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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Jul 14 2014

USA Network Announces Pilot Pick-Up For New Drama Series ‘Mr. Robot’

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USA Network announced today the pilot pick-up of the new drama series; MR. ROBOT from executive producers Sam Esmail (“Comet”) and Anonymous Content’s Steve Golin (“True Detective”) and Chad Hamilton (“Breakup at a Wedding”).

Jul 11 2014

Wilfred Conference Call with Actor Elijah Wood

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Since playing Mike in the drama fantasy film Radio Flyer, I have been a huge fan of Elijah Wood. On July 10, 2014, during a conference call, I spoke with Wood about his current show Wilfred, which is based on the Australian SBS series of the same name.

Jul 10 2014

Suits – “Leveraged” Retrospective. Photoshop Engagement.

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I have never been that big into music but recently, I have downloaded several of the songs used during Suits. “Leveraged” is no exception as the show opens with “Awake,” by Electric Guest. Watching Donna (Sara Rafferty) walk almost to the beat of the music, you feel a commanding presence oozing from her as she makes her way through Sidwell Investment Group to pay Mike (Patrick J Adams) a visit. She is a woman with a mission.

Jul 10 2014

BRAVO Receives Four Emmy® Nominations

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Bravo Media, part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, continues to be recognized for its high quality, original content as the network received four Primetime Emmy® Nominations from the Academy of Television Arts & Science for the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Jul 09 2014

24: Live Another Day – “9:00 PM—10:00 PM” Recap. Russians, Chinese, and Jack, Oh My.

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The gunfight between the Russians, Jack (Kiefer Sutherland), and Morgan (Yvonne Strahovski) grabs the attention of Cheng (Tzi Ma) and his men via the nearby camera feeds they are monitoring. By the time Jack and Morgan’s backup arrives and the Russian threat is taken down, Cheng escapes, but not before removing the tracking device Navarro (Benjamin Bratt) placed on the override device. Will Jack be able to track down Cheng before the Chinese retaliate against the United States for the attack on their ship, which Cheng was responsible for?

Jul 08 2014

Sharknado Generates A Perfect Transmedia Storm!

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Syfy and The Asylum have partnered with Three Rivers Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group at Random House, Inc., on the trade paperback original HOW TO SURVIVE A SHARKNADO AND OTHER UNNATURAL DISASTERS: Fight Back When Monsters and Mother Nature Attack.

Jul 07 2014

SYFY’S Series Ascension Commences Production In Montreal

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Syfy’s Ascension, a six-hour event series premiering in November, has commenced production in Montreal, QC.

Jul 02 2014

24: Live Another Day – “8:00 PM—9:00 PM” Recap

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Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) continues his pursuit of Navarro (Benjamin Bratt) through the streets of London. When he finally catches up with him, Jack is stunned to discover Navarro no longer has the override device on him. Did Navarro stash the device that can take control of multiple weapons systems or worse, did he hand it off to someone else?

Jun 30 2014

FX Orders 10 Episodes of Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll Created by and Starring Denis Leary

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As a fan of Rescue Me, I am excited to see Denis Leary return to FX with the music comedy Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll. Not only is the show created and written by Leary but he will star in it also.

Jun 27 2014

Suits – “Two in the Knees” Retrospective. Surrogate Son.

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Tensions grow between Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and Mike (Patrick J Adams) as the maneuvering to gain control over Walter Gillis’ (Michael Gross) company continues. As the fight intensifies between the two former colleagues, the line between black and white becomes grayer. Can their friendship find its way back to where it once was or are the two heading for destruction?

Jun 24 2014

24: Live Another Day – “7:00 PM—8:00 PM” Recap. Not Dead Yet.

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Despite Prime Minister Davies’ (Stephen Fry) request for the people of London to stay calm, panic erupts on the streets following the missile strike on Wembley Stadium. Little do people know, United States President Heller (William Devane) was inside the stadium and the target of the attack. How will the world react to the news of Heller’s death?

Jun 24 2014

Graceland Conference Call with Brandon Jay McLaren

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On June 19, 2014, during a conference call, I spoke with Brandon Jay McLaren, one of the stars of Graceland, which recently started its second season on USA Network. McLaren plays Dale “DJ” Jakes, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

Jun 20 2014

Suits – “Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner” Retrospective. There’s an Ophelia in All of Us.

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Mike (Patrick J Adams) and Harvey (Gabriel Macht) continue their battle as investment banker and lawyer but things become complicated when someone from Rachel’s (Meghan Markle) past comes back into her life. Will Mike and Rachel’s relationship survive the return of Logan Sanders (Brendan Hines), and what will it do to Harvey and Mike’s friendship?

