TV News: Chiller Unveils Winter 2013 Programming (Pushing Daisies Gets Some Love!)

Chiller kicks off a new year of scary good programming with the debut of its first original special of 2013, Chiller 13: Most Horrifying Hookups; two new-to-Chiller debuts with R.L. Stine’s The Nightmare Room and cult favorite Pushing Daisies, which marks the first re-air of this series since its original run.

Patient G2573. Review: American Horror Story: Asylum, S2 Ep 10 – “The Name Game”

Her duty as Grace’s (Lizzie Brocheré) protector feels a little out of place. I mean, why Pepper and not one of the other patients? We do learn why she ended up at Briarcliff but a deeper exploration of her background would’ve fleshed out her character more. I suspect, though, the writers have placed more import on the main characters now that American Horror Story: Asylum is drawing to a close.

Not Another One! Book Review: “Bettie Page Presents: the Librarian” by Logan Belle

While The Librarian is not the greatest literary fiction I’ve ever read, beyond its faults it is still readable without too many eye rolls.

TV NEWS: Syfy’s Powerful Mondays Kicks Off 2013 with LOST GIRL, BEING HUMAN, and New Series CONTINUUM

Syfy’s Powerful Mondays programming block returns on Monday, January 14, kicking off with the premiere of the new original series Continuum at 8PM (ET/PT), followed by the season three returns of hit programs Being Human at 9PM and Lost Girl at 10PM.

It’s Saints vs. Scientists at Paddy’s. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – “Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense”

Retrospective, Season Finale Air Date: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 10:00 pm ET/PT on FX Rating: [rating=5] When Frank (Danny DeVito) rear ends Dennis’ (Glenn Howerton) car, the Gang holds a mock trial to decide who’s at fault. But what starts out as a matter of “credibility” soon turns into an argument about “evolution.” With Charlie …

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My IQ Has Dropped A Few Points… Book Review: Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens

I find Thoughtless to be an asinine study in infidelity, selfishness and low self esteem. Yes, I’m talking about the dimwitted heroine, Kiera. I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone.

Two Funerals and A Bombing. Retrospective: Homeland – “The Choice”

As season finales go, “The Choice” does a decent job of wrapping up this season and setting the tone for the next. And while the first half hour is a bit tedious, the last half hour makes up for it. I guess we’ll never know who the mole was but at this point, who cares?

Don’t Get On Klaus’s Bad Side… Review: The Vampire Diaries “O Come All Ye Faithful”

Besides stealing the show, Klaus brings excitement to this mid-season finale, which would have otherwise floundered. A very nice way send-off for the winter break, “O Come All Ye Faithful” brings light to things long kept in the dark.

It’s a Sopranos/O.K. Corral Mashup! Review: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – “The Gang Dines Out”

While Mac (Rob McElhenney) and Dennis (Glenn Howerton) are having their “monthly dinner” at Guigino’s, one of Philadelphia’s finer eating establishments, Charlie (Charlie Day) and Frank (Danny DeVito) walk in to celebrate their one-year anniversary of living together. What none of them realizes is Dee (Kaitlin Olson) is at a table of her own. What ensues as the four men try to outdo each other has me chuckling deep down to my very core.

A Realistic (Yet Skewed) View of the Fairytale. Book Review: The Cracked Slipper by Stephanie Alexander

With more polishing of the plot and characters, this novel could have been much more enjoyable.

A Talk with American Horror Story: Asylum’s Jessica Lange

The younger generation may not be familiar with Jessica Lange’s earlier work, but in a recent telephone interview on December 7, she says she’s grateful for the wider viewing audience for American Horror Story: Asylum, in which she portrays the tortured Sister Jude.

What’s Dead Is Then Alive. Retrospective: American Horror Story: Asylum, S2 Ep 9 – “The Coat Hanger”

Sister Jude might be in shackles now, stripped of her clerical standing, but she’s allowed some room to roam the asylum. I’m counting the days until Sister Jude uses her wits to turn the place upside down. Just because she’s out of her nun’s habit doesn’t mean her power as a woman has diminished any.

TV News: Golden Globe Nominations Announced

Nominations for the 70th Annual Golden Globes have been announced!

TV News: The CW Orders New Reality Series “The Hunt” and “Perfect Score”

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THE CW ORDERS NEW REALITY SERIES “THE HUNT” AND “PERFECT SCORE”

Golden Globe Winning Series “Enlightened” Kicks Off its Second Season January 13

A unique blend of comedy and drama, the HBO series ENLIGHTENED kicks off its eight-episode second season SUNDAY, JAN. 13 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, immediately following the season premiere of the Emmy®-winning comedy series “Girls.”

TV News: Margo Martindale Joins the Cast of “The Americans”

Emmy®-award winning actress Margo Martindale has joined the cast of FX’s new series, The Americans, premiering Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10 pm ET/PT.

News: “Girls” Season 2 Premiering in January on HBO

EMMY®-WINNING COMEDY SERIES GIRLS RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON JAN. 13, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SYFY! 20th Anniversary Special Airs Tonight!

Syfy will be airing its Anniversary Special at 9/8c, exploring the evolution of a network and the realm of sci-fi in pop culture.

Once Again, Carrie is Right. Retrospective: Homeland – “In Memoriam”

As one would suspect from the title of this week’s installment of Homeland, Abu Nazir (Navid Negahban) dies. But it’s how he dies and who’s responsible for his death that makes “In Memoriam” an episode to remember.

Who is the imposter among them? Retrospective: Haven, S3 “Last Goodbyes”

“Last Goodbyes” throws you for a contemplative loop. Of all the hometown suspects, any one of them could be the elusive “Bolt Gun Killer,” a.k.a. “the Skinwalker.” What truly made me sit on the edge of my seat throughout “Last Goodbyes” is the not knowing. Who is the imposter among them?

And They Call It Puppy Love… Review: The Vampire Diaries “We’ll Always Have Bourbon Street”

“We’ll Always Have Bourbon Street” opens on a happy note and ends on its antithesis.

News: ComiXology – 12 Days. 12 FREE Comics. SCORE!

Starting Dec 7 – 18, download a free digital comic from ComiXology.

TV Promo: Showtime’s New Dramatic Series for 2013, “Masters of Sex” and “Ray Donovan”

In keeping with its tradition of bringing premium original series to our television screens, Showtime is expanding its 2013 lineup with Masters of Sex and Ray Donovan. Starring a multitude of award-winning actors in both shows, these new dramatic series are sure to please.

A Video Game Takes Over at Paddy’s. Retrospective: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – “Charlie Rules the World”

Focusing on a topic that isn’t as laugh out loud funny as those in recent Sunny episodes, the show tackles online gaming, and how easy it is to succumb to the virtual world. That’s not to say “Charlie Rules the World” doesn’t have its moments, because it does. While Mac (Rob McElhenney), Frank (Danny DeVito), Dee (Kaitlin Olson), and Charlie (Charlie Day) are immersed in the game, “Techpocalypse,” Dennis tries to keep a foothold in real life.

Death At Your Door. Retrospective: American Horror Story: Asylum, S2 Ep 8 – “Unholy Night”

There’s no way, in the hell that’s Briarcliff, there can’t be a dark side to this otherwise cheerful (for most) holiday. Santa, whose real name is Leigh Emerson (Ian McShane), turned evil during his first stint in jail for a petty crime. Can’t say I blame him with what he endured, but he’s gone to the extreme.