I had the chance to review the pilot for Will Arnett's new comedy, Running Wilde. It premieres on Tuesday, September 21st on FOX.
The show teams Will Arnett and Keri Russell with the people behind Arrested Development and it’s enough to get anyone who’s a fan of them, excited.
I’ve been waiting to see Arnett in a regular TV role again as he’s one of those people that make me laugh no matter what he does. His guest appearances on 30 Rock and Parks & Recreation weren’t enough for me. I was wondering how casting Russell with Arnett would work as I’ve only seen Russell in Felicity. After viewing the pilot, I’m still on the fence about the duo.
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Friday, 10 September 2010
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Returning shows I'm looking forward to
After waiting all summer, the time has finally come for the shows that ended in May, to return. Thought there are many shows I'm looking forward to returning, there are some that I'm looking forward to more.
The Vampire Diaries
This show was one of the best new shows last year. It had the ability to keep me on the edge of my seat every episode and its finale was no different. It was a finale that had me buzzing about it weeks after I saw it. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it from the very first episode as I was rolling my eyes at yet another show about vampires but somehow it continues to be fresh.
Grey's Anatomy
Like The Vampire Diaries, it was one of my favourite finales but for different reasons - it played upon the emotions. We were promised a game changer and it certainly delivered. How the characters deal with the aftermath is the question.
Fringe
This show is in my top 5 shows and like the previous two, was one of my favourite finales. The show just keeps getting better with outstanding performances and storylines. With the alternative universe being shown more, the show looks to keep up its consistency of being something not to miss.
Community
This is one of my favourite comedies and if you haven't seen it already, just watch the episode Modern Warfare and you'll be hooked. It has one of the best ensembles with funny and consistent writing. I shall continue to review the episodes on Series.nu
Other shows that I'm looking forward to but just not as much
Parenthood
Life Unexpected
Modern Family
Cougar Town
Glee
Castle
The Middle
The Good Wife
Two shows that I was considering dropping form my viewing list were Gossip Girl and Desperate Housewives but the casting of Katie Cassidy and Vanessa Williams respectively have breathed a new sense of anticipation for me and I shall keenly watch to see how both shows utilize the actresses.
The Vampire Diaries
This show was one of the best new shows last year. It had the ability to keep me on the edge of my seat every episode and its finale was no different. It was a finale that had me buzzing about it weeks after I saw it. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it from the very first episode as I was rolling my eyes at yet another show about vampires but somehow it continues to be fresh.
Grey's Anatomy
Like The Vampire Diaries, it was one of my favourite finales but for different reasons - it played upon the emotions. We were promised a game changer and it certainly delivered. How the characters deal with the aftermath is the question.
Fringe
This show is in my top 5 shows and like the previous two, was one of my favourite finales. The show just keeps getting better with outstanding performances and storylines. With the alternative universe being shown more, the show looks to keep up its consistency of being something not to miss.
Community
This is one of my favourite comedies and if you haven't seen it already, just watch the episode Modern Warfare and you'll be hooked. It has one of the best ensembles with funny and consistent writing. I shall continue to review the episodes on Series.nu
Other shows that I'm looking forward to but just not as much
Parenthood
Life Unexpected
Modern Family
Cougar Town
Glee
Castle
The Middle
The Good Wife
Two shows that I was considering dropping form my viewing list were Gossip Girl and Desperate Housewives but the casting of Katie Cassidy and Vanessa Williams respectively have breathed a new sense of anticipation for me and I shall keenly watch to see how both shows utilize the actresses.
Monday, 14 June 2010
Review: Glee s1ep22 - Journey (Series.nu)
The moment has finally arrived as New Directions competes at Regionals. This episode recaptures the best parts of the show – a good storyline, brilliant and well placed song choices, with a Journey medley at the heart of it.
With the episode entitled Journey, it takes a brief look into how far the glee club has come as they deal with the possible realization that the club will be over after Regionals.
The episode is filled with some heart warming moments. My favorite moments include the Journey medley and the placement of Quinn giving birth during Vocal Adrenaline’s performance of Bohemian Rhapsody. I like the way the scenes were cut and placed together.
