Flourishing and Crumbling Relationships. Review: Smash – “Understudy”

Movie star Rebecca Duvall (Uma Thurman) signs on for “Bombshell” but is a no show at rehearsals. Julia (Debra Messing) suffers the fallout of her affair with Michael (Will Chase). Karen (Katharine McPhee) is asked to be Rebecca’s understudy, and problems arise between John (Neal Bledsoe) and Tom (Christian Borle). What an entertaining episode “Understudy” turns out to be!

TV News: Game of Thrones Picked Up for a Third Season

With fantastic ratings for the season two premiere of Game of Thrones, everyone has been waiting for the announcement of a third season for the fantasy-based series. Well, wait no more GoT fans—Michael Lombardo, president of HBO Programming announced the series’ renewal earlier today.

TV News: The CW Adds Two New Reality Series to its Summer Lineup

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Two new reality series, The Catalina and Breaking Pointe, have been added to the CW 2012 summer lineup.

TV News: Spring Season of Syfy’s “Powerful Mondays” – Final Season of Eureka and 2nd Season of Lost Girl

The spring season of Syfy’s “Powerful Mondays” programming block will feature the fifth – and final – season of the beloved, iconic series Eureka on Monday, April 16 at 9PM (ET/PT), followed by the second season of the sexy supernatural drama series Lost Girl at 10PM (ET/PT).

Holder Has Gone Off The Deep End… Review: The Killing “Numb”

I tell you, each time it seems we get closer to pinning down a firm suspect, three more are thrown into the mix. I don’t know who to suspect, what to believe, or how to figure out the truth. At this point, I’m just going to sit back and enjoy the ride.

TV News: FOX Renews “Glee,” “Raising Hope,” and “New Girl” (#Glee, #RaisingHope, #NewGirl)

FOX has ordered a second season of freshman breakout hit NEW GIRL, a third installment of the irreverent family comedy RAISING HOPE and a fourth season of the genre-defying musical sensation GLEE, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

Review: The Borgias – S2 Premiere – “The Borgia Bull” (Poison, Sibling Rivalry, and a Threesome)

Beautiful, imaginative, and suggestive paintings sweep across the screen to Trevor Morris’ hauntingly melodic main theme making my heart flutter with delight. Tensions continue to strain the brotherly bond between Juan and Cesare; meanwhile is the Pope growing weary of his mistress, Giulia Farnase?

“And the Oscar goes to, dot dot dot.” Review: Nurse Jackie – “Kettle Kettle Black Black”

Finally, Jackie (Edie Falco) accepts responsibility for all the crap in her life! In the season three finale of this wonderful dark comedy, Gloria Akalitus (Anna Deavere Smith) tossed Jackie’s (Edie Falco) urine sample in the trash, and Jackie told Kevin (Dominic Fumusa) to pack his things after he confesses to an affair. “Kettle Kettle Black Black” deals with the aftermath of those occurrences and introduces us to a new and welcome addition to the cast. Grace (Ruby Jerins) is stealing, while Jackie seeks to drown her sorrows in booze and drugs. In addition, All Saints is being taken over by Quantum Bay, a big conglomerate, and there are a lot of changes in the wind.

Review: The Big C – S3 – “Thin Ice” (bonfire of maxi pads and a wedding dress)

“Thin Ice” is funny, sarcastic, endearing, and a bit sorrowful. If this episode is any indication of what the season will bring, grab your Depends and defibrillators; it’s going to be one hell of a ride! And surprise! My theory – “wild hair variety” – about Paul’s (Oliver Platt) death was right!

TV News: ABC Announces Summer 2012 Schedule

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TV News: ABC Announces Summer 2012 Schedule (new and returning series): “Duets,” “Rookie Blue,” “Secret Millionaire,””Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition,” “Wipeout,” “Trust Us With Your Life,” “Final Witness” and “Bachelor Pad” Join Previously Announced “The Bachelorette”

None of These Secrets Are Worth Revealing… Review: New Girl “Secrets”

New Girl is finally getting back its funny streak. I only hope it continues throughout the rest of the season.

Movie: BEL AMI – starring Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Christina Ricci

BEL AMI, starring Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Christina Ricci, and Colm Meaney. Based on the novel Bel Ami by French author Guy de Maupassant.

TV News: @Syfy’s Hit Series #HAVEN Goes into Production For Season 3 in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Get ready to journey back to the small town where everyone has a secret when the Syfy hit series Haven goes into production on 13 new episodes of season three beginning April 18 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Haven, based on the novella The Colorado Kid from renowned author Stephen King, follows former FBI agent Audrey Parker, who becomes a cop in the small town of Haven, Maine, and soon discovers the town’s many secrets, which also holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of her lost past.

