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Awkward. 3×7 ‘Guilt Trippin’ : Dancing Dynamo One of the...

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:53 -0700

Awkward. 3×7 ‘Guilt Trippin’ : Dancing Dynamo

One of the best episodes of the season. This episode entitled “Guilt Trippin” features hilarious performances by Ashley Rickards (Jenna), Beau Mirchoff (Matty), Molly Torlov (Sadie) and even Jessica Lu (Ming). This episode exemplifies why so many people love Awkward. It’s a fun and realistic show that is touching and funny.It starts out with Jenna getting a pin from Matty signifying that they were dating and going to the homecoming dance together. Unfortunately for Jenna, it meant showing off to the girls who didn’t have a boyfriend that she was not single. Jenna begins to feel even worse when she sees a girl named Kristy Patton who reminded her of herself when she was an unknown single. After seeing all of the girls crying because they didn’t have a date, Jenna decides to do the only thing she feels is right; not go. Read more…

The Goodwin Games 1×1 ‘Pilot’: Prep for surgery, process...

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:01:14 -0700

The Goodwin Games 1×1 ‘Pilot’: Prep for surgery, process later!

The Goodwin Games is a new comedy created and written by the creators of How I Met Your Mother. The series features around three very different siblings who rarely speak to one another and who haven’t spoken to their father in years. When their father dies, all three siblings return home for his funeral and they find that prior to his death, their father arranged his will of 23 millions dollars in the form of a game. The siblings will inherit their father’s fortune if they can follow their father’s game, in the form of Trivial Pursuit, customized with questions regarding their lives. Their father’s intention being that the siblings would rediscover themselves and become closer again as a family, though we get the impression things won’t go quite so smoothly. Read more…

Veep 2×6 ‘Andrew’: Selina Mapist In this week’s episode of Veep,...

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:09:24 -0700

Veep 2×6 ‘Andrew’: Selina Mapist

In this week’s episode of Veep, entitled ‘Andrew,’ the crew is back in DC from their eventful trip to Helsinki, and we finally get to meet the Vice President’s ex-husband. As expected, the relationship between Selina and the episode’s title character was outrageously dysfunctional. We are now on the back half of this season, and the few little moments of victory that Selina experienced in the beginning of this season are a thing of the past. The writers are definitely plunging the Veep into troubled waters, setting up another memorable meltdown in the future, but for the time being it did seem to me as if Selina’s trademark insults and curses were not as prevalent in this installment as they normally are. Read more…

Mad Men 6×08 ‘The Crash’: Sex, Drugs, and Misery Mad Men has at...

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:07:05 -0700

Mad Men 6×08 ‘The Crash’: Sex, Drugs, and Misery

Mad Men has at least one episode that deviates from the normal narrative structure used through most of the show’s episodes. “Seven Thirty Three” moved between past and present to effectively tell three specific stories. “The Suitcase”, for the most part, followed two specific characters through a life-changing night. “Far Away Places” wove together three different stories, but told them one after the other instead of cutting them up and piecing them together. But this episode…it’s not simply bizarre. It’s completely off the wall. There were a plethora of moments so abstract and strange that I often found myself just staring blankly at the television with my mouth draped open. However! The episode does have a specific point to make, as it discusses the defense mechanisms that people use in order to shield themselves from the pain in their lives. Read more…

Da Vinci’s Demons, 1×06 ‘The Devil’: Points for effort for Da...

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:11:25 -0700

Da Vinci’s Demons, 1×06 ‘The Devil’: Points for effort for Da Vinci and co.

Well, last week’s episode was intense wasn’t it now? Phosphorous bat-crap bombs… well, that’s quite something to top. Now, does the episode this week do so? Let us find out.

The episode continues where the last one left off, with Leonardo (Tom Riley) having a bit of a freak-out session thanks to seeing himself in his past as his current/immediate-future self. And, to make it even more amusing, he’s hanging by an ankle stark naked – thank you for appealing to the base instincts Starz, we salute you! The conversation between Leonardo and the Turk is interesting from a philosophical point of view – afterall, the Turk is, in essence, saying Leonardo’s the same man he’s always been no matter what point in his own history he’s been at – makes me think of the Doctor showing up throughout time, never changing (Doctor Who). Read more…

The Vampire Diaries 4×23 ‘Graduation’: And then THIS...

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:15:19 -0700

The Vampire Diaries 4×23 ‘Graduation’: And then THIS happened!

Wow, I think we can safely say that 2013 finale week (or weeks) have been quite rewarding so far….Emily Thorne revealed her true identity to Jack….We got to finally meet THE MOTHER…and now ladies and gentlemen…TVD had a season finale which was almost as awesome as the return of Katherine in s1. For months everything about Silas was a joke – many humble servants of the bloggersphere LOLed at the fact that there is so much buzz around a character who a) no one cares about and b) is not important enough to even have an actual actor play him. Silas’s only awesome quality was that he could appear as anyone else – he was Shane, Caroline, Stefan, Rebekah, Matt and even Klaus…Yet he still remained the D-plot of the show, everyone was so busy running around searching for the cure, then keeping an eye on Elena that Silas was like an annoying fly issue everyone just kept brushing off. Well, seems that will no longer be the case. Actually, from what it looks like season 5 (and here is hoping) is going to be quite intriguing since the show left us with a load of cliffhangers. Read more…

Grey’s Anatomy 4×24 ‘Perfect Storm’: She’s our person This...

