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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Sep 19 2011

Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E17 – “Going to the Punta!” (Bikinis, Gorgeous Villas, Sex and a Fight: What Else Would You Expect?)

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Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E17 - "Going to the Punta!" (Bikinis, Gorgeous Villas, Sex and a Fight: What Else Would You Expect?) 1

By comparison, “Get to the Punta!” is a rather tame episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey—it doesn’t have the usual drama. Instead, there are a lot of fun times and funny happenings. That is, until Teresa and Kathy go at it on the beach.

Sep 16 2011

TV News: Check Out the Killer Social Game, “Dexter Slice of Life” on Facebook

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  • September 16, 2011

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Can’t get enough of Dexter? Get ready to play the new killer game, “Dexter Slice of Life,” on Facebook. Although you can’t play until the day after the season premiere of Dexter, you can enter now to win the sweepstakes grand prize—a four-day, three-night luxurious trip to Miami for you and your partner in crime, including round-trip airfare—plus weekly prizes of $500!

Sep 16 2011

Video: Watch the Series Premiere of Showtime’s Exciting New Series, “Homeland”

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  • September 16, 2011

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If you haven’t seen the series premiere of Homeland yet, you’ve probably been in a retreat somewhere with no access to the internet, hiding under a rock, or vacationing in some foreign country. On the off chance you’re one of those people, I’m happy to provide it for you here. As I said in my Advance Review of the premiere, “Homeland has the same great execution, sharp writing, and brilliant acting as [Sleeper Cell].” But who am I to say? You be the judge, and let me know what you think.

Sep 16 2011

Video Interview with Rob McIlhenny of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”

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  • September 16, 2011

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It was such a pleasure to speak to Rob McIlhenny (“Mac”), Glenn Howerton (“Dennis”), and Charlie Day (“Charlie”). Each was nicer than the next. They couldn’t have been more accommodating if they tried. I have already posted the interviews with Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day, and now since the season premiere has aired, I’m able to post my interview with Rob McIlhenny. I was under an embargo not to show any pictures or videos of Rob prior to the start of the season due to his weight gain.

Sep 16 2011

Movie Clip: “Happy, Happy” (Winner, Sundance Film Festival Jury Award) Opening Today

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  • September 16, 2011

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Winner of the World Cinema Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, and an official selection at the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s New Directors / New Films Festival, Happy, Happy is a warm and entertaining comedy from award-winning Norwegian filmmaker Anne Sewitsky. It opens at selected theaters beginning today, September 16, 2011.

Sep 14 2011

Advance Review: Showtime’s Homeland, S1, E1 – “Pilot”

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  • September 14, 2011

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Homeland is so well written, directed and acted I felt like I was watching a full-length movie rather than the premiere of an exciting new highly addictive television series.

Sep 14 2011

Interview: An Intimate Conversation with Rob McIlhenny of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”

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  • September 14, 2011

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Last week, I was extremely anxious to participate in a scheduled conference call with Rob McIlhenny and Glenn Howerton since I had already seen the season premiere and interviewed the guys during a set visit last summer. Unfortunately, I was called away at the last minute *pout*. Nonetheless, I’m happy to provide the fans of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia with the transcript of that call.

Sep 12 2011

News: Showtime’s “Homeland” Teams Up with GameSpot

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  • September 12, 2011

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Showtime’s exciting new addictive TV series, Homeland, premieres Sunday, October 2nd at 10:00 pm ET/PT, immediately following the season premiere of Dexter. Fans will be excited to learn Homeland is teaming up with GameSpot to give away 5000 beta keys to preview the newest version of the first-person shooter game, Ghost Recon.

Sep 12 2011

TV Clips: Showtime’s Exciting New Series, Homeland – “Meet the Characters” and “Hanging with Claire Danes”

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  • September 12, 2011

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Showtime is getting ready for the series premiere of its exciting new series, Homeland, on Sunday, October 2nd at 10:00 pm ET/PT immediately following the season premiere of Dexter at 9:00 pm. Check out these behind-the-scenes clips.

Sep 12 2011

TV Clip: Showtime’s Dexter – “Season 6 Guest Stars” (Who is an Ally and Who is Not?)

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  • September 12, 2011

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Showtime is gearing up for the season premiere of Dexter on Sunday, October 2nd at 9:00 pm ET/PT, immediately followed by the series premiere of Homeland at 10:00 pm. In this video, Michael C. Hall and the newest additions to the cast of Dexter talk about the characters introduced in the upcoming season.

Sep 12 2011

Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E16 – “Singing in the Pain” (Can’t We All Just Get Along?)

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  • September 12, 2011

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Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E16 - "Singing in the Pain" (Can't We All Just Get Along?) 11

A fun race, a happy get-together, and a heartbreaking birthday party. No wonder this episode is entitled “Singing in the Pain.” It reminds me of Rodney King’s infamous question, “Can’t we all just get along?”

Sep 09 2011

Advance Review: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, S7, E1 – “Frank’s Pretty Woman” (Whores, Chimichangas and a Blind Date) #SunnyFX

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  • September 9, 2011

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Advance Review: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, S7, E1 - "Frank's Pretty Woman" (Whores, Chimichangas and a Blind Date) #SunnyFX 12

The gang is back and is as irreverent as ever. The season seven premiere starts off with Dee (Kaitlin Olson) and Charlie (Charlie Day) explaining to Dennis (Glenn Howerton) why they need a dog-fighting pitbull to guard the bar. Then there’s a mention of Tiger Woods (in relation to his extracurricular activities), and a gay slur which Dee immediately apologizes for. They may be a bit behind the times, but it’s this controversial yet comedic writing that makes Sunny as beloved as it is.

