Tuesday, September 10, 2013

The Good Wife Star talk about Game Of Thrones Red Wedding

The Good Wife Season 5 premieres Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. The Good Wife australia is amping up the drama for Season 5.

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Series star Graham Phillips -- Zach Florrick on the CBS series -- took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the fifth episode of The Good Wife Season 5 and compared the episode to the "Red Wedding" episode of HBO's "Game Of Thrones."

"The Good Wife" ended Season 4 with Alicia agreeing to leave Lockhart/Gardner and start a new law firm with Cary. In April, Margulies told The Huffington Post that Season 5 was going to be big. "The next 15 episodes of the next season are mapped out quite well," she said. "I can't go into it because I think Season 5 may be more exciting than any of the seasons we've seen."

The Good Wife dvd bosses have teased major changes for the CBS legal drama. "Usually, it's a little bit of PR bulls*** when you say, 'Oh, next year will be the year when everything explodes.' Well, it's not really PR bulls for us to say that. This can't end happily for them. Once Alicia says 'I'm in' to Cary, all the characters are going to be at each other's throats. You know what I'm most excited about? I think Matt Czuchry probably has not been as well served by our show as his talents deserve. Next year, obviously you're going to see Matt more at the center of what's going on," "Good Wife" co-creator Robert King told The Daily Beast.

Shameless is the best show on television currently

I've recently decided that Shameless is the best show on television currently. It's the kind of series that's so fast-moving, so well acted and written, that you can watch it over and over again and notice new quirks each time. Some people would probably call the show's lack of shame tasteless. To me, it's exciting. You truly don't know what's going to happen next!

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The second season started out a little slow, but once Frank's mother ("Grammy") shows up, things really kick into gear. Played with utter relish by the great Louise Fletcher, Grammy's a force of nature. And let's just say, her character arc ends in quite a... shocking way.

Season Two also sees the return of Chloe Webb as Monica Gallagher, Frank's estranged wife and altogether crazy, sad character. Her episodes are such a great, gritty depiction of mental illness. I'm always amazed with how this show manages to be both fall out of your seat funny and completely heartbreaking... sometimes at the same time.

As with the first season, the ensemble cast is extraordinary, led by William H Macy and Emmy Rossum (where is the awards show love for these two? Especially Rossum!). Joan Cusack continues to steal every single scene she's in, and has a few really, really funny ones towards the middle of the season. And finally, the kids manage to be totally unaffected and charming. You really feel like you're a part of this crazy, dysfunctional family -- for better or worse!

Monday, September 9, 2013

Weeds Series Recap Guide

Season 8 of "Weeds" premieres Sunday, July 1 at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime.
Just like in sports, it's always nice to see shows go out on top. "Seinfeld" did it, "The Sopranos" did it and so did Michael Jordan. Showtime's pot comedy "buy Weeds," on the other hand, has hung around for too long. As it meandered through seven seasons, it gradually lost viewers, as well as the cultural cache it had in its early days.

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But with the final season of "Weeds" premiering Sunday (July 1 at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime), now is a good time to check back in with a series that started out strong, but saw its high wear off along the way.

To help you catch up, HuffPost TV has recapped all the important developments that happened over the the past three seasons of "Weeds australia" ... when you may or may not have been watching.

HBO's prestige piece Luck was anticipated dramas

HBO's prestige piece "Luck" was easily one of the year's most anticipated dramas. Its creator David Milch had been responsible for some groundbreaking shows including "NYPD Blue" and "Deadwood." Film legend Michael Mann (director of Heat among many other great pictures) was also a driving force behind the scenes. And with Dustin Hoffman (not to mention Nick Nolte) stepping into television to take a leading role, expectations were through the roof with this pedigree of talent. The real life story of "Luck," however, made more of a noise than the actual program. Though the show opened to generally favorable, but cautious, press--the viewership numbers didn't exactly ignite a ratings maelstrom. Juggling dozens of peripheral characters, "Luck" was best appreciated by an adult audience with patience and fortitude. Its methodical pacing was a challenge to some and as various plot threads wound around each other, the early episodes seemed to lack a dramatic imperative. HBO backed Milch and Hoffman with an immediate second season approval, however, and yet this sophomore season was scrapped even as its filming was underway.

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As "Luck" begins, Hoffman as Chester "Ace" Bernstein is being released from prison. The generally underrated Dennis Farina plays his right hand man, and the two have concocted a scheme where Farina would buy a prize winning horse as a front for his boss. This leads our pair to the stables where we meet a plethora of supporting players. There is a quartet of lovable losers led by inveterate gambler Jason Gedrick, a driven trainer with questionable tactics with his lady love and vet, a grizzled owner, several jockeys, a comical agent (Richard Kind), and any number of other personalities. It truly is a lot to juggle and not everyone is as developed to the degree necessary to maintain equal interest in the sideline plots. Some of the disparate threads overlap, some intersect, and some seem to exist in a completely separate world. While I was genuinely amused by Kind as well as our band of four low level gamblers, I was less impressed by other stories.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

The 50th anniversary of Doctor Who is right around the corner

As everyone knows, the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who is right around the corner. The 12th Doctor is on the way, we are getting more and more information and everyone is thinking about the possible changes that the show could face. That is why I chose to undergo a 4-hour drive down to Cardiff Bay recently to finally check out The buy Doctor Who australia Experience before we get taken in a new exciting direction.

