I am invested in The Americans despite knowing how the Cold War turns out in real life. To say that after only two episodes is huge, but the acting, directing, cinematography, and choreography are all spot on. So you tell me, what’s not to like? Add in Emmy® winner Margo Martindale who enters the picture next week as Claudia, the Jennings’ handler. To say I am excited is putting it mildly.
Feb 06 2013
Mozzie’s Yellow Girlfriend. Retrospective: White Collar – “Empire City”
Airdate: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 10/9c on USA Rating: Mozzie (Willie Garson) has always seemed to have an ear to the ground. In “Empire City,” we learn he sometimes moonlights as a cabbie using the pseudonym “Hal Hoover” in order to gather information and conspiracy theories from all over New York City. Mozzie puts his …
Feb 01 2013
Father vs. Daughter: Review: Suits – “Zane vs. Zane”
Pearson Hardman has survived a civil war, leaving other law firms wondering if it has left them weak. This gets tested when an opposing lawyer dies, opening up the opportunity for the new legal counsel to try to rework an agreed-upon settlement deal in their favor. Making things even more difficult, the new attorney happens to be Robert Zane (Wendell Pierce), father to Rachel Zane (Meghan Markle), a paralegal at Pearson Hardman.
Jan 31 2013
Video Clip: “The Americans” Pilot – Full Episode
Jan 29 2013
My Superhero BFF. Review: Lost Girl, S3 Ep 3 – “ConFaegion”
Kenzi (Ksenia Solo) is proving herself to be an even better sidekick (albeit with the aid of a Fae weapon). Too bad it takes the gang—Bo (Anna Silk), Dyson (Kris Holden-Ried), Tamsin (Rachel Skarsten)—being out of commission for her to step up and solve the mystery of why the team has been reduced to a group of horny teenagers.
Jan 27 2013
Spoiler Free Advance Review: The Americans – Pilot
The Americans is compelling, intriguing, captivating, and exciting, with a bit of humor thrown in. If that’s not a recipe for success, I don’t know what is. The storylines are believable, the dialogue spot on, and the acting, for the most part, is impeccable. You would be wise to add this to your must-watch TV list.
Jan 27 2013
Sex Offenders and Crazy Wives. Retrospective: Shameless – May I Trim Your Hedges?
Almost everyone in and around the Gallagher household is faced with problems this week, ranging from sexual predators (two!) to crazy wives (two!). Not only must solutions be found, but Frank (William H. Macy) stoops to yet another all-time low. Each week, I am astounded at what the writers have in store for him, and each week, I love it. We finally learn how Kev (Steve Howey) broke his leg, and his estranged wife Cheryl (Cameron Richardson) wreaks havoc at his house.
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