Review: #JustifiedFX “Coalition” (A whole lot of double-crossing and way too much naked Quarles)

Co-a-li-tion [koh-uh-lish-uhn] – noun. 1. A combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between persons, factions, states, etc.
If you were hoping for a stupendous coalition to ignite the slow simmering war, well you’re shit out of luck. After eagerly anticipating a climatic penultimate episode prior to the season finale, I am disappointed. All we get are too many people double crossing one another with a whole lot of stupidity running rampant.

TV News: HBO Announces Premiere Dates for “True Blood” and New Series, “The Newsroom”

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This summer brings us the return of the popular HBO vampire series, True Blood, as well as its new series, The Newsroom.

Review: Lost Girl “(Dis)Members Only” – Human du Jour with Mixed Greens

““I don’t want anyone else’s hand on your body. I don’t want anyone’s mouth on yours…” ~ Dyson
Every week, we’re introduced to a new species of Fae, whether it be of the light or dark variety, and the cases seem to get a bit stranger, which suits me just fine. Bo and Dyson go undercover as husband and wife at the posh country club where the illegal immigrant staff seems to turn up missing more often than not.

The Affair is Revealed with Devastating Results. Review: Smash, S1, E9 – “Hell on Earth”

Eileen (Angelica Huston) insists on a new name and star for the musical if they are to go forward. Karen (Katharine McPhee) lands a national commercial for orange juice, beating out Ivy (Megan Hilty) which, needless to say, irritates the hell out of her. Speaking of Ivy, she’s taking more medications than she should. Much to his chagrin, Tom (Christian Borle) learns John (Neal Bledsoe) is a Republican, which throws a kink into their relationship. Plus, Frank (Brian d’Arcy James) has a showdown with Michael (Will Chase) after finding out about Julia’s (Debra Messing) affair with him. Once again, we find ourselves in the middle of a soap opera-ish episode but that’s ok, I like it; “Hell on Earth” keeps my interest as we delve deeper into the characters’ personalities.

I Expected More… Review: Season Two Premiere, The Killing – Episodes 1 and 2 – “Reflections”, “My Lucky Day”

My feelings are torn. I wasn’t sure what to expect during the two-hour second season premiere of The Killing and I’m left scratching my head at what I’ve watched.

Can Someone Please Get the Baby Out of the Dryer?! My Review: Season Finale of Shameless – “Fiona Interrupted”

What a fitting way to end the season. Not only does “Fiona Interrupted” deal with the fallout from last week’s episode—Monica’s (Chloe Webb) attempted suicide, and Sheila (Joan Cusack) and Jody (Zach McGowan) kidnapping Karen’s (Laura Slade Wiggins) newborn baby boy—it gives us a lot to look forward to for season three. However, as season finales go, this one doesn’t have the surprise or wow factor of last week’s “Just like the Pilgrims.” That’s not to say I don’t like “Fiona Interrupted,” because I certainly do.

You Didn’t Think It’d Be That Easy, Did You? Review: The Vampire Diaries “Murder of One”

Finally! We get an episode worthy of being called ‘the best yet’ because it’s better than I could have imagined. I don’t think a more enticing story arc could have been thrown into the mix and am pleasantly surprised with the direction the writers are taking us.

News – Bones Renewed for Season 8!

Everyone’s favorite forensic investigators return with a new arrival on Monday, April 2, 8:00 pm ET/PT on Fox. Even more exciting is the news that Bones has been renewed for its eighth season, as announced today by Kevin Reilly, President of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

Nick Gets Lost, Winston Gets Wicked, and Cece and Schmidt Get Caught – Review: New Girl “Fancyman Pt. 2”

“Fancyman Pt. 2” makes me giggle, snort, and laugh out loud because the writing is witty, the acting is on point, and the guest stars totally rock!

TV News: FX Orders New Series From Chris Rock and Starring W. Kamau Bell

FX has closed a deal for six installments of the Untitled Chris Rock/W. Kamau Bell Late Night Show, which premieres this summer. The weekly half-hour series, from Executive Producer Chris Rock, stars standup comedian W. Kamau Bell who will dissect politics, pop culture, race, religion, the media and sex in a weekly half hour.

Review: Lost Girl – “Faetal Justice” – Dyson, the Big Bad Wolf

He’s framed for a Ba’al’s (Karl Campbell) death and, well, I’m pretty sure this is not a show where the writers kill off their main characters, like Lost or The Wire (I’m still not over the deaths of Stringer Bell and Omar). Holden-Ried does a fine snarl and growl, and I rather enjoy seeing him wolf out. I bet he enjoys it, too.

A Failed Attempt, in More Ways Than One. Review: Smash – “The Coup” @NBCSmash

Try as I might, my interest in Smash is waning. “The Coup” is a perfect example why. The hour is filled with a lot of nonsensical things and trite storylines that do nothing for the series. For instance, Frank (Brian d’Arcy James) tries to cheer up Julia (Debra Messing) by playing Rock Guitar and singing to her. Leo (Emory Cohen) overhears his dad singing and takes it as a sign that everything is ok. Aww, isn’t that cute? How inane can one get?