Advance Review and Full Episode Video: The New Normal – “Pilot”

There are few shows I declare a hit just from watching a screener of the pilot episode (Homeland comes to mind), but The New Normal is right up there. Ryan Murphy has hit comedy gold with this series, a show based on his life and his attempts to adopt a baby with fiancé David Miller.

FX Releases its Fall 2012 Schedule for Returning Series

The wait is almost over, FX fans! Soon, you’ll be watching some of your favorite returning series.

The Missing Locket. Review: Copper – “In the Hands of an Angry God”

Copper is an intoxicating mix of corruption, greed, racism, and murder. Smack dab in the center of this dizzying Civil War-era world is Kevin Corcoran (Tom Weston-Jones), a former boxer-turned-cop working for the Sixth Precinct in Five Points—a slummy immigrant area of 1860s New York predominantly populated by Irish and blacks.

How Many Heads Can You Lose? Review: Lost Girl, S2 Ep 20, “Lachlan’s Gambit”

Bo (Anna Silk) offered a quip that’d make Kenzi (Ksenia Solo) proud: “Snakes on a plane?” Bo should’ve been scared, though, because this was a sign The Garuda (Raoul Trujillo) was near. The threat was real, and everyone’s lives were at stake.

Movie Trailer: The Sessions (Starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy)

THE SESSIONS tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined – at age 38 – to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality.

TV News: CHILLER UNVEILS AIRDATES FOR OCTOBER ORIGINALS

This October, Chiller gets into the spirit with two all-new premieres: original movie Dead Souls (Friday, October 12 @ 9pm) and original documentary The American Scream (Sunday, October 28 @ 8pm).

Movie Trailer: BUTTER (Starring Jennifer Garner, Ty Burrell, and Olivia Wilde)

A tale of competition at its most cut-throat, BUTTER surveys the raw ambition of Laura Pickler (Jennifer Garner), the wife of Bob Pickler (Ty Burrell), Iowa’s long-reigning champion butter carver. For 15 years, Laura has relished her high-profile role as the beautiful, loyal helpmate to her affable, artistically gifted husband. But when Bob is pressured to retire and allow someone else a chance at glory, an indignant Laura decides to enter the competition herself.

HBO Rolls Out a New Film from The Rolling Stones

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Many years ago, I remember sitting with my friends in the pouring rain at a Rolling Stones concert in Philadelphia. No way was I leaving; I paid my money and I was staying, come hell or high water. I idolized the Stones back then, and still enjoy listening to their music today. Now, on its 50th anniversary, the iconic rock band is being chronicled in a new movie, Crossfire Hurricane, debuting on HBO on November 15.

TV News: Syfy’s 2012 Fall Programming Schedule

Syfy’s 2012 fall programming will feature the first ever live Face Off episode (anchoring the annual month-long 31 Days of Halloween scare-a-thon); the premieres of unscripted shows Hot Set and Viral Video Showdown; a special extended episode of Paranormal Witness; returns of the hit series Ghost Hunters, Total Blackout, Scare Tactics and Haven; and the premiere of the Syfy Original Saturday Movie Lake Placid: The Final Chapter starring horror icon Robert Englund.

Assassinating Apples in Aruba. Review: White Collar – “Compromising Positions”

Cleverly, “Compromising Positions” sets up the anticipation of Neal (Matt Bomer) finally finding the elusive Sam (Treat Williams) and discovering more truth about his past so well that when the actual case centering on the conviction of a land developer running an environmental scam begins, it’s almost a surprise. The fact that Neal actually makes tenuous contact with Sam is told with almost B-side importance. But that’s the shrewd thing about the way White Collar is written: every detail means something.

Crazy loves company – Review: Grimm, S2 “Bad Moon Rising”

When Hank’s goddaughter goes missing, he and Nick must help her father find her before a barbaric Coyotl mating ritual commences. Hank continues to doubt himself and question what he’s seen. Will Nick finally reveal his secret? And Juliette seems to remember everyone, everything, including Monroe but she still doesn’t know who Nick is. Did Cpt. Renard’s kiss alter her memory?

Things Aren’t Always What They’re Cracked Up To Be – Review: Warehouse 13, S4 “Fractures”

Lewis Carroll’s mirror has gone missing and now Alice Liddell is free and ‘body jumping’ wreaking havoc in Rapid City, SD. Now it’s up to Pete, Myka, Claudia, and Jinks to save Artie and Vanessa (guest star Lindsay Wagner) before Alice takes her revenge.

