“Can I Have a Mother” is brilliantly written and acted. For those who have been saying Macy was miscast in the role of Frank, I say “Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah.”
Tag: Review
Feb 10 2012
Review: The Vampire Diaries “Dangerous Liaisons” (A Ball, Botched Murder Attempt, and Unrequited Love)
When we learn how dangerous it can be to befriend any member of the original family without some sort of consequence, we understand how aptly titled “Dangerous Liaisons” is. Not only do the vamps look out for themselves, they also have serious hidden agendas that won’t remain hidden for long.
Feb 08 2012
Review: #JustifiedFX “The Devil You Know” (“I’m sensing a disturbance in the force.”)
Ellstin Limehouse is holding money for the Bennett family and we know every Tom, Dickie (Jeremy Davies), and Harry wants it. Of course, now that Dickie is out of jail, thanks to prison guard Ash and male nurse Lance, things go from bad to worse. While I find the whole ‘get the money’ scheme a bit overdone, I will say “The Devil You Know” is quite entertaining and very humorous.
Feb 08 2012
Review: New Girl “The Landlord” (He Loses His Pants and His Damn Mind!)
“The Landlord” brings to mind the craziness we can encounter in the world when we allow ourselves to open up and be nice.
Feb 07 2012
Review: Lost Girl – “Faetal Attraction”
But, Bo isn’t the only one feeling lost. Dyson can’t concentrate at work so he’s referred to a therapist. Poor Fae dude, he’s nursing a broken heart, too. He tells Detective Hale (K.C. Collins), “Therapy is bullshit, human bullshit,” but what he really needs is someone to talk to—a professional.
Feb 07 2012
Review: 2 Broke Girls – “And the Blind Spot”
Sophie may seem like a madam, but she’s not one to mess with. Caroline (Beth Behrs) and Max (Kat Dennings) take her up on her offer to hire them as her cleaning ladies. The girls need extra money so they can build a website to sell their cupcakes.
Feb 06 2012
“Stars Aren’t Born, They’re Made.” Review: Smash – “Pilot”
“Smash” is a smash! There, I said it. You heard it here first. Well, not really. “Smash” has already received fabulous advance reviews from critics and bloggers alike. And deservedly so. It has everything a smash TV series should have—romance; drama; human pathos; comedy; entertainment; sharp and witty dialogue; expert directing, choreography and acting; and the bonus of awesome singing and dancing. This is not your daughter’s Glee.
Feb 06 2012
A Pregnancy, A Dead Husband and Sexy Leopard Lingerie. Review: Shameless – “Father’s Day”
“Father’s Day” is another beautifully written, acted and directed episode of Shameless. It’s a perfect balance between light and dark comedy, providing a significant amount of pathos along the way. Just my cup of tea for a Sunday night.
Feb 03 2012
Review: The Vampire Diaries “Bringing Out the Dead” (Hell Hath No Fury Like… No Really. There’s No Fury.)
Unsolved murders, surprising appearances and ass-kicking vamps hold our attention in this week’s episode of The Vampire Diaries. I like that we don’t know what’s going on right away and there’s no way to truly figure things out. The writers are doing an excellent job of leaving us hanging with endings that titillate.
Feb 02 2012
Review: New Girl “Jess and Julia” (Seriously, Who Doesn’t Like Dessert?)
One thing you can always expect from New Girl is the truth. The guys are always truthful with one another and Jess can’t help but be honest. But when do they learn to keep their mouths shut in order to save someone from being hurt? “Jess and Julia” is a bit on the dramatic side but it has its funny moments.
Feb 02 2012
A gun…or a Tony award, Review: White Collar – “Neighborhood Watch”
In a refreshing, savvy, and oftentimes humorous approach, Mozzie (Willie Garson) and Elle (Tiffani Thiessen) come to the forefront of the storytelling when some surveillance equipment left at the Burke home becomes the catalyst for a caper, and for Peter (Tim DeKay) to recognize that his wife is dealing with her kidnapping a bit differently than he expected.
Jan 31 2012
Review: Alcatraz – Season 1, Episode 4, “Cal Sweeney” – “A Protégé, the Alteration of Memories, and Safety Deposit Boxes.”
Is it possible to remove deviant and criminal behavior by implanting soothing memories in a criminal’s mind?
Cal Sweeney (Eric Johnson), an Alcatraz convict who robbed 20 banks in the 50s, has made his way to present day San Francisco where he is again robbing banks. Will Rebecca (Sarah Jones) and Doc (Jorge Garcia) figure out why he’s only going after safety deposit boxes this time around? What does this have to do with the past and…memories?
Jan 31 2012
Kenzi in Pink! Review: Lost Girl – “Oh Kappa My Kappa”
But both of them are Faes, with Dyson firmly on the Light Fae side, and Bo somewhere in the middle, still undecided if she wants to go Light or Dark. I see why the Faes want her to choose sides, and her reluctance to choose makes her “dangerous.” How can they trust her otherwise?
Jan 29 2012
An Enraged Wife, A Faux Birthday Sleepover and a Stroke of Luck. Review: Shameless – “A Beautiful Mess”
Let’s count the number of ways the Gallaghers have gotten themselves into a mess this week. I’d say Fiona (Emily Rossum) sleeping with Craig (Taylor Kinney) last week qualifies now that his wife, Lucy Jo (Brit Morgan), knows about it. I also think Frank (William H. Macy) has a mess on his hands as Sheila (Joan Cusack) gets closer to discovering the truth about him and his so-called job at The Alibi Room. Then, there’s Lip (Jeremy Allen White) trying to split up Karen (Laura Wiggins) and her fiancé, Jody (Zach McGowan).
