I want to like “Control” more than I do, but I just don’t feel the Schmidt-centric topic which really isn’t very funny.
Mar 14 2012
News: HBO Cancels Luck
It is with heartbreak that executive producers David Milch and Michael Mann together with HBO have decided to cease all future production on the series LUCK.
Mar 14 2012
News: CBS Announces Broadcast Renewals for the 2012-2013 TV Season
With many of my favorite television series on CBS, I was happy to read the network’s announcement today of the shows that will be returning for the 2012-2013 broadcast season. Included in the list are such favorites as The Good Wife, Blue Bloods and The Big Bang Theory. In all, 18 series are returning, including four comedies, nine dramas, three reality shows and two newsmagazines.
Mar 13 2012
Review: #JustifiedFX “Loose Ends” (“There’s a war coming…” I wish it would hurry because I’m getting antsy!)
“There’s a war coming; you really wanna see Noble’s become a battleground?” ~ Raylan For a moment, I think of Game of Thrones.. But we are nowhere near Winterfell. I won’t lie and say I didn’t enjoy the episode however; I will be honest and say it left me wanting. It’s episode nine for Pete’s sake and I’m ready for the Quarles-Crowder-Givens-Limehouse battle to commence!
Mar 13 2012
Interview: Mary McCormack and Frederick Weller Talk About In Plain Sight’s Final Season
On Monday, March 12, 2012, I participated in a conference call with two of my favorite actors, Mary McCormack and Frederick Weller from USA Network’s In Plain Sight. As usual, they were candid, entertaining and as forthcoming as possible without divulging too much about the show’s fifth and final season.
Mar 13 2012
A lost voice, a sexual encounter and a melt-down. Review: Smash – “Chemistry” (@NBCSmash)
There’s only one week until the workshop and everyone is stressed out. Derek (Jack Davenport) is angry with Julia (Debra Messing), Tom (Christian Borle) is angry with Derek (as usual), and Ivy (Megan Hilty) is on the verge of losing her voice. “Chemistry” deals with the chemistry between Michael (Will Chase) and Julia; Ivy and Derek; Eileen (Angelica Huston) and Ellis (Jaime Cepero).
Mar 12 2012
Mary’s a Mom! Advance Review, In Plain Sight – “The Anti-Social Network” @InPlainSightUSA
It used to be having a show on Friday primetime was its death knell. But that all changed when such series as Blue Bloods, Grimm and Supernatural began to flourish. Now, In Plain Sight has been added to the ever-growing list of Friday night must-watch TV when the series switches nights for its final season beginning March 16, 2012 at 10/9c on the USA network.
Mar 12 2012
It’s Party Time at the Gallaghers! Review: Shameless – “Hurricane Monica” @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Shameless
So Peg (Louise Fletcher) dies and Frank (William H. Macy) moves Monica (Chloe Webb), the kids’ mom, into the Gallagher household? What’s up with that? No one likes her and they can’t believe Frank does this. Don’t they have enough to deal with without having an unwanted mother constantly underfoot disrupting their routine? I’m shocked that Frank feels the need to have Monica around and I’m not sure what her real reason is for staying. I know she says she wants to make up for missed time but honestly, do you believe that? Nah, me neither.
Mar 09 2012
American Horror Story Panel at Paleyfest 2012
Opening the 29th Annual Paleyfest is FX’s American Horror Story. Panel discussion with cast members: Connie Britton (Vivien Harmon), Dylan McDermott (Ben Harmon), Jessica Lange (Constance Langdon), Sarah Paulson (Billie Dean), Frances Conroy (Moira, Sr.), and Alexandra Breckenridge (Moira, Jr.). Also present were co-creators/executive producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, and Dante Di Loreto, Executive Producer.
Mar 09 2012
Movie News: Long-Awaited Film Footage from “On the Road” premieres today on Facebook
Film footage from one of the movies with the longest incubation periods in history is expected to be released today. A sneak peak at On the Road will be making its debut today via the film’s Facebook page. The movie is based on Jack Kerouac’s novel and its release clearly honors the writer who would have been 90 years old on March 12th.
Mar 08 2012
Interview with Jennifer Westfeldt and Adam Scott of “Friends with Kids”
I had the distinct pleasure of not only watching a screening of the new movie, Friends with Kids, set to be released Friday, March 9, 2012, but participating in a Q&A with the film’s writer/producer/director/star Jennifer Westfeldt and her co-star, Adam Scott, as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, as I’m sure everyone will but please feel free to check out my review here on YEC.
Mar 08 2012
Best Friends Really Do Make the Best Couples. Movie Review: “Friends with Kids”
Friends with Kids is an enjoyable, funny movie and more likely than not, will be a box-office success. While the subject matter is nothing new, already being compared to When Harry Met Sally and others of its ilk, the dialogue is fresh, the ensemble cast shines, and writer/producer/director Jennifer Westfeldt does an excellent job wearing each hat, especially since she also stars in the movie.
Mar 08 2012
Review: Alcatraz – Season 1, Episode 9, “Sonny Burnett” – Survival of the Fittest – Nightmares, Family Bonds and Revenge
In Alcatraz, the past continues to creep into the present. Sonny Burnett (Theo Rossi of Sons of Anarchy) ends up in prison for kidnapping and puts his life on the line by guaranteeing $100,000 of hidden money to an inmate ‘boss’ in exchange for his safety during his two-year prison stint. When the money can’t be found, his life is endangered, leading to a scary transformation. The new and improved Sonny returns to present-day San Francisco, with vengeance on his mind.
Mar 06 2012
Review: #JustifiedFX “Watching The Detectives” (“ice-cold, remorseless, bottle blonde, sh*t bag killer”)
Raylan – a dirty cop? Who would believe such a thing? Apparently Winona is having some doubts. Limehouse wants to “back the winning side” meaning he’s in Quarles’ corner – things are really taking an interesting turn. And Duffy wants to break Raylan over a step ladder and ride him like a teaser pony! I never expected those words to fall from his lips.
Mar 06 2012
An Arrest, Some Sex and a Stolen Kiss. Review: #Smash – “Let’s Be Bad” @NBCSmash
You may notice this review is slightly less enthusiastic than my previous ones. That’s because the writing is becoming a little too predictable and the show is beginning to move a little too slowly for my taste. I want to yell at Derek and say, “Get a move on, already! Just tell Ivy she’s out and Karen’s in!” What do you all think?
Mar 06 2012
TV News: FX Orders Fourth Season of Justified (#JustifiedFX)
LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2011 – FX has ordered 13 episodes for season four of its Emmy® Award-winning hit drama series Justified, announced Nick Grad, FX Executive Vice President of Original Programming. Six all new episodes remain in season three, airing Tuesdays at 10 PM ET/PT, with the third season finale airing April 10.