This weekend at TheTelevixen: Castle recap and news roundup.
Castle coffee. In grocery stores. November 1.
Take a look at these Revenge photos.
This state map puzzle game thing was tons of fun. (I got a 92.)
Fascinating read: I Entered My Baby in a Beauty Pageant and Lost My Mind
Did you know Stanley Tucci wrote a cookbook?
This essay about sherry is hilarious.
I don't know anything about Grizzly Bear, but this is still a good read about art and commerce.
Showing posts with label Revenge. Show all posts
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
What I Watched: 666 Park Avenue & Revenge Premieres & More
(I realized that I completely left the premiere of The Mentalist off yesterday's post. It was . . . fine. I have very mixed feelings about that show at this point. The cases of the week are fine, but they've sort of lost me with the Red John stuff.)
666 Park Avenue, "Pilot (EP101)" - This wasn't great, but it was pleasantly creepy and very pretty. You can read my take at TheTelevixen.
Revenge, "Destiny (EP201)" - This was a solid premiere and I'm so glad the show is back. I love Nolan living with Emily, because he's my favorite. The Charlotte stuff is all quite interesting, though I didn't think it was exactly a surprise that a certain person wasn't really dead. But they played it well, anyway, and set up enough intrigue that I think they'll be able to get through another year of Emily's revengenda without rehashing much.
Copper, "The Hudson River School (EP107)" - The dynamic between Corcoran and Annie is probably the most interesting part of this show, so I was thrilled that this episode focused on it so much. And I love that Corcoran isn't going the obvious route of thinking Elizabeth can do no wrong.
How I Met Your Mother, "The Pre-Nup (EP802)" - There was an unattractive patina of misogyny over all this, of course, but that's sort of Barney's schtick, so I'm not really expecting it to change now. And hey, there was actual plot progress, and an adorable Barney/Robin moment, so I won't complain too much.
Castle, "Cloudy with a Change of Murder (EP502)" - This was our first "normal" episode since Castle and Beckett got together, and I thought they played the relationship stuff perfectly. It reassured me a lot about the season's tone and trajectory. My full recap will be up at TheTelevixen soon.
Homeland, "Marine One (EP112)" - Wow. This was an intense, amazing finale. I knew one outcome given that I was watching it knowing whether certain people were in season two, but that didn't really detract from seeing how they got there. And the phone scene between Brody and Dana was just astonishingly good.
666 Park Avenue, "Pilot (EP101)" - This wasn't great, but it was pleasantly creepy and very pretty. You can read my take at TheTelevixen.
Revenge, "Destiny (EP201)" - This was a solid premiere and I'm so glad the show is back. I love Nolan living with Emily, because he's my favorite. The Charlotte stuff is all quite interesting, though I didn't think it was exactly a surprise that a certain person wasn't really dead. But they played it well, anyway, and set up enough intrigue that I think they'll be able to get through another year of Emily's revengenda without rehashing much.
Copper, "The Hudson River School (EP107)" - The dynamic between Corcoran and Annie is probably the most interesting part of this show, so I was thrilled that this episode focused on it so much. And I love that Corcoran isn't going the obvious route of thinking Elizabeth can do no wrong.
How I Met Your Mother, "The Pre-Nup (EP802)" - There was an unattractive patina of misogyny over all this, of course, but that's sort of Barney's schtick, so I'm not really expecting it to change now. And hey, there was actual plot progress, and an adorable Barney/Robin moment, so I won't complain too much.
Castle, "Cloudy with a Change of Murder (EP502)" - This was our first "normal" episode since Castle and Beckett got together, and I thought they played the relationship stuff perfectly. It reassured me a lot about the season's tone and trajectory. My full recap will be up at TheTelevixen soon.
Homeland, "Marine One (EP112)" - Wow. This was an intense, amazing finale. I knew one outcome given that I was watching it knowing whether certain people were in season two, but that didn't really detract from seeing how they got there. And the phone scene between Brody and Dana was just astonishingly good.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
What I Watched: Revenge & Apt 23 Finales & More
Live-ish: Don't Trust the B---- in Apt 23, "Shitagi Nashi (EP107)" - This wasn't the sort of finale that obviously feels like a finale, but it was a fun episode. I like that they're giving JVDB more to do on his own, rather than always in conjunction with the girls, and I know I say this every week, but he's so good on this show. The girls ended the season as friends, which I expected, but I'm curious to see what they do next season now that a lot of that initial tension is gone.
