Chozen”
From the creative teams behind Eastbound & Down and Archer comes FXX’s first original series, Chozen, an animated comedy about a gay white rapper who is newly released from prison and on a quest for salvation. This was announced by Nick Grad in the press release below.
Jun 07 2013
TV News: NBC Is Offering ‘The Winner Is’ Viewers A Chance To Win $10,000!
NBC Is Offering ‘The Winner Is’ Viewers A Chance To Win $10,000 during each original episode. When NBC’s new singing competition “The Winner Is” premieres on June 10 (10-11 p.m. ET) viewers on both coasts can go to the show’s official page and enter to win* $10,000 during each original broadcast. Two winners — one from each time zone (Eastern Standard and Pacific/Mountain Standard) — will be chosen each week.
Jun 07 2013
Meet Mike Warren. Review: Graceland Series Premiere – “Pilot”
FBI agent Mike Warren (Aaron Tveit), fresh out of the academy having graduated at the top of his class, is destined for Washington, DC until a series of events suddenly sends him to California. There, Mike lives at a beach house that has been nicknamed “Graceland,” where he must quickly learn how to be an undercover agent if he wants to fit in with the other inhabitants of the house.
Jun 07 2013
TV News: HBO Sets Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
HBO announced today the premiere dates for HBO Films’ presentation Clear History and HBO’s new comedy series, Hello Ladies, as well as the premiere dates for its returning series, Boardwalk Empire and Eastbound & Down. For all the deets, check out the official press release below.
Jun 06 2013
TV News: Syfy to Air TWILIGHT ZONE Marathon
Syfy will celebrate Independence Day by taking viewers into a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity when the channel presents its traditional The Twilight Zone marathon.
Jun 06 2013
TV News: THE OUT LIST Presenting Living Portraits of Prominent Members of the LGBT Community Exclusively on HBO
In a series of intimate portraits, THE OUT LIST explores lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender identity. Through thoughtful stories of love, loss, trial and triumph, a diverse group of trailblazing individuals share insights into what it means to be out in their lives, community and country.