Monthly Archives: October 2007
Bionic Woman – Season 1, Episode 3 – “Sisterhood”
We are officially cookin’. Last night’s episode of Bionic Woman proved that this show is heading in the right direction and that it has the narrative tools to sustain itself over a full season. Let’s take a quick looksie: 1. … Continue reading
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Damages – Season 1, Episode 11 – “I Hate These People”
I know this isn’t a show I write much about, but as Damages freshman season draws to a close, I thought I would check back in with you all and give you and update on how this show has been … Continue reading
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Heroes – Season 2, Episode 3 – “Kindred”
While last night’s installment of Heroes was not enough to bounce it from The Shit List, it certainly didn’t worsen its standings, as we finally got some good old-fashioned Heroes fun. Am I still angry at Heroes for being completely … Continue reading
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Friday Night Lights – Season 2, Episode 1 – “Last Days of Summer”
Good god, this is the best drama on television. You know you’re in for a real treat when 10 minutes into an episode, you’re already gushing about how great it is, which is exactly what happened to me last night. … Continue reading
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30 Rock – Season 2, Episode 1 – “Seinfeld Vision”
My poor, poor 30 Rock. On the brink of cancellation, 30 Rock turned in one of the most desperate episodes of television I’ve ever seen. The entire episode reeked of the desperate clinging for hope of extended life. While I … Continue reading
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Media Maven TV Forecast – Save My Shows!
So yesterday, I suggested that you all tune in to Pushing Daisies, Bionic Woman, and South Park, for your own good. Three cool shows, three shared cultural experiences, take from them what you will. Today? I am going to beg … Continue reading
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Pushing Daisies – Season 1, Episode 1 – “Pie-lette”
Just as there are crappy pilots that lead to awesome series, so too can there be terrific pilots that subsequent episodes just can’t top. I’m very nervous that ABC’s uber-buzzed about new show, Pushing Daisies, falls into this latter category. … Continue reading
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Bionic Woman – Season 1, Episode 2 – “Paradise Lost”
Last week, I wrote less than favorably about the pilot of Bionic Woman. It was the worst new pilot I had seen this season: all exposition, no emotion, not much action, lots of random bits introduced. The thing played more … Continue reading
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Media Maven TV Forecast
I don’t usually do this, but I felt it my Mavenly duty to notify you all of a big night of television tonight. From 8-10:30 tonight, you have the opportunity to become a part of some terrific shared cultural experience … Continue reading
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Journeyman – Season 1, Episode 2 – “Friendly Skies”
I love this show. After the disappointment that was Heroes, it was so nice to be able to enjoy a show as genuinely entertaining as Journeyman that I think can really fashion a nice niche for itself on Monday nights … Continue reading
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