It’s Halloween and the Hecks try to enjoy the night separately. Frankie (Patricia Heaton) is excited they’ve been invited to the neighborhood party but Mike (Neil Flynn) doesn’t want to dress up. Axl (Charlie McDermott) and his friends attempt to go to a haunted house party; Brick (Atticus Shaffer) goes trick-or-treating while Sue (Eden Sher) goes to a Halloween church event instead of her school dance.
Frankie’s excitement is counterbalanced by the unenthusiastic Mike. His reluctance to do anything fun really frustrates Frankie. They’ve been together for 17 years and she still wants to have fun with him, but you get the feeling the two of them don’t get to spend much time alone. Until she points that out, Mike is reluctant to let himself go. His style of dancing consists of not moving from one spot. It’s awkward and funny especially with Frankie dancing around him.
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Friday, 29 October 2010
Friday, 22 October 2010
Review: THE MIDDLE season 2, episode 5 “Foreign Exchange”
The Hecks are their usual dysfunctional selves in this hilarious episode. “Foreign Exchange” sees Frankie (Patricia Heaton) sign the family up for the foreign exchange program, thinking they can gain some cultural experiences from the visiting student.
When the family goes to pick up Japanese student, Takayuki (Matthew Moy) I thought he would be the wrong student. I’ve seen this kind of situation on other shows so I thought this episode would follow the same route. Though this didn’t happen, some great scenes came instead.
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When the family goes to pick up Japanese student, Takayuki (Matthew Moy) I thought he would be the wrong student. I’ve seen this kind of situation on other shows so I thought this episode would follow the same route. Though this didn’t happen, some great scenes came instead.
Read the rest at The Voice of TV
Saturday, 16 October 2010
Review: THE MIDDLE season 2, episode 4 “The Quarry”
Mike (Neil Flynn) catches Axl (Charlie McDermott) skipping school but it turns out he’s on suspension… for skipping school. Mike decides to teach Axl a lesson by making him work at the quarry for the rest of his suspension. At first Axl annoys Mike and you can see that Mike can’t wait for him to be back at school. Mike’s revised plan backfires. The main problem is one of the quarrymen, Chuck (Greg Cipes), has everything that appeals to Axl. Mike is trying to get his message across but every time he tries, something else attracts Axl to the life Chuck is living.
Mike has a unique way of talking about and to his kids. He refers to Axl as an idiot to his face and to Frankie (Patricia Heaton). When he calls Axl an idiot, he does it with the best of intentions and it actually helps to get his point across in explaining why Axl shouldn’t quit school.
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Mike has a unique way of talking about and to his kids. He refers to Axl as an idiot to his face and to Frankie (Patricia Heaton). When he calls Axl an idiot, he does it with the best of intentions and it actually helps to get his point across in explaining why Axl shouldn’t quit school.
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Saturday, 9 October 2010
Review: THE MIDDLE season 2, episode 3 “The Diaper Incident”
There’s a moment in time when you learn some of the things your parents told you is a lie. Brick (Atticus Shaffer) has that moment after he finds out Frankie (Patricia Heaton) lied about chocolate being illegal for children under ten. He starts to test some other things Frankie told him, like his face might stay the same if he makes funny faces. Shaffer is entertaining in these scenes – his reactions at being disappointed in his mother are brilliant.
Frankie gets Mike (Neil Flynn) to have a physical. He tells her he’s received a clean bill of health – this coincides with certain things that make her feel old. A store worker mistakenly thinks Frankie is buying adult diapers and she throws her back but tries to hide it from Mike. While taking a bath, Frankie explains to Brick why she tells certain lies. I love how she explains that while it’s bad to lie, certain small lies are permitted when protecting someone. That kind of logic has to confuse a kid. Mike enters the bathroom and questions the mess in the bathroom. Brick lies to his father but there’s a problem – Brick has a “tell.” He whispers he’s lying.
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Frankie gets Mike (Neil Flynn) to have a physical. He tells her he’s received a clean bill of health – this coincides with certain things that make her feel old. A store worker mistakenly thinks Frankie is buying adult diapers and she throws her back but tries to hide it from Mike. While taking a bath, Frankie explains to Brick why she tells certain lies. I love how she explains that while it’s bad to lie, certain small lies are permitted when protecting someone. That kind of logic has to confuse a kid. Mike enters the bathroom and questions the mess in the bathroom. Brick lies to his father but there’s a problem – Brick has a “tell.” He whispers he’s lying.
Read the rest at Series.nu
Friday, 1 October 2010
Review: THE MIDDLE season 2, episode 2 “Homecoming”
It’s a proud moment for the Heck parents as Axl (Charlie McDermott) makes the varsity football team. This means Frankie (Patricia Heaton) gets to walk her eldest child out on the field with Mike (Neil Flynn). They are faced with a dilemma when homecoming clashes with Sue’s (Eden Sher) first cross-country meet. We see the parents trying to figure out who goes to which event – even considering playing rock, paper, scissors to help make the decision. It’s evident they both want to accompany Axl, especially Frankie. I love watching her talk to both Sue and Axl, trying to find a way to make it to homecoming.
Read the rest at Series.nu
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Thursday, 30 September 2010
Review: The Middle season 2, episode 1 “Back to School”
The Middle is back for its second season and proves that being on top of things isn’t always necessary for some families.
It’s the first day of school for the three kids and as usual, the Hecks are unorganized. Frankie (Patricia Heaton) decides enough is enough and makes a plan to keep on top of things. It’s funny watching her and Mike (Neil Flynn) rush around trying to get the kids ready for the day. In contrast, the two of them actually work well together when they are dysfunctional.
