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  1. Breaking Bad Review: Hat Trick

    8/6/2012 6:21 PM
    You know, it's interesting how Walt, who started out as a slightly mean teacher with a high sense of self-importance has so slowly but surely morphed into almost a psychotic person, who views everyone and everything only in terms of what they can do for him, In his ego-driven rage and rise, his attempts to become as powerful as Gus was is paying off in ways other than what he imagined: even the love of his life now fears him to the point of hatred.

    When Jesse gave him that watch, a normal person would have been grateful. I think his character had many emotions, none of which included that. We saw how he used it to make a point with Tyler, but also - in the immediate moments after receiving it, you could almost hear the mixed messages swirling in his brain. "Jesse thinks I'm sentimental" wars with "Now I've got Jesse firmly in my back pocket.". Manipulation is becoming second nature to him, even to the point of wresting control of his son away from Tyler by contravening her opposition to Junior having a new car.

    This entire episode had me rapt as much as for what happened and what was said as well as what wasn't said. God I love this show.

  2. The Newsroom Review: A Player's Coach

    7/23/2012 11:22 PM
    The very first comment (page over) is intriguing and I wish he or she would have completed the thought.

    I have loved this show from the beginning, and this episode only entrenched me further. You can't help caring about these people - always the mark of some great writing ,directing and acting. Mackenzie has always said that Will is a good guy, even if he gets distracted and sometimes forgets people's names. Nice to see the evidence in this episode, both with the teardown of the gossip reporter and the rescue of the journalist.

  3. Breaking Bad Review: Because He Said So

    7/17/2012 1:19 PM
    This is partly in response to Kat D.: The reason the series couldn't end with the death of Fring, is that that scene was the apex of the story arc. The zenith, the high point. From here on in, it just gets darker and darker.

    Loved the review by the way. The importance of Walt's ego at this point can't be overstated. He's still fearful in many ways, but in many others, he's going to down the road to sociopathy. We saw it in last year's final episode when he coaxed his older neighbour woman to "test the mines" - basically putting her life on the line - before he felt safe to go into his house.

    And the look that Mike and Jesse shared when Walter said "because I said so" - was priceless. Snake said it best: this is TV drama at its finest!

  4. The Newsroom Review: Man on a Mission

    7/17/2012 12:04 AM
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    As far the Gabby Gifford story: the characters had tears? *I* had tears.

    This is real. This is life. And no amount of pompous politically correct grandstanding penned by a Pollyanna critic will make it otherwise.

  5. The Newsroom Review: Man on a Mission

    7/17/2012 12:03 AM
    Brandon: absolutely right! This is an amazing and brilliant show. I have to think that the writer of this review doesn't get that real life is often like this. The reactions were real, not contrived. The situations weren't a misogynist fantasy. People - men and women both - often act a little crazy sometimes. It happens. I have friggen' seen it.

    Like the time we had a major blackout on the east coast. People had to react to an unusual situation, and their behaviours changed accordingly. Some people did some noble things. Some become weird and wild. I know of one guy who went home to his guns, determined to set up camp and defend his stuff.

    Others performed acts of bravery.

    And people - all the time - find weird moments of joy in the midst of trouble.

    None of the scenes in this episode struck me as unreal or unlikely. People aren't as neatly defined perhaps as Richenthal would like them to be. Women sleep with celebrities *because* of their celebrity. Don't believe me? Ask any major rock and roll musician. They'll tell you. Or better yet - ask the prison wardens about those fawning sensual letters sent by weird ducks to prison inmates.

    The scenes around the shooting of Gabby resonated deeply with me. The characters had tears? *I* had tears. All I could recall was her amazing smile as she came out of recovery.

    This is life. This is real. And no amount of politically correct nonsense spouted from the keyboard of a Pollyanna critic will change that.

  6. Breaking Bad Season Premiere Sets Ratings Record

    7/16/2012 11:14 PM
    I'm not surprised in the slightest. The show is just that amazing and compelling.

  7. True Blood Review: Chasing Fairy Tail

    7/2/2012 2:21 AM
    The Guardian walking around the table making his speech, with that Judas dagger (or whatever it's called) in his hand, was reminiscent of that scene from The Untouchables when Al Capone was walking around the dinner table with a bat in his hand, smiling. So we kind of knew someone was going to get slightly messed up. I thought about who was likely the weakest member at the council table, and concluded - right before the Guardian made his move - that it was the little boy. Couldn't see him having any sort of staying power at all - so *of course* he was the traitor. Or the red shirt, so to speak. Good call by the writers.

