Aug 27 2014
In a world constrained by corporate interests and the homogenization of society, one man in Bakersfield, California dares to follow his dream of becoming a professional clown. But after an unsuccessful enrollment at a prestigious clowning school in Paris, the only job he can find is with the local rodeo. Baskets follows Chip Baskets’ (Zach Galifianakis) pursuit of his dream, against all odds, to be a respected clown.
Aug 26 2014
If you were expecting a lot of fireworks in the season finale of Tyrant, you’ll be disappointed. There are no fireworks at all. For that matter, no one even raises their voice. I know writers Howard Gordon and Chris Keyser could have done a better job. The cliffhanger isn’t even a proper cliffhanger as we all know there’s no way Jamal is going to execute Barry. Unless, of course, Rayner wants off the show next season. All in all, as season finales go, “Gone Fishing” is a huge disappointment for me.
Aug 26 2014
“Sleep Deprived” does a fair job of moving along the plot. My concern is the lack of time spent in the lab finding a cure, and the actual lottery itself. No one said it would be a fricking game show.
Aug 26 2014
Just when it appears there may be some down time after the defeat of the mandragora, Witches of East End manages keep up the drama with some unexpected new characters with all too familiar faces. “Art of Darkness” sets up the next phase of danger for the Beauchamp family, making the threat of the mandragora bite size in comparison to the king size problem awaiting them courtesy of Frederick Beauchamp (Christian Cook).
Aug 25 2014
Let’s address the ginormous elephant in the room – who the hell are those hooded men (for lack of a better term) who come charging their way through Joan Luss’ (Leslie Hope) house? Whoever you are, thank you for saving Neeva (Kim Roberts) and the Luss children, but what the heck are you? They’re like the Strigoi SWAT Team; they look like strigoi but aren’t mindless like the newbies wandering the streets. I’ve asked before and I’ll ask again – do these strigoi creatures become more civilized with time? Are they able to control their thirst like the enigmatic Thomas Eichorst (Richard Sammel)? I’m thoroughly intrigued and buckled in for the long haul!
Aug 25 2014
“Drawing Straws” has a couple of Star Wars references. Like Pope telling Tom, “Sorry, I forgot your master plan – hijacking the Millennium Falcon out there and fly it to the moon.” While there are some similarities in the premise of Star Wars and Falling Skies, what Falling Skies does in this penultimate episode is remind you of the human spirit. But let’s play Devil’s advocate – what if the Espheni aren’t really evil aliens?
Aug 24 2014
“The Way Out” opens with a touching scene, and ends with one filled with hope for our heroine. Who knows, maybe she’ll find her way out…
Aug 24 2014
“Walk This Way” is Liev Schreiber’s first attempt at directing a TV show and outside of one scene, he does a fairly good job. I don’t particularly care for the way Schreiber shoots Ray stumbling down the stairs at the party. But, even though Schreiber succeeds as a director, unfortunately, “Walk This Way” doesn’t really do it for me.
Aug 21 2014
Having just been fired, Louis (Rick Hoffman) approaches Harvey (Gabriel Macht) about taking some of his old clients to help him get back on his feet at a new firm. Harvey is open to the idea but Jessica (Gina Torres) isn’t. She enforces the partnership agreement Louis signed, thereby eliminating any chance of Louis being hired by another New York firm. With no clients of his own, could this be the end for Louis?
Aug 21 2014
Steven Strait (Magic City) and Emmy® winner and Oscar® nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Saddam, House of Sand and Fog) will star in The Expanse, the new 10-episode space opera based on the international best-selling book series, premiering on Syfy in 2015.
Aug 20 2014
The announcement today that Tony Shalhoub is joining Nurse Jackie not only has me thrilled to see Shalhoub return to TV, but is a welcome addition to the cast.
Aug 20 2014
FX has set the premiere date for the fourth installment of its critically acclaimed anthology series American Horror Story: Freak Show for Wednesday, October 8 at 10 PM ET/PT. American Horror Story: Freak Show begins its tale in the quiet, sleepy hamlet of Jupiter, Florida. The year is 1952.
