Towards the end of “The Genuine Article,” Maggie will make a decision that she’ll regret. Kate struggles with her mission as Dean realizes Ginny is a woman who the words “no” or “stop” work as an aphrodisiac. The complexity in these dynamics may be what Pan Am needs for its storyline to solidly take flight once and for all.
Oct 29 2011
The Stimulus and the Responses. Review: Boss – “Reflex”
“Reflex’s” script gives viewers enough information to keep their interest and when the full-reveal comes – the reactive stimuli or ‘reflex’ — proves to be very rewarding. Media coverage is used to advance the plot and how today’s news is manipulated and exploited by both politicians and media organizations is addressed.
Oct 28 2011
Review: The Vampire Diaries “Ghost World” (And Jenna Couldn’t Come Back Because…?)
While I enjoy “Ghost World,” I wish it included a bit more. There are so many other ghosts that could/should have shown up (hello Aunt Jenna!) and interacted with the usual suspects. And what about Katherine? Is she dead now? Wouldn’t she have shown up too? You know she’s got tons of unfinished business.
Oct 28 2011
Review: American Horror Story “Halloween Pt. 1” (“trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat”)
You aren’t sure who or what is real anymore. We begin in the year 2010 meeting our two most recent tenants of the house, Chad (guest star Zachary Quinto) and his lover Patrick (Teddy Sears). The once thought murder-suicide of the beloved gay couple turns out to be murder-murder when Pat walks in and finds the latex man with his hands full of dead Chad. The latex man keeps popping up throughout the episode and it’s really creepy! It’s apparent he is another victim of the house but who is this masked intruder? I have a theory on that…but will save it for later.
Oct 28 2011
The Drinking Game to End All Games. Review: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – “Chardee MacDennis: The Game of Games”
When I watched this episode last night, it didn’t really tickle my funny bone. But knowing what Sunny is capable of, I decided to watch “Chardee MacDennis: The Game of Games” a second time to be fair. I’m so glad I did. Where I only chuckled once or twice last night, especially when they put Frank in the dog crate, today I was laughing practically non-stop.
Oct 27 2011
TV News: Getting Ready for Another Season of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”
Who’s ready for the new season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta? To start off season four of the drama-filled reality series, Bravo presents “The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Before They Were Stars.” The one-hour special features NeNe, Kandi, Kim and Cynthia as they talk about their past and present lives. Conspicuously absent are Phaedra and Sheree. One must wonder why, no? The special will air Sunday, October 30 at 9:00 pm ET/PT on Bravo, one week prior to the season premiere on Sunday, November 6.
Oct 26 2011
TV News: The CW Now Uses Spotify
Oct 25 2011
Interview: Steve Capus, Brian Williams, David Corvo and Rome Hartman Discuss NBC News’ New Show, “Rock Center with Brian Williams”
In anticipation of the series premiere of NBC’s new primetime news magazine, Rock Center with Brian Williams, an interview with the principals of the show, which took place on Monday, October 24, 2011, was arranged. Moderator Amy Lynn began the teleconference by introducing Steve Capus, President NBC News; David Corvo, Senior Executive Producer; Rome Hartman, Executive Producer and Brian Williams, Managing Editor and Anchor, all of whom gave us some opening remarks before beginning the interview.
Oct 24 2011
Review: Once Upon A Time….Enchanting and Intriguing (@OnceABC)
I wasn’t sure what to expect after seeing a few of the billboards and the trailers for the show, but overall I enjoyed it immensely. I’m a huge fan of fairytales like Snow White, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, etc. I love the fantastical elements of being transported to a faraway world of enchanted forests full of magic and wonder. ABC spares no expense in providing the special effects to give us the allure of the darkness spreading over Snow White and Prince Charming’s happily ever after.
Oct 24 2011
There’s more than one way to skin a cat. Review: Homeland – “Semper I”
Is it possible CIA Agent Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) is wrong about Sgt. Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis)? Maybe he wasn’t turned by Al Qaeda as she suspects. After all, it’s been a month since Carrie began watching Brody’s every move, and she still hasn’t found anything to connect him to terrorist Abu Nazir (Navid Negahban). He does appear to be having hallucinations though—he sees the college professor, Raqim Faisel (Omid Abtahi), who bought the home directly in the path of the airport in last week’s “Clean Skin” in his bathroom mirror.
Oct 21 2011
Advance Review: Starz’ Boss – “Pilot”
The ”Pilot” introduces characters and dynamics gradually, but just like its key events unfold, they are revealed swiftly. To those paying attention to details, the characters’ motives are transparent but the Mayor’s inner thoughts remain elusive—a clever string-along ploy. This is a well-thought out series with solid performances. With efficient editing to supports its storytelling, Boss doesn’t shy away from the nature of politics while avoiding text-book style clichés.
Oct 20 2011
Movie Review: MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE (A wanna-be pyschological thriller)
Being pegged as a taut psychological thriller, Martha Marcy May Marlene does have moments of suspense and psychological intrigue but I won’t go so far as to say it’s a thriller. It is dramatic, for certain, but I definitely was not sitting on pins and needles throughout the film, which to me, is a hallmark of a good thriller. I will say Elizabeth (Lizzie) Olsen’s performance is truly outstanding considering her lack of experience in any mainstream films.
Oct 20 2011
Review: American Horror Story “Murder House” (…like lambs to the slaughter)
“Murder House” is where the Harmons live, but it’s not where they want to be. While Vivien desperately tries to get the house back on the market as quickly as possible, they have no choice but to stay. Of course, Violet threatening to run away if they sell the house throws a monkey-wrench in the situation. She claims the house has “soul” but I think she means the trapped souls (like Moira)! There has been so much death and macabre deeds done in the house that if it does have a soul, it’s in pain – suffering an unimaginable, unending turmoil.
Oct 19 2011
#SOA Review: Sons of Anarchy “Fruit for the Crows” – Death threats, tempers flaring, and “strange fruit hanging” in trees
“Fruit for the Crows” is intense, and wrought with some raw and heated emotions. Full of action, drama, intensity, and plot twists which may lead to something much more deadly for SAMCRO. Alavarez (Emilio Rivera) takes a bullet while Gemma (Katey Sagal) finds the death-threat in Tara’s (Maggie Siff) car. Bobby (Mark Boone Junior) challenges Clay and calls a vote for a new president and Juice (Theo Rossi) is at this rope’s end…literally.
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