Jun 27 2011
“Bring it on!” is the mantra for The Big C’s season two campaign and they certainly bring something. Strange hallucinations and a headache that just won’t go away seem to plague Cathy (Laura Linney) throughout the season two premiere, “Losing Patients.” I was so excited for the premiere and I wasn’t disappointed at all! By the end of the first episode, I realized I had a smile etched on my face, stretching from ear to ear.
Jun 27 2011
“The Long Way Down Job” gives me everything I want from a season premiere. It picks up from last season without relying too heavily on it, and delivers a classic, well-executed con – by both the “team” and the writers. And it delivers some great character development.
Jun 27 2011
Waiting sucks. And that’s not the only thing. We’ve already had the opportunity to glimpse the first eight minutes of the premiere episode of True Blood and they aren’t very impressive. They do impress something upon me but I prefer to keep this review profanity free.
Jun 27 2011
Written by Liz Kruger and Craig Shapiro, and directed by Kevin Dowling, “Necessary Roughness” is filled with wry sarcasm, a decent amount of humor in contrast to the serious dramatic elements, sharp and witty dialogue, and is beautifully acted by all involved. USA has definitely scored a touchdown with another character-driven series, which so perfectly fits its brand.
Jun 26 2011
We already know the aliens arrived in their ships with seemingly advanced weaponry and artillery so why are they taking teenagers, harnessing them to collect scrap metal? Col. Porter brings some good news along with his chief medical advisor Dr. Michael Harris (guest star Steven Weber) who has a new method for removing the spinal harnesses. Meanwhile, Tom captures a live Skitter as his POW.
Jun 23 2011
It should be illegal to have this much fun in one television series. These boys really know how to mix work with play. Plus, I can’t express enough how sharp and witty the dialogue is in this show.
Jun 20 2011
As season finales go, “Deaf Blind Tumor Pee-Test” is rather lackluster — except for Kevin’s reveal. Season three was pretty good overall, so I’m disappointed with this finale. I think the writers missed their mark with this episode. If you ask me, they took the easy way out. Thankfully, they have another season in which to redeem themselves.
Jun 20 2011
Linden is too attached to this case. We already know that. It’s one reason I’m positive she won’t be getting married any time soon. But do we really want her to?
Jun 16 2011
“Franklin & Bash” isn’t really about the cases. None of them are serious; instead, they deal with wacky, off-the-wall, fun topics. More, it’s all about best buds: the kind who live together, hunt girls together and practice law together. This week, however, is a little different as the guys try to win a case with more serious undertones that revolves around the definition of beauty. Jennifer Putnam (Jillian Bell) is a woman who knows she’s beautiful; so beautiful, in fact, she believes she was fired for it.
Jun 13 2011
As Grace (Ruby Jerins) gives Fiona (Mackenzie Aladjem) vitamins at the breakfast table, Jackie gazes longingly at the pills, wishing it were Roxy and she was the one taking them. Something tells me Jackie’s not going to be sober for much longer.
Jun 13 2011
I’ve got a really bad feeling. “Beau Soleil” is not only the title of the episode, but the name of an escort service Terry is involved with.
Jun 09 2011
While “Franklin & Bash” bills itself as a legal series, it can’t be considered in the same genre as “The Good Wife.” To me, it’s more like Lifetime’s “Drop Dead Diva.” It doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is what makes it so much fun to watch.
Jun 06 2011
Since when do children get to decide whether they need medication? Isn’t that the therapist’s call? And is Grace (Ruby Jerins) turning into her mother when she opts to use Xanax to quiet her anxieties? There’s a pill for everything, right? I’m not exactly sure I understand what’s going on with Grace, but I do know Jerins deserves an Emmy® nod for her performance in “F*ck the Lemurs.”
Jun 06 2011
“Missing” is probably my favorite episode of The Killing so far. It’s definitely the rawest and gets us closer to the two detectives heading up the Larsen case.
Jun 01 2011
If you’re looking for a serious drama in “Franklin & Bash,” change the channel now. This is not your father’s legal procedural. Rather, it’s a buddy show that happens to be based in a law firm. The quirkiness of Franklin and Bash’s bromance, combined with the supposed seriousness of the Infeld Daniels law firm is an odd match, but that’s what makes this new TNT series click. It’s all just a lot of good lighthearted, campy fun with some mildly serious undertones.
May 30 2011
I have to mention the bacon maple donut Holder brings Linden for breakfast. I don’t think I heard anything the two said while she was eating it. That alone makes me want to hop on a plane to Seattle.
May 25 2011
Like a good cover of an old favorite, Glee’s final episode of season two hits a high note on every New York movie or musical cliché – from dancing through Times Square to breakfast at Tiffany’s. From the opening shots of Times Square, the episode is all about chasing dreams.
May 23 2011
Airdate: Monday, May 23, 2011, 10:00 pm ET/PT on Showtime Rating: [rating=5] I never thought I would see the day when Jackie (Edie Falco) would resort to over-the-counter medicine for pain, but that’s exactly what she does in “Have You Seen Ms. Jones?” Not only does she ask Dr. O’Hara (Eve Best) for aspirin, but …
May 23 2011
Coming into tonight’s show, I would have said Hines was my favorite. After watching however, I have to say, Chelsea just blew away her competition.
May 22 2011
See, every week there’s something new we learn about these characters that makes you go “hmm….” It’s an aspect of the writing which keeps the show fresh and interesting, and makes you wonder what else lurks in the shadows of these characters’ lives.
May 22 2011
I highly recommend this book and am anxiously waiting to read the third and final installation of the Millennium trilogy, “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.” I can only guess what Salander does in that one, and I’m sure it’ll be a lot more than kicking.
May 21 2011
The two-hour season finale of Supernatural answered many of its season-long questions even as Crowley (Mark A. Sheppard) points out that “You can’t trust anyone these days.” Opinion on how satisfactorily those questions were answered will vary, but there should be little argument over the outstanding acting in both “Let It Bleed” and “The Man Who Knew Too Much.”
May 18 2011
I don’t feel this episode was a fitting end to the season. Neither do I feel “Raising Hope” is improving. It’s been on a downward spiral since the hilarious first episode. Certainly, Greg Garcia is recycling some of his comedic lines from My Name is Earl. What I really want to see in season 2 is an interesting storyline involving Jimmy.
May 18 2011
“We’re a team and we’re best when we work as one.” Glee’s penultimate episode of season two, “Funeral,” had some powerful moments, especially for anyone who has ever lost someone close to them. As is often the case with Glee, it’s only when you look beyond the surface that you appreciate how well each element of the show ties in.
May 17 2011
So here we have it dance fans. Ralph Macchio, aka “The Karate Kid,” is going home. Although I predicted it in yesterday’s Recap/Review, I have to say I’m a little disappointed. I loved watching Ralph grow into a wonderful dancer this season. No matter what happened, he’s still a winner in my book. For a recap of the evening’s events, including the first hour of the show, read on.