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.

Most commented posts

  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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Mar 26 2014

Goodbye. Review: Psych – “The Breakup”

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After quitting his job at Central Coast Pharmaceuticals in “Cog Blocked,” Gus (Dule Hill) returns to the work force at one of its competitors, PNP. Meanwhile, Shawn (James Roday) struggles to find a way to tell Gus he is leaving Santa Barbara to be with Juliet (Maggie Lawson).

Mar 25 2014

Two Jacobs. Recap: Resurrection – “Two Rivers”

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With the mystery surrounding young Jacob’s (Landon Gimenez) return to Arcadia, his grave is exhumed by Maggie (Devin Kelley) and Agent Bellamy (Omar Epps). They are baffled to discover Jacob’s remains clothed in the same shirt he woke up wearing in China

Mar 23 2014

Perception.Retrospective: Suits – “Moot Point”

Thankful to still have a job after Louis’ (Rick Hoffman) investigation, Mike (Patrick J. Adams) tries to find a way to thank Harvey (Gabriel Macht) for having his back. Smart man that he is, Mike seeks out Donna (Sarah Rafferty) for her advice concerning what to get the man who has everything.

Mar 21 2014

Goodbye. Spoiler-Free Advance Review: Psych – “The Breakup”

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Following the events of “1967: A Psych Odyssey,” I questioned whether Psych had used up much of the emotional storylines most shows save for their series finales. After all, we saw the departure of Chief Vick (Kirsten Nelson) and Juliet (Maggie Lawson), and then, in “Shawn and Gus Truck Things Up,” it looked like we were saying goodbye to Henry (Corbin Bernsen). By the time we get to “The Breakup,” it appears most of the goodbyes have been said

Mar 20 2014

Huh? Review: Psych – “A Nightmare on State Street”

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Several months ago, Psych fans were invited to vote for an episode they would like to see aired. The fans picked one titled “Dream Therapy,” which would later become “A Nightmare on State Street.” As with most Psych horror-themed episodes, “Nightmare” was directed by James Roday who wanted this to be the mother of all homage episodes. This idea works as long as you’re a horror fan; unfortunately, I am not.

Mar 15 2014

Two Steps Back, One Forward. Retrospective: Suits – “Yesterday’s Gone”

Jessica (Gina Torres) learns her ex-husband Quentin (Russell Hornsby) succumbed to his battle with ALS. Further complicating things, Jessica and Harvey (Gabriel Macht) have been named co-executors of his estate, which doesn’t go over well with Quentin’s girlfriend Lisa (Sharon Leal). Meanwhile, convinced Mike (Patrick J. Adams) never went to Harvard, Louis (Rick Hoffman) puts in motion a plan to expose Mike as a fraud by inviting one of Mike’s professors from Harvard as a guest lecturer.

Mar 13 2014

Balls, Balls, Balls. Retrospective: Psych – “A Touch of Sweevil”

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After years of being shunned, Shawn (James Roday) is finally invited to a prestigious paranormal convention for police consultants. Having finally made it to the big leagues, Shawn and Gus (Dule Hill) can’t wait to take the stage. But, as the big moment arrives, the host, Professor Stein (Bill Marchant), drops dead.

Mar 13 2014

Girl Fight. Retrospective: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – “Yes Men”

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Asgardian Lorelei (Elena Satine) continues her journey through Death Valley, California enslaving a biker gang, led by the already married Rooster (Dylan Bruno), to do her bidding, which Rooster’s wife was was not at all thrilled by. While Coulson (Clark Gregg) is off attending to a personal matter, the rest of the team is sent to investigate a mysterious energy reading that is usually the precursor to Thor’s (Chris Hemsworth)arrival. It turns out to be an Asgardian named Lady Sif

Mar 07 2014

The Specter Special. Review: Suits – “Buried Secrets”

Harvey’s (Gabriel Macht) former and now current flame Scottie (Abigail Spencer) contemplates joining Pearson Specter but questions whether her relationship with Harvey will complicate things. Meanwhile, Mike (Patrick J. Adams) takes on a case that hits a little too close to home. Will he be able to see the case through or will it prove to be too much for him?

Mar 06 2014

Family. Retrospective: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – “T.A.H.I.T.I.”

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Making its return after a month-long break, “T.A.H.I.T.I.” picks up immediately following the events of “T.R.A.C.K.S.” After Skye (Chole Bennet) was shot by Quinn (David Conrad), she is rushed to a S.H.I.E.L.D. medical facility. Coulson (Clark Gregg) realizes the only way to save Skye is to find the same doctors who treated him after the battle of New York. But, the more Coulson, Fitz (Iain De Caestecker), and Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) look into his medical records, the more secrets they uncover.

Mar 05 2014

Conference Call: George Lopez Talks about His New Show, Saint George

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On March 3, 2014, I had the opportunity to participate in a conference call with stand-up comedian and actor George Lopez, star of FX’s new show, Saint George.

Feb 28 2014

It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye. Review: Psych – “1967: A Psych Odyssey”

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With interim Chief Trout (Anthony Michael Hall) gone, Lassiter (Timothy Omundson in a dual role) sets his sights on the job. Mayor Swagerty (John Kapelos), however, sees this as an opportunity for Lassiter to prove himself worthy by solving the murder of his uncle Archie Baxter (Omundson), an investigative reporter killed back in the 60s. Will Lassiter be able to solve the case thereby winning the job he’s dreamed of? More important, will it be worth it?

