Everything that happens in “This Sorrowful Life” takes me by surprise. Next week’s finale can only bring more amazing acting, writing, and memorable moments. I cannot wait.
Mar 25 2013
Curing Comas. Review: Shameless – “Civil Wrongs”
If anyone has trouble with William H. Macy playing Frank Gallagher, well, he has proved you wrong in “Civil Wrongs.” Macy absolutely shines this week as the pawn between the gay marriage activists and the conversion therapy group. Jeremy Allen White also proves his acting chops during Lip’s hospital bedside scenes with Karen (Laura Slade Wiggins). And let’s not forget Joan Cusack as Sheila. That woman says more with her tears and facial expressions than some actors connote with real dialogue. Oh hell, everyone was outstanding this week!
Mar 21 2013
Nine Surviving Silent Hitchcock Films to Have U.S. Tour
A national tour of Alfred Hitchcock’s nine earliest surviviving works, all newly restored by the BFI (British Film Institute), will roll out with screenings presented by the San Francisco Silent Film Festival (Castro Theatre, June 14-16);the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (kicking off June 18 at the Academy’s Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles); and BAMcinématek (kicking off June 29-July 5) at the Academy of Music’s Steinberg Screen in the Harvey Theater.
Mar 21 2013
TV Clip: The Americans – “Go Undercover: Mother Russia”
With new episodes of The Americans airing Wednesdays at 10 pm ET/PM, FX is now giving the show’s fans a chance to “go undercover” with its characters. You’ve experienced the dangers of Philip and Elizabeth’s American life, now Go Undercover to learn how their Russian background helped shape their characters.
Mar 20 2013
TV News: TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland” Gets Fifth Season Order
TV Land announced today its hit comedy series Hot in Cleveland has received a fifth season order to begin filming this fall. The season’s 24 episodes will bring the total number of episodes for the network’s first scripted series to 104. The beloved series has already been sold into syndication, which will premiere September 2014. TV Land also announced recently comedy legends Carol Burnett and Tim Conway will guest star on Hot in Cleveland this summer. Burnett will play Victoria’s (Wendie Malick) mother Penny, while Conway will return to the series as Nick, Elka’s (Betty White) ex-boyfriend. This time around, though, Nick has eyes only for Penny.
Mar 19 2013
The Battle of Bloody Porch? Review: Justified – “Decoy”
Well, now that Drew Thompson, aka Shelby, is in Marshal custody, it’s an all out war between the Marshals and Theo Tonin’s men, with Boyd in tow. Although Theo is absent, his guys are brazen in thinking they are going to get into a stand-off with U.S. Marshals over a fugitive who’s been on the Feds most wanted list for over 30 years.
Mar 19 2013
Conference Call with THE AMERICANS Matthew Rhys
Question: If Philip had a gun with one bullet and he was in a room with both Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, who do you think he would shoot? Answer: Oh, God, that’s an incredible question for a number of reasons. I think where we meet Philip, he has this great capacity for violence and murder, but I think in his heart he is a good guy….
Mar 19 2013
Bloody Reunion. Retrospective: Lost Girl – “Ceremony”
How she has the wherewithal to resist is beyond me, because she hasn’t fed for a while and is definitely weak from hunger. The Fae may not be particularly fond of humans, but Stella disrespecting Bo’s close relationship with Kenzi makes me quite angry. If Stella feels this way about humans, then what of her opinion of Lauren?
Mar 18 2013
TV News: Syfy’s Reality Competition Series, Face Off, Returns for a Fifth Season
Syfy’s critically-acclaimed hit reality competition series Face Off will return for a fifth season of mind-blowing special effects ingenuity, offering a new group of rising SFX make-up artists with the opportunity to compete and showcase their imagination and creativity. Production on the new season begins April 2013 in Los Angeles for a Summer 2013 premiere.
Mar 18 2013
Frank Becomes Famous. Review: Shameless – “Frank the Plumber”
Gay rights and relationships are at the forefront of this week’s installment of Shameless. “Frank the Plumber” gives us a mixed bag of good and bad feelings, and at the end, fear. Fear that Lip (Jeremy Allen White) will return to Karen’s (Laura Slade Wiggins) side to nurse her back to health after initially telling her they’re over. But I’m getting ahead of myself… Frank (William H. Macy), the face of the gay rights movement? Say it ain’t so!
Mar 18 2013
A Coming of Age Tale. Movie Review: My Brother the Devil
El Hosaini does an incredible job of putting a fresh face on a tired genre, treating her characters with respect, and providing us with a compelling tale of character development on two different levels. While the film has been marketed as ruthless gang fare, it is anything but. It is more a coming-of-age tale that deals with wanting, being powerless, and a struggle for sexual identity. This is a film that is not to be missed; my advice – go see it as soon as it is available.
Mar 15 2013
Lost Your Faith? Don’t Watch Alone. Movie Review: 6 Souls (Julianne Moore, Jonathan Rhys Meyers)
6 Souls is a film that makes you question your faith and beliefs—what is real and what isn’t. That question could drive anyone mad. Regardless of your religious views, this film is highly entertaining; it will leave you seeking comfort if you dared to watch it alone. But even if you view 6 Souls with company, you may be rushing to turn a few lights on. My advice, don’t watch this alone.
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