Skins Review: "Daisy" (Episode 1.08)
Unfortunately, Skins does not seem to be moving towards the strong finish I had hoped for. Now, with only two episodes left in the season, this week’s “Daisy” was yet another thoroughly uninteresting episode in a season full of uninteresting episodes, a few atrocious ones and only a couple of brilliant moments.... read more
Archer Review: "Tragical History" (2.6)
Last week’s Archer explored the storied history of Sterling’s faithful butler Woodhouse. The week before, Lana took the forefront. Continuing the trend, this week is Cyril’s turn.... read more
Shameless Review (1.09)
In the best episode so far of Showtime’s new series, Frank’s wife, Monica (Chloe Webb, who played Nancy in Sid and Nancy), shows up when Frank’s attempt to trick her into co-signing for a phony injury settlement fails.... read more
Kevin Spacey to Star in David Fincher-Directed TV Series
Kevin Spacey has signed on to star in David Fincher’s television directorial debut. The show, House of Cards, is based on the Michael Dobbs novel and British miniseries of same name. Fincher will direct the pilot and executive-produce the series along with Spacey and Eric Roth (writer of Fincher-directed film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).... read more
The Ricky Gervais Show Review: "Night Club" (2.7)
Much of The Ricky Gervais Show’s consistency comes from the fact that it originated as a radio show. All three members of its cast are radio veterans who know how to keep things interesting on the air even when things aren’t going particularly well. In addition to that, we only see what are nominally the best portions of the radio show converted into the TV version of The Ricky Gervais Show, such that we’re usually fast-forwarded past awkward portions, sometimes into entirely different episodes of the radio show.... read more
Wu-Tang Clan's GZA Inspires FX Comedy
A Wu-Tang Clan member’s life is in development to become FX’s newest sitcom.... read more
Modern Family Review (Ep. 2.17 - “Two Monkeys and a Panda”)
Modern Family got semi-serious this week. Everyone seemed to be fighting—about things of consequence and others, not. While the episode wasn’t a laugh fest like last week’s “Regrets Only,” there were some heartwarming moments that created levity.... read more
Skins Review: "Michelle" (Episode 1.07)
Every time it seems like Skins is down for the count, the show manages get up for another round. However, the series is just barely hanging in there. In this week’s episode, Michelle finally realizes what a piece of shit Tony actually is.... read more
South Park Detractor Sent to Prison
The man who threatened violent action against the creators of South Park for their depiction of Muhammad last year has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. The 21-year-old Virginia man, Zachary Chesser, posted a photo of slain Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh to the radical webiste RevolutionMuslim.com, and suggested that South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker might soon suffer the same fate. A few months later, the FBI arrested Chesser after he openly informed federal agents of his plans to fly overseas and join an Islamic militant group.... read more
Cee-Lo Green Named Coach of NBC's The Voice
NBC will be hosting a new musical competition series this spring, and Cee-Lo Green will be joining said competition as a coach.... read more
Anthony Bourdain Hired as Treme Writer
Culinary/travel badass Anthony Bourdain was recently recruited to write one of the many complex, intertwining plot lines on David Simon’s Treme. The host of the popular Travel Channel show No Reservations was a consultant for a few details of the show’s first season. For the second season, Bourdain will be writing a thread of the show focused on a woman in New Orleans, struggling to keep her small but acclaimed restaurant going during the wake of Hurricane Katrina.... read more
Shameless Review (1.08)
This week, everyone’s working for a living—even Frank. The Gallagher household is financially on hard times, more than usual, and resorts to drastic measures. No diapers? No problem that a cork up the butt can’t cure. No toilet paper? Use streamers if one doesn’t mind a bit of chafing. It gets even worse when there’s a mix up on Fiona’s paycheck. Needing immediate cash, she resorts to working in a sports bar with next-to-nothing on.... read more
Archer Review: "The Double Deuce" (2.5)
Rapidly approaching the half way point of Season Two, Archer gives us a glimpse into the storied history of Sterling’s faithful butler, Woodhouse. It’s no secret that Archer truly shines when the majority of the action takes place in the ISIS office, and that I disparage episodes lacking in that regard, but this week we make an exception. Because let’s be honest, Woodhouse is awesome.... read more
Portlandia Review - "Baseball" (Ep. 1.06)
This week’s “Baseball” episode marked the sixth and final installment of the IFC’s short-run sketch comedy series Portlandia, with Saturday Night Live’s Fred Armisen and Sleater-Kinney guitarist Carrie Brownstein playing a cast of motley characters in the Rose City. (It’ll be back next year with a double order of episodes.) The episode bounced back after last week’s terrible “Blunderbuss,” but it still wasn’t an out-of-the-park home run.... read more
Californication Review: "Lights. Camera. Asshole" (Episode 4.08)
In “Lights, Camera, Asshole,” we find Hank caught in the crossfires his usual antics once again in an entertaining, but relatively superficial episode. Sasha is back on board thanks to Eddie Nero and Fucking and Punching seems to be moving full steam ahead. Not only that, but Sasha has asked for Hank to “polish her dialogue” on her upcoming blockbuster zombie-cop action thriller sequel. Hank’s a skeptic as always—until he learns that the one-week gig will reap a nice little paycheck of $100,000.... read more
CBS Pulls the Plug on Two and a Half Men
It looks like Charlie “Wild Thing” Sheen has finally crossed the line. CBS and Warner Bros. announced yesterday that they have decided to discontinue production on Two and a Half Men for the remainder of the season.... read more
Community Review: "Intro to Political Science" (2.17)
For all of its focus on growth and change, Community has tended to shy away from all but the most temporary sexual relationships. The first season had its somewhat awkward will they/won’t they dynamic between Jeff and Britta, and the second season has had Shirley and Chang’s one night stand, but nothing has stuck and everyone has stayed either alone or, in the case of Shirley, with their significant other largely off camera.... read more
IFC Renews David Cross' Todd Margaret for Second Season
IFC has announced that offbeat comedy The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret will return for a second season. Writer, director and star David Cross returns as Todd Margaret, alongside fellow Arrested Development alum Will Arnett.... read more
The Office Review: "Todd Packer" (Episode 7.17)
Another week, another baby step toward maturity from Mr. Michael Scott.... read more
Skins Review: "Abbud" (Episode 1.06)
Skins has managed to fall yet another rung on the ladder, possibly to the very last. This week’s episode was absolutely the worst so far.... read more
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