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:33:49 -0700

Grey’s Anatomy 4×24 ‘Perfect Storm’: She’s our person

This finale definitely wasn’t what I expected going into it, but as I watched it I was able to form some predictions, some of which turned out to be right. After last week’s episode, I predicted that something would happen to Paul (Ethan’s dad) on the way to Seattle Pres, and I’m really disappointed that they didn’t show more of Ethan’s side of the story. I wasn’t thinking they’d be transported via helicopter, which would make the chances of Ethan surviving an accident very slim, but since we didn’t hear anything more about them after their departure, I’m assuming they made it there okay. I’m pretty devastated that they made the entire story line about Cristina’s lack of desire to become a mother. I thought that after helping Meredith through labor and delivery, her heart would soften and she’d at least understand Owen’s bond with Ethan. I don’t know that she will ever have children of her own or even seek adoption, but I had hope that if anything happened to Paul, she could be there for Ethan as much as Owen would be. My heart just sank when I saw her stop at Meredith’s room and watch her celebrating with her family, then just keep walking. Without Owen, she’ll never have any sort of family of her own. Read more…

Writers Wanted-NOT RP!

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:29:00 -0700

We’re always looking for new writers to join our staff, so step up to the plate! For those of you who don’t know what we’re all about yet, Check Out The Site! We basically write recaps (play-by-play/summary) or reviews (your thoughts on the show’s story lines and character development) of current shows as the episodes air. A lot of shows are still up for grabs, we just want you to pick a show that you can commit to covering each week. If you’re not watching any shows week to week, we also welcome feature articles as they pertain to television. We already have an awesome team working for us, but there’s always room for more so don’t hesitate to apply! We’re looking for someone that has slightly more than a basic working knowledge of the English language, so please send us a message with a writing sample if you’re interested, or pass the message along if you know someone who might be willing and able to contribute. If you have any questions, just ask!

The Mindy Project 1×24 ‘Take Me With You’: Heading to Haiti The...

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:37:37 -0700

The Mindy Project 1×24 ‘Take Me With You’: Heading to Haiti

The Mindy Project’s season finale went the same way most of the season has: with some solid jokes, uneven pacing, great guest stars and a lot of tension between Danny and Mindy.

I’m not entire sure where to start, as a great deal of this episode felt smashed together: first Mindy and Casey were trying to figure out how to make a long distance relationship work, then Mindy decided to go with him to Haiti, then they went on a camping trip with an (underused) Christina and Danny, then there was a party for Casey and Mindy going away, where Mindy tried to convince Casey to leave her behind in New York, then Mindy, Jeremy and Danny delivered some children, Mindy got back together with Casey, and Danny tried to confess his feelings to Mindy, only to have her tell him that she was going to Haiti with Casey. Whew. Read more…

MERDER Marriage

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:37 -0700

MERDER got married legally so that they could adopt Zola. Not that I wanted them to really get married. 60% of the time, he’s a McDouche.

I am not sure if you are aware (and if you are, then please disregard) but Warehouse 13 is in danger of cancellation. If you enjoy Warehouse 13 and would like to join the fans in our efforts to bring back Artie, Myka, Pete, Claudia, Steve and Mrs. F for a 5th season, please check out renewwarehouse13(.)com and spread the word! Thank you!

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:14:42 -0700

Thanks for the heads up! Check it out, fellow fans!

Writers Wanted-NOT RP!

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:12:00 -0700

We’re always looking for new writers to join our staff, so step up to the plate! A lot of shows are still up for grabs and you can choose to write recaps (play-by-play/summary) or reviews (your thoughts on the show’s story lines and character development). We just want you to pick a show that you can commit to covering each week. We already have an awesome team working for us, but there’s always room for more so Check Out The Site and don’t hesitate to apply! We’re looking for someone that has slightly more than a basic working knowledge of the English language, so please send us a message with a writing sample if you’re interested, or pass the message along if you know someone who might be willing and able to contribute.

Warehouse 13 4×13 ‘The Big Snag’: It’s the Noir Episode,...

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:15:09 -0700

Warehouse 13 4×13 ‘The Big Snag’: It’s the Noir Episode, Doll

Nothing is more fun then when Warehouse 13 shakes up their plotlines and tries something different. They’ve done this before to fantastic results: the body switching episode, the time traveling episode, the Christmas episodes, every single one of their season finales and premieres, etc. This week it was a noir themed episode, with Pete and Myka transported into a mystery novel. Read more…

Once Upon a Time 2 x 22: And Straight On Til Morning: It’s Going...

