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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Oct 01 2012

Full Episode – Homeland Season Two Premiere – “The Smile”

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  • October 1, 2012

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If, by some stretch of the imagination, you missed the season two premiere of Showtime’s critically acclaimed, Emmy®-winning series Homeland, or if you watched it and want to re-watch just for the thrill of it, we have posted the full episode below.

Sep 30 2012

As Thrilling and Addictive As Ever. Review: Homeland Season Premiere – “The Smile”

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  • September 30, 2012

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As Thrilling and Addictive As Ever. Review: Homeland Season Premiere - "The Smile" 2

If I had any doubt that Homeland wouldn’t come back as strong as the first season, I can now put that to rest. “The Smile” is a perfect opening for what appears to be another heart-racing, tension-filled season replete with moral equivocation and personal relationships fraught with secrets and lies. It is as addictive as ever.

Sep 25 2012

USA Network Announces Additional Season Pickups for Three of its Hit Series

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  • September 25, 2012

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As a huge fan of the series on the USA Network, I was thrilled to learn today that three of my favorite shows, Royal Pains, White Collar, and Covert Affairs, have been given additional season pickups.

Sep 21 2012

Two New and Four Returning Bravo Series Come to our Screens This November

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  • September 21, 2012

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Two New and Four Returning Bravo Series Come to our Screens This November 4

As the popular series The Real Housewives of New York and Top Chef All-Stars come to a close, Bravo is ready for an exciting November with two new series, Silicon Valley Start-Ups and LOLwork, and four returning series, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Top Chef: Seattle, and Million Dollar Decorators. I confess to being a loyal fan of The Real Housewives franchise, as well as Top Chef, so I’m truly looking forward to November. I’m especially excited about LOLwork because if it’s anything like what I’ve seen on the web, we’ll all be LOL’ing.

Sep 21 2012

Lifetime Orders Another Tour of Duty for Army Wives

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  • September 21, 2012

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As a fan of Army Wives since its inaugural season, I was thrilled to read Lifetime’s press release today announcing the renewal of the iconic series for a seventh season.

Sep 20 2012

Production Begins on TNT’s “Monday Mornings”

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  • September 20, 2012

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Production is now under way for TNT’s powerful new medical drama Monday Mornings, starring Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol) and based on the book by practicing neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The series is slated to premiere in early 2013.

Sep 20 2012

Spy Thriller, Hunted, Premieres October 19 on Cinemax

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  • September 20, 2012

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Since I am totally hooked on Cinemax’s first new original high octane series, Emmy®-nominated Strike Back now in its second season, I can’t wait to see what Cinemax’s new spy thriller Hunted has to offer. Having received an initial eight-episode order, the new drama series premieres Friday, October 19, 2012 at 10:00 pm ET/PT and stars Golden Globe nominee Melissa George (HBO’s In Treatment). From the press release below, I’m anxious to see if it lives up to its description.

Sep 18 2012

Advance Movie Review: Hollow

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  • September 18, 2012

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I’m a huge fan of scary movies so when I was presented with the opportunity to watch Hollow before its release on VOD, I was thrilled. Finally, I could scream to my heart’s content in the privacy of my own home, where no one could hear me making a fool of myself. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. There was no screaming, no tissue clenching, and no heart pounding.

Sep 17 2012

Hotness Alert! Jesse L. Martin Comes to Smash

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  • September 17, 2012

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Yes, you read that headline correctly. Jesse L. Martin has scored a six-episode recurring arc on NBC’s hit musical drama, Smash, when it returns mid-season.

Sep 10 2012

Advance Review: The Mob Doctor – “Pilot”

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  • September 10, 2012

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A must-watch new series with life-and-death situations both in and out of the hospital, excitement, strong women (and men), a romantic connection, and blood—and I’m not talking blood in the operating room.

Sep 10 2012

Full Episode and Advance Review: Ben and Kate – “Pilot”

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  • September 10, 2012

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If Ben and Kate is going for laugh-out-loud moments, it doesn’t succeed. The script is bad and everything about the show is predictable.

Sep 04 2012

Advance Review and Full Episode Video: The New Normal – “Pilot”

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  • September 4, 2012

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There are few shows I declare a hit just from watching a screener of the pilot episode (Homeland comes to mind), but The New Normal is right up there. Ryan Murphy has hit comedy gold with this series, a show based on his life and his attempts to adopt a baby with fiancé David Miller.

Sep 04 2012

FX Releases its Fall 2012 Schedule for Returning Series

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  • September 4, 2012

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The wait is almost over, FX fans! Soon, you’ll be watching some of your favorite returning series.

