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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May 05 2015

TV News: Shooting for Syfy’s New Series The Magicians Begins This Summer

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  • May 5, 2015

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TV News: Shooting for Syfy's New Series <i>The Magicians</i> Begins This Summer 1

As a little girl, I was always fascinated by magic. As an adult, I still am—although I now understand what goes into creating the fantasy behind the magic. Now, following last year’s announcement, Syfy’s new series #TheMagicians is coming to fruition. Production of the 12-episode series begins this July in Vancouver, and stars Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman, and Summer Bishil.

May 03 2015

Nurse Jackie – “Nice Ladies” Review. The Best Laid Plans.

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  • May 3, 2015

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<i>Nurse Jackie - "Nice Ladies" Review. The Best Laid Plans. 2

This season of #NurseJackie is turning out to be one of its best with terrific acting, great dialogue, and exceptional directing. As a matter of fact, writer Abe Sylvia and director Keith Gordon do a stellar job with “Nice Ladies.”

Apr 30 2015

TV News: A+E Networks Upfront Announcements

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  • April 30, 2015

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A+E Networks held its Upfront presentation today, announcing the upcoming programming lineup for its subsidiaries and affiliates, A&E, History, Lifetime, and FYI. Check out the official press release below for all the deets.

Apr 29 2015

Showtime® Debuts Two Documentaries Nationwide Under New Banner Showtime Documentary Films®

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  • April 29, 2015

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Showtime® Debuts Two Documentaries Nationwide Under New Banner Showtime Documentary Films® 3

Following their success at the 2015 Sundance Festival, Showtime is bringing Listen to Me Marlon and Prophet’s Prey to theaters nationwide prior to their television debuts under the newly created banner Showtime Documentary Films®. The highly anticipated documentaries revolve around two of the most fascinating and elusive men in American history — two-time Oscar® winner Marlon Brando, and leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Warren Jeffs. For more details about both films, check out the press release below.

Apr 29 2015

Video: Go Behind the Scenes of “March 8, 1983” with the Cast and Crew of The Americans

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  • April 29, 2015

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Video: Go Behind the Scenes of "March 8, 1983" with the Cast and Crew of <i>The Americans</i> 4

Following last week’s season finale of The Americans, the cast and crew offer up their thoughts about “March 8, 1983.” Truth is the most dangerous thing in the world. Go behind the scenes with “The Americans Declassified—Inside the Finale.”

Apr 27 2015

TV News: Season 5 of Homeland Moving to Germany

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  • April 27, 2015

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TV News: Season 5 of <i>Homeland</i> Moving to Germany 5

What a change of scenery for our favorite CIA operative, Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes), in season five of the Emmy-award winning Showtime® drama Homeland. Production of the 12-episode series begins this summer in Berlin, Germany, and picks up two years after Carrie leaves Islamabad. Below is the official press release.

Apr 26 2015

Nurse Jackie – “Godfathering” Review and Photos. Blue Toes.

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  • April 26, 2015

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<i>Nurse Jackie</i> – “Godfathering” Review and Photos. Blue Toes. 6

Writer Liz Flahive and director Brian Walsh do a terrific job with “Godfathering.” The dialogue in this episode is stellar, making you laugh in all the right places, and Walsh’s direction and choice of background music are spot on. “Godfathering” is a great character study of Zoey, Gloria, Coop, Jackie, and Eddie.

Apr 25 2015

Casting News: Frank Langella to Return in Season Four of FX’s Hit Series The Americans

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  • April 25, 2015

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Casting News: Frank Langella to Return in Season Four of FX's Hit Series <i>The Americans</i> 7

With season three of The Americans just concluded, FX has already announced Academy Award® nominee and three-time Tony Award® winner Frank Langella will return to the acclaimed series as Gabriel, Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth’s (Keri Russell) fatherly KGB handler.

Apr 22 2015

The Americans – “March 8, 1983” Retrospective. Such a Disappointment.

