From Flynn and Provenza’s scheme steadily spiraling out of their control to Brenda’s reaction to their hijinks, I laugh often enough to consider The Closer a comedy as well as a drama.
Jul 25 2011
Review: Leverage, S4, E5 – “The Hot Potato Job”
I like where the writers are taking Leverage this season. Watching the team pull a con is always exciting, but as I’ve pointed out in a previous review, following a formula too closely could lead to the show becoming predictable and boring. “The Hot Potato Job” is written by Jenn Kao and directed by John Harrison and both get high marks for delivering yet another great episode that balances the formula with new creative twists.
Jul 25 2011
Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E10 – “There Arose Such a Clatter”
Wow, these New Jersey housewives really know how to celebrate Christmas. First, it was Christmas at Jacqueline’s, then at Melissa’s. Now, it’s Christmas at the Manzos, and at Teresa’s. And it’s not even Christmas Day yet! At the conclusion of last week’s episode, “Twas the Fight Before Christmas,” Melissa and Joey politely asked Monica Chacon to leave, which she did. This week, we pick up right where we left off.
Jul 25 2011
Review: #FallingSkies, Season 1, Ep. 7 “Sanctuary – Pt 2”
Why is Weaver (Will Patton) so hell bent on being “by the book,” explicitly trusting Terry (guest star Henry Czerny) in spite of all the red flags Tom (Noah Wyle) has pointed out? It’s been 48 hours since Terry took all the kids, including Tom’s three boys Hal (Drew Roy), Ben (Connor Jessup), and Matt (Maxim Knight), to the 7th Mass compound and still no sign of the 2nd Mass escorts or 3rd Mass convoy showing up with Col. Porter’s (Dale Dye) “new orders.” I know this is a critical time for humanity, but all the signs are pointing to ‘danger Will Robinson, danger!’
Jul 25 2011
Review: The Glades, S2, E7 – “Addicted to Love”
Last week I replied to a comment that I am going to let this season play out and see where the writers take Matt Passmore’s irreverent, irrepressible homicide detective, Jim Longworth, before I decide if I would hang out in The Glades another season. This week’s episode brought me a little closer to remembering why I willingly follow this cop into the Florida swamps to solve murders.
Jul 25 2011
Review: True Blood, S4, E41 – “I Hate You, I Love You”
Please stop ruining my show. At this rate, I don’t care to watch what happens next Sunday. And yes, I’ve seen the footage for the rest of the season.
Jul 23 2011
Review: #Haven , Season 2, Ep 2 “Fear and Loathing” (Your worst fears manifest right before your eyes)
“Fear and Loathing” presents us with a unique problem – people’s worst fears are manifesting right before their eyes. All save Audrey Parker (1) (Emily Rose). It seems she isn’t affected by this strange affliction. Everyone else, including Audrey Parker (2) (Kathleen Munroe), is seeing their nightmares come to fruition. Duke (Eric Balfour) sees the tattooed man, who supposedly will kill him one day; others see rabid mad dogs, burn victims, decayed and deceased spouses (eww, zombie!), and scary clowns (shudders). I hate clowns.
Jul 22 2011
TV Clip: CW’s #ComicCon First-Look Previews For ‘The Secret Circle, Nikita, and Supernatural’
The CW seems to be in full swing down at Comic Con. Below are their Comic Con First-Look Previews for returning series Nikita and Supernatural and their new series The Secret Circle.
Jul 21 2011
TV Clip: CW’s New Series ‘RINGER’ New Extended Promo Shown At #ComicCon #SDCC
Check out the new promo clip of CW’s new series Ringer starring Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cruel Intentions), Ioan Gruffad (The Fantastic 4), and Kristopher Polaha (Life Unexpected) shown today during The CW’s “Ringer” panel at San Diego Comic-Con.
Jul 21 2011
Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep. 5 “Respect” (A Cheese Eating Dog With A God Complex?)
Ryan decides volunteering at the local hospice will greatly benefit his social standing but Wilfred isn’t quite so keen on the idea. “You mean like community service? That’s for drunks and wife beaters, not decent folk like us. Now come on, let’s go over to the playground and blaze a fatty.” Rashida Jones guest stars this week as Lisa, the admin at the hospice.
Jul 21 2011
Review: Franklin & Bash, S1, E8 – Bangover
Poor Jared (Breckin Meyer) and Peter (Mark-Paul Gosselaar). Why can’t they find a temp who looks like her? Who’s her, you ask? Lily (Anabella Casanova), Stanton Infeld’s (Malcolm McDowell) beautiful niece. Immediately, you can see a connection between Lily and Peter, but Stanton warns him to stay away. You know that’s not going to happen, don’t you?