Sep 09 2011

News: An Invitation to Join the Judges and Host of “The X Factor” at the Exclusive World Premiere in Hollywood

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  • September 9, 2011

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If you want to be a part of the exclusive world premiere of Fox’s new competition series, The X Factor, at the Arclight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, you better RSVP to this invitation post haste by sending an email to xfusascreening@gmail.com.

Sep 08 2011

TV News: Aaron Sorkin’s Cable News-Based Series Picked Up by HBO

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  • September 8, 2011

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Known for penning The Social Network and The West Wing, Aaron Sorkin is at it again. His new cable news-based series has been picked up by HBO.

Sep 07 2011

Review: Rescue Me, S7, E9 (Series Finale) – “Ashes” (Everything Old is New Again)

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  • September 7, 2011

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I wish I had more than six stars to give this series finale because simply put, “Ashes” knocks it way out of the park. There is the perfect amount of comedy mixed in with the drama and human pathos as everyone’s story is wrapped up to perfection.

Sep 06 2011

News: Live Chat Tonight Before Sons of Anarchy Season Premiere on FX

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  • September 6, 2011

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An hour before tonight’s premiere of SONS OF ANARCHY, Executive Producer Kurt Sutter and the cast will sit down inside the SOA clubhouse for an exclusive chat on FXNetworks.com and webcasted across multiple platforms. Hosted by Tom Arnold, the chat will provide fans an exclusive preview of the new season and allow them to ask the cast and Executive Producer questions.

Sep 03 2011

TV Clip: Sons of Anarchy on FX – “Sneak Peek”

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  • September 3, 2011

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Watch an exclusive scene from the all new season of Sons of Anarchy. Season premiere Tuesday, September 6 at 10:00 pm ET/PT only on FX.

Sep 02 2011

Photo Gallery: 90210, S4, E1 – Season Premiere – “Up in Smoke”

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  • September 2, 2011

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90210 returns for its fourth season on Thursday, September 13th, 8/7c on The CW. Check out the gallery of photos from the season premiere, “Up in Smoke.”

Sep 01 2011

“Boardwalk Empire” Returns to HBO Sunday, September 25th

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  • September 1, 2011

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Ahh, Atlantic City in the 1920s. Booze flowed freely, albeit illegally, and Nucky Thompson ruled his universe, or so he thought. Things are about to get a whole lot hotter for our favorite politician/gangster as friends, mobsters and family alike challenge Nucky on many fronts. Boardwalk Empire is back for a second exciting season beginning Sunday, September 25th at 9:00 pm ET/PT only on HBO.

Aug 31 2011

Review: Rescue Me, S7, E8 – “Vows”

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  • August 31, 2011

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As the penultimate episode of Rescue Me, “Vows” hits its mark, and then some. I don’t remember when I laughed at an episode of any show as much as I laughed throughout “Vows.” I hope you’re not easily offended by politically incorrect jokes—especially Mexican ones—because if you are, tune out now. Something tells me though, if you’re a fan of Rescue Me, you won’t. But, while the jokes abound, the episode leaves me crying.

Aug 29 2011

TV News: “Dancing with the Stars” Season 13 Cast Announced

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  • August 29, 2011

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As anticipated, ABC announced the cast of this season’s Dancing with the Stars during tonight’s episode of Bachelor Pad. It’s a very eclectic cast and one which already has tongues wagging.

Aug 29 2011

Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E15 – “Black as Ink”

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  • August 29, 2011

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As the drama between Ashley and Jacqueline dies down momentarily, it picks back up between the Giudices and the Gorgas. This time though, it’s the two Joes who are going at it. But let me tell you what’s going on with the rest of the housewives first…

Aug 25 2011

TV News: HBO Announces Debut Dates for New Series, “Angry Boys,” and Returning Series, “The Life and Times of Tim”

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  • August 25, 2011

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HBO’s new series “Angry Boys” debuts Monday, December 5th, while its returning animated series, “The Life and Times of Tim,” premieres Monday, December 19th.

Aug 24 2011

Review: Rescue Me, S7, E7 – “Jeter”

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  • August 24, 2011

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I am searching for the right words to express my feelings about “Jeter” because I want to do it justice. While it has its share of comedic moments, the drama is what stays in your mind long after the episode is over. “Jeter” is a heavy-hitting, punch-in-the-belly kind of episode that rips your heart open. It brought tears to my eyes, not once, not twice, but three times as I watched this masterpiece unfold before me.

Aug 23 2011

TV News: “Psych” Returns to USA this Fall, as does “Covert Affairs” and “Burn Notice”

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  • August 23, 2011

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USA Network enjoyed another wow summer season with its original programming, Suits, Royal Pains, White Collar, In Plain Sight, Covert Affairs and Burn Notice. With the fall season quickly approaching, fans will be happy to learn Psych will return on Wednesday, October 12th at 10/9 c. As well, Covert Affairs will present the conclusion of its second season with six all-new episodes beginning Tuesday, November 1 at 10/9c , and the six remaining episodes of Burn Notice’s fifth season will begin Tuesday, November 3rd at 10/9c.

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