Jun 18 2014

Fargo Conference Call with Billy Bob Thornton

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I have been a fan of Billy Bob Thornton’s ever since his movies Armageddon and Bandits. During a conference call on June 13, 2014, I spoke with Thornton about his current TV series, Fargo.

Jun 18 2014

Fargo Conference Call with Colin Hanks and Allison Tolman

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I spoke with Colin Hanks and Allison Tolman once again during a conference call on June 11, 2014 about their show, Fargo. I had participated in calls with each actor previously in the season and you can read the transcripts of my previous conversations with Tolman here, and Hanks here.

Jun 18 2014

Fargo – “Morton’s Fork” Season Finale Recap. Chin Up, Chief -Updated – Behind The Scenes Clip

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Lester (Martin Freeman) races to create an alibi after witnessing the death of his second wife Linda (Susan Park) at the hands of Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton). Will Lester get away with covering up his involvement or will the truth finally come crashing down around him?

Jun 17 2014

24: Live Another Day – “6:00 PM—7:00 PM” Recap. Please Wake Her Up?

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It’s a race against time as Margot’s (Michelle Fairley) deadline for President Heller (William Devane) to surrender himself to her winds down. Will Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) and Morgan (Yvonne Strahovski) be able to stop Margot or will Heller be forced to surrender in an effort to stop the attacks?

Jun 12 2014

Suits – “One-Two-Three Go…” Retrospective. Same But Different.

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After three season of Suits, it appeared the writers were running out of ideas to keep the series exciting. Countless episodes of internal power struggles became all too familiar and the rotation of names on the Pearson Hardman Darby Specter wall had become a running joke. A shake up was needed but not one that would upset the balance of such a wonderful ensemble cast. So, why not just give Mike Ross (Patrick J Adams) his own spinoff?

Jun 11 2014

Graceland Conference Call with Star Vanessa Ferlito

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When I reviewed the pilot for the USA network show Graceland, I had less than flattering things to say about Vanessa Ferlito’s role as Charlie. Since then, her role as an undercover FBI agent has evolved and Charlie has become a force to be reckoned with. On June 6, 2014 I spoke with Ferlito about Graceland and what she is excited for the fans to see this season.

Jun 11 2014

Fargo – “A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage” Recap. Aces.

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Welcome to season two of Fargo. Ok, maybe not, but it sure feels like that after “The Heap,” which, as I stated in my review, felt like a season finale. So much changed when the show jumped forward a year that in many ways, “A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage” feels like the beginning of a new season. Even the look of the show feels different as characters’ appearances have changed, and a few are living in new places.

Jun 10 2014

24: Live Another Day – “5:00 PM—6:00 PM” Recap. Drone in Mirror.

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“5:00 PM—6:00 PM” picks up following the intense shootout between Rask (Aksel Hennie), his men, and the MI-5 soldiers with Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) and Morgan (Yvonne Strahovski) caught in the middle. When the dust settles, Chloe (Mary Lynn Rajskub) informs Jack Simone (Emily Berrington) was hit by a bus and taken to the hospital. Will Jack be able to gain some information from Simone, or will she succumb to her injuries?

Jun 10 2014

Graceland – “Baggage” Advance Review. Homecoming.

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Graceland returns for season two on Wednesday, June 11, and quickly hits the ground running. When we last saw FBI agent Mike Warren (Aaron Tveit), he was in Washington D.C. working as the special assistant to the deputy director. Taking down Bellow (Gbenga Akinnagbe) last season made Mike a rock star within the FBI but Mike quickly realizes he can only ride the Bellow wave for so long.

Jun 04 2014

Fargo – “The Heap” Recap. Miss Hubbard County.

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Season 1, Episode 8 Air Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 10PM E/P on FX Networks. Rating:   [warning]WARNING: THIS RECAP CONTAINS SPOILERS.[/warning] “I think we might have a problem here.” – Lester Cleared of any involvement in the murders of his wife Pearl (Kelly Holden) and Chief Thurman (Shawn Doyle) and feeling like a new …

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Jun 04 2014

Fargo Conference Call with Series Creator/Writer, Noah Hawley

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Ever since he created the TV police comedy The Unusuals, I have been a fan of Noah Hawley’s. On May 30, 2014 during a conference call, I spoke with Hawley about his current show Fargo, which is based on the 1996 Coen Brothers’ film of the same name, as well as The Unusuals. Noah developed and wrote Fargo with the blessing of the Coen Brothers, who took a back seat with the series, serving only as executive producers.

Jun 04 2014

24: Live Another Day – “4:00PM – 5:00PM” Recap. The Upload.

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After the raid on what is believed to be Margot’s (Michelle Fairley) hideout goes horribly wrong, President Heller (William Devane) caves to Jack’s (Kiefer Sutherland) list of demands, putting him back in the field. Will Jack be able to use his contacts to locate Margot before more drone missiles are unleashed?

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