May 01 2012

TV News: Cinemax Announces Production on its Second Action Series, Banshee

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  • May 1, 2012

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If Cinemax’s Strike Back is any indication of what the network can offer in the way of exciting and mesmerizing entertainment, then its new action series Banshee is sure to be a big hit. Brought by such industry giants as Alan Ball (True Blood, Six Feet Under), Greg Yaitanes (House, Lost), Peter Macdissi (Towelhead, Six Feet Under), Jonathan Tropper (author of the New York Times bestseller “This Is Where I Leave You”), and David Schickler (author of “Kissing in Manhattan” and “Sweet and Vicious”), Banshee has begun production in and around Charlotte, NC. The series’ first season will have ten hour-long episodes and will premiere on Cinemax in 2013.

May 01 2012

Cheating, Reconciling, and a Failed Marriage Proposal. Photos and Review: Smash – “Tech” @NBCSmash

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  • May 1, 2012

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Cheating, Reconciling, and a Failed Marriage Proposal. Photos and Review: Smash - "Tech" @NBCSmash 2

Tech, or should I say technical, issues are at the heart of “Bombshell” after the production heads to Boston and loses its Joe DiMaggio. From a desk being too large, a leading lady with a bad case of the nerves, a director who can’t keep his hands off said leading lady, and a failed marriage proposal, “Tech” presents an excellent look at what can go wrong with a Broadway production before it actually reaches Broadway. Talk about an awful lot of drama!

Apr 30 2012

Review: Girls – “All Adventurous Women Do” – One’s Authentic Self and the Evil Fruity Little Voice

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  • April 30, 2012

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What kind of man plays with a woman’s jelly rolls and asks if she eats for fun post-sex? Answer: the type of man who is douchebag enough to irresponsibly lie about transmitting STDs. The OB-GYN has bad news for Hannah (Lena Dunham). Who is to blame for her condition and will her diagnosis cause a ruckus in her life?

Apr 30 2012

Book Review: The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card

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  • April 30, 2012

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Surprisingly, I loved The Lost Gate. Granted, it took me quite a while to get into it because I wasn’t sure where Card was going with the story—but once I became engrossed in the tale, I really enjoyed it.

Apr 30 2012

TV News: The Killing – Interview with Billy Campbell (Councilman Darren Richmond)

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  • April 30, 2012

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Billy Campbell sits down with AMC for a chat about Season 2 of The Killing.

Apr 30 2012

There’s A Reason I Stay Away From Cow Juice Review: Veep “Frozen Yoghurt”

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  • April 30, 2012

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There's A Reason I Stay Away From Cow Juice Review: Veep "Frozen Yoghurt" 6

The Veep finally gets what she wants—her fifteen minutes in the West Wing—and it makes me excited for her. Only things don’t exactly go the way she wants and she ends up having a “yoghurt” mishap.

Apr 29 2012

“…vengeance is patient. It can wait a lifetime…” Review: The Borgias “Stray Dogs”

"...vengeance is patient. It can wait a lifetime..." Review: The Borgias "Stray Dogs" 7

After pulling off one of the grandest of ruses, Cesare (François Arnaud) gets bad news from his trusted abettor, the cunning and ruthless Micheletto (Sean Harris). Micheletto doesn’t think highly of himself, which is evident when he acknowledges Cesare as his “master” as if he were a “stray dog.” Cesare, however, seems very interested in finding more people like Micheletto – men who are not fearful of getting their hands filthy.

Apr 29 2012

“I’m a better Willy Wanker…” Review: The Big C “Family Matters”

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“…I’m the Steve Blow-Jobs and the Mark F**kerberg of the gay phone sex industry!” ~ Sean – How can you not want to read a review after reading a quote like that? If I could start out my review with LMFAO, I would but instead I’ll tell you that “Family Matters” is one of the funniest episodes I’ve seen in all the seasons of The Big C.

Apr 29 2012

A “F*ck It” List and a Possible Penis Fracture. Review: Nurse Jackie – “Slow Growing Monsters”

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  • April 29, 2012

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A “F*ck It” List and a Possible Penis Fracture. Review: Nurse Jackie – “Slow Growing Monsters” 9

What starts out as a serious episode quickly turns hilarious. They say laughter is the best medicine and if it’s true, those watching “Slow Growing Monsters” will be instantly cured. This is one of the best episodes so far this season. The writers are at the top of their game with the fantastic sharp and witty dialogue.

Apr 27 2012

Alaric’s No Buffy, But A Super Vampire Slayer? Review: The Vampire Diaries “Do Not Go Gentle”

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  • April 27, 2012

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Alaric's No Buffy, But A Super Vampire Slayer? Review: The Vampire Diaries "Do Not Go Gentle" 10

I wasn’t sure what to expect with “Do Not Go Gentle” because I try not to get my hopes up too high. The episode is OK, but lacks any real oomph.

Apr 26 2012

McMouse is the Star of the Show! Review: New Girl “Tomatoes”

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  • April 26, 2012

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“Tomatoes” is one of the funnier episodes of New Girl to date. I just about laughed at every gag, line and character.

Apr 24 2012

TV News: Syfy Ignites the Imagination with Most Original Primetime Programming Hours in History

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  • April 24, 2012

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Syfy and Chiller President Dave Howe today ignited the imagination of the advertising community by unveiling the next phase of the channel’s largest original programming slate in history. This will feature Syfy’s most original primetime hours ever, a record 28 scripted and reality development projects.

