Linda Seide

Love TV, movies, and books--mostly mysteries, with a good love story thrown in every now and then. I have four adopted dogs who I adore. I love trying new recipes, and enjoy eating what I make. English language perfectionist. Reading in bed, Italian food, warm weather, the beach, all types of games = favs!

Most commented posts

  1. A Superb Ending. Review: Shameless Season 3 Finale – “Survival of the Fittest” — 22 comments
  2. The Affair – “107” Review. Confessions Can Be Cathartic. — 10 comments
  3. Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce – “Rule 23: Never Lie to the Kids” Review. Things Are Not What They Seem. — 5 comments
  4. All’s Well that Ends Well Isn’t Necessarily the Case. Review: Season Finale of Episodes – “Episode 209” — 4 comments
  5. Review – Nurse Jackie, Season 3, Episode 8, “The Astonishing” — 4 comments

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Jun 22 2015

First Trailer from Oren Moverman’s Film Time Out of Mind Starring Richard Gere, Ben Vereen, & Jena Malone

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  • June 22, 2015

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First Trailer from Oren Moverman's Film <i>Time Out of Mind</i> Starring Richard Gere, Ben Vereen, & Jena Malone 1

Time Out of Mind, written and directed by Oscar® nominated writer Oren Moverman, best known for the award-winning film, The Messenger, will be released theatrically September 9, 2015.

Jun 21 2015

Nurse Jackie – “Vigilante Jones” Review. Everything Happens for a Reason.

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  • June 21, 2015

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<i>Nurse Jackie</i> – “Vigilante Jones” Review. Everything Happens for a Reason. 2

“Vigilante Jones” is one of the best darkly comedic episodes I’ve seen from Nurse Jackie, and I’ve seen them all. It begins with some terrific feel good moments but that all changes when it comes to both Vigilante and Dr. Prince. I know Nurse Jackie must wind down the show’s various story lines but I wish they had brought Shalhoub aboard sooner, and with a different, less melancholy one. He is that good as Dr. Prince.

Jun 20 2015

Power– “Like We’re Any Other Couple” Retrospective. Shit’s Gettin’ Real.

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  • June 20, 2015

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<i>Power</i>– “Like We’re Any Other Couple” Retrospective. Shit’s Gettin’ Real. 3

Hardwick turns in an excellent performance, switching seamlessly between lover and criminal. He certainly knows how to turn on the charm when necessary.

Jun 18 2015

TV News: Suits and Jetsetter Partner to Give Fans the Chance of a Lifetime

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  • June 18, 2015

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TV News: <i>Suits</i> and Jetsetter Partner to Give Fans the Chance of a Lifetime 4

Who wants to visit Toronto, Canada for a visit to the set of Suits? Everyone, of course, but only one lucky fan will get the chance. USA’s hit drama has partnered with Jetsetter, “the world’s go-to brand for travelers with discerning taste,” to offer fans the opportunity to win the chance of a lifetime beginning today, June 18, and running through Friday, July 3. Suits returns to our TV screens for its fifth season Wednesday, June 24 at 9/8c.

Jun 17 2015

TV News: Transgender Teen Nicole Maines To Appear in June 23 episode of Royal Pains

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  • June 17, 2015

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TV News: Transgender Teen Nicole Maines To Appear in June 23 episode of <i>Royal Pains</i> 5

With transgender people featured heavily in the news lately, it doesn’t surprise me that transgender teen Nicole Maines will appear as “Anna,” a transgender teenage choreographer on “The Prince of the Nucleotides,” Royal Pains’ June 23 episode. Maines made history in January 2014 by winning a landmark transgender rights case in the state of Maine. Royal Pains airs Tuesday nights at 10/9c, …

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Jun 16 2015

Tyrant Season Premiere– “Mark of Cain” Review. My Brother’s Keeper.

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  • June 16, 2015

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<i>Tyrant</i> Season Premiere– “Mark of Cain” Review. My Brother’s Keeper. 6

Shot in Budapest, Tyrant’s “Mark of Cain” is one of the most powerful episodes of television I have seen in quite a while. Not only is the acting superb throughout, so are the dialogue and direction, to say nothing of the costume department…“Mark of Cain” elicits immense raw emotion from all the main characters, which produces a great deal of empathy from the viewing audience. Once again, I am hooked on Tyrant.