    I liked this episode, from start to finish, and that every story line was strong. I'm more curious than ever about what the heck is going on with Lafayette. It seems that anger is the trigger for that witch-thingy that he transforms into. Wonder how long it'll be before he figures it out?

    As for the dead Changers - my money is on the leaderless wolf-pack. Sort of a message to Sam. Maybe.

  8. The Newsroom Premiere: What Did You Think?

    6/26/2012 9:40 AM
    I absolutely love this show, and felt like cheering right from the first scene. It's truly gratifying too to have a lead character that isn't immediately all that likeable. Someone who prefers truth to "nice" and who will openly point when the emperor has no clothes. Brilliant writing, combined with a stellar cast in a fast-paced background. What's not to like?

  9. Nurse Jackie Review: Don't Sweat the Technique

    6/4/2012 10:41 PM
    I was frankly amazed by this episode. They took the show in places I never expected. Didn't think it would be possible to make Cruz into a more loathsome character, but they've done it. Childish, peevish, vindictive and cold: maybe someone will connect the dots for him, to show him what happened between him and his son. Since the show has a habit of being realistic in its approach to characters however, it's doubtful he'll ever see what a douche he's being. It will always be someone else's fault, not his. God I hate that man. : )

    Loved that scene with Jackie and Zoey. I actually said out loud "I love that girl. I honestly love her" because I do. : ) Her sensitivity and "let it all out" personality just grows on you. She's learned to read Jackie quite well, hence her offer to move out. A-ma-zing. Mad props to the writers on this one!

  10. Game of Thrones Review: Half Man, Full Hero

    5/28/2012 11:32 PM
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    Every time Cersei looks at someone - anyone - I get nervous and worried that she's going to find a way to cruelly kill them. When she noticed the Imp's girlfriend (forgive me, I can't recall her name) I thought "well that's that then. She'll figure out her secret and then have her perfect revenge on Tyrion." Hopefully not - but she's her father's daughter, and she picked up on a few things right from the start with her. Beginning with the courtesy. And now Tyrion's girlfriend now has the one status that no one wants: she's been noticed by Cersei. Ugh. Game over?

  11. Game of Thrones Review: Half Man, Full Hero

    5/28/2012 11:31 PM
    The Hound told his story either earlier in season 2 or in season 1 - I forget - where his face was burned by his brother. It seemed pretty clear that fire now spooks him like nothing else, and just before he walked off of the field, all he could see was fire. That was enough. I still don't know if Sansa left with him though. I'm guessing she did because of his answer to her that "no little dove. I won't hurt you." But who knows for sure?

    Anyway - what an amazing episode! Every time Cersei looks at someone - anyone - I get nervous and worried that she's going to find a way to cruelly kill them. When she noticed the Imp's girlfriend (forgive me, I can't recall her name) I thought "well that's that then. She'll figure out her secret and then have her perfect revenge on Tyrion." Hopefully not - but she's her father's daughter, and she picked up on a few things right from the start with her. Beginning with the courtesy. And now Tyrion's girlfriend now has the one status that no one wants: she's been noticed by Cersei. Ugh. Game over?

  12. NCIS Round Table: "Til Death Do Us Part"

    5/24/2012 10:50 AM
    @Donna: I totally forgot that "Duckie" played on "Man from U.N.C.L.E."!!

  13. NCIS Round Table: "Til Death Do Us Part"

    5/24/2012 10:48 AM
    Being a big old softie at heart, I'm looking forward to Ziva and Tony making out in that stuck elevator. Right after they get over the shock of the explosion and "what are we going to do...blab blah blah". :)

  14. Modern Family Review: To The Future

    5/24/2012 10:43 AM
    P.S. Leigh: you wrote an excellent review!!

  15. Modern Family Review: To The Future

    5/24/2012 10:42 AM
    I'm a full grown man, and I was in tears when Jay and Lilly were on stage. I mean we sort of knew it was going to happen but nothing prepares you for that moment. This scene encapsulates all of the reasons I love this show so much. It has heart. Even the contrary personalities have genuine affection for each other.

