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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Aug 01 2011

Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E11 – “A Very Jersey Christmas”

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  • August 1, 2011

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Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E11 - "A Very Jersey Christmas" 1

Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa’s here, giving out presents to all the little girls and boys. Big girls and boys too – well some of them, that is. But before I get ahead of myself …

Jul 29 2011

News: HBO Announces Fall Debut Dates for New and Returning Series

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  • July 29, 2011

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If you’re anything like me, you’re anxiously awaiting the return of HBO shows, Boardwalk Empire, Hung, How to Make it in America and Bored to Death. But mostly what I’m looking forward to is HBO’s new show, Enlightened, starring Laura Dern.

Jul 27 2011

Review: Franklin & Bash, S1, E9 – “Bachelor Party”

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  • July 27, 2011

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Two very interesting cases this week, both with sexual undertones. At this point in the season, do I expect anything different? No. Am I happy? Yes. I love me some Franklin & Bash!

Jul 27 2011

Review: Rescue Me, S7, E3 – “Press”

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  • July 27, 2011

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Has Tommy (Denis Leary) lost his mind? He purposefully drives his car through the Verbatim store window after seeing a display of books on the 9/11 tragedy in one window, and a “Where Were You Then” memorial, complete with pictures of his fallen brethren, including his brother Jimmy, in another. He then pours a bottle of liquor on the books and lights them on fire. WTF? With this extremely powerful opening to “Press,” I’m glued to my television as usual, in anticipation of what will happen next.

Jul 26 2011

News: Franklin & Bash Returns to the Bench for a Second Season

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  • July 26, 2011

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I’m over the moon! Franklin & Bash will be back for a second season and I’m thrilled beyond belief to report this news as I truly love the show. As a matter of fact, I praise Franklin & Bash each week in my reviews on this site. In my review of the pilot, I wrote, “There are hot tubs, parties, quirky dialogue, lots of T&A, and my favorite part – Gosselaar’s naked butt. I’d watch the show just for that!…It’s all just a lot of good lighthearted, campy fun with some mildly serious undertones.” If you haven’t been watching the show, start now folks. You’ll be missing out on a great show if you don’t.

Jul 25 2011

Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E10 – “There Arose Such a Clatter”

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  • July 25, 2011

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Wow, these New Jersey housewives really know how to celebrate Christmas. First, it was Christmas at Jacqueline’s, then at Melissa’s. Now, it’s Christmas at the Manzos, and at Teresa’s. And it’s not even Christmas Day yet! At the conclusion of last week’s episode, “Twas the Fight Before Christmas,” Melissa and Joey politely asked Monica Chacon to leave, which she did. This week, we pick up right where we left off.

Jul 21 2011

Review: Franklin & Bash, S1, E8 – Bangover

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  • July 21, 2011

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Poor Jared (Breckin Meyer) and Peter (Mark-Paul Gosselaar). Why can’t they find a temp who looks like her? Who’s her, you ask? Lily (Anabella Casanova), Stanton Infeld’s (Malcolm McDowell) beautiful niece. Immediately, you can see a connection between Lily and Peter, but Stanton warns him to stay away. You know that’s not going to happen, don’t you?

Jul 20 2011

Review: Rescue Me, S7, E2 – “Menses” (Payback’s a bitch, baby!)

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  • July 20, 2011

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I feel sorry for Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary). After a lifetime of always being in control, calling the shots, the women in his life have taken over and he’s been reduced to doing their bidding. Payback’s a bitch, baby!

Jul 18 2011

Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E9 – “Twas the Fight Before Christmas”

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  • July 18, 2011

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OMG, so much happens in “Twas the Fight Before Christmas,” I don’t know where to begin! There’s Ashley’s birthday party, everyone is decorating for the holidays, and of course, there’s the Gorja holiday party. Ok, I’ll start at the beginning.

Jul 14 2011

Review: Franklin & Bash, S1, E7 – “Franklin vs. Bash”

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  • July 14, 2011

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If I haven’t said it before, I’ll say it now – I. Love. This. Show! Sure, it tends to be campy and silly at times, but it’s charming and never fails to make me laugh. And if that isn’t a recipe for good entertainment, I don’t know what is.

Jul 12 2011

Advance Review: Rescue Me, Season 7 Premiere – “Mutha”

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  • July 12, 2011

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Advance Review: Rescue Me, Season 7 Premiere - "Mutha" 10

The writing is, and has always been, brilliant. That’s quite a feat considering the majority of episodes have been written by only three people (Leary, co-creator Peter Tolan, and Evan Reilly).There’s been a fair share of drama, laughter, tragedies and triumphs, which will undoubtedly continue throughout Rescue Me’s final season. It’s interesting to note that with 9/11 playing such a huge role in the show, Leary and Tolan have arranged for the final episode to run on September 7th to coincide with the week of the tenth anniversary of that terrible tragedy. I think it’s a fitting ending.

Jul 11 2011

Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E8 – “Holidazed and Confused”

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  • July 11, 2011

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“Holidazed and Confused” is a rather tame episode, at least by The Real Housewives of New Jersey standard. In fact, there’s no real drama at all; something I haven’t seen in a very long time!

Jul 10 2011

Movie Review: “Last Night” Disappoints

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  • July 10, 2011

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“Last Night” is more of a thinking man’s movie. Still, it goes nowhere and lacks in many aspects. For a movie based on sex, seduction and infidelity, there are few sexual scenes. And even those are mediocre and uneventful. I expected more. All in all, “Last Night” disappoints. As a movie with entertainment value, it falls flat. At least for me.