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If you go down into Cardiff Bay you’re sure of a big surprise. That’s right, from the moment you approach the building you can be sure this is a place for fans of old and new alike. One of the first things you will see is a small blue TARDIS perched over the dock to the right, Cardiff sure is proud of its DW heritage. As you enter the main reception you may be shocked to see Bessie just sat there establishing that fans of all eras are welcome. This is where it gets interesting. After entering the doors in a group of about 30 people you are taken into a dark room and shown a video. Now while it seems to just be a trailer for DW in general, I guess it gives uninterested parents who have been dragged along an idea of what is going on. In all fairness it was a beautiful sum up of Smith’s Doctor Who series, using his best speeches and the sublime sounds of Murray Gold. During the whole video, the screen seems to be broken and scratched, but at the end of the video this lines up with the crack from Amy’s wall, and you literally step through a crack in time and space.

You step into a fairly messy room full of artefacts from the show going back to not only 2005, but also 1963. As a few are presented to you in a dull and lifeless fashion by a saved personality from the library’s moon database it is tame and pleasant… until he arrives. You a rudely interrupted by the Doctor by accident while he is looking to contact Amy. He annoyingly refers to you as “Shoppers” which may be true for some but most of us want to go there for the experience, not just be passing through. At this point all the hairs stood on end and my heart fluttered as that moment we all wish for at night happens, the sound fills the room and everybody is frantically looking around for answers, and there it is. As if from thin air the TARDIS materialises right in front of you and the Doctor insists we all cram into the strange blue box.

What a cast Nashville boasts

In a media obsessed world, networks rival each other in hopes to come up with the "best" new drama when the new television season rolls around and this year, one of ABC's most promoted dramas was this soapy tale of two rival country music stars. It has a unique voice - surprisingly, that will capture any music lover but ratings will tell if that alone is enough.


From the outside, the Conrad / Jaymes clan looks like any other all-American family. They live in a beautiful home and are a two-parent, two-child family that is seemingly happy. But they aren't normal nor are things all that rosy. It wasn't long ago that Rayna James was the future of country music but that was before two kids, marriage and a home that she cannot afford to keep unless she continues to work. Her husband, Teddy is working very little so the responsibility to keep their life intact falls to Rayna. She doesn't mind since her work is something she loves but in preparing to go out on yet another tour promoting the new album, her studio falls under new leadership, and they want her to pair up on tour with their newest sensation, the young Juliette Barnes. Rayna is appalled at the suggestion after twenty-one years at the record label she feels like they owe her more than this ultimatum and she isn't about to degrade herself by coupling with Juliette, implying she believes the girl possesses any talent. If she doesn't open for Juliette, the label will no longer support her album, leaving Rayna with very few options.

Her decisions become less about music and more about the complications of family when her wealthy, power hungry father vets her husband for mayor, a choice that leaves Rayna upset knowing that her father wants something from Teddy - something that will indebt him to the father-in-law he doesn't really know. This puts Rayna in a difficult position being friends with the man who would be her husband's competition. Rivalries are born - in more than one sphere of Rayna's life and juggling them be not be something she can handle without falling.

While watching the ABC network, I saw so many promo spots for Nashville that by the time its Wednesday night premiere rolled around, I commented that I felt like I'd seen the entire episode. This seemed "the" show the network relentlessly promoted. Given that it had the "look" of being a trashy nighttime soap opera, I was a bit taken aback that it has some talent in front of the camera and skilled writer's - or that is what the pilot reveals. If you suspected or expected this to be nothing but a music industry tug-of-war and rivalry between a fictional Martina McBride and Taylor Swift, you'd be very much mistaken. There is a lot going on in just episode one - from politics to horrible secrets - and yet, through it all, everything is set up nicely.

What a cast Nashville boasts. Not only did I delight in seeing Close in something again, supporting role or not but we also see familiar television veterans in Robert Wisdom, Charles Esten, Burgess Jenkins and of course, the lovely star, Connie Britton who is well known to fans of a certain NBC teen drama. Each of the actors put in a fabulous performance including convincing southern drawls if not the best of musical voices to go along with though none is more compelling than Britton. In this first hour, writers inundate us with characters but each is set up to become an important piece to the puzzle without being overwhelming. Lest you think this is going to be an uncomplicated show, think again. Already there are hints of bad blood in families, former flames that have never gotten over heartbreak, out-of-wedlock children and oh-so-many secrets. In addition to that, the whiny, pampered Juliette didn't come from privilege but she sure doesn't know how to be a class act - she sleeps with anyone who will benefit her purposes and then moves on. More than anything, it's a sad scenario because we do feel for her. She'd hurting in places she lets no one breach. The better qualities in Rayna are what we watch for because at the heart of the show, I think she will be what draws in viewers. First, the show has to survive its own rivalries.