TV News: Syfy’s Bone Chilling Series PARANORMAL WITNESS Renewed for Season 3

Syfy announced today it is ordering a 20-episode third season of the true-terror docudrama, it was announced today by Mark Stern, President Original Content, Syfy and Co-Head, Original Content, Universal Cable Productions. Season 3 is expected to air in June 2013.

Watch It! Labor Day Weekend Serves Up Austin Powers on FXM

Watch It! The Labor Day weekend fun continues on FXM with the premiere of AUSTIN POWERS: INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY!

Advance Movie Review: Lawless – Sometimes the simplest way of life gets complicated

Starring Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, Guy Pearce, Jessica Chastain, Gary Oldman, Mia Wasikowska, and Jason Clarke – Lawless transports you to a place and time steeped heavily in tradition and old-fashioned southern values, sometimes unyielding and uncompromising just like the Bondurant brothers. If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned moonshine, shoot’em-up movie, Lawless is a step above that.

True Blood Season 5 Finale Bonus Scene Teasing Season 6 Now Available on HBO GO®

Hey, True Blood fans! If you didn’t get enough of this season’s finale last night, check this. HBO has a bonus scene that teases Season 6.

Review: True Blood “Save Yourself” Featuring Jason the Vampire Slayer, Orgasmic Baby Birthing, and Billith!

“Save Yourself” is not a great season finale. In fact, it’s one of the worst I think I’ve ever seen. I was bored. The only scenes I liked were the few that made me laugh, and even they couldn’t save this finale.

All’s Well that Ends Well Isn’t Necessarily the Case. Review: Season Finale of Episodes – “Episode 209”

The network’s “Man of the Year” awards ceremony, where Merc (John Pankow) is to receive the Vivaldi Award, starts off well enough, but things don’t go exactly as planned. “Episode 209” forces the characters (and us) to take a deep, introspective look at their lives, and is a fun, entertaining way of wrapping up the second season of this brilliant comedy.

Best Friends Forever. Review: Lost Girl – “Truth and Consequences”

They met each other at a time of great uncertainty and, let’s face it, a childhood crush didn’t stand a chance against a solid bond between two strong women. At least, it should always be that way.

Wilfred is a Cat-Napper? Review: Wilfred, S2 “Honesty”

Honestly, I rather liked “Honesty.” It was reminiscent of the Wilfred of yore (season one). There were funny moments, weird and awkward moments and moments that crept into the darker side, which is what I like. Jenna asks Ryan for a big favor and Wilfred gets catty.

Round Table Discussion: Warehouse 13, S4 “No Pain, No Gain”

Round Table Discussion: Warehouse 13 – In this week’s discussion of the most recent episode, “No Pain, No Gain,” we talk about some of the best scenes and Myka’s unusual appearance.

Pass The Dutchie… Review: Suits, S2 Mid-Season Finale “High Noon”

“High Noon” is exciting, intriguing, infuriating, eye-popping, and throws in a little tear-jerker moment for good measure. I was absolutely glued to my seat and couldn’t take my eyes off the screen, this episode is so engaging. From Jessica (Gina Torres) getting the short end of the stick after all the votes are tallied, to Harvey and Donna (Sarah Rafferty) having to move to the 46th floor (gasp), things take a strange turn for everyone at Pearson Hardmon.

A Definite Must Read – Book Review: “Tiger Lily” by Jodi Lynn Anderson

Anderson has written one of the most beautiful love stories, full of hope and despair. The themes of acceptance, conformity, and reciprocity are subtle yet hard hitting.

Good Cause: Stand Up 2 Cancer Star-Studded Event Airs Sept. 7 On Multiple Networks

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is proud to announce the Hollywood community is once again rallying together and lending its support to the third SU2C prime-time television fundraising special on Friday, Sept. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM ET /PT).

Interview: Paulo Costanzo Talks About Directing His First Episode of Royal Pains

I was so lucky to participate yesterday in a teleconference with Paulo Costanzo, one of the stars of Royal Pains, who recently directed his first episode. That episode, “Dancing with the Devil,” airs Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 9/8c, only on USA Network. I can’t begin to tell you how much fun it was talking to Paulo—he’s such a personable guy, so forthcoming, with a terrific sense of humor, as I’m sure you’d all expect.