Apr 24 2012

A Bollywood Fantasy. Review: Smash – “Publicity” @NBCSmash

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  • April 24, 2012

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Rebecca (Uma Thurman) is up to her old antics trying to replace songs with scenes, which highly annoys Tom (Christian Borle). And she befriends Karen (Katharine McPhee)—for what purpose I’m not quite sure. Derek (Jack Davenport) tells Karen he sees her as Marilyn in his hallucinations, admitting she should be the one playing the role. Leo (Emory Cohen) runs away, and Eileen’s (Angelica Huston) boyfriend and almost ex-husband come face to face. Such is the entertaining episode known as “Publicity.”

Apr 24 2012

Stag Hunt, Anyone? Review: Lost Girl – “I Fought the Fae (and the Fae Won)”

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  • April 24, 2012

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Bo’s heart is breaking so she’s going to fight harder to reunite the star-crossed lovers. The thing is, to me, this storyline is boring, along with seeking The Ash’s replacement. I couldn’t care less about it, and was more interested in seeing some sort of peace happening between Bo and Dyson.

Apr 23 2012

Review: Girls – “Vagina Panic” – Hanna Almost Came and Charlie Has a Low Sperm Count

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  • April 23, 2012

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There couldn’t be a more appropriate title than “Vagina Panic” for the second episode of HBO’s Girls. If I had a sex life similar to Hannah (Lena Dunham), Jessa (Jemima Kirke), Shoshanna (Sosia Manet) and Marnie (Allison Williams), my vagina would also be panicking; it might even be hysterical!

Apr 23 2012

Stan Is Soooo Not The Man! Review: The Killing “Ghosts of the Past”

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  • April 23, 2012

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Not much more is learned this week but “Ghosts of the Past” is a solid showing.

Apr 23 2012

Will She Be the Next Woman in the White House? Review: Veep “Fundraiser”

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  • April 23, 2012

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I love this show. There’s profanity (tons of f-bombs!), chaos and the best frigging writing on a comedy show to date. Veep is funny in ways you don’t expect and I’m definitely staying away from any beverages while watching.

Apr 22 2012

“Are these scrotum shaped pancakes?” Review: The Big C “Bundle of Joy”

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“Bundle of Joy” is so much more than meeting another cancer survivor. Despite it being the main title, the joy I get comes from the hysterical antics of Sean (John Hickey) and his newfound calling – a gay sex phone operator.

Apr 22 2012

A grand illusion and treacherous sibling rivalry – Review: The Borgias “The Beautiful Deception”

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Pardon me while I pick my jaw up off the floor. Wow! “The Beautiful Deception” is exactly that – a beautiful and glorious ruse! The confidence and steel bravado Cesare (François Arnaud) exudes is magnificent. I literally was on the edge of my seat engrossed by the palpable confrontation between Cesare and King Charles (Michel Muller).

Apr 22 2012

Jackie Has Trouble Coping. Review: Nurse Jackie – “The Wall”

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  • April 22, 2012

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Against medical advice, Jackie (Edie Falco) leaves rehab because her daughter Grace (Ruby Jerins) is wearing eyeliner. What the hell? As with everything else in her life, Jackie chooses not to deal, instead using Grace’s makeup as an excuse to walk away from the only thing that will probably save her life. I don’t understand that. Jackie is a smart woman who says she wants to get better, but doesn’t use the one tool that will help. I guess she’s not really ready.

Apr 20 2012

Who’s the Hotter Couple – Tyler and Caroline or Damon and Elena? Review: The Vampire Diaries “Heart of Darkness”

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  • April 20, 2012

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Who's the Hotter Couple - Tyler and Caroline or Damon and Elena? Review: The Vampire Diaries "Heart of Darkness" 20

I’m not sure I enjoy these little hiatuses. Yes, I crave the hour that will bring my favorite characters to life on screen, but I also want to scream at the network for holding out on me so long. Why the two weeks off?

Apr 20 2012

Video Clip: “Nurse Jackie” – Zoey is a Special Kind of Nurse

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  • April 20, 2012

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Zoey Barkow (Merritt Wever) is a special kind of nurse on Showtime’s Nurse Jackie. Wever is a wonderful character actor who never fails to make us laugh. So tune in for more of Zoey’s antics each week on Nurse Jackie. New episodes air Sundays at 9:00 pm ET/PT, only on Showtime. Here’s a special treat for all the Zoey fans out there. Let me know how you feel about Zoey in the comments section below.

Apr 18 2012

Schmidt As A Baby Daddy? Say It Ain’t So! Review: New Girl “Kids”

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  • April 18, 2012

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Even with the few issues I have with “Kids,” I laughed more than I griped. I can’t wait to see what the writers of New Girl have in store for us next. I’m definitely going to have to remember not to drink anything while watching because this show is a choking hazard.

Apr 17 2012

Fae Chaos. Review: Lost Girl – “Something Wicked this Fae Comes”

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  • April 17, 2012

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When Dyson appears halfway through the episode, man, was I glad to see him. Det. Hale is a fine investigator, and I love his verbal ping ponging with Kenzi, but Bo and Dyson are a team. They just… fit. And Bo knows it. When she notices his seeming disinterest and aloofness, she tells him:
Bo: “As a team, we are pretty unbeatable. And, that is what is needed right now. You and I being Team Badass. You are going to put on your big-wolf pants and you’re gonna come with me and kick some tail. Or, I’m going to start kicking your tail.”

Apr 17 2012

News: USA Announces its Ambitious Summer Schedule

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  • April 17, 2012

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USA will be airing original series five nights a week this summer, starting with Common Law, premiering Friday, May 11 at 10/9c. In addition to this new original series about two lawyers will be Royal Pains and Necessary Roughness, airing back-to-back on Wednesday, June 6 at 9/8c and 10/9c; Burn Notice and the acclaimed drama Suits on Thursday, June 14 at 9/8c and 10/9c; and White Collar and Covert Affairs on Tuesday, July 10 at 9/8c and 10/9c.

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