What an explosively unpredictable episode! “Ebb Tide” blows me away with its outrageous nuances; I’m still reeling from the events that transpired. Some of the moments I anticipated but others left me with my jaw hanging open in utter disbelief. I’m not sure where series creator and writer John Logan is taking us, but I’m on board for the treacherous journey ahead.
Jun 10 2016
Lifetime Movie: Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? Advance Review. Erotic Horror or Campy Cliché?
When I learned the 1996 Lifetime movie Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? (MMISWD) was getting a reboot, I didn’t understand why because despite its somewhat debatable cult status, MMISWD is the standard, cautionary love story Lifetime is known for in its programming, emblematic of its brand of storytelling. Then I learned James Franco is one of the executive producers and it began to make sense.
Jun 09 2016
TV News: Second Wave of Nominations Announced for TEEN CHOICE 2016 Airing Sun. July 31
The second wave of TEEN CHOICE 2016TM nominations have been announced and leading with six nominations is hit movie “Captain America: Civil War.” Music superstars Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, cable series “Pretty Little Liars” and blockbuster movie “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” follow with five each. Host(s), performers, presenters and additional nominees to be announced soon.
Jun 09 2016
TV News: Showtime’s MASTERS OF SEX Adds Niecy Nash and Betty Gilpin For Fourth Season Major Story Arcs
Niecy Nash and Betty Gilpin will be guest stars on the fourth season of Showtime Networks’ critically acclaimed drama series MASTERS OF SEX. Nash, who will appear in a multi-episode arc, plays Louise Bell, a local AA – chairperson running Masters’ (Michael Sheen) court-ordered daily meetings. She fervently believes in AA’s message, and uses it to push Masters to reevaluate his life. Gilpin, who will also appear in a multi-episode arc, will play Nancy, a former medical student of Barton’s (Beau Bridges), who partners with Masters adding a second MD to the practice. Production on season four recently began in Los Angeles.
Jun 07 2016
TV News: How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change Debuts June 27 on HBO
Having exposed the risks posed by natural gas drilling, known as fracking, in the documentaries “Gasland” and “Gasland Part II,” Josh Fox was struck by a sobering thought: “We could beat the fossil-fuel industry, but we still might lose everything we love to climate change.” Now, in HOW TO LET GO OF THE WORLD AND LOVE ALL THE THINGS CLIMATE CAN’T CHANGE, he surveys the damage from possibly the greatest threat the world has ever faced, but also finds reasons for hope. Showing how people around the world are taking action to protect their communities, the timely documentary debuts MONDAY, JUNE 27 (9:00-11:10 p.m. ET/PT).
Jun 07 2016
Penny Dreadful –”No Beast So Fierce” Review. Formidable Match
With only two episodes remaining until the season three finale, the season is flying by too quickly for my liking. So much is embedded in each episode; it’s daunting as a fan to piece each of the story arcs together. Although more attention is paid to Vanessa (Eva Green) and Ethan (Josh Hartnett), there are some strange things lurking within the other plot points, particularly in Dorian (Reeve Carney) and Lily’s (Billie Piper) twisted tale. As “No Beast So Fierce” progresses, so do the various storylines. If you are at all squeamish, be warned, there is much bloodshed in “No Beast So Fierce.”
Jun 06 2016
Interviews: Cast and Creators/Executive Producers of TNT’s THE LAST SHIP Talk Season 3
Several cast members, along with co-creators/executive producers Steven Kane and Hank Steinberg, attended WonderCon 2016 and talked about what’s coming up in season three. As you’ve seen in the trailer, a lot is going on and the crew of the U.S.S. Nathan James goes to New China. Throughout the interviews, it is revealed that there is a bit of time leap and new characters are introduced. Steinberg reveals quite a lot about the season three plot points which only whet your appetite to learn more about what will happen this season.
Jun 06 2016
TV News: AMC and Sony Pictures Television To Develop David Carr’s Memoir THE NIGHT OF THE GUN As Mini-Series
David Carr’s searing and poignant bestselling memoir “The Night of the Gun” to be developed as a six-part miniseries on AMC, with Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul,” “Fargo,” “Breaking Bad”) attached to play Carr, who died last year, and Shawn Ryan (“The Shield,” “Mad Dogs,” “Terriers”) attached to write. “The Night of the Gun” is an incredible tale of a journalist’s search for the truth about the most painful subject of his career — himself.
Jun 03 2016
TV News: IDRIS ELBA NO LIMITS Premieres Monday, July 4 on Discovery Channel
Golden Globe-winning and Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer Idris Elba will push his body, mind and engineering know-how to the limit by racing on land, water and in the air for a new four-part series airing back-to-back on Discovery. IDRIS ELBA NO LIMITS premieres Monday, July 4 beginning at 7 PM ET/PT as part of Discovery’s iconic Motor Monday line-up.
Jun 01 2016
TV News: Showtime Announces Fall Premiere Dates For SHAMELESS, MASTERS OF SEX, and THE AFFAIR
SHOWTIME announced its fall premiere schedule, with the critically-acclaimed drama series MASTERS OF SEX returning for a fourth season on Sunday, September 11th at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and the seventh season of the network’s No. 1 comedy series SHAMELESS premiering on Sunday, October 2nd at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Then, on November 20th at 10 p.m. ET/PT, the third season of the Golden Globe-winning hit drama series THE AFFAIR will make its debut. The three series will be available on SHOWTIME on-air, on demand and over the internet.
Jun 01 2016
TV News: Showtime Gives Pilot Order to WHITE FAMOUS From Jamie Foxx and Tom Kapinos
A half-hour comedy executive produced by Academy Award® winner Jamie Foxx and Tom Kapinos, WHITE FAMOUS will be written by Kapinos, based on an idea by Jamie Foxx, who will guest star in a recurring role. A co-production between Lionsgate Television and SHOWTIME, the project will focus on a talented, young African-American comedian whose star is rising, forcing him to navigate the treacherous waters of maintaining his credibility as he begins to cross-over towards becoming “white famous.”
Jun 01 2016
TV News: Showtime Orders Limited Series PURITY Starring Daniel Craig
SHOWTIME announced the pick-up of the new limited series PURITY, based on the novel of the same name from best-selling author Jonathan Franzen, and starring and executive produced by internationally-acclaimed actor Daniel Craig. Todd Field (Little Children, In the Bedroom) will write, direct and executive produce, along with executive producers Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, David Hare and Jonathan Franzen. Hare and Franzen will also serve as writers on the series. Field will direct every episode. PURITY will be a 20-episode limited series set to air over the course of two years on SHOWTIME. Production will begin in 2017.
May 31 2016
TV News: New HBO Documentary Suited Premieres Monday, June 20 at 9:00 pm ET/PT
From producers Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner (HBO’s “Girls”), #SUITED tells the story of clothier duo Rae Tutera and Daniel Friedman, who take a holistic approach to their work, considering each client’s personal narrative as they strive to create the perfect suit. Revealing the private emotional experience that those who struggle with gender identity go through when it comes to fashion, this illuminating documentary debuts MONDAY, JUNE 20 (9:00-10:20 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
May 31 2016
TV NEWS: Astronauts, Comedians & Stuntwomen, Oh My! – New Series on Science Channel
May 31, 2016
HOW TO BUILD… EVERYTHING: A step-by-step guide to Science Channel’s All New Series Premiering Wednesday, June 22 at 10 PM.