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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Mar 14 2013

TV News: News Magazine Series, Vice, Debuting April 5 on HBO

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  • March 14, 2013

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Vice, the news magazine series, debuts Friday, April 5 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Mar 14 2013

TV News: Production Begins for Season 3 of Cinemax’s “Strike Back”

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  • March 14, 2013

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One of my all-time favorite action series has begun production on its third season, Cinemax’s Strike Back. For all the official details, check out Cinemax’s official press release below.

Mar 11 2013

What To Do With Cousin Patrick? Review: Shameless – “When There’s a Will”

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  • March 11, 2013

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Season 3, Episode 8 Air Date: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 10 pm ET/PT on Showtime Rating:   With both Fiona (Emmy Rossum) and cousin Patrick (Brent Sexton) filing false wills, the Gallaghers have a fight on their hands over who’s going to inherit Aunt Ginger’s house. Lip (Jeremy Allen White) finds out Karen’s (Laura Slade …

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Mar 06 2013

It’s Not Always Who You Think it Is. Review: The Americans – “Trust Me”

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  • March 6, 2013

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The Americans, especially “Trust Me,” is another fine example of what producers, directors, and actors can achieve when they really put their heads together. It contains the right mix of romanticism, espionage, intrigue, and, yes, even a bit of humor, to make you anxiously await each new episode. At least, I do.

Mar 05 2013

TV Clip: Episode 5 Recap of The Americans

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  • March 5, 2013

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Go undercover with The Americans and explore the unexpected physical and emotional risks both Elizabeth (Keri Russell) and Stan (Noah Emmerich) experience on the job.

Mar 04 2013

Who Gets Custody of the Gallagher Kids? Review: Shameless – “A Long Way from Home”

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  • March 4, 2013

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Who Gets Custody of the Gallagher Kids? Review: Shameless – “A Long Way from Home” 5

When I watched the series premiere of Shameless oh so many years ago, I was appalled by the depths of depravity on the show all while pretty much laughing my ass off at the Gallaghers’ antics. “A Long Way from Home” does an excellent job of following in the footsteps of the many episodes that have both shocked and entertained me along the way. Fiona (Emmy Rossum) is now ready to step up and assume parental responsibility for Debby (Emma Kenney), Carl (Ethan Cutkosky), Ian (Cameron Monaghan), Lip (Jeremy Allen White), and baby Liam (Brandon and Brenden Johnson). Not without a fight from Frank (William H. Macy), though.

Feb 28 2013

An Important PSA from Psych’s Dule Hill for Characters Unite Month

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  • February 28, 2013

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Dulé Hill brings us a lot of laughs in his role as Burton ‘Gus’ Guston on USA Network’s Psych. But now, he’s taken some time out of his busy schedule to bring us an important message for the network’s Characters Unite Month with this PSA: “I won’t stand for …” it anymore. Take a look at what Dulé won’t stand for anymore in this clip.

Feb 27 2013

The Beginning of Equal Rights for Women. Review: The Americans – “Comint”

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  • February 27, 2013

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There’s a running theme in this week’s installment of this intriguing spy series set during the time of the Cold War—the time old tradition of using sex in exchange for information. It is utilized by both sides on more than one occasion, giving us the message that spies will do whatever is necessary to get what they want. We’re also given a look at how, when, and why equal rights for women became a powerful issue in the States.

Feb 27 2013

TV Clip: Writer’s Preview to Arrow – “Dead to Rights”

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  • February 27, 2013

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DC Comics’ Geoff Johns talks about the many references in this episode that will foreshadow the events to come. “Arrow” is all new Wednesdays at 9/8c.

Feb 27 2013

TV News: FX Orders a Fifth Season for Archer

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  • February 27, 2013

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With the ratings Archer has been achieving in its fourth season, it’s no surprise the animated comedy series has been picked up for a fifth season consisting of 13 episodes.

Feb 26 2013

TV News: Finales, Reunions, Premieres, Oh My! What’s Happening Over at Bravo.

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  • February 26, 2013

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It’s food, fashion, feuds and fabulousness on the Bravo network from February 27 to March 6. Kicking off the week is the exciting season finale of “Top Chef” on Wednesday, February 27 at 10 pm ET/PT. Following that will be a new episode of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” a “Shahs of Sunset” reunion, a “Vanderpump Rules” reunion, and the series premiere of “LA Shrinks” (sounds very interesting!). Rounding out the week are the season premieres of “The Rachael Zoe Project” and “It’s a Brad, Brad World,” followed by the series premiere of “The Dukes of Melrose.” And “Kathy” moves to a new time slot on Thursday, February 28. For sneak peeks and highlights, and all the details for each series, check out Bravo’s official press release below.

Feb 26 2013

TV News: FX Closes Script Development Deal for New Action Drama Series from Kurt Sutter and John Shiban

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  • February 26, 2013

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As part of his overall deal with Fox 21, Sons of Anarchy creator/showrunner Kurt Sutter is teaming with former Hell on Wheels showrunner John Shiban to develop a new dark action drama series for FX, “Lucas Stand.”

Feb 25 2013

A Powerful Statement on Adoption and Homosexuality. Review: Shameless – “Cascading Failures”

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  • February 25, 2013

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From the feeling of helplessness Fiona portrays and Debbie’s facial expressions when being torn apart from her family, to Vee’s heartfelt explanation of why she’s resorting to her mother and Kev having sex, and the agony evident on Ian’s face, these actors have done some of their best work, making this one of the best episodes of Shameless.

