Being a dad is hard. Being a dad professionally for a country of millions of people, all of whom seem hell-bent upon disagreeing with each other as loudly as possible would be hard enough, but right now our country is, like, at that point where Supernanny usually comes in and makes everything better. Unfortunately for […]
With the news that Ellen DeGeneres will be keeping the fourth judge’s chair warm on the upcoming season of American Idol (read Deb’s take on it here — I agree, Deb; it’s brilliant), I couldn’t help but ponder how Ellen and Paula Abdul are similar … or not … let’s break it down…. Hooker-Wear vs. […]
Look at that. Supernatural is back, and Kripke and the team are not messing around. This was easily the most anticipated premiere of the new season for me, so I had some pretty lofty expectations. And it was even better than I’d hoped. It’s the payoff for the big gamble that the writers took when […]
I have a life, I really do. Yet still I re-watched the pilot episode of The Vampire Diaries when it premiered tonight. It was a whole lot of set up with a lot of promise, but the scene I enjoyed the most was between Stefan and Damon. You can read my preview post outlining the […]
(Season 3, Episodes 13-16) The energy and excitement in the middle of season three is definitely there. We’re kind of treading water as far as the bigger story goes, but I think The X-Files has found its groove as a monster-of-the-week show. Right now, those episodes are almost more enjoyable than the “MythArc” installments. I […]
There is actually enough to Ikea Heights to warrant a post all on its own. At its core, the show is a clever sendup of daytime soaps. You have the unfaithful wife, a long lost brother, murder, amnesia, and even a hidden treasure. And it’s all played in a very over-the-top way that embraces the […]
(Season 2, Episodes 17-20) House, MD, at least the second season, is coming in for a landing. We’re starting to see some characters evolve, for the worse, and, I guess, the worser. I like Omar Epps, I really do, but I really don’t like where the character of Foreman is going (though, to be honest, […]
(Season 2, Episodes 21-24) I can still stack the complaints I have about the show all the way past the roof of the nearby 42-story building, but I’m also really enjoying The Practice. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said, “Oh, wow!” of late. Jimmy and Ellenor haven’t changed, and I still think […]
Before you go all batty on me, let’s break it down: I saw the pilot episode, and sure, there are elements of Buffy, but I think The Vampire Diaries borrows a bit from most of the vamp entertainment out there. The question is, will it be able to branch out and become unique and wonderful […]
Less case, more character. In general, I think I’d applaud this change of pace. But, re-visiting Jaimie’s past for the second time in a short first season? I’m just saying — it felt very recycled. And, that being the major focus of this week’s episode of Dark Blue, there really wasn’t much else to sink my […]