Friday, September 6, 2013

The Vampire Diaries characters relations

Creator Julie Plec chatted with TVLine.com about the upcoming episodes, dishing the goods on the epic love triangle between Damon, Stefan and Elena, Tyler's grief after his mother's death and Jeremy's new profession as a vampire hunter.

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Now that season 4 of "buy The Vampire Diaries dvd australia" is at its halfway point, what's next for residents of Mystic Falls? More drama, of course.

"Damon was a little bit late in his realization that he was being selfish and needed to do the right thing by Stefan," Plec explains to TVLine.com, adding that Damon waited too long to tell Elena about the sire bond, in Stefan's mind. "The jig is up as far as Stefan’s awareness of what Elena and Damon have been up to. It’s not going to be pretty."

"Stefan is heartbroken. He feels incredibly betrayed and angry," she continues. "We’re going to see a lot of his point of view as we move forward."

But Stefan's not just angry at Damon -- Elena is also on his bad side at the moment.

Haven woman has disappeared under mysterious circumstances

At the end of last season we were left with Audrey mysteriously abducted and the ambiguity of Duke's character split even further with the knowledge that he is meant to kill Audrey and that his gift/truble works by taking on the talents of others through exposure to their blood. But Duke swears that he isn't his father and means no harm to Audrey.

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Duke and Nathan team up to search for Audrey but they trust each other even less than usual and it seems another Haven woman has disappeared under mysterious circumstances, though her son believes that the evidence points to alien abduction. His grandfather was an alien abduction historian and taught the grandson everything he knows.

Sorting out the aliens from the troubled and finding Audrey takes up the bulk of the episode and very little is added to the long-standing arcs except that the mysterious Colorado Kid who was so central during the last cycle of the troubles may be even more mysterious than he first appeared.

A good but not great opening to the season, but I love Haven and believe that the writers are holding back on major revelations in order to dish them out over the entire season. Finding out who or what Audrey is and how Duke will cope with his destiny and whether Audrey and Nathan will overcome the star-crossed nature of their relationship and what the truth about the two newspaper brothers and previous incarnations of Audrey is....just so many great plot arcs and I will be tuned in on Fridays to see how it all plays out. If you are new to Haven I recommend starting with Seasons 1 and 2 and entering the troubled world of Haven at your earliest possible convenience.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

The Walking Dead Season 4 Filled With Shocking Twists

In a new behind-the-scenes video, "The Walking Dead" cast and crew preview what shocking twists lie ahead. In the time since buy The Walking Dead dvd in australia finale, the prison that Rick Grimes and co. call home has evolved to tackle the threat of the multiplying undead. There's farming, new defenses and consolidation.

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"The Walking Dead" Season 4 is filled with more zombies than ever.

"We're making everything look different and new and unique for this season. I think there's going to be some really cool new elements thrown in that will shock you," comic co-creator and series executive producer Robert Kirkman says about "The Walking Dead" Season 4.

 "The Walking Dead" premieres Sunday, Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. ET on AMC.

Nurse Jackie just keeps getting better and better

"Nurse Jackie" just keeps getting better and better. Season Four of the show is by far the best season to date, and that's saying a lot. This season, Jackie (Edie Falco) is reeling from her breakup with Kevin and her self-admission of being a drug addict. She finally (albeit grudgingly) begins taking responsibility for her past behavior and enters rehab while fighting to retain custody of her two kids. Meanwhile, big changes are underway over at All Saints as Bobby Cannavale joins the cast as the high-strung control freak Dr. Mike Cruz, the new head of the hospital who shakes up the E.R. and becomes a major thorn in everyone's side, especially Jackie's. The supporting cast members all enjoy great storylines as well. O'Hara and Zoe make big decisions about their personal lives, Gloria and Eddie are forced to make some big changes of their own, and Thor is has some of the funniest one-liners of the season and never fails to steal the show whenever he's on screen. Perhaps the one shortcoming of the season is the show's under-utilization of Coop, who doesn't have much of a storyline this time around. Still, the other fabulous elements of this season compensate for that, in my opinion.

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The final episode of the season is the most shocking and moving episode of the show that we've ever seen. The final few moments are something that I didn't see coming, and it's unknown how everything will pan out for everyone in Season 5.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

HBO's Lorne Michaels Pilot Adds Criminal Minds actor

HBO's Lorne Michaels comedy project is filling out its cast. Siena Goines has joined the cast of the untitled half-hour pilot produced by the Saturday Night Live veteran, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

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Riddle and Salahuddin, former writers and performers on NBC's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, are EPs alongside Late Night EP Michaels and showrunner Dave Flebotte. The pilot is set to shoot in Atlanta in September, with Jamie Babbit helming.

Goines, whose credits include Passions, Chase, buy Criminal Minds dvd australia, Castle and Necessary Roughness, is repped by Stone Manners Salners and Shelter Entertainment. She next appears in the Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana.