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  • April 22, 2015

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<i>The Americans</i> – “March 8, 1983” Retrospective. Such a Disappointment. 8

Season 3, Episode 13 Air Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 10 pm ET/PT on FX Rating:   “I don’t know if I’d trust me again either, sir, but I got this asshole on tape. That’s proof. If this is the end of my career, it’s the end of my career. But Nina was our agent. …

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Apr 19 2015

Nurse Jackie– “Deal” Review. By Any Means Necessary.

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  • April 19, 2015

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<i>Nurse Jackie</i>– “Deal” Review. By Any Means Necessary. 9

“Deal” is another excellent episode of #NurseJackie. Any episode that highlights Wallem’s fantastic voice is a hit in my eyes. Add to that brilliant direction by Julie Anne Robinson, Wever’s superb acting, and writer Tom Straw’s humorous dialogue, and you have a sure winner.

Apr 15 2015

The Americans – “I Am Abassin Zadran” Retrospective. What to Do?

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  • April 15, 2015

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<i>The Americans</i> – “I Am Abassin Zadran” Retrospective. What to Do? 10

“I Am Abassin Zadran” is an exciting episode and sets up the season finale perfectly. I hope we’ll see the culmination to the Walter Taffet (guest star Jefferson Mays) story line, what happens with Martha, the close of the Northrup plot and the end of Maurice, and a resolution of what to do with Paige.

Apr 12 2015

Nurse Jackie Season 7 Premiere – “Clean” Review. Facing Reality.

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  • April 12, 2015

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<i>Nurse Jackie</i> Season 7 Premiere - "Clean" Review. Facing Reality. 11

“Clean,” the seventh season premiere of Nurse Jackie picks up right where “Flight,” the sixth season finale left off, catching everyone up on the things Jackie (Edie Falco) did that caused her current situation.

Apr 09 2015

Lifetime Presents its New Miniseries, The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe

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  • April 9, 2015

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Lifetime Presents its New Miniseries, <i>The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe</i> 12

Lifetime once again brings to life the story of a very famous deceased person with its new miniseries event, The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe. Starring Kelli Garner as Marilyn, Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon as Marilyn’s mother Gladys, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Joe DiMaggio, and Golden Globe nominee Emily Watson as Grace, the miniseries debuts Saturday, May 30 at 8:00 pm ET/PT, and continues on Sunday, May 31 at 8:00 pm ET/PT.

Apr 09 2015

TV News: HBO Presents a New Miniseries, The Casual Vacancy Based on J.K. Rowling’s First Novel for Adults

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  • April 9, 2015

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J.K. Rowling is a British writer best known as the author of the Harry Potter novels that were turned into the highest grossing film series in history. Now, based on her first novel for adults, HBO is bringing the story to life in The Casual Vacancy.

Apr 08 2015

The Americans – “One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov” Retrospective. Difficult Times Ahead

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  • April 8, 2015

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<i>The Americans</i> – “One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov” Retrospective. Difficult Times Ahead 13

“One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov” is another standalone episode that does a good job of handling the raw emotions of the three Jennings—Philip, Elizabeth, and Paige, as well as dealing with all the subplots in this season of The Americans. I particularly enjoyed the way director Andrew Bernstein uses the headlights from Elizabeth’s car to cast light on her face in the dark garage as she contemplates how to handle the mess with Paige going forward.

Apr 05 2015

Shameless Season Finale – “Love Songs (in the Key of Gallagher)” Retrospective. Love Gallagher Style

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  • April 5, 2015

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<i>Shameless</i> Season Finale - "Love Songs (in the Key of Gallagher)" Retrospective. Love Gallagher Style 14

As season finales go, “Love Songs (in the Key of Gallagher) does a good job of wrapping up certain story lines and opening new ones for season six. Sammi (guest star Emily Bergl) makes a brief appearance at the end of the episode—no, she’s not dead as some people might have thought last week. But she’s ready to enact her revenge on Mickey…if she can catch him!

Apr 01 2015

The Americans – “Stinger” Review. The Truth Will Out.

