Greg Staffa

I provide testosterone to the site. You won’t be reading about how nice a actress looks in a dress or how much of a hunk Matt Bomer is in my reviews. I describe colors using words like brown, not taupe. My twitter name is @staffaroadtrip because I love road trips and have done two different 48-state road trips since 2008. My favorite show is White Collar.

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  1. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – “Providence” Retrospective. Agents of Nothing? — 5 comments
  2. Eating Peter’s Cake. Retrospective: White Collar – “One Last Stakeout” — 4 comments
  3. Grint-Grunt. Review: Psych – “Lock, Stock, Some Smoking Barrels and Burton Guster’s Goblet of Fire” — 3 comments
  4. White Collar Season 6 Premiere – “Borrowed Time” Spoiler-Free Advance Review. — 3 comments
  5. Cake Mix. Review: Psych – “No Trout About It” — 2 comments

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Dec 24 2014

FXM to Air Fargo Marathon on New Year’s Day

FXM to Air <i>Fargo</i> Marathon on New Year's Day 1

Fresh off the recent second season casting announcement, FXM has announced they will air all ten episodes of FX’s award winning miniseries Fargo.

Dec 21 2014

White Collar – “Au Revoir” Series Finale Retrospective. Back to Basics.

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As I prepared to write this review, it occurred to me that in all my years of watching television, I’ve never really had to say goodbye to one of my favorite shows before.

Dec 16 2014

FXX Announces its Holiday Programming

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It’s shaping up to be a very Simpsons holidays as FXX has announced its holiday programming. FFX plans to run every season premiere and finale from each season of The Simpsons. The network will also run a 24-hour marathon of A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas beginning Christmas Eve.

Dec 13 2014

Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas Retrospective. Gumdrop Ocean

Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas Retrospective. Gumdrop Ocean 4

Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas is an entertaining fish out of water story about Buddy (Jim Parsons), a human raised by elves at the North Pole. When Buddy learns about his real father, Walter Hobbs (Mark Hamill), he sets off to a magical place called New York City to find the father he never knew he had.

Dec 13 2014

NBC Announces Debuts for Allegiance, A.D, Odyssey, The Slap and One Big Happy

NBC Announces Debuts for <i>Allegiance,</i> <i>A.D,</i> <i>Odyssey,</i> <i>The Slap</i> and <i>One Big Happy</i> 5

NBC has announced premiere dates for its burgeoning midseason schedule — dramas “The Blacklist,” “Allegiance, “Night Shift,” “A.D.” and “Odyssey,” event series “The Slap,” and comedies “One Big Happy” and “Undateable.”

Dec 13 2014

White Collar – “Whack-A-Mole” Retrospective. Blinking Light Show.

White Collar – “Whack-A-Mole” Retrospective. Blinking Light Show. 6

The Pink Panthers reemerge as their leader, Woodford (Gavin Lee), starts a hunt for the mole inside their ranks. Shockingly, Woodford asks Neal (Matt Bomer) to help him track down the mole, to which Neal replies, “The only thing worse than a mole is a rat. I’ve never been one;

Dec 12 2014

The Goldbergs – “The Most Handsome Boy on the Planet” Retrospective. Model Walk.

The Goldbergs – “The Most Handsome Boy on the Planet” Retrospective. Model Walk. 7

It was only a matter of time before someone other than Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) realized Barry (Troy Gentile) is, as the title suggests, “The Most Handsome Boy on the Planet.” So, when John Calabasas (Rob Huebel) approaches Barry in a shopping mall, telling him he could make Barry thousands as a model and all it will cost Barry is $100, it has to be legit. Doesn’t it?

Dec 06 2014

White Collar – “All’s Fair” Retrospective. Separation Anxiety.

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When a message shows up at one of Mozzie’s (Willie Garson) secret drop locations asking to meet, Mozzie assumes it’s the legendary Pink Panther gang trying to recruit him. Neal (Matt Bomer), on the other hand, isn’t as convinced. When the two arrive at the designated location, they discover it isn’t the Panthers but rather Eva Perkins (Megan Dodds), a woman Mozzie immediately recognizes.

Nov 25 2014

USA Network Announces the Return of Suits and Sirens

USA Network Announces the Return of <i>Suits</i> and <i>Sirens</i> 9

#Suits #Sirens #UsaNetwork

Nov 24 2014

Steven Weber to Guest Star on Showtime’s House of Lies

Steven Weber to Guest Star on Showtime’s <i>House of Lies</i> 10

#Showtime #HouseofLies #StevenWeber

Nov 21 2014

White Collar – “Uncontrolled Variables” Retrospective. A conman’s quandary.

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The Pink Panthers task Neal (Matt Bomer) and Keller (Ross McCall) with teaming up to copy the information contained on a data disk kept in a security firm’s office. But when an innocent assistant at the firm gets caught in the middle, Neal starts to second guess himself.

Nov 21 2014

“More Casting News from Showtime’s New Series, Happyish.”

“More Casting News from Showtime’s New Series, <i>Happyish<i>.” 12

#EllenBarkin will guest star in #Happyish on #Showtime

Nov 20 2014

The Goldbergs – “A Goldberg Thanksgiving” Retrospective. The Bet.