Gossip Girl series finale

This show ended right before it jumped the shark, IMO. When all the characters were in high school, all the scheming and conniving seemed very slick and somehow mature. It fit in with the characters. It even worked when they were all in their first years of college, but then it just got old. I'm all for the willing suspension of disbelief, but I find it hard to believe that out of a group of 5 super privileged children, not a one of them finished college, but they all managed to get amazing jobs. Heck I found it a little hard to believe that any of them got into college, since they appeared to spend about 10 minutes a day in school. The show had lost its mojo and found it again a little with the Blair and the Prince storyline, but then lost it pretty quick.

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However, the series finale was worth it. And what a shocker the identity of gossip girl was.....I have to say it was something I never in a million years saw coming. That alone was worth the $1.99 to watch the series finale. Too many series finales leave everything open (Sopranos), or make it completely confusing (Lost) and that just feels wrong, the Gossip Girl series finale did a great job of wrapping it all up with a nice little bow and I loved it. And they did something else I love, which was to sort of do an epilouge type thing where you get to catch up with the characters five years late. I haven't seen that done often, but I do love it, especially in a show like this one.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Shep Smith expect True Blood Cameo

Last year, Smith was also discussing the allegations against Lance Armstrong when he decided he wanted to talk about "True Blood series" instead.

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As viewers may know, Shep Smith is a huge fan of "True Blood." The Fox News host has turned discussions of Lance Armstrong's doping scandal and the royal baby's birth into spontaneous chats about the HBO show.

On Tuesday, the Fox News host issued his latest declaration of his love for the show, and made a pitch for a cameo. After sharing news of "True Blood" star Evan Rachel Wood's new baby, he said, "I really want to be on that show. I feel like I can play a reporter in there, like, a cameo next year."

Smith recently compared the royal baby, whose name had not yet been announced, to Sheriff Balfour's fairy daughters, saying that the surviving fairy baby wasn't named Adeline Braylon Charlene Danika until episode six of this season. "Something tells me that will not be the name of His Majesty, the baby," he said.

Cult favorite "Forever Knight"

In its third season, cult favorite "Forever Knight" continues a fine tradition of excellent, even thought-provoking storytelling while concluding the saga of Nick Knight, 13th Century vampire and 20th Century Toronto homicide detective.

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In the opening double episode of the season, "Black Buddha", a deranged bomber destroys an airliner leaving Toronto, precipitating a major shakeup in the cast of "Forever Knight." Knight's partner and his precinct captain are killed in the crash. Knight's new partner is Tracy Vetter, an inexperienced and often impulsive detective whose father happens to be police commissioner. Her arrival allows an interesting plot twist. Tracy falls in love with the boyishly charming vampire Vashon, but remains unaware that Nick is also a vampire, leading to a series of humorously ironic situations, notably in the episode "My Boyfriend is a Vampire.".

Season Three continues the themes of the series. Nick hungers for redemption and struggles with the guilt of 800 years of killing. He continues to work through a complicated relationship with police coroner and close confidant Natalie Lambert. Their love for each other will come to drive several episodes and the ending of the series.

As in Seasons One and Two, actions relentlessly have consequences; Nick's life is repeatedly made complex by his struggle to balance his vampire nature against his instinct to act for good. Nick's tendency to resort to his vampire abilities to solve crime sometimes complicates the cases or threatens the intended moral outcome.

Nick's vampire mentor LaCroix plays a large role, continuing his delicate wrestling match with Natalie for Nick's soul while sometimes bailing Nick out of trouble. Nick will try to return the favor when LaCroix faces his own long estranged and vengeful vampire mentor in "Ashes to Ashes".

Jeanette, Nick's fellow vampire and sometime lover from the first two seasons, has "moved on" but resurfaces in "The Human Factor" to validate Nick's search for his lost humanity and to offer a seeming alternate pathway back to it.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Mad Men Finale season: Shocking Revelations

For Mad Men six seasons, we've seen Don blow deadlines, alienate or fire clients, hobo out to California on a whim and spend entire days in movie theaters and bars. He chews out underlings -- the ones he actually notices -- in a cavalier fashion and he often treats his partners as annoying encumbrances.

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Sure, he's often brilliant enough to make his pain-in-the-ass qualities bearable, but he's erratic as hell. He's been known to intimidate colleagues and even family members into putting up with his worst antics. He has a memorable glare.

None of Don's usual strategies and tactics worked in the fantastic season finale of Mad Men dvd australia. In a short but effective scene, the partners of SC&P finally sent him to bed without supper. No cookie for you, Don Draper!

"The Firm" is certainly a well made show

NBC was banking that there was an audience clamoring to catch up with the characters from the wildly popular John Grisham novel and Tom Cruise movie "The Firm." Just one hitch, the movie came out 12 years ago. And while glitzy, polished, and fun, it is hardly a genre classic that feels particular relevant today. TV audiences did not flock to the 2012 "The Firm" and so the show was shuffled around as it burnt out its run during the summer season. To truly embrace the series, it helps to have a strong memory and a working knowledge of the material from a dozen years ago. This picks up roughly ten years after the conclusion of that story. The show has the good fortune to have cast Josh Lucas (my choice for one of our more underrated actors) in the Mitch McDeere role with the always appealing Molly Parker as his wife Abby. The couple has struggled after bringing down the mob-fronted law firm of the original, and the show begins with them stepping away from Federal Witness Protection to try for a more normal life. But these expectations are thwarted as past enemies have not forgotten the pair and new intrigue is just around the bend.

