Jun 20 2012
“I think I’ve been low grade discontented for a long time.” ~ Cathy
Is this supposed to be a revelation? I think we all know Cathy (Laura Linney) has been “discontented” for a while now…actually maybe since season two. And now that she’s ‘lost at sea,’ it makes things go from bad to worse.
Jun 11 2012
A trip to Puerto Rico for the family ends up dividing them more than ever…some even vanishing into the depths of the ocean. Paul is still mourning Joy’s death while Cathy has to answer for her secret life. Brava to Andrea for standing up to a demanding Paul. And Bravo to Paul for putting Cathy in her place.
Jun 04 2012
I really enjoyed “Killjoy.” It brings back the darker edge to the humor like it once had, as well as some juicy backstabbing drama. Joy will do whatever it takes to get her ‘joy’ even if it ruins someone’s life. Paul is becoming more selfish, something I think he picked up from Cathy.
May 22 2012
Cathy must deal with a hole in her wall (of her own making) and Adam’s obnoxious behavior while Paul is away on another speaking gig with Joy. Meanwhile Sean is branching out by dating a married couple. Later, Cathy learns some devastating news about the couple she’s adopting from, Dave and Maxine.
May 13 2012
Don’t let the title mislead you—“Life Rights” is not what you expect. It is delightfully entertaining and full of unabashed humor with an ample dose of sarcasm and a spoonful of disdain thrown in for good measure. Sean gets more than he bargained for when he catches Adam and his girlfriend Jesse in a compromising position.
May 06 2012
“Face Off” is not a completely light-hearted episode. There are a few humorous moments but overall, the episode tends to lean on the emotionally weighty side. Adam (Gabriel Basso) finally sounds off about his feelings regarding his parent’s decision to adopt a baby. It’s one of the refreshing reasons why I love The Big C. They don’t hold back on the real emotions when they write these scripts and the actors give wonderful performances as they convey a range of feelings – sadness, madness, happiness, frustration, guilt, and love.
Apr 29 2012
“…I’m the Steve Blow-Jobs and the Mark F**kerberg of the gay phone sex industry!” ~ Sean – How can you not want to read a review after reading a quote like that? If I could start out my review with LMFAO, I would but instead I’ll tell you that “Family Matters” is one of the funniest episodes I’ve seen in all the seasons of The Big C.
Apr 22 2012
“Bundle of Joy” is so much more than meeting another cancer survivor. Despite it being the main title, the joy I get comes from the hysterical antics of Sean (John Hickey) and his newfound calling – a gay sex phone operator.
Apr 15 2012
I love The Big C! It rings true to life because life isn’t always the white picket fence surrounding pristine flower gardens in the front yard. Paul blogs family secrets away, Cathy is getting drunk and arm wrestling, and Adam joins a bible group. Meanwhile, Sean and Andrea bond as he teaches her how to wrap an African head scarf.
Apr 13 2012
Check out some great Behind The Scenes and Interviews with the cast and crew of THE BIG C (including a breakdown of how they shot that falling-through-the-ice scene!)
Apr 08 2012
“Thin Ice” is funny, sarcastic, endearing, and a bit sorrowful. If this episode is any indication of what the season will bring, grab your Depends and defibrillators; it’s going to be one hell of a ride! And surprise! My theory – “wild hair variety” – about Paul’s (Oliver Platt) death was right!
Mar 26 2012
Don’t miss new episodes of The Big C beginning Sunday, April 8 at 9:30 pm ET/PT, immediately following the season premiere of Nurse Jackie, only on Showtime. But you don’t have to wait for April — you can watch the season three premiere right here, right now!