Revenge, "Reckoning (EP122)" - Now that felt like a finale. Some of the twists were a little predictable, but some surprised me, and as a Nolan fan I am happy to see that he remains THE BESTEST. I'm curious about Emily's mother but not surprised that she's alive, and I'm completely skeptical about the plane crash. I really like that they blew up both sides of the love triangle, though I'm not thrilled that Amanda's back.
Catching Up: Lost Girl, "Vexed (EP108)" - Honestly, I'm having trouble getting to into the mystery of Bo's mother - I'm more interested in the dynamics between the main characters and the larger mythology stuff. I am also, for the record, in favor of Dyson working out shirtless. I liked that the Lauren stuff is more than it seemed, partially because, I'll admit, I'm on Team Dyson.
The Killing, "Vengeance (EP107)" - Linden's still wearing the same few sweaters. I'm still enthralled.
Rookie Blue - I like cop shows, and my beloved NYC 22 was canceled, and I like networks putting scripted stuff on in the summer, so I figured it was time to give this one a try. I'm not super-attached yet, but liking it well enough so far.
On the list... White Heat
Revenge, "Reckoning (EP122)" - Now that felt like a finale. Some of the twists were a little predictable, but some surprised me, and as a Nolan fan I am happy to see that he remains THE BESTEST. I'm curious about Emily's mother but not surprised that she's alive, and I'm completely skeptical about the plane crash. I really like that they blew up both sides of the love triangle, though I'm not thrilled that Amanda's back.
Catching Up: Lost Girl, "Vexed (EP108)" - Honestly, I'm having trouble getting to into the mystery of Bo's mother - I'm more interested in the dynamics between the main characters and the larger mythology stuff. I am also, for the record, in favor of Dyson working out shirtless. I liked that the Lauren stuff is more than it seemed, partially because, I'll admit, I'm on Team Dyson.
The Killing, "Vengeance (EP107)" - Linden's still wearing the same few sweaters. I'm still enthralled.
Rookie Blue - I like cop shows, and my beloved NYC 22 was canceled, and I like networks putting scripted stuff on in the summer, so I figured it was time to give this one a try. I'm not super-attached yet, but liking it well enough so far.
On the list... White Heat
Thursday, May 17, 2012
What I Watched: Revenge, Apt 23, & More
Live-ish: Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23, "It's Just Sex... (EP106)" - Between this and The L.A. Complex, apparently it's sex tape week! This was another solid episode, and this may wind up being my favorite new comedy of the year. (Wait. Is it the only new comedy I still watch? Maybe.) I particularly like the way they're not obviously trying to make us pull for James to get together with either girl. And he continues to just be a delight.
Revenge, "Grief (EP121)" - Oh, NOLAN. Trying to be Emily's moral compass is a dangerous job. (Though I refuse to believe he's not okay.) This episode was clearly trying to make us think they're tending toward Emily/Jack, though I still find that love triangle to be one of the least interesting parts of the show. All the scheming is much more interesting - and especially the question of where each character will draw the line of what they will or won't do. After this episode, I am both excited and a little scared for the finale, which is, after all, what a penultimate episode is supposed to accomplish.
Catching up: Grimm, "Let Your Hair Down (EP107)" - I'm still catching up slowly and enjoying the show; still don't have a lot to say about individual episodes. I did like the twist on "raised by wolves" here.
Missing, "Measure of a Man (EP107)," "Answers (EP108)," & "Promise (EP109)" - Somewhere in the middle of these three episodes, I decided that this show actually has a lot of potential - just in time for the series finale tonight, of course. I called the (apparent) Big Bad about half an episode before the reveal, so that was satisfying, and the show has gotten steadily more enjoyable as the relationships and conspiracies get more complex. I'm especially fascinated by Dax and Giancarlo, though I'll admit that the show suffers a bit from Elena Gilbert Syndrome - everyone cares a lot about Becca, and sometimes the reasons for this don't really seem clear. But I'm really curious to see how things are wrapped up tonight, and sad that we won't get to see the fallout of the Becca/Paul/Giancarlo situation.
On the list... White Heat
Revenge, "Grief (EP121)" - Oh, NOLAN. Trying to be Emily's moral compass is a dangerous job. (Though I refuse to believe he's not okay.) This episode was clearly trying to make us think they're tending toward Emily/Jack, though I still find that love triangle to be one of the least interesting parts of the show. All the scheming is much more interesting - and especially the question of where each character will draw the line of what they will or won't do. After this episode, I am both excited and a little scared for the finale, which is, after all, what a penultimate episode is supposed to accomplish.