Aug 20 2014
It’s one of the hottest tickets to score and it’s going on sale this Friday, August 22nd on www.BootRide.com. The 4th Annual Boot Ride and Rally presented by Low T Center & HerKare is Sunday, November 2, 2014 in San Antonio, TX. This annual motorcycle ride and after party benefits the nonprofit, Boot Campaign, which is dedicated to cultivating awareness, promoting patriotism, and providing assistance to military, past and present, and their families. Kim Coates and Theo Rossi are among the Sons of Anarchy cast members riding in the 4th Annual Boot Ride.
Aug 20 2014
Looking for a fixer? Need some pointers in the bedroom? Well, Showtime has you covered on both fronts. Showtime announced today season three renewals for both Ray Donovan and Masters of Sex.
Aug 19 2014
As Tyrant’s penultimate episode, “Gaslight” does a wonderful job of setting up next week’s finale. Kudos to Chris Levinson for the story he tells in this episode, which is not only beautifully written but acted. Everyone, from Barry to Yussef to Ziad, in particular, elevates their acting as they all strive to make Jamal believe Tariq is trying to oust him from power. With Molly’s last words to Barry, one can only assume he will think hard about his past and future decisions.
Aug 19 2014
FX has ordered a 13-episode second season of its newest hit drama series The Strain from Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse, it was announced today by John Landgraf, CEO, FX Networks and FX Productions. Season 2 of The Strain is scheduled to debut in the summer of 2015.
Aug 19 2014
The Lottery is finally getting us to the point of the series. The who, what, where, when, and why is being explored. While not all of these things are being revealed right away, we can already guess most of the mysteries begin and end with one man.
Aug 19 2014
Witches of East End just gets better and better. Without a doubt, “When a Mandragora Loves a Woman” serves as one of the season’s best episodes, hitting a high point with the quality of its storytelling. The continuity is solid, and the emotional intensity from the entire cast of characters is spot on without skipping a beat.
Aug 18 2014
Falling Skies continues along a familiar path – love conquers all. Whether it’s a father trying to save his children, a woman trying to save her man, or even being afraid to give in to love, “’Til Death Do Us Part” shows us that sometimes, love is all you need. Well, that and a way to get to the moon. A few guns wouldn’t hurt either.
Aug 18 2014
“Occultation” is an intense and freakishly nail-biting television experience. I appreciate the brief moments of reprieve from the tongue gouging infected people lurking in dark corners, like Nora’s (Mia Maestro) mother Mariela (Anne Betancourt) vacuuming. But the infected people—or strigoi creatures as they’re known—aren’t all underground anymore; they’re coming topside. There isn’t enough of a food source in the sewers. As an aside, the opening of “Occultation” sent chills down my spine. Eichorst is one scary mother—shut yo’ mouth.
Aug 18 2014
In SPARK: A BURNING MAN STORY premiering Thursday, August 21stat 8 p.m. on SHOWTIME, filmmakers Steve Brown and Jessie Deeter offer a compelling behind-the-scenes look into Burning Man’s history and its ongoing evolution today.
Aug 17 2014
Season 2, Episode 6 Airdate: Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 9:00 pm ET/PT on Showtime Rating: “I want to kneel at your feet…I see the God in you, Ray. I have to acknowledge who you are.” – Steven Knight Now that we’re finished with guest star Vinessa Shaw’s story arc, Ray Donovan goes back to …
Aug 17 2014
“Castle Leoch,” which should be heavily laden with drama, has numerous funny moments. The opening itself leaves you wondering why we haven’t seen more of this jovial behavior from the gruff men in kilts.
Aug 16 2014
When presented with the opportunity to screen this amazing documentary, I didn’t hesitate. After watching Mission Blue, I’m flabbergasted and ashamed of what we, as humans, have done to our home, to our planet. Mission Blue is a startling revelation of how we have systematically worn away at our own ecosystem. Overfishing and polluting our oceans have led to the decline of certain species of fish to a dangerous level. While the ocean produces nearly half the oxygen we need to survive, we are essentially killing our air supply.
Aug 15 2014
During a conference call on August 13, 2014, I spoke with Tom Arnold about his stint on NBC’s hit reality series,“Running Wild with Bear Grylls.” In each episode, Bear takes a different celebrity on a two-day survival excursion that Bear describes as “A boy’s adventure.”
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