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Combining elements of mystery with courtroom drama with adventure, "The Firm" is certainly a well made show. At 22 episodes, though, it faces the unenviable task of filling up too many hours and so its plotting becomes wildly uneven. As a more concise mini-series, the show would have benefited greatly by focusing its story to the strongest elements possible. And it might have made a terrifically entertaining short series. As is though, it can be convoluted and meandering. Just when the episodes reach a peek, the story will veer off on a less successful tangent. All in all, "The Firm" is well constructed and well cast. I just don't know that it is as compelling as it might have been. It's easy enough to watch and to like, it just doesn't seem quite as fresh as some of the edgier fare (with similar themes) that can now be found all over cable networks.

Friday, August 30, 2013

True Blood Burning Question

When Bill first encountered Sookie, we created the ‘ship to end all ‘ships. Bill was able to give Sook solace from accidentally reading minds all the time, (which was the best thing that could happen to Sookie at the time), he became her first lover, her protector, and would introduce her to the world of supernatural beings. He was basically the perfect boyfriend — aside from being undead. When it was revealed (in the Season 3 finale) that Bill was sent to gain information on Sook for the vamp queen of Louisiana, Sophie Anne Leclerq, Bill lost serious boyfriend points. But we have to admit, he still maintained that he loved Sookie and always rushed to her side when she needed help — even when he suspected she was getting down and dirty with amnesiac Eric Northman in Season 4. We even saw a glimpse of the old Bill return after his descent into villain vampire mode for the latter half of Season 5 and most of Season 6. He helps to save Sookie’s life (for like the 100th time) and offers her protection even though she’s now dating Alcide. That’s real dedication.

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But we can’t talk about dedication and not talk about Alcide. Sookie first met Alcide during buy True Blood dvd australia and it was obvious that there was a physical attraction between the two, however, romance seemed like a far-fetched idea. Throughout Season 4, Alcide continued to harbor lingering feelings for the fae-human hybrid and when Alcide’s ex, Debby Pelt, died at the end Season 4, it looked like Sookie and Alcide were back on track to being an item… until she barfed all over his shoes. Alcide disappeared most of Season 5 and 6 to work on his own agenda, but always popped in just to drop an eye on Sook. The were always offered help and from the looks of their hookup in Season 6, never stopped carrying a torch for her.

By now it’s pretty clear that both men can’t live without this woman, but who’s the better catch? Alcide seems to be the the clear winner, but Bill looks pretty ready to be back in Sookie’s good graces and we can’t wait to see what he does to win her trust.

Southland is one of the best cop shows ever to air

Southland is one of the best cop shows ever to air. It's got that immediate sense of danger that comes from hand-held camera work and well-executed, fast-paced action. The plots are intelligent and at times surprising and even brutal. The characters are well-developed, and their personalities, back-stories and situations will stay with you, even haunt you the way certain characters or scenes from The Shield were able to, which is probably the show I would most compare it to, though Southland is not about the anti-hero. It is similar in that it is one of the only shows that will leave you bolt-upright and riding an adrenaline rush right up to that last second--and then you can't believe you have to wait for next week (or next season) for the next episode. I think Sons of Anarchy is the only other show currently airing that has this effect to this degree. Again, though, Southland is not about the anti-hero; so it's not like Sons in that way at all. The cops are heroes on this show, well revered, if completely human and at times very flawed.

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This show seems to me to be a kind of a cross between the cop-centric, officer-on-the-beat episodes of Third Watch with the grittiness of the Shield. What a wild ride all of these seasons in one set would be. If you haven't seen this show before, I envy you the experience coming your way. Please note that this show has "seasons" on par with the average BBC show in length, which means that with three full seasons of Southland included in this set, you will still only get 26 episodes. So, consider it a single season's worth of shows. Still, worth even overpaying for, it's that good. If you haven't seen the first season, grab that and extend the awesome by 7 more episodes. Oh, by the way, Southland incorporates an amount of uncensored swearing that would make Sipowicz from NYPD Blue blush. It's not that non-stop vulgarity the Wire delivers throughout; it's more like pointed punctuation that is realistic and not written around or out. It works, if that sort of thing isn't a deal-breaker for you. (When the show airs on TV, most of the curse words are dropped out of the sound. Hopefully, this set continues the tradition of just leaving the colorful, realistic language in there, though.) In short, a fantastic cop show that has probably flown under your radar. Spend whatever they're charging; it may seem like too much, but after you're sucked into a few episodes, you'll think it was a steal.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

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Fans are shocked by the character deaths in the season 6 finale of their favorite HBO show "True Blood," especially Alexander Skarsgard's Eric's nakedness in flames, but it could also hint that season 7 will be the last.

