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Swingtown: Heatwave
“Most valuable lesson: it’s all about relationships.”
That would seem to be the motto for Swingtown. It is all about relationships. On the marriage front, Tom and Trina’s open marriage, which has been the model for marital bliss till now, has hit the rocks. Okay, possibly not the rocks, bu…
The intermediary: The Flying Fish Zombification
(S01E05) The basics of the show are established by the fifth episode and now it’s up to the characters and the premise to sustain it. With that episode, The Middleman proves that it knows how to dance that fine balance amoung the campy silliness of its plotlines and snappy dialog and the dee…
Breaking poor: Gray Matter
(S01E05) that episode served as a bridge in our larger story to the next chapter of both Jesse and Walt’s lives. In the preceding installment, Walt withdrew from the sordid world of drug trafficking and focused on his family, revealing his cancer and looking at the varying options available …
In Treatment: Week Four
“Fuck all of you and the fish you swam in on.” - Sophie
Laura
So it seems pretty obvious that Paul is envious. What’s worse is that Laura is so painfully aware of Paul’s jealousy. The capability has so clearly shifted in their relationship that it seems to be verging on malpractice.
Yo…
Breaking poor: …and the Bag’s in the River
(S01E03) “I thought we were going to Cold Stone Creamery.” Walt, Jr. with Hank
With that episode we come to the conclusion of what would be considered the “First Act” of the Breaking Bad saga. I have to say that I was very impressed with that conclusion, and with the opening arc. Cranston conti…
In Treatment: Week Two
“She’s a total tool…and a retard” - Sophie
We’ve decided to cover the entire week’s offering in one review.
Laura:
So we finally get to see the gorgeous Michelle Forbes, too naughty it was so brief.
I suppose it’s no accident that final week when Laura was in turmoil, she was dressed…
In Treatment: Paul and Gina-Week One
“I think that was a mistake coming here nowadays.” - Paul Weston
Now that is what I was waiting for. certain, it was still essentially a one therapy session in real duration for thirty minutes, but it was Gabriel Byrne on the patient side and the always brilliant Dianne Wiest as his therapist Gin…
Eli Stone: Pilot (series premiere)
”Oh, Did I mention I recently found out I could be a prophet? Yeah, I was shocked too.”
What better lead-in could a show about a guy who may be a prophet having visions of the future (or may just be plain crazy) want than the season premiere of Lost? And in that strike-stripped era of reali…
In Treatment: Jake and Amy-Week One
“So was that convincing sufficient?” Amy, after a distant monologue about her ‘depression.’
It’s like the fourth first episode in a row! It really is amazing how every episode so far has essentially been the first episode of a new series. In fact, when they do the “Next date on…” bit, it…
In Treatment: Sophie - Week One
“You just don’t get it.” - Sophie
What’s that? A glimpse into the personal life of Dr. Paul? I feel like I’m watching Lost. Was his son real or just an apparition like Walt?
Even though I felt a little cheated by the brief appearance of Paul’s family, Mia Wasikowska’s performance as Sop…
Super Skank Wednesday: Frontrunners, life lessons, and a very special tribute
Welcome to Super Skank Wednesday. that is where I celebrate the awesomely skanky citizens on the following shows: Rock of Love, Flavor of Love, I Love New York (or whatever show Tiffany Pollard is making next), The Surreal Life and Charm School. Basically, I’ll discuss the skankalicious shows t…
In Treatment: Alex-Week One
“I was told you were a good listener.” - Alex
I was pleased to see that the moment episode seemed a little more light-hearted. Since Blair Underwood is a new patient, things start off a bit lighter. Gabriel Byrne even attempts a little joke, a very little joke. Sadly, that folded joke set the to…
In Treatment: Laura-Week One
“I’m not dangerous, at least not to you.” - Laura
After watching the premiere of In Treatment, I am only certain of one thing. I do not have the patience to be a therapist.
I was really distracted during the first half of the show considering I couldn’t figure out why none of my nerd friends …
Showtime’s Brotherhood gets a third season
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Showtime has given its crime drama Brotherhood a third season. While the show is not the best with regards to ratings, it has been a critical hit.
For those who don’t watch, Brotherhood is the story of the Caffee brothers, who are members of an Irish mob…
Breaking not good: Pilot (series premiere)
“Tell me why you’re doing that. Seriously.”
“Why do you do it?”
“Money. Mainly.”
“There you go.”
“Nah, come on. Man, some straight like you, giant stick up his ass, all of a sudden at age, what, 60; he’s just gonna break not good.”
“I’m 50.”
If your concept of a dashing main man doesn’t in…
Stargate Atlantis: Quarantine
(S04E13) ‘Wait, what are the other numbers?’ — Teyla
‘42.’ — Sheppard
‘What is that?’ — Teyla
‘It’s the final reply to the great question of life, universe and everything.’ — Sheppard
I seem to be getting the episodes of Stargate Atlantis to review that remind me of episodes of Star Trek…
Aqua Teen starvation Force: Robots Everywhere (season premiere)
“Hey, you got kids? whether I were married to her… we’d be pumping ‘em out!” - Carl
The return of everyone’s favorite talking fast-food crime fighters. apart from… they weren’t in the episode at all, save for a brief phone conversation Carl had with Frylock. Many may have already seen that ep…
Moonlight: The Mortal Cure
(S01E12) “I was human” - Coraline to Mick St. John
What a season ender! It wasn’t really a cliffhanger, though. certain, there were un-resolved threads (which I won’t discuss ’til after the jump), but I thought it was a pretty decent ending to the season, without making me feel like I will chew m…
Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann: Week 2
After the dreadful auditions and so-so performance final week, I was not too certain about Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann. Would it actually be entertaining that week or would it be just one big simmering pot of stinky mediocrity? It was, unfortunately for audiences, the latter. The performances …