Check out the rest on Series.nu
With the episode entitled Journey, it takes a brief look into how far the glee club has come as they deal with the possible realization that the club will be over after Regionals.
The episode is filled with some heart warming moments. My favorite moments include the Journey medley and the placement of Quinn giving birth during Vocal Adrenaline’s performance of Bohemian Rhapsody. I like the way the scenes were cut and placed together.
Check out the rest on Series.nu
Monday, 7 June 2010
Review: Glee s1ep21 - Funk (Series.nu)
From the second the episode started I was filled with confusion. The recap stated Jesse had left the glee club but in the first scene, Kurt talked about having Jesse in the group and Rachel was surprised to see Jesse on stage with Vocal Adrenaline.
I questioned why the episode title was used so frequently. I didn’t go down the route of counting how many times the word ‘funk’ was said, but it was definitely too much for my fingers and toes to manage.
The whole episode left me wondering what the vision was. Most times I felt it was all over the place, jumping too quickly at times from one scene to the next.
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I questioned why the episode title was used so frequently. I didn’t go down the route of counting how many times the word ‘funk’ was said, but it was definitely too much for my fingers and toes to manage.
The whole episode left me wondering what the vision was. Most times I felt it was all over the place, jumping too quickly at times from one scene to the next.
Check out the rest on Series.nu
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Review: Glee s1ep20 - Theatricality (Series.nu)
Vampires are real – at least in the mind of Principal Figgins and that’s how the episode opens. Figgins has Will and Tina in his office telling her she can’t dress Goth. With the KISS and Lady GaGa inspired outfits, they are the lighthearted storylines sandwiched between a serious and at one point emotional episode.
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Read the rest on Series.nu
Monday, 24 May 2010
Review: Glee - Dream On (Series.nu)
There are two big issues in this episode — Artie and his dream to walk and Rachel’s dream of meeting her mother. Artie’s storyline really delved into the subject of disability and significantly follows last week’s episode which showed a quadriplegic. Will’s nemesis Bryan Ryan helped balance the episode with a lighter storyline.
When I heard Joss Whedon would be directing an episode of Glee, I was immediately excited. He is no stranger to directing musical shows given his previous experience of Buffy’s ‘Once More with Feeling’ and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. The subtle angles used, like Will and Ryan’s bar scene and the mall dance scene had me captive.
To read more, check out Series.nu
When I heard Joss Whedon would be directing an episode of Glee, I was immediately excited. He is no stranger to directing musical shows given his previous experience of Buffy’s ‘Once More with Feeling’ and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. The subtle angles used, like Will and Ryan’s bar scene and the mall dance scene had me captive.
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Monday, 17 May 2010
Review: Glee - Laryngitis (Series.nu)
Puck has shaved his Mohawk and like Samson, he’s lost his strength. I liked the way the opening scene was shot showing jaw dropping reactions and Brittany not recognizing him at all. Puck’s trademark was his Mohawk so I too was surprised to see it gone.
Puck’s popularity at the school has plummeted and now he’s the one being dumped into the school dumpster. He thinks the only way he can get his status back is to date a cheerleader so he sets his sights on Mercedes, who initially resists. Eventually, Mercedes begins dating him despite knowing what his ulterior motive is. Someone isn’t happy about this new couple and surprisingly it’s not Quinn. Despite people thinking that Quinn and Puck are a couple, we find out they aren’t even dating. Since Quinn left Finn’s home, she’s been living with Puck’s family. It’s taken a few episodes to get to this point and I do wonder why they’ve made it look like Puck and Quinn were dating.
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Puck’s popularity at the school has plummeted and now he’s the one being dumped into the school dumpster. He thinks the only way he can get his status back is to date a cheerleader so he sets his sights on Mercedes, who initially resists. Eventually, Mercedes begins dating him despite knowing what his ulterior motive is. Someone isn’t happy about this new couple and surprisingly it’s not Quinn. Despite people thinking that Quinn and Puck are a couple, we find out they aren’t even dating. Since Quinn left Finn’s home, she’s been living with Puck’s family. It’s taken a few episodes to get to this point and I do wonder why they’ve made it look like Puck and Quinn were dating.