Jun 15 2015

TV News: Production Begins on Season Two of E! Entertainment’s The Royals

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  • June 15, 2015

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TV News: Production Begins on Season Two of E! Entertainment's <i>The Royals</i> 7

I don’t know about you but I had a great time watching season one of E!’s hit series The Royals. While it is a mostly fun and very entertaining campy look at a fictitious British royal family, it also has a romantic element, as well as a serious undertone…The Royals has been renewed for a second season and began production today in London.

Jun 15 2015

TV News: USA’s New Drama Series Colony Sets its Sights on This Year’s Comic-Con

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  • June 15, 2015

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TV News: USA's New Drama Series <i>Colony</i> Sets its Sights on This Year's Comic-Con 8

USA Network unveils COLONY, its newest drama series, at San Diego’s Comic-Con with an autograph signing and panel discussion on Friday, July 10, followed by an exclusive premiere screening with the cast and executive producers on Saturday, July 11. All events will feature stars Josh Holloway (“Lost”), Sarah Wayne Callies (“The Walking Dead”), Amanda Righetti (“The Mentalist”), Peter Jacobson (“House”) and executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost,” “The Strain”) and Ryan Condal (“Hercules”).

Jun 14 2015

Nurse Jackie – “Jackie and the Wolfe” Review. A Day of Reckoning.

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  • June 14, 2015

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<i>Nurse Jackie</i> – “Jackie and the Wolfe” Review. A Day of Reckoning. 9

“Jackie and the Wolfe” is extremely well-written and directed, and does a great job of setting up the remaining episodes of Nurse Jackie’s final season.

Jun 13 2015

Power – “No Friends on the Street” Retrospective. Lies and More Lies.

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  • June 13, 2015

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<i>Power</i> - "No Friends on the Street" Retrospective. Lies and More Lies. 10

“No Friends on the Street” is a very thought-provoking episode… I am totally hooked on Power; this may be the first time I actually look forward to spending a Saturday night at home.

Jun 11 2015

TV News: Showtime Orders More Episodes

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  • June 11, 2015

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As a fan of Showtime’s hit comedy series Episodes, I am thrilled to report the premium channel has ordered a fifth season for the show. No matter what happens each week, I am always left smiling and anxious for the next episode of Episodes. The new season will consist of nine half-hour episodes with all stars set to return for production in London to begin 2016.

Jun 11 2015

TV News: Starz Already Gives Power a Third Season

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  • June 11, 2015

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TV News: Starz Already Gives <i>Power</i> a Third Season 12

Hell, yes! Even though we have only seen the first episode of Power’s second season, Starz has already renewed the gritty drama for a 10-episode third season based on its record-setting premiere, “Consequences.”

Jun 10 2015

Showtime Lands Pay it Forward, the Tribeca Film Festival Opening Gala Documentary About NFL Star Tony Gonzalez

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  • June 10, 2015

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Showtime Lands <i>Pay it Forward</i>, the Tribeca Film Festival Opening Gala Documentary About NFL Star Tony Gonzalez 13

Showtime Networks Inc. has acquired the rights to PLAY IT FORWARD, an intimate portrait on the life, family and career of legendary NFL tight end and future Hall of Fame inductee Tony Gonzalez, and his relationship with his older brother Chris. The documentary premiered as the Opening Gala of the 2015 Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival — which screens sports movies as part of the annual Tribeca Film Festival.

Jun 09 2015

Larry Kramer in Love & Anger, the Story of the AIDS & LGBT Rights Activist Debuts June 29 on HBO

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  • June 9, 2015

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On Monday, June 29 at 9:00 pm ET/PT, HBO will premiere an intimate look into the life and times of Larry Kramer, an AIDS and civil rights activist. Kramer is best known for his 1985 play The Normal Heart based on his experiences as a co-founder of the Gay Men’s Health Crisis during the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Jun 07 2015

Nurse Jackie – “Serviam in Caritate” Review. The Dr. Prince Fan Club.

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  • June 7, 2015

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<i>Nurse Jackie</i> – “Serviam in Caritate” Review. The Dr. Prince Fan Club. 14

In keeping with the tone of Nurse Jackie’s final season, episodic writer Heidi Schreck and director Brendan Walsh hit it out of the park with “Serviam in Caritate.” The audience learns a lot about several characters’ backgrounds, which explains a great deal about some of the things they do.

Jun 06 2015

Power Season Premiere – “Consequences” Recap. True Identity.

