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Posted Nov 23rd 2008 5:02PM by Jane Boursaw
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Reality Shows, Programming, TV on DVD, OpEd, 24, Fringe
Oh my. So much to be thankful for, even though the fall season hasn't been all that great. Here's my list:
Rogue agents. It's been Far.Too.Long since Jack Bauer has entered our living room, and we couldn't be more gleeful about his return - both the
24 movie and the series in January. Welcome back, Jack! We missed you! Well, my son and I have! My daughter and husband don't get you, but that's ok!
Mad scientists. That crazy Walter Bishop really brightens up our Tuesday nights around here. My son goes to school on Wednesday, talks about
Fringe with his buddies, then texts me back their thoughts on The Observer, the cylinders, Massive Dynamic and all the rest. Of course, Walter is the best thing about the show. We love him.
Continue reading What Jane is thankful for
Posted Sep 16th 2008 10:12AM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E13) The final shocking revelation of the season--which wasn't so shocking, if you heard the rumors--made me want to write off the
Weeds season finale as unimaginative. To offer up such a commonplace TV twist, and to do it in the last moments of the episode, was definitely not original.
As season finales go, this episode wasn't legendary (I'll never regard that word the same way again, thanks to Doug). However, there were a few scenes that gave us the
Weeds we've always loved, and I'd like to believe that the show's distinct, dark humor will have a stronger presence next season.
Continue reading Weeds: If You Work for a Living, Why Do You Kill Yourself Working? (season finale)
Posted Sep 9th 2008 7:44AM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E12) A lot can happen in two weeks!
Weeds took a short break and returned in the form of an action-packed drama. If this episode set the tone for next week, we can expect the finale to be a departure from the flaky, in-over-her-head Nancy from seasons past. Things have gotten serious on our little drug comedy.
Fortunately, there were some lighter moments. Naked Andy always mellows things out, and Celia gave us some laughs as well. Naturally, her rehab breakthrough came from a selfish place, which led to some hilarious backhanded apologies. Will there be any time for humor in next week's season finale?
Continue reading Weeds: Till We Meet Again
Posted Aug 26th 2008 8:37AM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E11) The truth hurt almost everyone this week. The stress of having both a deflowered son and knowledge of the tunnel's other uses took its toll on Nancy. Harsh reality set in for the others as well. Doug's faults weren't lost on Maria, Celia's lack of insurance affected her recovery, and Bob Odenkirk made me lose confidence in commercial airline pilots. Where's Jimmy Jam when you need him?
Continue reading Weeds: Head Cheese
Posted Aug 19th 2008 8:21AM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E10) Season four of
Weeds has been a season of breakthroughs. Ever since Nancy left Agrestic and started over, she's been re-examining her life and coming to terms with her personal failures. The big question is: Will she ever truly change her behavior?
Her self-awareness has yielded some positive results, like her dinner table apology and her throwdown with Lisa, but we've yet to see any significant changes. Will this week's discovery make a difference?
Continue reading Weeds: The Love Circle Overlap
Posted Aug 12th 2008 1:32AM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E09) It appears that Nancy is growing up, and it only took four seasons for it to happen. She dealt with mature relationship issues and had a calm, romantic moment with Esteban. I was thrilled that she finally made good on her promise to be more available to her family, going MILF-a-MILF with Lisa and dealing with Shane's kinky flea-scratching. Her responsible behavior also made up for Celia's descent into coke-fiendom.
Continue reading Weeds: Little Boats
Posted Aug 5th 2008 2:21AM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E08) This episode definitely belongs in the "mixed bag" category. Some things worked for me and others didn't. Nancy's extended lunch date with Esteban and Shane's prison-style lunch confrontation were both enjoyable. On the down side, Celia's drugged-out craziness and Silas' scenes with Lisa didn't entertain me.
I expected something more at this point in the season, but it looks like things are set up for a better episode next week. Don't give up,
Weeds fans!
Continue reading Weeds: I Am the Table
Posted Jul 29th 2008 12:26PM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E07) Nancy hasn't completely left her old self behind, has she? After only a short time at Maternity World, she was ready to take on her old operation. Many of the pre-Ren Mar folks emerged from various parts of California. I was strangely excited to see the Botwins' old housekeeper, Lupita, along with Sanjay (now a father to Clinique's baby) and Marvin (10 pounds lighter).
Have the good old days of pot dealing returned, or will Nancy have trouble working within someone else's organization?