    While the hospital scene was funny, that underlying horror was waiting, wasn't it? Through all of the melodrama, you could feel Cam and Mitchell's hearts breaking. Awesome show. Best sitcom ever.

  16. Nurse Jackie Review: Nurse For a Day 1974

    5/22/2012 5:07 PM
    That scene with Jackie waltzing in and rooting around for some ipecac got me thinking: how is it that she has any access at all to the drugs in that room - supervised or not?

    The second thought: given the intro title sequence for the show every week, how long will she stay on the wagon? Do the writers intend for Kevan to win the court battle, Jackie to get fired and thrown out onto the street? After which she'll finally be able to listen to her nattering demons and give into the urge to use?

  17. Once Upon a Time Round Table: "A Land Without Magic"

    5/22/2012 4:56 PM
    Considering that Emma is 33 and Snow is 34: yeah, it's going to be slightly awkward when they realize their relationship.

  18. Grimm Review: On My Mother's Side

    5/19/2012 7:52 AM
    This is the Grimm I've been waiting to see. Akira was shown as being a deadly assassin all the way through: ominous and unstoppable. But then Nick's failed attempt to hit him with the crossbow dart, allowed him (Nick) to finally burst forth with his amazing physical abilities. Turns out Nick is even more unstoppable - just like (as it turns out) his amazingly agile mother.

    Yes, I think it was too cheap of the writers to have Juliette pass out just as Monroe was going to give her the big reveal. And it's frustrating to see Renard continue on without any kind of back story or agenda to keep us hooked. That said - I enjoyed this show.

  19. The Mentalist Review: A Wicked Game

    5/19/2012 12:32 AM
    I think Darcy's the mole. Absolutely. Red John's a master of the enigma and this episode had plenty of them. Putting Wainright in the back seat of the limo served only one purpose: to get him killed. Darcy (if she was the mole), knew this and purposely put a couple of slugs through that very window where he was sitting. Her whole participation throughout the series has been to keep tabs on exactly how much Jane had figured out about Red John. That's why she teamed up initially with Wainright. And Red John made sure Jane didn't suspect her, by providing that stalker video of her. It caused Jane to think she was next on Red John's list, such that he ended up finding a way to protect her.

  20. Once Upon a Time Review: True Love's Kiss

    5/14/2012 10:43 AM
    farsia: I think they'll all remember. The curse has been lifted, which means their old memories came back. Not switched out. I think we saw that in the first glances Snow and Charming gave each other.

    There are a lot of your questions that are meant to remain questions for now. We can guess, but that's it. I doubt the lifting of the curse means they get to go back. But with that purple fog enveloping the town, bringing magic back, they'll have all of their abilities again.

  21. Desperate Housewives Review: Farewell to Fairview

    5/14/2012 9:58 AM
    It was a good ending. Nice of them to bring back all of those who had been killed off, too.

    GREAT ENDING too. Always nice to have a back door - in case someone gets jonesing for a spin-off. : )

  22. Revolution Promo: A World Without Electricty

    5/13/2012 11:31 PM
    The premise looks really promising. And the cast is out of this world too - Giancarlo Esposito is certainly in his element here. I'll be tuning in for sure.

  23. The Mentalist Review: Anniversary of Evil

    5/13/2012 3:30 PM
    Heartwing has it right: Jane *has* to alienate everyone in order to ensure they don't become targets of Red John. Plus, I think he knows that Wainrwright was playing some games of his own with the FBI chick - so he clearly doesn't trust him.

  24. NBC Axes Awake, Best Friends Forever, Bent, Harry's Law and Are You There Chelsea?

    5/13/2012 3:15 PM
    I'm not surprised about Awake. It had a lot of potential but really - how far can you stretch viewer credulity about a man who exists in two apparent worlds, without explanation? It was starting to hint at a mental condition - possibly schizophrenia - but kept teasing us with clues that a normal person just would not see in real life without the benefit of that other world. I'm sad to see it go - it was a great series, and I enjoyed the characters. But not surprised.

  25. The CW Renews Hart of Dixie, Cancels Ringer and The Secret Circle

    5/13/2012 3:11 PM
    Bummed about The Secret Circle.
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