Mar 29 2012
While there are definitely some exciting moments that will become pivotal in the penultimate episode, overall, I am slightly disappointed in “Measures.” With only one episode left before the season finale, I hope the writers have something phenomenal in store for us. I think Duffy (Jere Burns) reaching out to Tonin to take over when Quarles is eliminated makes for an interesting twist; however, the other kink in the chain is actually getting to Quarles now that Boyd has him tied up, literally.
Mar 28 2012
“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!
Mar 27 2012
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.
Mar 27 2012
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?
Mar 26 2012
As the penultimate episode of the second season of Shameless, “Just Like the Pilgrims Intended” packs a punch. It’s filled with happiness, sadness, surprises and a lot of sex. As a matter of fact, the amount of screwing that goes on in this episode is amazing.
Mar 24 2012
“Four Marshals and a Baby” is nothing if not entertaining. It is so much fun watching Stan (Paul Ben-Victor), Marshall (Frederick Weller) and even Susan (Mädchen Amick), a WITSEC politico, cooing to and cuddling baby Norah. Poor Mary (Mary McCormack), she’s so much better at her job than she is at parenting.
Mar 23 2012
I’m still waiting for the defining episode for this season. Hopefully we’ll get it next week because this week’s episode doesn’t do much for me.
Mar 21 2012
Focusing on one person, one plot per episode, works. Having all the characters doing their own thing is disjointed and isn’t entertaining.
Mar 20 2012
Webb Porter (Rami Malek) survived his mother’s drowning attempt when he was six years old, but it’s left him with Tinnitus–a perpetual ringing in his ears which not only torments him but sets him off to murder women. Will his re-emergence in San Francisco result in more deaths or could it save someone’s life?
Mar 20 2012
It doesn’t take long for Sophie (Jennifer Coolidge) and Oleg (Jonathan Kite) to hook up. She’s embarrassed at being caught with unkempt hair and clothes, exiting the diner kitchen by way of the back door … but why?
Mar 20 2012
Kenzi handles it all with aplomb, practically running the investigation herself. Trick’s secretive nature won’t cave in, though, even after Kenzi says, “Takes a con to know a con. You’ve got secrets, Trickster.”
Mar 20 2012
So the day has come for the prospective investors to watch the workshop for “Marilyn: The Musical” and hopefully come up with the money necessary to take the production to Broadway. Along the way, however, there are some stumbling blocks—much like there are in real life. That’s one of the things I love about Smash. It doesn’t shy away from depicting the realities of Broadway.
Mar 19 2012
“A Great Cause” is a perfect example of no matter how much things seem to change, they remain the same. Unfortunately, Fiona (Emily Rossum) learns that the hard way, as does Monica (Chloe Webb) and Sheila (Joan Cusack). We discover the surprising, but ugly truth about Mandy’s (Emma Greenwell) pregnancy, and Steve (Justin Chatwin) tries desperately to bring Estefania’s (Stephanie Fantauzzi) lover, Marco (Thierre DiCastro), to the United States.
Mar 19 2012
I’m beyond excited about season three. I can’t even put my thoughts into words to express how insane the revelations are, the final shot of the prison (survival at last for the group?!), and Rick growing a pair of balls and laying down the law of the land.
Mar 16 2012
The focus of “1912” isn’t really on the founding council killer; it’s on the Salvatore brothers. They do have a bond. It’s been broken, tried and tested, and now they’re working to repair it.
Mar 14 2012
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 13 2012
Siobhan the Banshee’s (Sarah Power) ear-piercing wail in the Fae bar foretells someone’s death by sundown. It could be any one of the members of the Five Families, but I figure it’s not a major character.
Mar 13 2012
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
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
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 12 2012
I’m speechless—there are too many “holy shit!” moments to count, and I’m not sure I can stand the suspense of waiting seven more days until I can get my next The Walking Dead fix.
Mar 08 2012
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
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 07 2012
A storm is hitting the San Francisco area and more than thunder crashes on the former Alcatraz prison. Pinky (Graham Sheilds) and Herman Ames (Travis Aaron Wade) are fraternal twins who couldn’t possibly look more different but share strong brotherhood ties. They purposely return to the island with a mission and it doesn’t take long for blood to start flowing.
Mar 07 2012
Although the first half of the show is hilarious, the second half merely holds its own. I don’t want to be too picky so I’m just gonna say, we can do better next week!