Catching up: Grimm, "Let Your Hair Down (EP107)" - I'm still catching up slowly and enjoying the show; still don't have a lot to say about individual episodes. I did like the twist on "raised by wolves" here.
Missing, "Measure of a Man (EP107)," "Answers (EP108)," & "Promise (EP109)" - Somewhere in the middle of these three episodes, I decided that this show actually has a lot of potential - just in time for the series finale tonight, of course. I called the (apparent) Big Bad about half an episode before the reveal, so that was satisfying, and the show has gotten steadily more enjoyable as the relationships and conspiracies get more complex. I'm especially fascinated by Dax and Giancarlo, though I'll admit that the show suffers a bit from Elena Gilbert Syndrome - everyone cares a lot about Becca, and sometimes the reasons for this don't really seem clear. But I'm really curious to see how things are wrapped up tonight, and sad that we won't get to see the fallout of the Becca/Paul/Giancarlo situation.
On the list... White Heat
Friday, May 11, 2012
What I Watched: Vampire Diaries & Secret Circle Finales & More
I was home sick yesterday, and after sleeping for half the day it meant I managed to catch up on some things . . .
Live-ish: The Vampire Diaries, "The Departed (EP322)" - I wasn't as blown away by this finale as I have been in previous years, but I thought it was good, and I'm THRILLED with what it set up for next season. I know a lot of people are upset about some things that happened, and I understand why, but this is definitely a time when I think my viewing experience is improved by not having a horse in the shipper race for this show. I particularly loved Jeremy and Matt in this episode, and I'm so glad that neither of them were killed off. Snarky Damon is my favorite Damon, and I can't wait to see what happens now that Elena will remember everything.
The Secret Circle, "Family (EP122)" - This finale was very strong, and led me to write the phrase "Witch Hitler Casanova" for the first time in my life, and this show has improved so much overall that I will be very sad if it doesn't come back next season. The finale set up some REALLY interesting ideas for where they could go with it.
Awake, "Say Hello to My Little Friend (EP111)" - THIS SHOW. Why is no one watching this show? I know everyone else was crying over vampires and witches, but this was the episode last night that really got to me. Jason Isaacs is astonishingly good, and I will never listen to "Bohemian Rhapsody" the same way again.
Community, "Curriculum Unavailable (EP319)" - I usually love Community's moments of darkness, but I watched this episode after the previous three shows mentioned last night, and I was perhaps a little too tired and drained for it. But still, it was very good, and I love when they "remember" things they never showed us (as in the "clip show") because the idea of characters having whole lives we don't see is one that knocks us off balance in an interesting way.
Live+7: Revenge, "Legacy (EP120)" - This flashback episode was fun, but it didn't necessarily do a whole lot to advance the plot or keep up any sort of momentum. Update: Nolan is still the bestest.
Veep, "Catherine (EP103)" - I'm enjoying this show more with each episode, and I thought newcomer Sarah Sutherland did an amazing job as the sort of uber-Ellie Bartlet. I hope she's back in future episodes, and I hope her interesting chemistry with Jonah is explored.
White Heat, "The Past Is a Foreign Country (EP101)" - Loved it. Quick Pilot Thoughts post will be up later today.
Catching up: Gossip Girl, "It Girl, Interrupted (EP519)" - I'm not sure how I got so far behind on this show, given that I think Dan and Blair is the best thing to happen to it in a long time. And I loved Nate actually scheming semi-successfully in this episode. Nate Archibald: Serious Businessman is such a thoroughly delightful surprise this season.
How I Met Your Mother, "Now We Are Even (EP721)" - I know exactly how I got behind on this one - Bones moved into its timeslot. Anyway, I liked this episode and especially the way it handled the Ted/Robin friction, but I am becoming ever more worried that on Monday we will discover that Barney is marrying someone other than Robin, and that is UNACCEPTABLE.
On the list: Scandal, Missing
Live-ish: The Vampire Diaries, "The Departed (EP322)" - I wasn't as blown away by this finale as I have been in previous years, but I thought it was good, and I'm THRILLED with what it set up for next season. I know a lot of people are upset about some things that happened, and I understand why, but this is definitely a time when I think my viewing experience is improved by not having a horse in the shipper race for this show. I particularly loved Jeremy and Matt in this episode, and I'm so glad that neither of them were killed off. Snarky Damon is my favorite Damon, and I can't wait to see what happens now that Elena will remember everything.
The Secret Circle, "Family (EP122)" - This finale was very strong, and led me to write the phrase "Witch Hitler Casanova" for the first time in my life, and this show has improved so much overall that I will be very sad if it doesn't come back next season. The finale set up some REALLY interesting ideas for where they could go with it.