Jul 21 2011
TV News: New CINEMAX Original Series “Strike Back” Premieres in August
High-octane series, Strike Back, debuts August 12th.
Jul 21 2011
Book Review: “Beloved” by Toni Morrison
While I won’t go into detail about what happens in this book because it’s worth you finding out on your own, I will say you won’t forget Beloved. It’s deeply moving and will leave an imprint on your mind that will remind you of what it truly means to be free—physically as well as mentally.
Jul 20 2011
Review: Rescue Me, S7, E2 – “Menses” (Payback’s a bitch, baby!)
I feel sorry for Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary). After a lifetime of always being in control, calling the shots, the women in his life have taken over and he’s been reduced to doing their bidding. Payback’s a bitch, baby!
Jul 20 2011
Review: White Collar, S3, E7 – “Taking Account”
This episode expertly captures the elements that draw in and keep viewers for the past three seasons. It’s fun, peppered with clever entendres and witty dialogue, and revealing, allowing us to see some different sides of our lead characters. But it also left me with a bit of a pit in my stomach thinking through the ramifications of the last scene.
Jul 19 2011
TV News: Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again, Hour-Long Special Reuniting The Comedy Greats on HBO
MEL BROOKS AND DICK CAVETT TOGETHER AGAIN, an hour-long special featuring the two comedy greats in conversation onstage before a live audience, will debut FRIDAY, SEPT. 9th (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
Jul 19 2011
Review: The Big C, Season 2, Ep. 4 “Boo!”
I’m going to play Devil’s advocate now. Cathy has stage-four Melanoma so I understand her being on edge, but I think she’s channeling the ‘bitch’ in “Brave Bitch” embroidered on the t-shirt Andrea makes for her. “I feel braver and bitchier already.” Yeah, her being bitchier is beginning to rub me the wrong way.
Jul 19 2011
TV News: Special Guest Stars on “Warehouse 13”
LINDSAY WAGNER, SASHA ROIZ AND RENE AUBERJONOIS WILL GUEST STAR ON SYFY’S HIT SERIES ‘WAREHOUSE 13’ MONDAY, JULY 25, AT 9PM
Jul 19 2011
Review: #FallingSkies, Season 1, Ep 105 “Sanctuary – Part 1”
“Sanctuary – Part 1” focuses on the human condition when tested and how it can alter lives forever. Anne is assaulted after a couple and their son steal medicine; Terry (guest star Henry Czerny) from 7th Mass unexpectedly arrives to inform Captain Weaver and Tom about new orders from Col. Porter.; Hal becomes concerned about Ben after overhearing a conversation he has with Matt.
Jul 19 2011
Review: The Closer, Season 7, Ep. 2 “Repeat Offender”
The best part of watching a police procedural is seeing the workings of a police investigation. You know, the sneaky things officers do when suspects aren’t watching… It’s amazing that people in waiting rooms don’t realize they are being monitored.
Jul 18 2011
Recap/Review: The Glee Project, Season 1, Ep 5 “Pairability”
As the competition heats up and we really get a chance to see more of the kids, I’m increasingly glad I’m not the person making the cut every week! Zach Woodlee tells Ryan Murphy, “You are going to have to kill your darlings.”
Jul 18 2011
Review: Leverage, Season 4, Ep 4 “The Van Gogh Job”
“The Van Gogh Job” features spectacular performances from Aldis Hodge and Beth Riesgraf in a terrific story from Chris Downey and Academy Award winning guest star Danny Glover. The team is trying to recover a lost painting and one man is trying to recover a lost love.
Jul 18 2011
Review: The Glades, S2, E6 – “Gibtown”
There are times when the storyline of the central characters enhances a show’s main focus, and times when it distracts viewers from it. “Gibtown” was unfortunately a bit of the latter. The sharp banter, clever dialogue, and bait-and-switch techniques that have been this show’s draw from the start were shadowed by the triangular angst between Jim Longworth (Matt Passmore), Callie Cargill (Kiele Sanchez), and Samantha “Sam” Harper (Natalia Cigliuti).
Jul 18 2011
TV News: @Syfy Acquires 4th Season of Merlin From FremanleMedia Enterprises
The epic fourth season will see Camelot on the brink of a Golden Age as the familiar blend of magic, mystery and action adventure returns. With Morgana now a dangerous outcast, Merlin must use all his power to ensure Arthur fulfils his destiny as the Once and Future King.
Jul 18 2011
Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E9 – “Twas the Fight Before Christmas”
OMG, so much happens in “Twas the Fight Before Christmas,” I don’t know where to begin! There’s Ashley’s birthday party, everyone is decorating for the holidays, and of course, there’s the Gorja holiday party. Ok, I’ll start at the beginning.