Continue reading Weeds: Yes I Can
Posted Jul 22nd 2008 1:28AM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E06) Everyone was finding love--or lust--this week on
Weeds. The presence of guest stars Julie Bowen and Demian Bichir just made the show significantly hotter. The Botwins and their tenants focused more on their personal lives, with mixed results. Celia developed her maternal side, Andy and Doug pondered their next move, and Silas got to know the neighbors.
Continue reading Weeds: Excellent Treasures
Posted Jul 19th 2008 12:28PM by Joel Keller
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Industry, Dexter, TCA Press Tour, Weeds, Reality-Free
When I posted
the news items that came out of Showtime's portion of the CBS tour, the one question I got was "When will
Dexter be back?" Well, network president Robert Greenblatt mentioned that the third season would debut in September. No word beyond that. Didn't seem like news to me. But there you are,
Dexter fans; that's all I've got on that.
The executive session was introduced by a semi-funny clip from one of the network's stars, Tracey Ullman. Really, it wasn't that good, so I won't talk much about it here. Greenblatt also showed clips of
The United States of Tara and
Nurse Jackie during his opening remarks. Other than that? Well, isn't that enough?
Continue reading Showtime wrap-up: executive session and four shows talk at once - TCA Report
Posted Jul 15th 2008 12:33AM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E05) Weeds turned a corner with this episode. This week marked the true beginning of Nancy's new life. She owned up to her mistakes, made amends to her friends and family, and admitted the obvious: she was a lousy drug dealer. While it took Nancy several seasons to realize the truth about herself, Guillermo figured it out in a few episodes and gave her a new job.
Continue reading Weeds: No Man is Pudding
Posted Jul 8th 2008 1:06AM by Erin Martell
Filed under: OpEd, Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E04) Nobody mourns like the Botwins. I can't decide whose behavior was the least appropriate; there certainly were a lot of contenders. Lenny's countdown was extremely insensitive, and his actions throughout the episode didn't do him any favors, either. I'll save the specifics for after the jump, but he made Nancy's Andy-ditching look like an act of kindness. Not cool, BotWinBig, not cool.
Continue reading Weeds: The Three Coolers
Posted Jul 1st 2008 8:23AM by Brett Love
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Comedy Shows, Boston Legal, Desperate Housewives, Lost, Medium, Celebrities, Big Love, 30 Rock, Ugly Betty, Damages, Weeds, Emmys, Pushing Daisies, Samantha Who?, Reality-Free, Mad Men
As the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences tries to whittle the submissions down to actual nominees, it's interesting to take a look at who has made it to the semifinals. It's not a nomination, but it's one step away. Today comes word of the finalists for best comedy actress and best supporting drama actor. There are some surprises.
Chief among those for me is Sarah Silverman. I honestly hadn't even considered her in the running. I'm not much of a fan, but I do like that she is being considered for the simple fact that the base the nominees are drawn from can always use some expansion. And if she is the most surprising inclusion, the most surprising snub just might be Teri Hatcher. Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross, and Felicity Huffman all made the cut, but not Hatcher. Ouch. The rest of the finalists, and the supporting actors from a drama, after the jump.
Continue reading Sarah Silverman: best comedy actress?
Posted Jul 1st 2008 1:27AM by Erin Martell
Filed under: OpEd, Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E03) What a relief! Now that we've ditched the dead weight (sorry, Bubbie)
Weeds can finally get down to business. The Agrestic and Ren Mar worlds are slowly coming together, which should please the Doug fans. Some familiar faces are making their way to Nancy's new home, and that could mean trouble for her.
Continue reading Weeds: The Whole Blah Damn Thing
Posted Jun 24th 2008 1:14AM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Weeds, Reality-Free
(S04E02) The season premiere took us to a new town, and "Lady's a Charm" gave us a look into Nancy's future as a drug trafficker. There's room for improvement, that's for sure. This week we learned more of the Botwin family history, got a brief and depressing Yiddish lesson, and, for the first time, I heard the word "schlimazel" outside the context of
Laverne & Shirley.
The "Little Boxes" theme is gone for good. Instead, we got a quick shot of the Mexican border. I'll miss the old song, but it no longer fits with the show's new setting. I can't decide if I like the music-free credits, or if a different theme song would have been a good idea. What song would suit
Weeds now that it isn't set in the suburbs?
Continue reading Weeds: Lady's a Charm
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