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Monday, 10 May 2010
Review: Glee - Bad Reputation (Series.nu)
The latest episode sees several glee members trying to change their reputation, with guest appearances by Molly Shannon and Olivia Newton John (as herself).
Some of the glee members are watching a video Kurt stole, of Sue Sylvester dancing to Olivia Newton John’s hit ‘Physical’. They upload it online and everyone teases Sue in school. Brenda Castle (Molly Shannon), a new faculty member, instantly mocks Sue, every time she sees her.
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Some of the glee members are watching a video Kurt stole, of Sue Sylvester dancing to Olivia Newton John’s hit ‘Physical’. They upload it online and everyone teases Sue in school. Brenda Castle (Molly Shannon), a new faculty member, instantly mocks Sue, every time she sees her.
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Review: Glee - Home (Series.nu)
“Splits” magazine is going to interview Sue Sylvester and she wants members of the Cheerios to lose weight. She gives Mercedes the target of losing 10 lbs. in a week or risk being off the squad.
Finn’s mother Carole (Romy Rosemont) is selling items from the house, including things associated with his father. Finn stops her from selling the chair his father used to sit in and watch sports. She informs him that she’s been seeing Kurt’s father Burt (Mike O’Malley).
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Finn’s mother Carole (Romy Rosemont) is selling items from the house, including things associated with his father. Finn stops her from selling the chair his father used to sit in and watch sports. She informs him that she’s been seeing Kurt’s father Burt (Mike O’Malley).
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Monday, 26 April 2010
Review: Glee - The Power of Madonna (Series.nu)
In a first for Glee, ‘The Power of Madonna’ is an episode made up entirely of songs from Madonna’s back catalogue.
We learn that Sue Sylvester is a massive Madonna fan. She continues blackmailing Principal Figgins by making him play Madonna songs over the PA system. Sue encourages the Cheerio squad to act more like Madonna and to date younger men. She informs them she will now only address them by their first names.
Rachel seeks advice from the other Glee Club girls, hiding the fact that it’s about Jesse; he wants to have sex but she’s still a virgin and not ready. The girls talk about how guys don’t care about their feelings.
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We learn that Sue Sylvester is a massive Madonna fan. She continues blackmailing Principal Figgins by making him play Madonna songs over the PA system. Sue encourages the Cheerio squad to act more like Madonna and to date younger men. She informs them she will now only address them by their first names.
Rachel seeks advice from the other Glee Club girls, hiding the fact that it’s about Jesse; he wants to have sex but she’s still a virgin and not ready. The girls talk about how guys don’t care about their feelings.
To read more, check out Series.nu
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Review: Glee - Hell-O (Series.nu)
After a 4 month break, Glee is back with Broadway stars Idina Menzel (Wicked) and Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening) guest starring.
New Directions are on a high after their win at Sectionals. Kurt (Chris Colfer), Rachel (Lea Michele) and Mercedes (Amber Riley) think their win will help them rule the school. Unfortunately for them, the realization hits them literally in the face, when drinks are thrown at them. Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) starts to prepare the club for Regionals by having them pick songs that have ‘hello’ in the title, knowing if they don’t win Regionals, glee club will cease to exist.
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New Directions are on a high after their win at Sectionals. Kurt (Chris Colfer), Rachel (Lea Michele) and Mercedes (Amber Riley) think their win will help them rule the school. Unfortunately for them, the realization hits them literally in the face, when drinks are thrown at them. Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) starts to prepare the club for Regionals by having them pick songs that have ‘hello’ in the title, knowing if they don’t win Regionals, glee club will cease to exist.
To read more, check out Series.nu
Friday, 22 January 2010
House Previews from "Remorse"
International fans are getting use to being blocked from watching clips on YouTube, especially short promos of TV shows. Fox's YouTube channel has clips that can be viewed by international fans.
