Monthly Archives: November 2007

Reaper – Season 1, Episode 9 – “Ashes to Ashes”

And I’m back. The Maven is having an extremely busy week, with preparing for a rock show, the occasional class, getting beat down in halo, and of course his lopsided afro all weighing heavily on his knowledgeable cranium. So, he … Continue reading

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Media Maven’s Music Wednesday – The Bird and The Bee – “Carol of the Bells”

Hi there readers. I’m so sorry I’ve been out of touch over the past week. With Thanksgiving last week and my upcoming concert this weekend, I’ve just been really busy. But not too busy to let you in on an … Continue reading

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Heroes – Season 2, Episode 9 – “Cautionary Tales”

Yes!  Yes!  Yes!  For the first time all season, Heroes was awesome!  For the first time all season, I was biting my nails, writhing (or fast-forwarding) in agony to know what would come next, eliciting verbal reactions to the action … Continue reading

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30 Rock Live in New York: I Was There!

Following the lead of Saturday Night Live’s live performance at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York last Saturday, the Emmy-winning cast of 30 Rock performed a live staged reading of an upcoming episode to a standing room only … Continue reading

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Dexter – Season 2, Episode 8 – “Morning Comes”

Ahhhh!!!!  Doakes!  Lila!  Ubaldo Jimenez!  Holy crap, what an episode!  I can’t handle this show– I sit with my stomach in knots for 50 minutes, my eyes glued to the screen, though I almost want to force them away, lest … Continue reading

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Thursday Night NBC Comedies – My Name Is Earl, 30 Rock, The Office, Scrubs

So many shows, so little time!  Instead of doing my usual super in-depth look at each individual program, which takes too long to discuss all 4 NBC comedies I viewed yesterday, I’ve decided to talk jut a bit about each … Continue reading

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Pushing Daisies – Season 1, Episode 6 – “Bitches”

It’s been a month since I’ve had the opportunity to post about my one and only ABC program, and interestingly, not much has changed since I last wrote about this new hit show.  This stagnation, however, has both positive and … Continue reading

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Journeyman – Season 1, Episode 8 – “Winterland”

Before I start in on this fine episode of Journeyman, let me say a few brief things about some other shows: Chuck — This show is getting better and better. Once Weeds and Heroes end soon, I will definitely start … Continue reading

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Dexter – Season 2, Episode 7 – “That Night, A Forest Grew”

I wish I could find more time to blog about Dexter, as its easily the best show on television right now.  Easily.  Better than Those Lights, better than any comedy, better than any network show.  It’s pretty much the perfect … Continue reading

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The Writer’s Strike and How It Affects You

In a few weeks, it’s going to be pretty tough for me to talk about television on this blog because there won’t be any programs for me to talk about.  If you haven’t been paying attention, the Writer’s Guild of … Continue reading

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