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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Jan 31 2013

First Look Photo of Cima Productions’ Film “Snap”

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  • January 31, 2013

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Timed to today’s SXSW 2013 Film Festival line-up announcement, Cima Productions is very excited to debut a photo from Youssef Delara (Filly Brown) and Victor Teran
(Bedrooms)’s feature film Snap, starring Jake Hoffman, Nikki Reed, Thomas Dekker, Scott Bakula, and Jason Priestley.

Jan 30 2013

TV News: BrandX with Russell Brand Expands to a Full Hour Live Format

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  • January 30, 2013

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Were you always wanting more when BrandX with Russell Brand was over? Well, your wishes have been granted. When the comic host returns for the next cycle of his show, he’ll be entertaining you for a full hour.

Jan 29 2013

TV News: Cinemax Renews Banshee for a Second Season

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  • January 29, 2013

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With its new action series Banshee only three episodes in, Cinemax has decided to give it the go-ahead for a second season.

Jan 27 2013

Spoiler Free Advance Review: The Americans – Pilot

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  • January 27, 2013

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The Americans is compelling, intriguing, captivating, and exciting, with a bit of humor thrown in. If that’s not a recipe for success, I don’t know what is. The storylines are believable, the dialogue spot on, and the acting, for the most part, is impeccable. You would be wise to add this to your must-watch TV list.

Jan 27 2013

Sex Offenders and Crazy Wives. Retrospective: Shameless – May I Trim Your Hedges?

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  • January 27, 2013

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Sex Offenders and Crazy Wives. Retrospective: Shameless - May I Trim Your Hedges? 5

Almost everyone in and around the Gallagher household is faced with problems this week, ranging from sexual predators (two!) to crazy wives (two!). Not only must solutions be found, but Frank (William H. Macy) stoops to yet another all-time low. Each week, I am astounded at what the writers have in store for him, and each week, I love it. We finally learn how Kev (Steve Howey) broke his leg, and his estranged wife Cheryl (Cameron Richardson) wreaks havoc at his house.

Jan 23 2013

From Rehab to Rivals. Retrospective, Necessary Roughness, Mid-Season Premiere – “Frozen Fish Sticks”

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  • January 23, 2013

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Mid-Season Premiere, S2 E12 – “Frozen Fish Sticks” Air Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 10 pm ET/PT on USA Network Rating:   We pick up the season 28 days after the death of the Hawks’ team owner, Marshall Pittman (Evan Handler). Much to her dismay, Pittman has left the team to his daughter Juliette (Danielle …

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Jan 20 2013

Frank Stoops to New Lows. Retrospective: Shameless – “The American Dream”

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  • January 20, 2013

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While I found “El Gran Canon,” the season three premiere a bit slow, “The American Dream” certainly picks up the pace. So much happens in this one hour, I was absolutely glued to the screen. All of the characters had interesting storylines, and I’m anxious to see where they will go.

Jan 18 2013

ICYMI – Season Premiere of FX’s New Comedy, “Legit”

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  • January 18, 2013

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In case you missed the series premiere of FX’s outrageous new comedy, Legit, have I got a present for you! Right here, right now, you can see what everyone is talking about. Be forewarned, though, this series is not for the faint of heart. There’s plenty of profanity, sex, and sexual innuendos, as well as a good old fashioned dose of warmth and human pathos. Legit airs Thursdays at 10:30 pm ET/PT, only on FX.

Dec 20 2012

It’s Saints vs. Scientists at Paddy’s. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – “Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense”

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  • December 20, 2012

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Retrospective, Season Finale Air Date: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 10:00 pm ET/PT on FX Rating: When Frank (Danny DeVito) rear ends Dennis’ (Glenn Howerton) car, the Gang holds a mock trial to decide who’s at fault. But what starts out as a matter of “credibility” soon turns into an argument about “evolution.” With Charlie Day, …

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Dec 17 2012

Two Funerals and A Bombing. Retrospective: Homeland – “The Choice”

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  • December 17, 2012

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As season finales go, “The Choice” does a decent job of wrapping up this season and setting the tone for the next. And while the first half hour is a bit tedious, the last half hour makes up for it. I guess we’ll never know who the mole was but at this point, who cares?

Dec 13 2012

It’s a Sopranos/O.K. Corral Mashup! Review: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – “The Gang Dines Out”

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  • December 13, 2012

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While Mac (Rob McElhenney) and Dennis (Glenn Howerton) are having their “monthly dinner” at Guigino’s, one of Philadelphia’s finer eating establishments, Charlie (Charlie Day) and Frank (Danny DeVito) walk in to celebrate their one-year anniversary of living together. What none of them realizes is Dee (Kaitlin Olson) is at a table of her own. What ensues as the four men try to outdo each other has me chuckling deep down to my very core.

Dec 12 2012

Golden Globe Winning Series “Enlightened” Kicks Off its Second Season January 13

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  • December 12, 2012

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A unique blend of comedy and drama, the HBO series ENLIGHTENED kicks off its eight-episode second season SUNDAY, JAN. 13 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, immediately following the season premiere of the Emmy®-winning comedy series “Girls.”

