Breaking Bad Review: "Bug" (Episode 4.09)
In interviews leading up to the premiere of season four, Vince Gilligan stated that his goal was to transform Walter White from Mr. Chips to Scarface. This made sense, as the general view among fans has been that Walt would more than likely see his world crumble around him at some point before the end. This has always been a safe assumption as well, because Vince shapes his Breaking Bad world with a sort of cosmic karma. For every action, there is a reaction or a consequence. And up to this point, Walt has been one to often make decisions... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsBreaking Bad Review: "Hermanos" (Episode 4.08)
“Hermanos” opens with a flashback from season two when Gus talks to Walt in the hospital. As is common with the show, they take the flashback and add more to it than we had previously seen. After ending his conversation with Walt, Gus goes to visit ex-cartel henchman Tio in his nursing home and tells him about his nephews dying at the hands of Hank Schrader. But then Gus essentially reveals that his entire family has been killed off, and it was at his behest. Tio, writhing in anger, can’t do anything but stare at Gus and seethe. Gus smirks... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsBreaking Bad Review: "Problem Dog" (Episode 4.07)
“How close were you to him?” “Closer than me and you right now,” replies Jesse after being pressed by Walt. A lot of this season of Breaking Bad has been about the relationship between Walt and Jesse—both as friends and as partners. And while in past seasons their relationship has seen its fair share of up and downs, never before has there been so much at stake in their partnership. The dynamic in this relationship began to shift in season three when each shed blood for the other, and we still aren’t sure what the full impact of that decision... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsBreaking Bad Review: "Cornered" (Episode 4.06)
“I am not in danger Skyler, I am the danger. A guy opens this door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one that knocks!” Walter White is starting to crack. It was evident in last week’s episode when he foolishly told Hank that Heisenberg is probably still out there. And while much of what Walt says is true (a major empire and business falling apart without him), a part of the rant rang delusional. Walt’s need for power and control is one of the reason’s he’s been floundering so much this season. I believe... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsBreaking Bad's Dean Norris Lands CSI: NY Role
In step with his current role as Albuquerque-based DEA agent Hank Schrader on AMC's meth drama Breaking Bad, Dean Norris has landed another law enforcement-related role. read more
Found in: TV, NewsBreaking Bad Review: "Shotgun" (Episode 4.05)
Swerving chaotically in and out of traffic, Walt races across town fumbling with his cell phone. He still can’t get a hold of Jesse, and he’s telling Saul to give all the money that he’s made to his wife in the result that they don’t hear from him again. Similar to the opening scene in season one, he tells his family he loves them by making a call to the home answering machine. Walt is preparing for the worst as he races towards getting Jesse back.... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsBreaking Bad Review: "Bullet Points" (4.04)
“How did this all get so screwed up?” Walter White asks in the poignantly titled episode: “Bullet Points.” The episode in many respects, was the most introspective episode of the series since the “The Fly.” Walter, very much deep in shit (to paraphrase Saul), is now contemplating how everything arrived to this point, and what (if any) are the possible exit strategies. And in the midst of his world crumbling around him, our protagonist is left reflecting on all the decisions he’s made up to this point.... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsBreaking Bad Review: Episode 4.3
After an incredible season opener and subsequent follow-up, Breaking Bad starts to dig in this season with an episode that focuses more on the side characters. And while Breaking Bad has always had a stellar ensemble cast, sometimes these kinds of episodes that focus heavily on the side plots can feel bogged down, and “Open House” felt this way at times.... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsBreaking Bad Review: Episode 4.2
Season four of Breaking Bad is shaping up to be a game of cat and mouse. Walter is hellbent on killing Gus, and Gus seems to be two steps ahead. After all, he wouldn’t be where he is today if he wasn’t that cautious. The game is uneven, as Walter is still relatively new to all of this. He’s an amateur. Gus has been doing this for years, and if his message sent by slitting the throat of one of his most loyal workers with a box cutter wasn’t enough to prove he’s not to be fucked with, I don’t... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsRJ Mitte: The White Heart Of Breaking Bad
Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte is hard-working young man and a dedicated actor, and if he occasionally has to swallow some fake vomit to bring his show some added realism, then that’s what he’s prepared to do. For Season 2 of the award-winning AMC drama Breaking Bad, Mitte was filming a scene... read more
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