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  • April 1, 2015

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“Stingers” is quite a game changing episode. Now that Paige knows the truth, what will she do with it?

Mar 31 2015

TV News: Lifetime Renews Devious Maids for a Third Season

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  • March 31, 2015

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TV News: Lifetime Renews <i>Devious Maids</i> for a Third Season 16

Devious Maids returns on a new night, Mondays at 9:00 pm ET/PT beginning June 1, and precedes the series premiere of UnREAL at 10 pm.

Mar 31 2015

TV News: FX Renews The Americans For Fourth Season

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  • March 31, 2015

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FX has ordered a fourth season of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning drama The Americans, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. The Americans, currently the #1-ranked television series on Metacritic with a 92, will return for a 13-episode fourth season in 2016. Four episodes remain in the current season, which will conclude with the season finale on April 22nd.

Mar 29 2015

Shameless – “Drugs Actually” Retrospective. Departures, Near and Far.

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  • March 29, 2015

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<i>Shameless</i> - "Drugs Actually" Retrospective. Departures, Near and Far. 18

Season 5, Episode 11 Air Date: Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 9:00 pm ET/PT on Showtime Rating:   “What’s a girl like that doing with Frank anyway?” – Mickey Taking center stage in this week’s episode of Shameless is Frank (William H. Macy) and Bianca (guest star Bojana Novakovic), who continue their romantic interlude. Then, …

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Mar 25 2015

The Americans – “Do Mail Robots Dream of Electric Sheep?” Review. Collateral Damage.

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  • March 25, 2015

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<i>The Americans</i> - "Do Mail Robots Dream of Electric Sheep?" Review. Collateral Damage. 20

“Do Mail Robots Dream of Sheep?” proves you don’t need a tremendous amount of suspense and intrigue to be a great episode. While there is a small amount of tension, mostly from the scenes involving Oleg and Zinaida, and Hans and Todd, the emotionality is what makes this episode stand out from the others. And stand out it does with terrific dialogue, expert direction, and, as usual, outstanding performances from everyone involved.

Mar 25 2015

TV News: Showtime Sets Summer Premieres of Ray Donovan and Masters of Sex

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  • March 25, 2015

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TV News: Showtime Sets Summer Premieres of <i>Ray Donovan</i> and <i>Masters of Sex</i> 21

Fans who have anxiously been awaiting the premiere dates of Ray Donovan and Masters of Sex don’t have to wait any longer. Showtime announced today the critically acclaimed, award-winning dramatic series will return this summer on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 9:00 pm ET/PT and 10:00 pm ET/PT, respectively.

Mar 22 2015

Shameless – “South Side Rules” Retrospective. Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold…or Not.

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  • March 22, 2015

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<i>Shameless</i> - "South Side Rules" Retrospective. Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold...or Not. 22

Season 5, Episode 10 Air Date: Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 9:00 pm ET/PT on Showtime Rating:   “Don’t claim responsibility for anything. That’s the Gallagher way!” – Sammi Following Chuckie’s (Kellen Michael) sentencing in last week’s episode, “Carl’s First Sentencing,” Sammi (Emily Bergl) finally gets the revenge she so desperately wants in “South Side …

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Mar 19 2015

The Americans – “Divestment” Review. Ring of Fire.

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  • March 19, 2015

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“Divestment” is one of The Americans’ best episodes of the season. Director Dan Attias does a fantastic job arranging angle shots but particularly with the pacing of the scenes, always linking them together in some fashion the viewer may not realize at first glance.

Mar 15 2015

Shameless – “Carl’s First Sentencing” Retrospective. Suffering the Consequences.

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  • March 15, 2015

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<i>Shameless</i> - "Carl's First Sentencing" Retrospective. Suffering the Consequences. 25

“Carl’s First Sentencing” is another solid episode of Shameless. It is filled with good times Gallagher-style, and sad moments when Ian realizes he is his mother after all. Macy and Monaghan provide the best acting in this episode, both of them touching the hearts of the viewers.

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