Awake, "Say Hello to My Little Friend (EP111)" - THIS SHOW. Why is no one watching this show? I know everyone else was crying over vampires and witches, but this was the episode last night that really got to me. Jason Isaacs is astonishingly good, and I will never listen to "Bohemian Rhapsody" the same way again.
Community, "Curriculum Unavailable (EP319)" - I usually love Community's moments of darkness, but I watched this episode after the previous three shows mentioned last night, and I was perhaps a little too tired and drained for it. But still, it was very good, and I love when they "remember" things they never showed us (as in the "clip show") because the idea of characters having whole lives we don't see is one that knocks us off balance in an interesting way.
Live+7: Revenge, "Legacy (EP120)" - This flashback episode was fun, but it didn't necessarily do a whole lot to advance the plot or keep up any sort of momentum. Update: Nolan is still the bestest.
Veep, "Catherine (EP103)" - I'm enjoying this show more with each episode, and I thought newcomer Sarah Sutherland did an amazing job as the sort of uber-Ellie Bartlet. I hope she's back in future episodes, and I hope her interesting chemistry with Jonah is explored.
White Heat, "The Past Is a Foreign Country (EP101)" - Loved it. Quick Pilot Thoughts post will be up later today.
Catching up: Gossip Girl, "It Girl, Interrupted (EP519)" - I'm not sure how I got so far behind on this show, given that I think Dan and Blair is the best thing to happen to it in a long time. And I loved Nate actually scheming semi-successfully in this episode. Nate Archibald: Serious Businessman is such a thoroughly delightful surprise this season.
How I Met Your Mother, "Now We Are Even (EP721)" - I know exactly how I got behind on this one - Bones moved into its timeslot. Anyway, I liked this episode and especially the way it handled the Ted/Robin friction, but I am becoming ever more worried that on Monday we will discover that Barney is marrying someone other than Robin, and that is UNACCEPTABLE.
On the list: Scandal, Missing
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Morning Coffee (4/19/12)
Busy busy busy busy busy.
New Year's Eve won't be the same without Dick Clark. Read about some of the important work he did integrating TV.
Revenge fans: The Treadwell Report is real.
Apparently the strategy here is "Let's show how important it is to preserve art by destroying it willy-nilly!" Um, what?
Amazon has acquired the rights to the James Bond novels. Interesting.
An interesting take: Drama's Star Fades
Why I hate the myth of the suffering artist
New Year's Eve won't be the same without Dick Clark. Read about some of the important work he did integrating TV.
Revenge fans: The Treadwell Report is real.
Apparently the strategy here is "Let's show how important it is to preserve art by destroying it willy-nilly!" Um, what?
Amazon has acquired the rights to the James Bond novels. Interesting.
An interesting take: Drama's Star Fades
Why I hate the myth of the suffering artist
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Morning Coffee (3/14/12)
This weather! It's so exciting! We had a thunderstorm last night! Whee!
Look! The beautiful cover of Sarah Rees Brennan's Unspoken!
Jeremy Irons is playing Uncle Macon in Beautiful Creatures. The casting of this movie has been incredible so far.
This article about fake chicken is surprisingly interesting, but I have to admit that realistic fake chicken freaks me out.
Some of these spin-off ideas are quite fun, especially Some Like It Hot.
Dear Smash, no means no.
Why have Oreos stayed so popular for 100 years? Because they're awesome. Or, you know, all this.
Drew Goddard's SXSW diary is fun, especially the bit about Bradley Whitford kissing Goddard's mom.
Look! The beautiful cover of Sarah Rees Brennan's Unspoken!
Jeremy Irons is playing Uncle Macon in Beautiful Creatures. The casting of this movie has been incredible so far.
This article about fake chicken is surprisingly interesting, but I have to admit that realistic fake chicken freaks me out.
Some of these spin-off ideas are quite fun, especially Some Like It Hot.
Dear Smash, no means no.
Why have Oreos stayed so popular for 100 years? Because they're awesome. Or, you know, all this.
Drew Goddard's SXSW diary is fun, especially the bit about Bradley Whitford kissing Goddard's mom.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Morning Coffee (3/5/12)
Happy Monday! Waking up at my parents' house on a weekday is weird, let me tell you. And also means I have a 3-4 hour commute ahead of me. Onward!
Because I've been traveling, I haven't had a chance to watch the GCB pilot yet (tonight!), but Alyssa Rosenberg's review is worth a read.
Her Majesty's new Diamond Jubilee portrait, um . . . kind of looks like an ad for Ringer.