The three kids are my favorite characters – they are so different from each other but equally make me laugh in every episode. Axel (Charlie McDermott) is having trouble adjusting his body clock since Frankie set an alarm for him. This leads to him barbequing late at night. Sue’s (Eden Sher) quest to be noticed is a regular occurrence. I enjoy watching her get excited about things. Having made the cross country team, she wears a heavy sweatshirt to show she’s part of the team, despite the fact it’s hot. I enjoy seeing how proud she is making the school paper because she ruins the prep rally. In other circumstances, a teenager would be embarrassed but she sees it as an opportunity to be known.
Read the rest at Series.nu
It’s the first day of school for the three kids and as usual, the Hecks are unorganized. Frankie (Patricia Heaton) decides enough is enough and makes a plan to keep on top of things. It’s funny watching her and Mike (Neil Flynn) rush around trying to get the kids ready for the day. In contrast, the two of them actually work well together when they are dysfunctional.
The three kids are my favorite characters – they are so different from each other but equally make me laugh in every episode. Axel (Charlie McDermott) is having trouble adjusting his body clock since Frankie set an alarm for him. This leads to him barbequing late at night. Sue’s (Eden Sher) quest to be noticed is a regular occurrence. I enjoy watching her get excited about things. Having made the cross country team, she wears a heavy sweatshirt to show she’s part of the team, despite the fact it’s hot. I enjoy seeing how proud she is making the school paper because she ruins the prep rally. In other circumstances, a teenager would be embarrassed but she sees it as an opportunity to be known.
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Sunday, 10 January 2010
Is ABC's Wednesday Night Complete?
Ugly Betty had it first airing at 10pm on Wednesday but is it a good fit with ABC's comedy block.
It's now been established that ABC has hit the right note with new comedies Modern Family and Cougar Town. With these breakout shows and The Middle, Wednesday has become a success for the network. There have been obvious hiccups, with the now cancelled Hank and Eastwick. Repeats of Modern Family have since taken Hank's spot but this week a new episode of The Middle was aired.
Eastwick's lost has been Ugly Betty gain. As soon as news broke of Eastwick's cancellation, talk was being made about Ugly Betty receiving that slot. The show had been struggling on Friday and fans thought a move could save the show from possible cancellation.
This meant Lost had to move to Tuesdays; I guess the network didn't want to change a winning team. With Lost airing its final season, it could be seen as ABC testing what could possibly be the line-up come September. It's a safe bet that Modern Family and Cougar Town will be renewed. The Middle has a good chance and this week's ratings will help their case, achieving 8.2 million, with a little help from an appearance from Brooke Shields.
The 8pm slot is still up for grabs and Better Off Ted fans would like the show to be moved there. Unfortunately with low ratings and the network burning off double episodes to finish its order in January, its unlikely to return for a third season. Scrubs will get the 8pm slot on January 27th and February 3rd, to finish off its current season. Ratings for them has also been disappointing. The show has been less impressive and should have ended last season.
Ugly Betty's Wednesday debut only managed 5.1m, less then the average of the cancelled Eastwick. Some of the episodes have been better than last season and Justin's growth has been interesting and touching to watch. Part of the problem is that once people stop watching, it's hard to get them back. When people are raving about other shows, then you end up checking those out instead; too many people have given up on this show. If ratings don't improve for the next few episodes, then I think I'll be proved right in my prediction of this show being cancelled.
It's now been established that ABC has hit the right note with new comedies Modern Family and Cougar Town. With these breakout shows and The Middle, Wednesday has become a success for the network. There have been obvious hiccups, with the now cancelled Hank and Eastwick. Repeats of Modern Family have since taken Hank's spot but this week a new episode of The Middle was aired.
Eastwick's lost has been Ugly Betty gain. As soon as news broke of Eastwick's cancellation, talk was being made about Ugly Betty receiving that slot. The show had been struggling on Friday and fans thought a move could save the show from possible cancellation.
This meant Lost had to move to Tuesdays; I guess the network didn't want to change a winning team. With Lost airing its final season, it could be seen as ABC testing what could possibly be the line-up come September. It's a safe bet that Modern Family and Cougar Town will be renewed. The Middle has a good chance and this week's ratings will help their case, achieving 8.2 million, with a little help from an appearance from Brooke Shields.
The 8pm slot is still up for grabs and Better Off Ted fans would like the show to be moved there. Unfortunately with low ratings and the network burning off double episodes to finish its order in January, its unlikely to return for a third season. Scrubs will get the 8pm slot on January 27th and February 3rd, to finish off its current season. Ratings for them has also been disappointing. The show has been less impressive and should have ended last season.
Ugly Betty's Wednesday debut only managed 5.1m, less then the average of the cancelled Eastwick. Some of the episodes have been better than last season and Justin's growth has been interesting and touching to watch. Part of the problem is that once people stop watching, it's hard to get them back. When people are raving about other shows, then you end up checking those out instead; too many people have given up on this show. If ratings don't improve for the next few episodes, then I think I'll be proved right in my prediction of this show being cancelled.
Sunday, 25 October 2009
Fav Scene of the Week - Oct 25th 09
I have to say that at first, The Middle sort of passed me by. I was watching but not immediately blown away like Modern Family but I also wasn't turned off like Hank. Episode 4 was the make or break episode for me and it made me take notice of how funny this show is.
I love the character Brick and I could have easily picked one of his scenes but I went with Frankie and Sue.
I love the character Brick and I could have easily picked one of his scenes but I went with Frankie and Sue.
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