Jan 25 2012
Trust, The Bard, and a Decision, Review: White Collar – “Upper Westside Story”
After the rush of the mid-season premiere and the potentially game-changing news dropped into Neal Caffrey’s (Matt Bomer) lap, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from “Upper Westside Story” in terms of character development and connection. As is usual for this series, the episode plot and case-of-the-week is tight with a crafty, clever con and a layer of sentimentality that further endears our favorite con and FBI agent, Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) to us.
Jan 24 2012
Review: #JustifiedFX “Cut Ties” (“a man who’s sleeping with his dead brother’s widow and murderess..” )
“Cut Ties,” however entertaining, merely sets the stage for what’s to come. Raylan plays house with Winona; Boyd can’t seem to play well with others while he’s locked up and finally gets a moment alone to talk to Dickie; A Marshal is killed and new Asst. Director Goodall (guest star Carla Gugino) comes down to KY to find out what’s going on. Dickie reveals that an old family friend, Limehouse (guest star Mykelti Williamson) has his momma’s money, which poses an obstacle for Boyd.
Jan 24 2012
Review: #Alcatraz – “Kit Nelson” – A Child Abduction and a Chrysanthemum Signals 48 Hours to Live.
From his police scanner, Doc Soto (Jorge Garcia) picks up on an important clue from listening to the reports of a missing child: a Chrysanthemum has been left behind on the child’s bed. Will team Alcatraz team be able to sort through clues from both the past and present to save an 11- year- old boy within a 48- hour time frame?
Jan 24 2012
Fae Long Lost? Review: Lost Girl – “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Fae”
Review: Lost Girl, S1, Ep2, – “Where there’s a Will, there’s a Fae” – Fae Long Lost? Air date: Monday, January 23, 2012, 10/9c on Syfy Rating: [rating=4] The thing about the Fae is this: They try to stay underground and assimilate in “normal” society. The problem is, Bo (Anna Silk), being the Succubus …
Jan 23 2012
Review: House of Lies “Microphallus” (Don’t Tell Me “Teenis” Didn’t Make You Laugh)
I enjoy “Microphallus” but there’s something missing. The usual laughs aren’t there because it borders on being a serious episode—dramatic rather than comedic.
Jan 22 2012
Adultery, A Death Obsession, and a Premature Death. Review: Shameless – “I’ll Light a Candle for You Every Day”
Morality comes to the forefront in this episode of Shameless, something the Gallaghers usually spend little time thinking about. Fiona (Emily Rossum) hooks up with high school sweetheart Craig Heisner (Taylor Kinney, The Vampire Diaries) on Facebook and must determine whether to sleep with him; and Frank (William H. Macy) has to decide just how far he’s willing to go to get his mitts on Dottie’s (Molly Price) money. Then there’s Kev (Steve Howey), who wants to buy The Alibi Room from Stan (Jack Carter); and Debbie (Emma Kenney) is obsessed with death following Harry’s passing last week.
Jan 16 2012
Review: Alcatraz – “Ernest Cobb” – An OCD Sniper and a Few Time Travelers
Don’t let the initial dark, eerie voiceover and music lead you to think this is another cheesy paranormal show. In its two-hour premiere, Alcatraz uses its first hour, “Jack Sylvane,” as an introduction to the characters and to put the show’s premise into context so the at large storyline can be set free. The second hour, “Ernest Cobb,” serves to transition the viewers into the show’s concept and into the action without skipping a beat.
Jan 16 2012
A Medical Mistake, A Returning Golf Pro and A Divorce Party. Spoiler-Free Advance Review: Royal Pains – “A Farewell to Barnes”
Before Royal Pains went on hiatus, Dr. Hank Lawson (Mark Feuerstein) found patient Eric Kassabian (guest star Wilmer Valderrama) unconscious after being given the wrong medicine; Paige’s (guest star Brooke D’Orsay) mom sought treatment for her depression thanks to Hank; and the General, aka Paige’s father (guest star Bob Gunton), finally understood the toll his wife’s illness took on Paige and Evan.
Jan 15 2012
Review: Shameless – “Summer Loving” (Relationships Aren’t Always What They Appear to Be) @Sho_Kareem
“Summer Loving” is all about relationships, both new and old, but not all work out as planned. Frank (William H. Macy) pursues Dottie (Molly Price), a woman awaiting for a heart transplant and doesn’t have anyone to inherit her home and pension should she die; Ian (Cameron Monaghan) resumes his relationship with Mickey (Noel Fisher) now that Mickey’s out of jail; and Lip (Jeremy Allen White) comes to a realization about his relationship with Karen (Laura Wiggins) now that she’s seeing Jody (Zach McGowan).
Jan 12 2012
Advance Review: #Justified “The Gunfighter” (Revenge, New Players, and the Pee-Pee Dance?)
After being shot, Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) is definitely off his game. With Boyd (Walton Goggins) finally within reach of getting his revenge on Dickie (Jeremy Davies) for shooting his beloved Ava (Joelle Carter); the new player Robert Quarles (Neal McDonough) shaking up the Dixie Mafia like he’s churning butter; and Ava showing some serious gumption in Boyd’s stead, it’s getting down and dirty in Harlan.
Jan 10 2012
Review: Pan Am – Season 1, Episode 10 – “Secrets and Lies” – Should Secrets Be Kept or Revealed?
Sunday marked the return of Pan Am after a four-week hiatus. For TV audiences, that is a timeframe equivalent to a decade and I couldn’t help but wonder if Pan Am would come back with the right focus or if the storyline would fizzle and become anti-climactic? My verdict? Thumbs up!