Emmy Rossum as Ridley in Beautiful Creatures? PERFECT.
Cat Naps on Router; ISP Provides Decoy Router in Exchange for Cat Pictures
The Vanity Fair Oscar party photo booth always produces some great stuff, but the Revenge cast is particularly delightful. (And that is an SEO-friendly URL if I ever saw one.)
The AV Club has a characteristically hilarious write-up of the Game of Thrones video game news.
Because I've been traveling, I haven't had a chance to watch the GCB pilot yet (tonight!), but Alyssa Rosenberg's review is worth a read.
Her Majesty's new Diamond Jubilee portrait, um . . . kind of looks like an ad for Ringer.
Emmy Rossum as Ridley in Beautiful Creatures? PERFECT.
Cat Naps on Router; ISP Provides Decoy Router in Exchange for Cat Pictures
The Vanity Fair Oscar party photo booth always produces some great stuff, but the Revenge cast is particularly delightful. (And that is an SEO-friendly URL if I ever saw one.)
The AV Club has a characteristically hilarious write-up of the Game of Thrones video game news.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
ABC's Revenge Oscar Promo
I loved this promo ABC showed for Revenge during the Oscars. If you missed it, take a look! And yes, Revenge is finally back tomorrow night.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Thursday, September 22, 2011
6 Reasons Why I Loved Revenge
Did you guys watch Revenge last night? What did you think? I was slightly surprised to discover that it's my favorite new fall show so far, and here are some slightly spoilery reasons why . . .
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tonight's TV Premiere Reminders: 9/21/11
For these first few weeks of fall TV, I'll have quick posts up at 9am each day reminding you of which shows start that night, with times and channels and maybe a quick thought or two. Remember, you can see my whole fall TV spreadsheet here. (All times Eastern.)
8 p.m.:
The Middle season 3 premiere, ABC
I've heard very good things about this, but just haven't had time to get into it. Warning: This premiere also looks like two back-to-back episodes, like HIMYM.
The X Factor series premiere, FOX
Because what the world needs now is more singing shows.
9 p.m.:
Criminal Minds season 7 premiere, CBS
All I really know about this is that they keep having somewhat controversial casting changes. I know that's unhelpful. Sorry.
Harry's Law season 2 premiere, NBC
Kathy Bates is awesome, of course, and I adore Nathan Corddry, but this one was just too ridiculous for me.
Modern Family season 3 premiere, ABC
As you may have noticed, the Emmys really like this show. I swear I will catch up soon. (They're also doing two back-to-back episodes tonight, I think.)
10 p.m.:
CSI season 12 premiere, CBS
Wow, that's a lot of seasons.
Law & Order: SVU season 13 premiere, NBC
Wow, that's even more seasons.
Revenge series premiere, ABC
This is a Hamptons soap based on The Count of Monte Cristo, and I'm pretty excited about it. Emily van Camp! Eric from Gossip Girl! Whee!
8 p.m.:
The Middle season 3 premiere, ABC
I've heard very good things about this, but just haven't had time to get into it. Warning: This premiere also looks like two back-to-back episodes, like HIMYM.
The X Factor series premiere, FOX
Because what the world needs now is more singing shows.
9 p.m.:
Criminal Minds season 7 premiere, CBS
All I really know about this is that they keep having somewhat controversial casting changes. I know that's unhelpful. Sorry.
Harry's Law season 2 premiere, NBC
Kathy Bates is awesome, of course, and I adore Nathan Corddry, but this one was just too ridiculous for me.
Modern Family season 3 premiere, ABC
As you may have noticed, the Emmys really like this show. I swear I will catch up soon. (They're also doing two back-to-back episodes tonight, I think.)
10 p.m.:
CSI season 12 premiere, CBS
Wow, that's a lot of seasons.
Law & Order: SVU season 13 premiere, NBC
Wow, that's even more seasons.
Revenge series premiere, ABC
This is a Hamptons soap based on The Count of Monte Cristo, and I'm pretty excited about it. Emily van Camp! Eric from Gossip Girl! Whee!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Trailer: The Three Musketeers
I am sure there are various reasons why we're expecting this to be bad or inaccurate or whatever, but at the moment my feelings are as follows: Hot guys, swordfighting, intrigue, pretty clothes, and a female assassin? COUNT ME IN. But don't worry: I'll try to read the book before the movie comes out so I can be properly outraged with the rest of you.
You know, between this and Revenge, Dumas is going to have quite the Moment this fall, isn't he?
You know, between this and Revenge, Dumas is going to have quite the Moment this fall, isn't he?
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