Watch 3 clips from the next new episode being shown in the US.
Watch 3 clips from the next new episode being shown in the US.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Will Monday Be A Good Fit For Fringe?
On Monday January 11th, Fox will be airing a never seen before episode from season one. The episode is against NBC's Heroes, which is also struggling with ratings. Though this is a one off, could this move save the show?
When I first heard about the Time Warner/Fox problems, my first thought went to Fringe and how the possible blackout could effect this show, more than how it would effect others. With a debut of around 9 million viewers in September 2008 and 9.3 million for its season finale in May 2009, you would think there was nothing to worry about. A lot can change in a year. Now shown on a different evening, the second season debut managed 7.8 million in September 2009.
The first new episode after the world series only attracted 4.95m, a series-low. The show climbed back up with 5.9 million with the following episode. Unfortunately for fans, these continuing numbers are worrying.
A sigh or relief was breathed when Time Warner and Fox issued a statement of agreement, that wouldn't stop broadcasting Fox in 13 million homes. I hope that Monday's episode will give the show a ratings boost, then this would show that there are more people that want to watch but the show needs to move from a congested Thursday night. This move could also show the network why they have to renew it, other than the fact that this show is good. Sometimes a little movement helps a long way.
When I first heard about the Time Warner/Fox problems, my first thought went to Fringe and how the possible blackout could effect this show, more than how it would effect others. With a debut of around 9 million viewers in September 2008 and 9.3 million for its season finale in May 2009, you would think there was nothing to worry about. A lot can change in a year. Now shown on a different evening, the second season debut managed 7.8 million in September 2009.
The first new episode after the world series only attracted 4.95m, a series-low. The show climbed back up with 5.9 million with the following episode. Unfortunately for fans, these continuing numbers are worrying.
A sigh or relief was breathed when Time Warner and Fox issued a statement of agreement, that wouldn't stop broadcasting Fox in 13 million homes. I hope that Monday's episode will give the show a ratings boost, then this would show that there are more people that want to watch but the show needs to move from a congested Thursday night. This move could also show the network why they have to renew it, other than the fact that this show is good. Sometimes a little movement helps a long way.
Monday, 21 December 2009
My Misses List of 2009
There have been a lot of best and worst of 2009 lists floating around and I thought I'll do my own little list. I warn you now, that this isn't your standard best show and worst show list. I've been a little inventive with my awards. I start of with the misses list.
What were you thinking? - NBC cancelling Southland before the new series was aired
I can't believe you're still on the air - Heroes
Hail Mary attempt at more viewers - Claire's lesbian kiss, Heroes
It's not what it says on the packaging - FlashForward. Some billed it as the next Lost, well it's not.
I should really turn it over - The Cleveland Show
Stop and stare moment - Heather Locklear's face. There's something going on that I can't quite figure out.
Biggest waste of an hour - The Beautiful Life
Biggest waste of half an hour - Hank
I like you but I couldn't keep watching your show - Alex O'Loughlin and Alfre Woodard, Three Rivers
Is it you or your character that annoys me - Joseph Fiennes, Mark on FlashForward
Are you trying to kill the show on purpose? - Fox moving Fringe from Tuesday to overloaded Thursday
Do you want people to watch you? - NBC's dwindling primetime scripted shows.
Most obvious outcome in a cliffhanger - Grey's Anatomy with George and Izzie
What were you thinking? - NBC cancelling Southland before the new series was aired
I can't believe you're still on the air - Heroes
Hail Mary attempt at more viewers - Claire's lesbian kiss, Heroes
It's not what it says on the packaging - FlashForward. Some billed it as the next Lost, well it's not.
I should really turn it over - The Cleveland Show
Stop and stare moment - Heather Locklear's face. There's something going on that I can't quite figure out.