Feb 11 2014

Boys Will Be Boys. Spoiler Free Advance Review: About A Boy – “Pilot”

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After making it big writing a hit song, Will Freeman (David Walton) is living a carefree life until single mother Fiona (Minnie Driver) and her 11-year-old son Marcus (Benjamin Stockham) move in next door, complicating things for everyone. Unfortunately, their two lifestyles don’t mesh very well.

Feb 11 2014

Danger Zone. Spoiler Free Advance Review: Growing Up Fisher – “Pilot”

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To many, Mel Fisher (J.K Simmons) is a successful lawyer but in the eyes of his son Henry (Eli Baker), whose character is narrated by Executive Producer Jason Bateman, he is a man who can do anything—from riding a bike to chopping down a tree with a chainsaw. What makes this even more impressive is Mel is blind and only his family knows.

Feb 11 2014

Coming Home. Spoiler Free Advance Review: Resurrection – “The Returned”

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Young Jacob (Landon Gimenez) wakes up in the middle of a field in a small village in China with no idea of how he got there.Immigration Agent Martin Bellamy (Omar Epps) is tasked with the job of finding out who Jacob’s parents are. Bellamy finally gets the 8-year-old boy to open up and tell him where he lives. When they arrive at the home of Henry (Kurtwood Smith) and Lucille Garland (Frances Fisher), Bellamy informs Henry he has found his son. There’s only one problem — Jacob has been dead for 32 years.

Feb 07 2014

Working for the Weekend. Recap: Psych – “Cog Blocked”

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Shawn (James Roday) and Gus (Dule Hill) arrive at a crime scene where Gus meets his doppelganger, John “Russ” Russell. The two are similar in almost every manner — from the way they dress and eat, to the style and look of their apartments. There’s only one problem…Russ is dead.

Feb 06 2014

Prostitutes is Plural. Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – “T.R.A.C.K.S”

Prostitutes is Plural. Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D - “T.R.A.C.K.S” 14

Thinking it will lead them to the mysterious Clairvoyant, Coulson (Clark Gregg) and his team board a train bound for Italy to track a package being shipped by the shady Carlo Mancini (TJ Ramini) and his cohorts. As the train makes its way through the Italian countryside, the team’s identities are exposed. There is little they can do, and the results are tragic.

Feb 05 2014

James Roday and Dule Hill Send a Special Message to Psych Fans About the Series Cancellation

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USA announced today that its original scripted comedy series PSYCH will end its successful run after eight seasons on Wednesday, March 26 at 9/8c. It will be followed at 10/9c by the “PSYCH After Show,” a one-hour live show featuring a Q&A with the entire cast and show creator, Steve Franks. The moderated discussion will take place in front of a studio audience in Los Angeles.

Feb 01 2014

Bricks Are A Girl’s Best Friend. Review: White Collar – “Diamond Exchange”

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“Diamond Exchange” consists of 58 wonderful minutes that do a great job of ending the series as Neal (Matt Bomer) and Peter (Tim Dekay) hug and say goodbye. It’s hard to believe that after five seasons…oops, wait, we don’t know whether there will or won’t be a season six so ”Diamond Exchange, with two minutes left…quick, toss in a cliffhanger and then fade to black.

Jan 31 2014

Cheese on a Stick. Review: Psych – “Someone’s Got a Woody”

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Shawn (James Roday) and Gus (Dule Hill) are going stir crazy as they try to find a client for a case since interim police chief Trout (Anthony Michael Hall) still refuses to hire them.

Jan 29 2014

Conference Call: Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas

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On January 27, 2014, I participated in a conference call with two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas to talk about the upcoming Lifetime movie based on her life, “The Gabby Douglas Story,” which will air February 1, 2014, at 8pm ET/PT.

Jan 28 2014

Conference Call: Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White

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On January 24, 2014, I had the pleasure of participating in a conference call with two time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White. Not only will Shaun be participating in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia beginning next month, he also was the subject of an NBC special, Shaun White: Russia Calling

Jan 25 2014

Welcome Back Diana. Review: White Collar – “Taking Stock”

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When mysterious Conrad Worth (Steven Pasquale) calls one of Rebecca’s (Bridget Regan) confiscated cellphones to offer her a job, Peter (Tim Dekay) decides Agent Diana Berrigan (Marsha Thomason) is the only woman convincing enough to go undercover as Rebecca.

Jan 23 2014

I Know You Know. Review: Psych – “Cloudy…With a Chance of Improvement”

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Hawaii 5-0, Knight Rider, 90210, Bionic Woman… Psych? USA Network’s long-running hit series Psych joins the list of TV shows being remade by remaking one of its own episodes. Interesting idea, but is it needed?

Jan 18 2014

Con vs. Con. Review: White Collar – “Shot Through the Heart”

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Neal (Matt Bomer) is confronted with one of his toughest cons yet as he has to carry on with Rebecca (Bridget Regan) as if nothing is wrong. Meanwhile, Peter (Tim Dekay) searches Rebecca’s apartment trying to figure out her motives and find evidence that implicates her in Agent Seigel’s (Warren Kole) murder. Will Peter find what he is looking for before Rebecca realizes she is being played, and what will happen to those who get in her way?

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