As the penultimate episode of Rescue Me, “Vows” hits its mark, and then some. I don’t remember when I laughed at an episode of any show as much as I laughed throughout “Vows.” I hope you’re not easily offended by politically incorrect jokes—especially Mexican ones—because if you are, tune out now. Something tells me though, if you’re a fan of Rescue Me, you won’t. But, while the jokes abound, the episode leaves me crying.
Aug 31 2011
Review: The Big C, Season 2, Ep. 10 “How Do You Feel?” (Baby Wipes, Boobs, and Cutting – Yep, I’m Fine)
Cathy (Laura Linney) is worried about Lee’s (Hugh Dancy) health but helps him with a few things on his bucket list by getting him a bottle of wine and letting him cop a feel of her bare breasts. What are “mole-mates” for? And Sean (John Hickey) is not coping well with losing baby Cathy – he’s off his meds which makes him more vulnerable. Poppy (Parker Posey) and Adam (Gabriel Basso) continue to hang out but it’s a little weird when she takes him to her high school 1990 Class Reunion.
Aug 30 2011
Review: The Closer, S7, E8 – “Death Warrant”
Aug 29 2011
Review: 28th Annual MTV Video Music Awards (Unique Outfits, Awkward Moments, Stellar Performances, and DTF?)
This year’s VMAs was a convoluted and irksome display of chaos heavily seasoned with bad ad-libs, terrible cue-card reading, and some intensely awkward moments that made me cringe and want to change the channel to avoid further discomfort. The whole night wasn’t lost, though. There were some tremendously entertaining performances by the ever graceful and talented Adele, who sang “Someone Like You,” and Beyonće belted out an inspired and soulful rendition of her song “Love on Top.”
Aug 29 2011
Review: The Glades, S2, E12 – “Shine”
Apparently the adage ‘you learn something new every day’ is quite true for Detective Jim Longworth (Matt Passmore). In “Shine,” the former Chicago lawman learns that the practice of distilling and selling moonshine is not only an old Florida tradition, but is still a thriving (legal) business in the Everglades. The question is: are moonshine bootleggers responsible for murder, or are they just marketing 120 proof liquor?
Aug 29 2011
Review: True Blood, S4, E46 – “Burning Down the House”
Honestly, I love the opening action sequence. It’s exciting and makes me think I’m in store for something amazing. Well, “Burning Down the House” is good, but it isn’t amazing. It’s more of the same indescribable confusion that someone *cough* Alan Ball *cough* thinks is funny. Yet, I’m not laughing.
Aug 27 2011
Review: #Haven , Season 2, Ep. 7 “The Tides That Bind” (Real life aqua men?)
“The Tides That Bind” bound me to my seat! From the moment the episode starts, with a group of young pre-adolescent boys standing on the edge of a dock staring into the water singing a chilling song, I am beyond curious – I am mesmerized. Along with more questions, I’m also more deeply invested in finding out what is actually going on. If you missed the episode, it was the second Twitter-infused episode – follow @davehaven and @vincehaven .
Aug 25 2011
Review: #WilfredFX , Season 1, Ep. 11 “Doubt” (Butt sniffing and gun slinging!)
It looks like Wilfred and Ryan’s relationship isn’t so unique after all. Bruce (guest star Dwight Yoakam) seems to know a lot about Wilfred’s behavior. Bruce asks Ryan how well he really knows Wilfred which makes me wonder – why did Wilfred choose Ryan? Why is Ryan able to see a man in a dog suit while everyone else sees a dog?
Aug 24 2011
Review: Rescue Me, S7, E7 – “Jeter”
I am searching for the right words to express my feelings about “Jeter” because I want to do it justice. While it has its share of comedic moments, the drama is what stays in your mind long after the episode is over. “Jeter” is a heavy-hitting, punch-in-the-belly kind of episode that rips your heart open. It brought tears to my eyes, not once, not twice, but three times as I watched this masterpiece unfold before me.
Aug 24 2011
TV News: @Syfy 2011 Fall Programming – Premiere of New Original Series “Paranormal Witness”
“Syfy will take the chill out of the air with a robust fall programming lineup featuring the series premiere of Paranormal Witness, the annual spook-a-thon 31 Days of Halloween culminating with Ghost Hunters Halloween Live telecast, and the 4-hour movie event Neverland, an original prequel to Peter Pan featuring Oscar nominee Keira Knightley as the voice of Tinker Bell.” ~ Syfy
Aug 23 2011
Review: The Closer, S7, E6 “A Family Affair”
Aug 23 2011
TV News: “Psych” Returns to USA this Fall, as does “Covert Affairs” and “Burn Notice”
USA Network enjoyed another wow summer season with its original programming, Suits, Royal Pains, White Collar, In Plain Sight, Covert Affairs and Burn Notice. With the fall season quickly approaching, fans will be happy to learn Psych will return on Wednesday, October 12th at 10/9 c. As well, Covert Affairs will present the conclusion of its second season with six all-new episodes beginning Tuesday, November 1 at 10/9c , and the six remaining episodes of Burn Notice’s fifth season will begin Tuesday, November 3rd at 10/9c.
Aug 22 2011
Review: The Glades, S2, E11 – “Beached”
With only two more episodes left in the season, The Glades starts turning up the Florida heat and taking the relationship they’ve been dangling before us like the proverbial carrot to the next level…or, at least, giving it a legitimate chance to level up. Detective Jim Longworth (Matt Passmore) is a bit cranky about investigating the body of a “well-coiffed executive” found on a popular stretch of beach, but the interruption of his golf game is only partially to blame.
Aug 21 2011
Review: True Blood, S4, E45 – “Run”
Aug 21 2011
Book Review: “The Host” by Stephanie Meyer
Aug 21 2011
Review: #Haven , Season 2, Ep. 6 “Audrey Parker’s Day Off” (Will the day never end?)
Haven is fast becoming one of my favorite TV shows. Each week we are presented with a new and interesting affliction which causes even stranger events. “Audrey Parker’s Day Off” is exciting and engrossing. As I watch with eager anticipation of who will die next, I try to figure out the mystery of why the day is repeating. Seeing Audrey’s reactions to each of her friends’ death brings you a little closer to the characters.
Aug 19 2011
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