On March 3, 2014, I had the opportunity to participate in a conference call with stand-up comedian and actor George Lopez, star of FX’s new show, Saint George.
Mar 04 2014
Drugs, Lies, and Break Ups. Retrospective: Justified – “Whistle Past the Graveyard”
“Whistle Past the Graveyard” should be an exciting episode considering Boyd (Walton Goggins) finally killed his last remaining blood relative. But sadly, it is not. This is a filler episode by every definition. There are some tiny nuggets of gold sprinkled throughout, but I’m not sure if I care anymore. Boyd only has his band of misfits to back him up but several new members may not be living up to their end of the deal. Can Boyd trust Daryl (Michael Rapaport), Danny (A.J. Buckley), and Dewey (Damon Herriman)? Not as far as he can throw them.
Mar 04 2014
STARZ to Air Season One Marathon of DA VINCI’S DEMONS Beginning Mon. March 17th
In advance of the anticipated second season of the STARZ Original Series “Da Vinci’s Demons,” STARZ will present a special season one marathon of the entire first season of “Da Vinci’s Demons” airing two episodes back-to-back each night beginning Monday, March 17 – Thursday, March 20th, 2014 at 7pm ET/PT on STARZ.
Mar 03 2014
Flipping the Bird. Review: The Walking Dead – “Still”
“Still” is a character-centric episode, getting to what’s hidden beneath the bravado the survivors wear, delving into the things best left untouched.
Mar 03 2014
Conf Call: THE MIDDLE Stars Charlie McDermott and Eden Sher
Conference call: Emmy nominated series, The Middle, comes to the Hallmark Channel weeknights beginning Monday, March 3 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hallmark Channel is America’s premier family cable television network, and is thrilled to add the much-loved comedy, still a current top 20 hit, to its prime time lineup. Joining us are two of the show’s stars, Charlie McDermott, who plays Axl Heck, and Eden Sher who plays Sue Heck.
Mar 03 2014
Sea Battles and A Booty Call. Retrospective: Black Sails – “VI.”
Last week, “V.” gave viewers one of the most (literally) explosive episodes thus far. You’d think there might be some breathing room for viewers to digest everything that went down, but that wouldn’t be much fun.
Mar 01 2014
Bunch of Geniuses. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “No Exit”
Caroline shows her sense of humor, as usual, and Damon is always quick to be witty. But in “No Exit,” I think the acting speaks for itself.
Mar 01 2014
Hairy Situation. Retrospective: Grimm – “Revelation”
I don’t use words like “holy shit” very often but holy shit, is “Revelation” one exciting episode! Picking up where “The Wild Hunt” left off, Monroe’s (Silas Weir Mitchell) parents, Bart (guest star Chris Mulkey) and Alice (guest star Dee Wallace), gruffly meet Nick (David Giuntoli), who just happens to be a Grimm, a Wesen’s archenemy. Meanwhile, scalp cutting Woden (Matt Lasky), a “Wildesheer,” continues to wreak havoc on Portland.
Feb 28 2014
It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye. Review: Psych – “1967: A Psych Odyssey”
With interim Chief Trout (Anthony Michael Hall) gone, Lassiter (Timothy Omundson in a dual role) sets his sights on the job. Mayor Swagerty (John Kapelos), however, sees this as an opportunity for Lassiter to prove himself worthy by solving the murder of his uncle Archie Baxter (Omundson), an investigative reporter killed back in the 60s. Will Lassiter be able to solve the case thereby winning the job he’s dreamed of? More important, will it be worth it?
Feb 28 2014
TV News: USA Network to Premiere PLAYING HOUSE Tuesday, April 29
USA Network’s new comedy PLAYING HOUSE will premiere Tuesday, April 29 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT). The series, starring and executive produced by Jessica St. Clair (“Best Friends Forever”) and Lennon Parham (“Best Friends Forever”), is a single-camera buddy comedy about what happens when two best friends come back together just when they need each other the most. Following the premiere, the series will resume with a new half-hour episode every Tuesday beginning May 6 (10-10:30 p.m. ET/PT).
Feb 27 2014
Fate, Love Triangles and Blood. Review: Vikings “Brother’s War”
The year is 796, Scandinavia. A battle between two brothers is about to begin as the highly anticipated Vikings returns in the season two premiere “Brother’s War.” The action picks up at the center of last season’s most critical conflict: brothers Rollo (Clive Standen) and Ragnar Lothbrook (Travis Fimmel) are finally about to collide in an epic clash.
Feb 27 2014
Ahh … True Wuv. Review: The Originals – “Long Way Back from Hell”
“Long Way Back from Hell” is yet another foray into the witchy ways of those who inhabit the supernatural community of New Orleans.