The Goldbergs – “A Goldberg Thanksgiving” Retrospective. The Bet. 13

Thanksgiving, that special time of year when family traditions and togetherness are more important than TV and video games. That is, unless you’re the Goldbergs.

Nov 13 2014

White Collar – “Return to Sender” Retrospective. Wally and Beaver.

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Neal’s (Matt Bomer) future hangs in the balance as the FBI agrees to give him his freedom as long as he can take down the notorious criminal organization known as the Pink Panthers. But when someone from Neal’s past reemerges, the stakes suddenly become much higher.

Nov 13 2014

The Goldbergs – “Big Baby Ball” Retrospective. Barrynopoly.

The Goldbergs – “Big Baby Ball” Retrospective. Barrynopoly. 15

The Goldbergs get their game on in “Big Baby Ball” as Barry (Troy Gentile) and Erica (Hayley Orrantia) test their wits to see who is better at games like Operation™, Battleship™, and many more. Barry dominates until Pops (George Segal) brings home a new game called Trivial Pursuit™.

Nov 13 2014

Evil Men Picked Up By USA Network

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USA Network announced the pilot pick-up of the CBS Television Studios and Universal Cable Productions drama EVIL MEN, starring Dallas Roberts (“Dallas Buyers Club”) and Clifton Collins Jr. (“Pacific Rim”). The pilot is from writer and executive producer Daniel Taplitz (“Breakin’ All the Rules”). Gary Fleder (“Life Unexpected”), Eric and Kim Tannenbaum (“Two and a Half Men”) and Mary Beth Basile (“October Road”) also serve as executive producers. Fleder is set to direct.

Nov 11 2014

The Blacklist – “The Decembrist” Mid-Season Finale Retrospective. Unlikely Alliance.

The Blacklist – “The Decembrist” Mid-Season Finale Retrospective. Unlikely Alliance. 17

“The Decembrist” opens with a flashback showing events relating to Tom (Ryan Eggold) and his gunshot wound, which, at the time, appeared to have killed him. The scene then cuts to the present as Agent Keen (Megan Boone) continues to struggle over what to do with him. Tom has been her prisoner illegally for the last four months.

Nov 11 2014

USA Network Renews Graceland For a Third Season

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USA Network has announced that Jeff Eastin’s Graceland has been picked up for a third season. Considering the events of the season two finale I eagerly await the announcement of who will be returning for season three or more importantly who won’t.

Nov 05 2014

White Collar Conference Call with Willie Garson

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During a conference call on November 3, 2014, I spoke with Willie Garson about the final season of USA Network’s hit series, White Collar. Garson plays Mozzie, a quirky yet lovable con man who, along with his partner Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer), try to stay one step ahead of agent Peter Burke (Tim Dekay) and the FBI.

Nov 04 2014

The Blacklist – “The Scimitar” Retrospective. Not My Daughter.

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After learning that Iran’s top nuclear scientist Kian Nouri (Ryan Shams) fell from a 12-story hotel balcony in Dubai, thanks to a joint CIA/Mossad operation, Reddington (James Spader) alerts Agent Keen (Megan Boone) that a killer named Scimitar (Waleed Zuaiter) is out for revenge. Scimitar isn’t your normal assassin, according to Reddington. “He’s one part hit man, two parts con man.”

Oct 31 2014

USA Network to air Do The Right Thing as part of the Characters Unite Film Series

USA Network to air <i>Do The Right Thing</i> as part of the Characters Unite Film Series 21

Continuing the efforts to promote tolerance and acceptance USA Network announced the next movie in its Characters Unite Film Series will be Spike Lee’s 1989 film Do the Right Thing.

Oct 30 2014

White Collar Season 6 Premiere – “Borrowed Time” Spoiler-Free Advance Review.

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When we last saw Neal (Matt Bomer) in “Diamond Exchange,” the season five finale, a mysterious man (Leonard Moore) had kidnapped him. As the van disappeared from sight, Neal’s ankle monitor was tossed out of the window.

Oct 29 2014

The Goldbergs – “Family Takes Care of Beverly” Retrospective. Who’s Mikey?

<i>The Goldbergs</i> – "Family Takes Care of Beverly" Retrospective. Who’s Mikey? 23

After an incident at his apartment during an epic Halloween party, Pops (George Segal) is forced to move in with the rest of the family. While having all her men under one roof may be a dream come true for Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey), Murray (Jeff Garlin) is less than thrilled.

Oct 29 2014

SYFY Renews Ghost Hunters and Paranormal Witness

SYFY Renews <i>Ghost Hunters</i> and <i>Paranormal Witness</i> 24

Just in time for Halloween, Syfy announces the pickups of Ghost Hunters Season 10 and Paranormal Witness Season 4! Both hit paranormal series receive 13 episode orders and will return in 2015 to create a chilling night of original programming for the network.

Oct 28 2014

The Blacklist – “The Mombasa Cartel” Review. Suit of Skin.

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The next group on Reddington’s (James Spader) list for Agent Keen (Megan Boone) and the FBI to look into is the Mombasa Cartel, a ruthless organization that makes billions poaching animals. The focus shifts when skinless bodies of cartel members start washing up on shore. When all signs point to a disbanded Alaskan animal rights group known as the Animal Underground Network, Agent Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) is sent to investigate.

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