S02E10-related stories
Posted Nov 23rd 2006 11:21AM by Jonathan Toomey
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, CBS, OpEd, Criminal Minds
(S02E10) Great episode. It felt a little bit generic (most crime dramas have already had the "terrorist" episode by now), but Criminal Minds still managed to put it's own twist on the story.
This was the first episode where we got to see what Agent Prentiss is all about. She's good. Very good. She seems to have an almost Dr. Reid level of knowledge. Not to mention literacy and fluency in most forms of Arabic. I love Paget Brewster, but it still feels like she's acting in the role of Beth Huffstodt, you know? I'm sure she'll adjust her acting style for this part. But right now I'm agreeing with what a few commenters said about her last week. She needs to tone it down a little. She's still a bit too enthused.
Continue reading Criminal Minds: Lessons Learned
Posted Aug 18th 2006 9:29AM by Joel Keller
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Cable, OpEd, FX, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

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S02E10) Since Jonathan's pesky day job is keeping him busy, I've gladly volunteered to review the season finale of
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, a show that's perfect for summer. Why? Because, while it's not perfect, and it's not exactly highbrow, it's always good for a few good belly laughs per episode. The finale followed suit for the most part: There were uncomfortable moments, lots of arguing, behaviors that would make the
Seinfeld four cringe, and a surprise ending. Oh, and there's a good demonstration how to smuggle heroin in your colon. But that's just there for laughs.
Continue reading It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Dennis and Dee Get a New Dad (season finale)
Posted Jun 4th 2006 11:38AM by Jonathan Toomey
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Showtime, Premium Cable, OpEd, Huff

(S02E10) I was starting to wonder what the story arc for the rest of this season would be and it's finally starting to take shape: the similarities and comparisons between Craig and his father, Ben. It comes at a poignant time too. Now that Ben is gone for good (I honestly don't think he'll be back), it's left Craig to inherit all his father's flaws and mistakes. As much as Craig wants to not become his father, he has and it'll probably take him the rest of the season to realize that. Also, you might notice that I'm referring to Huff as "Craig" and not as "Huff." I have a point to make there, I swear. But I'll get to that later.
Continue reading Huff: Bethless