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In the end of season finale, titled "Radioactive" that aired on Sunday, Aug. 18, Eric is reading a book while lounging in a chair in snowy Sweden, when suddenly he bursts into flames.

The death of Warlow was seemingly the cause of Eric's supposed death. We all though that Sookie was going to marry Warlow after he proposed marriage to help Bill, but in a turn of events, Sookie's brother Jason [Ryan Kwanten] drove a stake through Warlow's heart, killing him for good after his seemingly freakish and dangerous obsession with Sookie.

Last month, HBO president Michael Lombardo said at the Television Critics Association summer press tour that "True Blood dvd box set australia" would continue as "long as there are stories to tell," adding, "no decisions have been made."

Parenthood is a series about 4 adult siblings

"Parenthood" had always been that series that seems to aspire to the 2012 version of the "Walton's": just on the edge of a bit too. Idealistic, saccharin, invasive, chummy, etc. Ray Romano's character is a perfect addition to ground this show. He is bitter, without enthusiasm and non-effusive (something I think this histrionic family could hardly understand.) His interaction with Lauren Graham's character is just right counteracting her bustling, busy-body, over-the-top ideas. There seems to be a genuine interaction between the two, she bringing him out of his reclusive existence in a dusty, dis-organized shop and he bringing her into a real craft and patience for the art he creates. There is a dance going on between them and his slow disclosure is keeping the mutual interest going. It's a relief to see this spot of quiet amid the non-stop talking, confessions and intrusiveness of the rest of the family.

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Parenthood is a series about 4 adult siblings, their parents, and their children. Each character occasionally faces realistic difficulties and mistakes which they all try to face with honor and dignity. And through which they are supported by the rest of the family. Every character is so likable that I love spending time with all of them and am sorry when each episode comes to an end. This is covered in every show so it behooves anyone who has a child with autism in any form can benefit from some of the things they do and show which can be valuable information. Basically it's a beautiful drama/comedy and I am so happy I ordered the tapes; now I can't wait for the fifth season. I truly am in love with this show and all the cast - they are 'perfection.'

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Alcohol is a mainstay of life on Mad Men

Alcohol is a mainstay of life on Mad Men, consumed from morning to night; infidelity has found its way into almost every corner office; and marriages fall apart almost as soon as new ones kindle. Mad Men dvd australia may have drawn in its audience with the irresistible appeal of nostalgia, but its raw portrayal of the past doesn’t leave room for rose-colored glasses.

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America loves Mad Men. Its plots reach back in history, before cellphones and computer screens, to a time when working at an ad agency meant making the most of briefcases full of paper, easels and portfolios. The schmoozing is on full-blast as suit-clad men (and a few women) bend all the rules for a chance to gain the next best client.

But unlike similar shows that portray the '60s as "the good old days," the show doesn’t skimp when it comes to portraying the humanity and sometimes-dire reality of the Mad Men lifestyle. Add that to the life-altering events that surrounded racial integration, a boom in the women’s rights movement and, of course, the sexual revolution, and you’re in for some stressful plots.

Storm Chasers Season 3 takes place during the 2009

Storm Chasers Season 3 takes place during the 2009 Tornado season. It introduces Tim Samaras and his Twistex team to the cast that already included Sean Casey and the TIV and Reed Timmer and TVN. Starting in Season 3 Reed starts driving into tornadoes as he invests in an armored vehicle similar to the TIV which he calls the Dominator. Sean Casey finally gets "the Shot", Reed intercepts multiple tornadoes and Tim Samaras' team gets multiple intercepts as well. I would put this season ahead of the rest because of its production value. This season, along with Season 2, is narrated by Harry Prichett. He did a fantastic job narrating this show but for some reason no one narrates season 4 and he doesn't return to narrate Season 5. This is also a better copy to buy. The DiscoveryStore version is almost 50 dollars here on Amazon and its 30 on the DiscoveryStore. This version is way more affordable and it includes the same 8 episodes from season three.

This show is one of the most unique ideas in recent years, following the trials and tribulations and several groups of tornado chasers in "tornado alley." The video coverage of the tornados is truly spectacular, and they even manage to set up a little tension and drama in the competition between the two younger groups of tornado chasers. The modified and reinforced "tank"-like vehicle is cool, and I liked the fact that they spend some time going over the maps, looking at Doppler radar displays (or whatever it is) trying to figure out and pinpoint where the supercells are going to develop so they can get a lead on where to go.

Overall it's a dramatic and interesting series, and sometimes the chasers get close enough to these storms so that they really are risking their lives to video these things or to gather scientific data. The only reason for the four stars is that after a while, much of the coverage gets to be repetitive. Most of the time, you're not seeing actual footage of the storms since many times the tornados just don't materialize, and when they do they're often far off in the distance, with the chasers trying frantically to get closer before the tornado has already come and gone, since timing is critical. Much of the video is just "behind the scenes" stuff having to do with preparation and repair of the vehicles and equipment, poring over the weather displays, or driving to and from the storm areas.

Another thing I liked is the scientist and meteorologist, Josh Wurman, gets a lot of on-screen time and he often comments on what's going on and what they're trying to do, so you get the point of view of a real expert.