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:28:12 -0700

Once Upon a Time 2 x 22: And Straight On Til Morning: It’s Going To Be a Bumpy Ride

This week opens with a shot of the Jolly Roger. Hook is mooning over a tattered drawing of his former lover, Milah, who also happens to be the former wife of Rumpelstiltskin, as well as formerly among the living, thanks to Rumple’s removal of her heart. Smee approaches the captain and questions him on his intentions for extra soggy Bae, just fished out of the drink. Hook reminds Smee that the boy could be an excellent bargaining chip for survival with a mysterious “him”. Setting up next season’s big bad so soon? Read more…

Glee 4×22 ‘All or Nothing’: Or something in between. With the...

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:26:15 -0700

Glee 4×22 ‘All or Nothing’: Or something in between.

With the title being ‘All or nothing’ it was ironic that something in the middle was delivered. I mean – we had our surprise wedding, unmasking of ‘katie xoxo’ and the New Directions winning regionals; yet still it lacked closure – opening up new cans of worms until next fall. Why do you do this to us Glee? Read more…

Grey’s Anatomy 4×23 ‘Readiness is All’: Ethan, eat your...

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:40:10 -0700

Grey’s Anatomy 4×23 ‘Readiness is All’: Ethan, eat your yogurt

This episode broke my heart with just about every story line, Ethan and Owen being #1. Just when he gives into the paternal feelings he has for that boy and decides he’ll adopt him, his dad wakes up. Then he gives the classic Owen response, shutting himself down and pushing them away, just like he did with Cristina at first. I predict that something will happen to Paul en route to Seattle Pres and Owen will not only return to his decision to adopt Ethan, he’ll have to deal with Cristina’s feelings about it too. I think it’ll affect the way he feels about being a father initially, because he had to let go of the hope of adopting him, even for such a short time. Wow, I’m getting way ahead of myself. As of now, Paul is fine, but after the crash in last season’s finale, I want something equally monumental this year! Speaking of the crash, I love that they’re called the Grey Sloan Seven. It seems like all of my favorite shows do this: The Fox River Eight, The Oceanic Six…am I missing another one? Read more…

The Vampire Diaries 4×22 ‘The Walking Dead’: They’re Back! Ok,...

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:37:04 -0700

The Vampire Diaries 4×22 ‘The Walking Dead’: They’re Back!

Ok, so I jumped the gun last time thinking we were in for an “April’s Fool Day” graduation episode….I apologize. Before the season 4 finale we were supposed to watch an episode called “The Walking Dead” because well, there were loads of dead people walking around, although its kind of hilarious and weird at the same time given that 99% of the population in Mystic Falls are dead supernatural creatures….walking around so yeah…..come on, which other way could this episode be titled in this season of ‘creativity’. Anyway, lets quickly dissect what happened before we get to the finale predictions. Read more…

Glee 4×21 ‘Wonderful’: Do you want fries with...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:56:57 -0700

Glee 4×21 ‘Wonderful’: Do you want fries with thaa-ah-ahh-at?

This week on a Stevie Wonder themed Glee we have the return of Mercedes, Mike and Kurt. We also find out about Burt’s results and Cassandra reveals her true colours. Amongst all this going on there are still loose ends that need tightening. Let’s start with Kitty and Artie. With only one episode left we keep getting these constant flirty moments: are they actually going to go anywhere and will they finally get together or do something of the sort. Kitty helped Artie accept his offer to Brooklyn Film School by being a sneak of the week and telling his mother about his hesitation of acceptance. We learn that he’s anxious about being in the big city on his own and feels bad for leaving the women that’s looked after him all these years. Awwww, Read more…

The Mindy Project 1×23 ‘Frat Party’: Tom and Mindy’s Freaky...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:54:24 -0700

The Mindy Project 1×23 ‘Frat Party’: Tom and Mindy’s Freaky Friday

As we near the end of The Mindy Project’s first season, the show seems to want to get bigger and better, and haul back as many guest stars as they possibly can. This is great for the audience, especially when the guest stars are all fantastic comedic actors such as: Bill Hader, Mark DuPlass and Anders Holm, all playing Mindy’s ex-boyfriend, ex-boyfriend/work competition, and ex-boyfriend for half the episode/current boyfriend for the other half. I think that Mindy Kaling is eventually going to use every funnyman in the business to play her love interests, and I can’t wait to see who’s coming on board for Season 2. Read more…

Warehouse 13 4×12 ‘Parks and Rehabilitation’: The Somewhat...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:53:11 -0700

Warehouse 13 4×12 ‘Parks and Rehabilitation’: The Somewhat Great Outdoors

“Parks and Rehabilitation” had a hard job: it was an episode devoted to trying to lighten up the series, while still making sure the audience remembers the emotional burdens of the characters. It reinforces this by starting off with the Warehouse crew with the Regents, pleading Artie’s case. I’m so thankful that this bit is in the episode, as it proves that, for once, the Regents are actually doing their job. The Regents have let a disturbing amount of people go without assessing their mental state: H.G. Wells (who admittedly did get better, but only thanks to Myka), Walter Sykes, and Claudia, after Steve’s death. All of these choices have come back to haunt them, so thankfully, they’ve finally, finally learned from their mistakes. (Not fully, though, because to really make sure Artie was okay they would’ve at least put in some therapy). Read more…