Mona Lisa-related stories
Posted Jun 23rd 2008 10:46AM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
(S02E03) Army Wives is the kind of show that's not afraid to wear its heart on its sleeve, metaphorically speaking. That's what this episode was in essence. The writers weren't afraid to deal with some core themes like faith, courage, fear and bravery.
Time has passed since Amanda's death, but life is not returning to normal for the Holdens. Until Claudia Joy is able to begin to heal, Michael and Emmalin will be suffering, a point driven home in this episode by the messenger. In the guise of guest star Bill Cobbs, he's not real.
At least not real in human form; he's imaginary and only Claudia Joy can see and speak with him. This is very much a dramatic device to help her see that life goes on.
Continue reading Army Wives: The Messenger
Posted Feb 15th 2006 1:39PM by Annie Wu
Filed under: Programming, OpEd, Things I Hate About TV

Alright, let me set the record straight before I begin...
The Da Vinci
Code was totally over-hyped, but I enjoyed it. I am an art student and I have great appreciation for the work of
Leonardo da Vinci. I think Mona Lisa is a pretty nifty chick even though the whole "shaved eyebrows" thing is
kind of crazy. Got it? Good. Now, let me say... Dear, magical world of television: Please stop making
Da Vinci
Code shows.
Cracking the Da Vinci Code, Da Vinci Declassified, Exposing the Da Vinci Code...
These are just three of the millions (I might be over-estimating a little) of
Code-related shows that claim
that they will illuminate secrets that you never knew before. I saw one a few years ago and thought it was pretty cool.
Then I saw another one. And another. And another. They're impossible to avoid if you watch stuff like the History
Channel a lot.
Continue reading Things I Hate About TV: Da Vinci shows