So all in all a very fine series with a unique concept which has drama and excitement, spectacular footage of the storms, and enough human interest to often keep you on the edge of your seat as the events unfold.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Sons of Anarchy Hosts 3rd Annual Boot Ride and Rally

Enjoy a motorcycle ride with cast from FX's hit show Sons of Anarchy, then party with your friends at a Blackberry Smoke concert? Join us today, August 25th for the 3rd Annual Boot Ride and Rally benefiting our military heroes through the nonprofit, The Boot Campaign.


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The Ride rolls from the San Pedro, CA area and straight into the Rally at the Happy Ending Bar and Restaurant in Hollywood, CA. Rally features live music by Blackberry Smoke, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, and other surprise guests. Snap photos of your favorite Sons of Anarchy australia cast member on the Red Carpet, bid on auction items including a 1972 Harley Davidson donated from Bruce Willis' personal collection, enjoy beverages from Wild Turkey Bourbon and Shiner Beer.

"I'm proud to be an Ambassador for the Boot Campaign, and couldn't be more excited to participate in the 3rd Annual Boot Ride & Rally," said Theo Rossi, "Juice" on FX's Sons of Anarchy. "I am in complete awe of our military men & women and their families, and seeing the general public come from all over to participate, wear their boots and embrace this event, is truly inspiring."

Suburgatory is a new ABC television comedy series





"Suburgatory" is a new (2011-2012) ABC television comedy series, starring Jane Levy as Tessa Altman, cool and savvy New York City high school student, summarily transplanted to the suburbs by her architect father George (Jeremy Sisto) after he discovers a box of condoms in her room. Tessa finds herself hilariously out of step with her new classmates, and must scramble to find her own niche. Some of the best comedy of the show comes from Tessa's sarcastic voice-over commentary on her new life.


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The storylines typically proceed on two tracks, with Tessa finding new ways to prod and poke her overbearing classmates, and sometimes just being a typical teenager. Her single (and eligible) father must also navigate a new environment of stuffy country clubs, militant PTA's, and pushy neighborhood watch organizations. He is guided by old college friend and dentist Noah Werner (Alan Tudyk), who attempts to interpret the new rules for George. George also gets some help from good-hearted but over-the-top female neighbor Dallas Royce (Cheryl Hines), who goes out of her way to help Tessa adjust; she may also have an agenda planned for George as well. Alicia Silverstone makes a late-season appearence as a surrogate mother for Noah and his wife, and a possible love interest for George (and, of course, an inside joke for those who saw the movie "Clueless"). The interaction between Tessa and George is sometimes the best part of the show, as they take turns being the adult in their rather unique father-daughter relationship.

The comedy is consistently good, and the show is willing to pursue its humor over, around, and through any number of stereotypes associated with American suburbia. "Suburgatory" has already been renewed for a second season, and is highly recommended to fans of its distinctive brand of humor.

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Revenge series Recap

I went into the second season finale of ABC's Revenge with a whole lot of questions.

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Emily was once again heartbroken to find someone she genuinely cared about dead, and though this one didn't die in front of her, she still felt like she should have been able to prevent such a thing. Still, her mission of Revenge australia was set up because of Takeda, and she wanted to continue on in his memory, so she ended up going through his things to find clues as to who could have taken him out. Like she needed a new name to add to her list; she's strayed far enough already! But this show needs to stretch its story at least over another season, and the emotional turmoil that will come with learning your boyfriend killed your father figure should be pretty juicy. In Takeda's box, though, Emily found a photo with a face circled and first wrongly assumed he was the killer and that she'd have to warn her boyfriend he, too, could be in danger.

Jack still thought he could trust Victoria for a good chunk of this finale. He was naive enough to think she didn't know about David Clarke being set up, and he was naive enough to let her in on the fact that Ashley was in on things with him. But Declan's death was the fuel that propelled him further down the road of personal revenge. He pulled a gun on Victoria to get her, and the audience, to realize how serious he was about things. He told her she had to be the one to tell Charlotte about Declan, and he was off to see Conrad about actually shooting someone.

Being Human Season 4 picks up

Just streamed this in because i missed the BBC-A broadcast and i have to say that Instant video has gotten loads better since Season 3. The broadcast was continual and there were no issues, which was a nice.

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Season 4 of Being Human picks up where Season 3 left everything, with Mitchell dead and the roommate's in a spiral. It is not the only thing to have happened, however, and the happenings are huge. By the end of this episode the show will have gone through an enormous change and it leaves a lot of questions up in the air. I do not want to ruin any of that, because it kind of shocked me just how much they were willing to rearrange things. It also made for quite the show.

Switching to scenes from 2037, there is a storyline being developed here that deals with George and Nina's baby, the War Child, and a prophecy that vampires have on it. I liked that idea, and the way the show was presented made me really wonder what was happening. honestly, I was afraid this would be a "getting over Mitchell" episode but it was far from that. It was a "changing everything forever" kind of show that makes me think that maybe the show is going out and going with a bang.