Biggest waste of an hour - The Beautiful Life
Biggest waste of half an hour - Hank
I like you but I couldn't keep watching your show - Alex O'Loughlin and Alfre Woodard, Three Rivers
Is it you or your character that annoys me - Joseph Fiennes, Mark on FlashForward
Are you trying to kill the show on purpose? - Fox moving Fringe from Tuesday to overloaded Thursday
Do you want people to watch you? - NBC's dwindling primetime scripted shows.
Most obvious outcome in a cliffhanger - Grey's Anatomy with George and Izzie
Monday, 7 December 2009
Fav Scene of the Week 29th Nov - 5th Dec 09
For this week, I have chosen Fringe. This is one of my favourite shows and this episode saw Walter trying to function on his own. I've actually chosen two scenes from the episode. The first is with Astrid and what I loved about it was how caring he was with her. Plus the fact that its taken a while for him to actually remember her name.
The second scene is with Peter and I thought it was heartfelt and funny at the same time. Their relationship is amongst my favourites; it's dysfunctional and there are many answers that have yet to be answered.
The second scene is with Peter and I thought it was heartfelt and funny at the same time. Their relationship is amongst my favourites; it's dysfunctional and there are many answers that have yet to be answered.
Saturday, 28 November 2009
Fav Scene of the Week 23rd-28th Nov 09 Part 1
It's been quiet of late and I didn't post anything last week. Partly because I didn't think anything really stood out for me. This time around, I found two clips.
The first clip had me laughing and clapping at the same time. Family Guy has funny and controversial moments but this next scene has to be one of my favourites of this season. Brian had been trying to find out why Quagmire doesn't like him and he finally gets to know the reason why.
The first clip had me laughing and clapping at the same time. Family Guy has funny and controversial moments but this next scene has to be one of my favourites of this season. Brian had been trying to find out why Quagmire doesn't like him and he finally gets to know the reason why.
Saturday, 26 September 2009
My Cancellation Predictions
"It lacks cohesion." A quote from the season opener of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. This is something that can be said of many shows on TV and is often thrown at new shows in particular.
I've watched most of the new shows that have been aired so far. I've taken a look at the ratings for their debut and in some cases, their second outing. I'm going to loosely predict what shows I think will be cancelled as well as predict some more established shows. The first one on my list was going to be The Beautiful Life but the plug was already pulled before I got the chance to write this.
Lets get one thing straight, though I'm predicting the following, it doesn't mean I necessarily dislike the shows that I've picked, as there are a couple that I like but still think they will be canned.
Ugly Betty - Now this hasn't even been shown yet and that is one of the points of why I feel it will be cancelled. This week ABC announced that Betty's season opener air date has changed. It was moved to Friday which is the least watched week day (I'm looking at it in terms of the highest viewed show per day). CBS so far has that night in the bag with Medium, Ghost Whisperer and Numbers. The viewers were already dwindling before this move.
Hank and The Middle - They're just not as good as ABC's other two new comedies Cougar Town and Modern Family. That and the ratings are reason enough.
Trauma/Mercy - I can't really choose between the two but I think one of them will go. My personal opinion is Mercy but Trauma had the worst debut. Not sure why NBC went for two new shows about the emergency services.
Cold Case - I like this show but there were rumours that this was up for the chop with Without A Trace and it was an either or decision. With CBS cutting costs in both primetime and daytime, I see this as one to go.
Dollhouse - Another show that I like but not enough people are watching this. It also doesn't help when SyFy's Stargate Universe and encores of shows already shown in the week get better rating numbers.
Smallville - I haven't watched this since the first season but like Ugly Betty, it has been moved to Friday. I don't see why it couldn't have been moved into The Beautiful Life's vacated spot instead of a Melrose Place rerun. These are the reasons I have this down plus the length of time it's had on air.
I've had to put the following in a separate section as if they were on any other network, I think these shows would be canned but as NBC's figures as a whole haven't been as good as CBS or ABC this week (in some cases Fox either) then it's hard to tell what they would actually get rid of.
Heroes - I really don't think I should have to explain this one as those that no longer watch it know why. It should have been cancelled last season but they persisted and gave it another go. The characters have become annoying, they've killed off some interesting and popular characters, it's lacked direction and decent story-telling and people are abandoning it fast, including many of my family and friends.