Dec 12 2012

TV News: Margo Martindale Joins the Cast of “The Americans”

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  • December 12, 2012

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Emmy®-award winning actress Margo Martindale has joined the cast of FX’s new series, The Americans, premiering Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10 pm ET/PT.

Dec 10 2012

Once Again, Carrie is Right. Retrospective: Homeland – “In Memoriam”

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  • December 10, 2012

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As one would suspect from the title of this week’s installment of Homeland, Abu Nazir (Navid Negahban) dies. But it’s how he dies and who’s responsible for his death that makes “In Memoriam” an episode to remember.

Dec 07 2012

TV Promo: Showtime’s New Dramatic Series for 2013, “Masters of Sex” and “Ray Donovan”

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  • December 7, 2012

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In keeping with its tradition of bringing premium original series to our television screens, Showtime is expanding its 2013 lineup with Masters of Sex and Ray Donovan. Starring a multitude of award-winning actors in both shows, these new dramatic series are sure to please.

Dec 06 2012

A Video Game Takes Over at Paddy’s. Retrospective: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – “Charlie Rules the World”

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  • December 6, 2012

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Focusing on a topic that isn’t as laugh out loud funny as those in recent Sunny episodes, the show tackles online gaming, and how easy it is to succumb to the virtual world. That’s not to say “Charlie Rules the World” doesn’t have its moments, because it does. While Mac (Rob McElhenney), Frank (Danny DeVito), Dee (Kaitlin Olson), and Charlie (Charlie Day) are immersed in the game, “Techpocalypse,” Dennis tries to keep a foothold in real life.

Dec 06 2012

News: Bravo Greenlights Two New Scripted Series

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  • December 6, 2012

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Bravo, long known for its unscripted shows, such as The Real Housewives franchise and the Top Chef franchise, is stepping into the world of scripted shows with its two new series, The Joneses, from ABC Studios, and Rita, from Fox Television Studios.

Dec 03 2012

Protagonist Against Protagonist. Review: Homeland – “Broken Hearts”

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  • December 3, 2012

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What a compelling episode of Homeland! Not only does Brody (Damian Lewis) get to confront Vice President Walden (Jamey Sheridan), but Carrie (Claire Danes) faces off against Abu Nazir (Navid Negahban) after he captures her. In the meantime, Dana (Morgan Saylor) and Finn (Timothee Chalamet) talk about their feelings for each other.

Nov 30 2012

Episodes 7 and 8 of “Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome”

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  • November 30, 2012

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Today, Machinima Prime released two new episodes of the amazing new chapter in the Battlestar saga, Blood & Chrome, about William Adama’s rookie mission aboard the Galactica. No need to click over to YouTube to watch—you can enjoy them right here on YEC!

Nov 29 2012

How to Save Your Business Without Really Trying. Review: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – “Frank’s Back in Business”

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  • November 29, 2012

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Charlie exclaims, “5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – Boom, the found wallet is ours!” You know nothing good is going to come from using LeFevre’s identity but it makes for some very funny scenes.

Nov 29 2012

TV Promos: Homeland – “Broken Hearts”

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  • November 29, 2012

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As we get closer to the end of this brilliant season, I am that much more eager to watch every second of every episode of Homeland, Sundays at 10:00 pm ET/PT, only on Showtime. Here are some clips from the next episode, “Broken Hearts,” to whet your appetite.

Nov 28 2012

TV News: FX Sets Early 2013 Premiere Dates for Four Returning and One New Series

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  • November 28, 2012

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FX has announced early premiere dates for returning series Justified, Anger Management, Archer, and Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, as well as its new original comedy series, Legit, as follows:

Nov 26 2012

A Bomb Threat is Aborted and We Learn Who Quinn Really Is. Retrospective: Homeland – “Two Hats”

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  • November 26, 2012

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From one minute to the next, I wasn’t sure what was going to happen—whether they were going to succeed or if I would make it to the end of the episode without passing out; I think I was holding my breath throughout the entire hour.

Nov 19 2012

TV News: Fashion Police Celebrates its 100th Episode This Friday

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  • November 19, 2012

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I’m just going to say it—I love Fashion Police! I can’t tell you how much I laugh and am almost reduced to tears every Friday night at 10:00 pm ET/PT. So how exciting that our favorite hosts will be celebrating the show’s 100th episode this Friday, November 30, only on E! Entertainment. In my mind, it’s the perfect way to end to my Thanksgiving holiday. Joan Rivers, Giuliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne and George Kotsiopoulos will be in the hot seat as they reveal their own worst fashion faux pas, and Joan will have her own surprising joke milestone. This is the episode you won’t want to miss.

Nov 19 2012

Two Meltdowns in One Episode. Review: Homeland – “I’ll Fly Away”

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  • November 19, 2012

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We’re three-fourths of the way through this season, and Homeland still holds the top spot on my must-see TV list. “I’ll Fly Away” was as intriguing and exciting as any other episode has been. Danes and Lewis continue to turn in mesmerizing performances, as does the rest of the cast.

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