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  • June 6, 2015

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<i>Power</i> Season Premiere – “Consequences” Recap. True Identity. 15

While I enjoyed “Consequences,” it’s not an overly exciting season premiere; I was hoping to be sitting on the edge of my seat but unfortunately, that didn’t happen. What “Consequences” does, however, is set up some exciting story lines for season two.

Jun 02 2015

HBO’s Documentary Requiem for the Dead: American Spring 2014 Debuts June 22

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  • June 2, 2015

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With so many people dying at the hands of family, friends, or strangers, everyone has an opinion on gun control laws. In keeping with this hotly debated issue among citizens, politicians, and gun manufacturers alike, HBO takes an in-depth look at the lives and untimely passing of some of the 8,000 people who died by gunshot in the spring of 2014. Requiem for the Dead: American Spring 2014 debuts Monday, June 22 at 9:00 pm ET/PT, exclusively on HBO.

Jun 01 2015

Casting News: Four New Actors Join Homeland‘s List of Regulars For Season 5

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  • June 1, 2015

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As we told you in our previous post, Homeland is moving to Germany next season. Joining the series regulars for season five in Berlin are Sebastian Koch, Miranda Otto, Sarah Sokolovic, and Alexander Fehling. Production begins tomorrow with a fall premiere date for the upcoming 12-episode season.

May 31 2015

Nurse Jackie – “Managed Care” Review. Vultures All Around.

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  • May 31, 2015

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<i>Nurse Jackie</i> – “Managed Care” Review. Vultures All Around. 17

Writer Abe Sylvia penned an extremely emotional episode with “Managed Care” and director Jesse Peretz expertly brings Sylvia’s vision to fruition. From Zoey (Merritt Wever) and Carrie’s (Betty Gilpin) fun new relationship, to a cancer patient’s unwillingness to fight for his life and the revelation tying him to Dr. Prince (special guest star Tony Shalhoub), I switched between grinning and a tear or two trickling down my cheeks.

May 29 2015

Exciting News from USA Network for Fans of Chrisley Knows Best

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  • May 29, 2015

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Like many others, I’ve been a fan of Chrisley Know Best since its first episode on March 11, 2014. I’ve enjoyed all of the family’s antics, learned many parenting lessons from the family’s patriarch, Todd Chrisley, and laughed a lot along the way. Now comes some exciting news from USA, particularly for the show’s fans, involving the popular video messaging app, Dubsmash. Season three premieres Tuesday, June 2 at 9/8c with two back-to-back episodes.

May 23 2015

First Official Photos from American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson

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  • May 23, 2015

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First Official Photos from <i>American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson</i> 19

FX is bringing the story to life with American Crime Story: The People V. O.J. Simpson. Here’s a first look at the official cast photos.

May 17 2015

Nurse Jackie – “High Noon” Review and Photos. Save Our Saints.

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  • May 17, 2015

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<i>Nurse Jackie</i> – “High Noon” Review and Photos. Save Our Saints. 20

What can I say other than “High Noon” is another high caliber episode of #NurseJackie. Wever steals almost the entire 30 minutes of “High Noon,” although Wallem is a close second. I love the Sally Field imitation he does of a scene from the critically acclaimed movie Norma Rae.

May 14 2015

Queen Latifah Talks About Playing Legendary Blues Singer Bessie Smith in HBO’s Bessie

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  • May 14, 2015

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HBO Films’ drama #Bessie premieres Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 pm EST and stars Oscar® nominated, Golden Globe winner Queen Latifah as legendary 1920s blues singer Bessie Smith. With Queen’s strong, beautiful voice and stellar acting, you can be sure I’ll be tuning in. Below, Queen Latifah talks about her starring role, and the importance of Bessie Smith in her time.

May 14 2015

TV News: Showtime Rolls Out its For Your Consideration Emmy Award Campaign

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  • May 14, 2015

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With Penny Dreadful, HAPPYish, and The Affair as first-time contenders for an Emmy® this year, it’s no surprise Showtime® is pulling out all the stops in an effort to highlight these highly acclaimed nominees for TV Academy voters. Shameless will also receive star treatment as once again, the series is being allowed to compete in the Comedy category.

May 10 2015

Nurse Jackie – “Coop Out” Review. A Romanian Goodbye.

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  • May 10, 2015

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<i>Nurse Jackie</i> – “Coop Out” Review. A Romanian Goodbye. 22

Instead of a look back at some of Coop’s best and worst moments at All Saints, Fairey, unlike many other writers in Hollywood, takes a different route. “Coop Out” is simply another great episode of #NurseJackie.

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