Parks and Recreation - I really like this show but it's the worst performer out of NBC's Thursday comedies.
The following ones I'm debating and could go either way depending on how they do further down the line. I won't go into my reasons, in some cases, you just have to watch them to know.
Eastwick
The Forgotten
Accidently On Purpose
Brothers
Till Death
Melrose Place
Castle
The last one I am mentioning is just what I think should end.
One Tree Hill - I think it should have ended last season as I think it was time and ended on a good note, which I mentioned in a previous post. Now it feels like they are just dragging things out. If you have to have Dan Scott married to Rachel Gatina and another Nathan may or may have cheated storyline, then you need to end it.
Obviously Lost isn't included in any of the lists, as we all know that it will be airing it's last season. I think it was good that they announced a couple of seasons ago the timeline for the show.
We shall see what shows are still on when I do this again, after the mid season shows have aired.
I've watched most of the new shows that have been aired so far. I've taken a look at the ratings for their debut and in some cases, their second outing. I'm going to loosely predict what shows I think will be cancelled as well as predict some more established shows. The first one on my list was going to be The Beautiful Life but the plug was already pulled before I got the chance to write this.
Lets get one thing straight, though I'm predicting the following, it doesn't mean I necessarily dislike the shows that I've picked, as there are a couple that I like but still think they will be canned.
Ugly Betty - Now this hasn't even been shown yet and that is one of the points of why I feel it will be cancelled. This week ABC announced that Betty's season opener air date has changed. It was moved to Friday which is the least watched week day (I'm looking at it in terms of the highest viewed show per day). CBS so far has that night in the bag with Medium, Ghost Whisperer and Numbers. The viewers were already dwindling before this move.
Hank and The Middle - They're just not as good as ABC's other two new comedies Cougar Town and Modern Family. That and the ratings are reason enough.
Trauma/Mercy - I can't really choose between the two but I think one of them will go. My personal opinion is Mercy but Trauma had the worst debut. Not sure why NBC went for two new shows about the emergency services.
Cold Case - I like this show but there were rumours that this was up for the chop with Without A Trace and it was an either or decision. With CBS cutting costs in both primetime and daytime, I see this as one to go.
Dollhouse - Another show that I like but not enough people are watching this. It also doesn't help when SyFy's Stargate Universe and encores of shows already shown in the week get better rating numbers.
Smallville - I haven't watched this since the first season but like Ugly Betty, it has been moved to Friday. I don't see why it couldn't have been moved into The Beautiful Life's vacated spot instead of a Melrose Place rerun. These are the reasons I have this down plus the length of time it's had on air.
I've had to put the following in a separate section as if they were on any other network, I think these shows would be canned but as NBC's figures as a whole haven't been as good as CBS or ABC this week (in some cases Fox either) then it's hard to tell what they would actually get rid of.
Heroes - I really don't think I should have to explain this one as those that no longer watch it know why. It should have been cancelled last season but they persisted and gave it another go. The characters have become annoying, they've killed off some interesting and popular characters, it's lacked direction and decent story-telling and people are abandoning it fast, including many of my family and friends.
Parks and Recreation - I really like this show but it's the worst performer out of NBC's Thursday comedies.
The following ones I'm debating and could go either way depending on how they do further down the line. I won't go into my reasons, in some cases, you just have to watch them to know.
Eastwick
The Forgotten
Accidently On Purpose
Brothers
Till Death
Melrose Place
Castle
The last one I am mentioning is just what I think should end.
One Tree Hill - I think it should have ended last season as I think it was time and ended on a good note, which I mentioned in a previous post. Now it feels like they are just dragging things out. If you have to have Dan Scott married to Rachel Gatina and another Nathan may or may have cheated storyline, then you need to end it.
Obviously Lost isn't included in any of the lists, as we all know that it will be airing it's last season. I think it was good that they announced a couple of seasons ago the timeline for the show.
We shall see what shows are still on when I do this again, after the mid season shows have aired.
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