Feb 26 2014
TV News: The CW Kicks Off Summer w/4-hr. “Labyrinth” Event
4 Hour TV Miniseries “Labyrinth” premieres May 22 only on The CW.
Feb 25 2014
Season of the Back Stab. Review: Justified – “Raw Deal”
Ask and you shall receive. At the end of “Kill the Messenger,” I mentioned in my recap that I wanted to see the Mexican heroin deal go down, and for Boyd (Walton Goggins) and Johnny (David Meunier) to square off. “Raw Deal” gives us that and so much more. As much as I like Boyd to have antagonists nipping at his heels, his cousin Johnny is really becoming more of a nuisance than formidable adversary.
Feb 25 2014
Interview: Matthew Rhys Talks Season 2 of The Americans
As a huge fan of The Americans (I reviewed the show last season here on YEC), I was thrilled to participate in a conference call last Friday with Matthew Rhys, star of FX’s hit political series. He plays Philip Jennings, husband to Keri Russell’s Elizabeth. Matthew was very forthcoming with his answers and discussed some of the things we can expect to see in season two of the Cold War/Reagen-age dramatic series.
Feb 24 2014
Mullets and Crazy Cheese. Review: The Walking Dead – “Claimed”
I’ve been watching The Walking Dead since its premiere four years ago, and I have to say I’m getting worried. If I can’t stomach watching the little bit of zombie killing that goes on in “Claimed,” I have no idea how I’ll get through the rest of this season and the next.
Feb 24 2014
TV News: HEROES REBORN Mini Series Event Coming to NBC In 2015
NBC is bringing back its conquering “Heroes.” An iconic series that still commands a rabid fan base, “Heroes” will return to the network in 2015 as an event miniseries with original creator and executive producer Tim Kring at the helm.
Feb 24 2014
It’s Good to be Home Again. Advance Review of Season Two Premiere: The Americans – “Comrades”
If fans were worried that the second season of The Americans wouldn’t be as great as the first, worry no more. Season two is masterful at its storytelling; it’s intriguing, captivating, charismatic, and full of the deceit, treachery, sexual escapades, and even more irony than we saw in its freshman season. This is definitely on my must-see TV list this season, and should be on yours.
Feb 23 2014
Holy Ship! Retrospective: Black Sails – “V.”
In the latest episode of the STARZ series Black Sails, pirate problems and sea battles abound in “V.” Recent episodes have been slow, and it appeared the show was losing some of its steam as the characters spent more time on land than on sea. Thank goodness that’s not the case anymore as “V.” quickly makes up for lost time this week, giving viewers all the bloodshed and battles promised since the very beginning!
Feb 20 2014
Interview with Vera Farmiga, Star of Bates Motel, and Kerry Ehrin, Executive Producer
On Tuesday, February 18, 2014, I had the distinct pleasure of participating in a conference call with Vera Farmiga, star of A&E’s hit series Bates Motel, as well Kerry Ehrin, executive producer of the show. It was a very fun and informative call, especially given the probing questions both ladies had to answer.
Feb 19 2014
TravelChannel. com Announces Third Annual “Travel’s Best: Beach Awards” 2014
With snow in 49 states last week, many are daydreaming of getaways to somewhere warm. Offering some beachy inspiration, TravelChannel.com names its third annual “Travel’s Best: Beach Awards” for 2014.
Feb 18 2014
Lifetime Hunts “The Grim Sleeper” in Original Movie Premiering Mar. 15
The Grim Sleeper follows LA Weekly reporter Christine Pelisek (Walker) as she doggedly investigates the unsolved murders of dozens of women in Los Angeles and soon realizes one person is responsible for many of these deaths that began over 20 years earlier. After a string of murders in the 1980s, the violence seemed to end; but almost 14 years later, another murder spree begins, leading Pelisek to dub the killer “The Grim Sleeper.”
Feb 18 2014
Showtime Renews Both Shameless and House of Lies
What wonderful news from Showtime today! The cable network has renewed its entire Sunday night winter line-up, giving Shameless and House of Lies 12-episode orders for a fifth and fourth season, respectively. Episodes was also renewed previously for a fourth season. For all the deets, read Showtime’s official press release below.
Feb 18 2014
Who Are The Real Prisoners? Review: The Walking Dead – “Inmates”
“Inmates” proves to be a hushed, yet explosive episode.
Feb 17 2014
Are We There Yet? Retrospective: Black Sails – “IV.”
We still haven’t made it off shore yet in episode “IV.” of Black Sails but that doesn’t mean the aftermath of “III.” hasn’t had its consequences for everyone. There are nice subtle touches in “IV.” that show the shifting relationships between several main characters, and there’s plenty of humor to keep the tone pretty even-keeled.
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