Feb 21 2013

TV News: Season 3 Trailer of Game of Thrones

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  • February 21, 2013

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How anxious are you for the return of the Emmy®- and Golden Globe®-winning fantasy series, Game of Thrones? Well, HBO has a treat for you. On Friday, February 22, the season three trailer makes it exclusive world premiere on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC.

Feb 21 2013

TV News: FX Renews The Americans for a Second Season

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  • February 21, 2013

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I knew it wouldn’t take long for FX to realize what a gem it has on its hands and renew the popular spy drama, The Americans, for a second season. After only four episodes, that’s exactly what has happened. So, if you didn’t watch this intense, intriguing show that is filled with brilliant acting, writing and directing, consider yourself lucky — you’re getting a second chance to become one of the million fans The Americans has already garnered. Tune into a marathon of the first five back-to-back episodes of The Americans beginning Friday, March 1 at 10:00 pm ET/PT.

Feb 20 2013

A War is Diverted. Retrospective, The Americans – “In Control”

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  • February 20, 2013

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The Americans gives us a thought-provoking look at the behind-the-scenes machinations in both the United States and Russia on the day President Reagan was shot in “In Control.” Interestingly, both sides are concerned about the same thing: who shot the president and what does it mean for their country? If what is portrayed in this fourth episode has a modicum of truth to it, little did we know that World War III was narrowly averted thanks, in part, to the Russian spies living in America.

Feb 13 2013

A Mysterious Newspaper Ad and a Former Lover. Retrospective: The Americans – “Gregory”

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  • February 13, 2013

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Stan’s (Noah Emmerich) recruitment of Nina (Annet Mahendru) pays off big time when she tells him about a recently discovered dead Directorate S operative’s wife. In the meantime, Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth (Keri Russell) learn about the same woman via a newspaper ad, purportedly placed by Robert (Chase Coleman), their former Soviet partner, and Elizabeth uses former lover Gregory (Derek Luke) to track the woman down. Last, but certainly not least, Emmy® winner Margo Martindale joins the cast as Claudia, the Jennings’ new handler. And what a welcome addition she is.

Feb 12 2013

TV News: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Shakeup Coming!

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  • February 12, 2013

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Sources tell E! News that original cast member Taylor Armstrong is likely on her way out as a star of the show and producers are reaching out to some new ladies in the neighborhood—including Rod Stewart’s wife, Penny Lancaster—to get some fresh plot points in the mix.

Feb 12 2013

TV News: FX Heads for the Border with New Drama Series, “The Bridge”

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  • February 12, 2013

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From executive producers Meredith Stiehm and Elwood Reid comes FX’s new drama series, The Bridge. Production on the 13 episodes will begin in April with the series premiere scheduled for July. The Bridge follows two detectives, one from America and the other from Mexico, as they work together to hunt down a serial killer. The series stars Oscar® nominee Demián Bichir, and Diane Kruger, and co-stars Ted Levine, Annabeth Gish, and Thomas M. Wright. Matthew Lillard guest stars.

Feb 11 2013

TV News: HBO’s Veep Debuts its Second Season April 14

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For those who are anxious for the return of the Emmy®-nominated comedy series Veep, you’ll be happy to know the second season will return beginning April 14 at 10pm ET/PM, only HBO. Created by Armando Iannucci (Oscar® nominee for co-writing In the Loop), the show stars Emmy®-winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer.

Feb 11 2013

Full Episode: AMC’s The Walking Dead – “The Suicide King”

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  • February 11, 2013

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Are you one of the unfortunate people who missed this week’s awesome return of The Walking Dead? If so, don’t worry. You can watch the mid-season premiere right here on YEC! But hurry because it will only be available until Sunday, March 10. Remember, new episodes air Sundays, 9/8c, only on AMC.

Feb 10 2013

An Exercise of Love. Retrospective, Shameless, S3 E4 – “The Helpful Gallaghers”

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  • February 10, 2013

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Air Date: Sunday, February 9, 2013, 10 pm ET/PT on Showtime Rating:   There’s plenty of sex and naked bodies in “The Helpful Gallaghers”—Kev (Steve Howey) and Veronica (Shanola Hampton), Mandy (Emma Greenwell) and Lip (Jeremy Allen White), and Wendy (Galadriel Stineman), the counselor at Carl’s (Ethan Cutkosky) cancer camp. On top of that, the …

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Feb 07 2013

Doing What Needs to Be Done. Retrospective: The Americans – “The Clock”

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  • February 7, 2013

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I am invested in The Americans despite knowing how the Cold War turns out in real life. To say that after only two episodes is huge, but the acting, directing, cinematography, and choreography are all spot on. So you tell me, what’s not to like? Add in Emmy® winner Margo Martindale who enters the picture next week as Claudia, the Jennings’ handler. To say I am excited is putting it mildly.

Feb 06 2013

TV News: Bravo Picks Up “Top Chef” for an Eleventh Season

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  • February 6, 2013

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If you’re a “foodie” like I am, you’ll be happy to hear Bravo’s Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series, the No. 1 top rated food show on cable, Top Chef, has been picked up for an eleventh season. I am a much better chef just from watching this reality competition, and I bet you are too.

Feb 05 2013

TV News: Oxygen Media Continues to Drive its “Live Out Loud” Branding

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  • February 5, 2013

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In keeping with its “Live Out Loud” branding, Oxygen Media today announced its plan to increase the amount of its weekly original programming.

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