I’d say Hank’s about what I’d expect him to be as a teacher. Aside from the loving care he shows his students — one was so passionate about Hank’s feedback that he attempted to commit suicide last week — he draws naked doodles during staff meetings, makes crude jokes to the head of his department, and attempts […]

From what I’ve heard and read, a lot of writers for movies and television feel that the voicever is a cheap tactic. To have to rely on putting a character’s thoughts out there verbally, rather than via visual cues or good old fashioned acting and writing, is sometimes seen as a cop out. Dexter‘s a […]

In an obvious nod to 28 Days Later, the episode even opened with Clark in a hospital. Yes, I know it wasn’t really a hospital, but Clark was laid out on a table with medical equipment nearby, so close enough. The filming was reminiscent of the recent cult classic as well, and in a good […]

I remember many years ago that, when a guest was scheduled to appear on SNL, it was a near certainty that at least one skit would be all about some movie or TV show that the guest was associated with. What the hell happened to that? I miss those days of SNL. I think we […]

To kick things off, an observation from one of my few friends that are not figments of my imagination: “Nicolas looks like John Hodgman,” she said, almost too casually. “A young, douchey John Hodgman.” Well done, friend. This remark was made after a lengthy back-and-forth about all the contestants we don’t like. I believe the […]

It seems that everyone on the planet is talking about Dollhouse’s ratings these days. I’ve decided that, since this is a post about Dollhouse the show, and not necessarily the TV landscape, I will refrain from discussion about the how the ratings better improve quickly, because no one is watching this show. Nor will I […]

This week we got to see part three of our first Universe story, “Air.” It did a nice job of finishing what the first two parts had started, giving us an idea of how life on the Destiny is going to work. The pattern is now set for the ship to stop at various locations, […]