Aug 30 2012

HBO Rolls Out a New Film from The Rolling Stones

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  • August 30, 2012

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Many years ago, I remember sitting with my friends in the pouring rain at a Rolling Stones concert in Philadelphia. No way was I leaving; I paid my money and I was staying, come hell or high water. I idolized the Stones back then, and still enjoy listening to their music today. Now, on its 50th anniversary, the iconic rock band is being chronicled in a new movie, Crossfire Hurricane, debuting on HBO on November 15.

Aug 27 2012

True Blood Season 5 Finale Bonus Scene Teasing Season 6 Now Available on HBO GO®

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  • August 27, 2012

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Hey, True Blood fans! If you didn’t get enough of this season’s finale last night, check this. HBO has a bonus scene that teases Season 6.

Aug 26 2012

All’s Well that Ends Well Isn’t Necessarily the Case. Review: Season Finale of Episodes – “Episode 209”

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  • August 26, 2012

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The network’s “Man of the Year” awards ceremony, where Merc (John Pankow) is to receive the Vivaldi Award, starts off well enough, but things don’t go exactly as planned. “Episode 209” forces the characters (and us) to take a deep, introspective look at their lives, and is a fun, entertaining way of wrapping up the second season of this brilliant comedy.

Aug 23 2012

Interview: Paulo Costanzo Talks About Directing His First Episode of Royal Pains

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  • August 23, 2012

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I was so lucky to participate yesterday in a teleconference with Paulo Costanzo, one of the stars of Royal Pains, who recently directed his first episode. That episode, “Dancing with the Devil,” airs Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 9/8c, only on USA Network. I can’t begin to tell you how much fun it was talking to Paulo—he’s such a personable guy, so forthcoming, with a terrific sense of humor, as I’m sure you’d all expect.

Aug 23 2012

Emmy® and Golden Globe-Winning HBO Series, Boardwalk Empire, Begins its Third Season September 16

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  • August 23, 2012

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Boardwalk Empire will kick off its third season beginning Sunday, September 16 at 9:00 pm ET/PT. What do you think will happen with Nucky (Steve Buscemi) and Margaret (Kelly Macdonald), the dearth of alcohol, and the gangster community Nucky is such an integral part of?

Aug 21 2012

TV News: Michael J. Fox Returns to Series Television

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  • August 21, 2012

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Michael J. Fox fans rejoice! The multi-award winning actor will be making his long-awaited return to series television on NBC in a new, as of yet untitled, comedy series.

Aug 20 2012

NBC Previews New and Returning Shows for Fall 2012

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  • August 20, 2012

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If you can’t wait for all the premieres of NBC’s new and returning shows, don’t worry. Matthew Perry and the cast of NBC’s new comedy, Go On, will host this year’s The NBC Primetime Preview Show, which will provide an exclusive backstage pass to the Peacock Network’s new and returning shows for the Fall 2012 season.

Aug 19 2012

The Shit Hits the Fan, in More Ways Than One. Review: Episodes – “Episode 208”

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  • August 19, 2012

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“Episode 208” hits the mark. The dialogue is witty and sharp as usual, and the acting by each and every actor is spot on, especially Greig and Mangan. I adore them together.

Aug 17 2012

TNT Orders Second Season of Perception

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  • August 17, 2012

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Perception has been renewed for a 13-episode second season scheduled to air in 2013.

Aug 12 2012

The Price of Fame. Review: Episodes – Episode 207

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  • August 12, 2012

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“Episode 207” gives us a good mix of comedy and drama as Beverly (Tamsin Greig) deals with her new life, and Matt (Matt LeBlanc playing himself) has to face up to his weight problem. Carol (Kathleen Rose Perkins) pretty much sums up the issue—“We need hot Matt, not fat Matt.”

Aug 02 2012

Bob Dylan Songs to Make World Premiere in the Second Season of Cinemax’s Series “Strike Back”

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  • August 2, 2012

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Two new songs from legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will be featured in the second season of CINEMAX’s Emmy®-nominated action drama series STRIKE BACK, which begins Aug. 17.

Jul 29 2012

Who Names Their Kid “Labia?” Review, Episodes – “Episode 205”

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  • July 29, 2012

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When I read the description for this week’s installment of Episodes, I was happily anticipating a real laugh fest. I’m so glad I wasn’t disappointed. “Episode 205” is not only uproariously funny, it’s as farcical as any other series out there, if not better. Simply put, I absolutely loved “Episode 205!”

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