Jul 08 2011

Paris and Brooke Look Into a Crystal Ball on “Off the Wagon,” the Next Episode of “The World According to Paris”

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  • July 8, 2011

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Matchmakers Paris and Cy give Brooke another chance at finding love on this week’s so-new episode of Oxygen’s “The World According to Paris” on Wednesday, July 13 at 10pm ET/PT. Fans can get into the action with Oxygen’s real-time watercooler—www.OxygenLive.com—to get exclusive feedback from talent and chat while their favorite shows air live.

Jul 08 2011

News: HBO’s “Entourage” is Back for its Eighth and Final Season July 24th

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  • July 8, 2011

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The Emmy®-winning HBO comedy series “Entourage” kicks off its eight-episode eighth and final season Sunday, July 24, 10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT, exclusively on HBO. Vince is back from rehab and ready for a new pet project. Super-agent Ari Gold and Mrs. Ari have separated. Following a prenup debacle with Sloan, Eric is running his own management company. Drama is shooting his animated series. And Turtle has invested in a tequila line and is starting a new business venture.

Jul 08 2011

News: Everything Old is New Again – TNT Greenlights New Series, “Dallas”

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  • July 8, 2011

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Southfork, here we come! Yes, it’s true! “Dallas” lives again, thanks to TNT who will be running an all-new series based on the long-running (1978-1991) series of the same name. That show highlighted the bitter rivalries and family power struggles within a Texas oil and cattle-ranching dynasty. This time out, the new “Dallas” will maintain the same rich lifestyle and address the future of the family fortune in the hands of the Ewing offspring.

Jul 07 2011

“The X Factor” Gets a Special World Premiere Debut During MLB’s 82nd All-Star Game on Fox

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  • July 7, 2011

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The long awaited and highly anticipated Simon Cowell singing competition, The X Factor, will have a special world premiere debut highlighting the pregame coverage of Major League Baseball’s 82nd All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 12 beginning at 8/7 central on Fox.

Jul 07 2011

News: TNT Gives “Falling Skies” A Second Season

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  • July 7, 2011

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I knew it wouldn’t be long before Falling Skies would get the green light for a second season, and I wasn’t wrong. With only four episodes in, TNT has already renewed this epic show. For a series with such superb writing, that is so compelling, thought provoking, gripping, action-packed, and just good drama from the people who know drama, I doubt anyone is surprised by this news.

Jul 06 2011

Audio Interview and Set Visit: My Adventure with the Fabulous “Sunny” Boys

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  • July 6, 2011

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On June 23, 2011, I was fortunate enough to visit the set of FX’s original comedy series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” on behalf of YourEntertainmentCorner.com (YEC). Needless to say, this being my first ever set visit, I was nervous. I had no idea of what to expect, but Judy Manning, my friend, and partner here at YEC, had wonderful words of wisdom for me. “Your nerves will dissipate once you get there, but the best advice I can give you is to wear comfortable shoes.” I am so glad I listened to her!

Jul 06 2011

Review: Franklin & Bash, S1, E6 – “Big Fish”

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  • July 6, 2011

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“Franklin & Bash is brilliant.” And it gets even more brilliant each week. To say nothing of Jason Alexander, this week’s guest star in “Big Fish”—because he’s brilliant too.

Jul 06 2011

TV News: USA Picks Up New Original Scripted Series – “Common Law”

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  • July 6, 2011

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USA is looking for lightning to strike a third time with its pickup of the original scripted series Common Law, starring Michael Ealy (The Good Wife, Californication), Warren Kole (The Chicago Code, 24) and Jack McGee (The Fighter, Rescue Me). USA has already scored big with its new shows Suits and Necessary Roughness.

Jul 06 2011

TV News: The Peacock Network Announces the Premiere Dates for its Fall 2011-12 Lineup

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  • July 6, 2011

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For fans eagerly awaiting NBC’s new and returning shows, the peacock network today announced the premiere dates for the upcoming 2011-12 season. New half-hour comedies “Up All Night” and “Free Agents” lead the way with their premieres on Wednesday, September 14 in the 10-11 pm ET timeslot.

Jun 30 2011

Review: Franklin & Bash, S1, E5 – “You Can’t Take it With You”

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  • June 30, 2011

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“Franklin & Bash” has to be one of the funniest series I’ve seen in a while. I mean, office chair curling? Yep, that’s how “You Can’t Take it With You” starts and the laughs never stop, despite the seriousness that goes on between Jared (Breckin Meyer) and his father, Leonard (guest star Beau Bridges).

Jun 27 2011

Recap/Review: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, S3, E7 – “Teresa’s Got a Gun”

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  • June 27, 2011

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With all the drama of the first six episodes, it’s about time we have a little fun. “Teresa’s Got a Gun” is a much lighter, funnier episode of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” especially when the Giudices, Manzos, and Lauritas descend upon the Giudice cabin in the Catskills. But I’m getting ahead of myself…

Jun 27 2011

Advance Review: Necessary Roughness, S1, E1 – “Pilot”

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  • June 27, 2011

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Written by Liz Kruger and Craig Shapiro, and directed by Kevin Dowling, “Necessary Roughness” is filled with wry sarcasm, a decent amount of humor in contrast to the serious dramatic elements, sharp and witty dialogue, and is beautifully acted by all involved. USA has definitely scored a touchdown with another character-driven series, which so perfectly fits its brand.

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