I really liked the fact that they put some human in here, too, keeping some parts very serious and some parts light. The beginning kind of sits a tone there, contrasting the protective George and the seriousness in the home. There is also the introduction of some new faces, lots of them, and a new trinity of roomies that may be a new focal point. Combine that with a lot of "go" and you have the episode.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

George RR Martin the Iron Throne

In a new blog post by George RR Martin, the man behind the Song of Ice and Fire novel series that spawned the popular fantasy TV series buy Game of Thrones dvd australia, has lamented the difficulties he’s had in getting real-life versions of the Iron Throne to match up to what’s in his head.


As for the throne created by the producers of HBO’s television adaptation, even that’s not quite right. But Martin admits that, for most people, this version will now be the definitive one. “And, hell, in some ways the HBO throne is more real than mine could ever be. They've actually MADE theirs (though it is not actually made of iron)… And yet, and yet... it's still not right.”

Indeed, the throne he envisions is even bigger, scarier and more misshapen than the hulking creation so often seen at promotional events – as well as on screen.

The closest match that’s been created so far, Martin says, is this painting by the artist Marc Simonetti, which is featured in his 2013 calendar.

He also offers praise for the HBO throne, however, stating that it’s “a terrific design” and that he loves it but it does not quite match the description which will appear in his forthcoming novel The Winds of Winter.

Red Widow" holds it own as a compelling drama

Marta Walraven (nee Petrov)'s life is turned upside down by her husband's violent death, the consequences of his shady business partnership with her brother, Irwin, and their longtime friend, Mike. She inherits the fallout in the form of a large (and temporarily missing) shipment of stolen cocaine and a Romanian mob boss named Schiller seeking compensation for his stolen shipment in the form of her unwilling employment as his import/export handler for smuggled drugs and guns. Thus she is dragged back into her family's Bratva (Russian mob) lifestyle that she had tried so hard to distance herself and her children from, and in the midst of this, has to contend with her own grief and that of her three children; some very persistent feds sniffing at her door; family tension between brother Irwin, the coke thief, and her father Andrei Petrov, Russian mob patriarch; and the constant scheming between her coke fiend business partner, Mike

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Is it "Breaking Bad" or "Weeds" or "The Sopranos"...? No, but I didn't expect it to be. This is network television, not cable. And even with that (apparently) crippling anchor attached to it, I think "Red Widow" holds it own as a compelling drama and isn't necessarily trying to be another series about the criminal underworld or the mob. That's just the backdrop for the story. To me, it's about the mama bear instinct, a woman's determination to do whatever necessary to survive and to keep her children safe and as far removed from the violent life she grew up in as a Petrov.

Add to that the dynamite chemistry portrayed by Radha Mitchell (Marta) and Goran Visnjic (Schiller), and you've got damn good television that keeps people (granted, probably majority female, along with the rest of ABC's viewer base for its Sunday night lineup of "Once..." and "Revenge") avidly tuned in to see how it all plays out in this woefully short 8-episode season. "Red Widow" is ABC's mid-season replacement for another very promising new series ("Last Resort") that was not given a chance to shine.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

The Revenge shows Emily expressing remorse to someone

"Revenge" airs on Sunday, September 29 on ABC.

The new season is promising to deliver what fans want after season two's disappointing slump. Season two was bogged down with complicated story lines , and moved away from the jaw-dropping moments of season one that made it a fan favorite. The promo shows that the showrunners have listened to fans' grievances, and have brought the show's style back to its roots

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A bride is supposed to wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something... red? ABC aired a shocking teaser on Sunday night for "buy Revenge," showing that Emily (Emily VanCamp) may be spilling red blood all over her pristine white dress on her wedding day.

The promo shows Emily expressing remorse to someone, but as soon as she says "I'm sorry," several bullets seemingly hit her torso, causing her to topple off the boat and into the ocean.

Nick Wechsler, who plays Jack on "Revenge," told E! Online that Jack and Emily will not be on good terms this season, adding to speculation that Jack may be the one wielding the gun.

The classic Stallone action DVD First Blood

The latest DVD version of the classic Stallone action flick provides several supplemental features, the most notable being the outstanding commentary by David Morrell who wrote the novel the film is based on. More on that in a moment.

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First Blood is about a Vietnam vet named John Rambo who comes to a small Washington state town (actually British Columbia) to find the last surviving comrade from his elite Green Beret unit. When he discovers that he too is dead, Rambo makes his way into town for a bite to eat and instead winds up being arrested by the hick local sheriff (Brian Dennehy). While in custody, Rambo is abused by the locals but manages to escape sparking an all out manhunt.

This film has 55 minutes of action out of 96 total highlighted by the jail escape and subsequent chase. Jack Starrett is great as the cop that does most of the abusing while Davis Caruso is fine as the only deputy (among the surprisingly large local force) that seems to have a conscience. Dennehy is good as always and makes a worthy opponent for Rambo. Richard Crenna is great as Rambo's former CO and he and Dennehy play off one another quite well. Even though he has limited speaking parts, this is probably one of Stallone's best performances highlighted by the "Vietnam speech" near the end of the film.

The film is presented in digitally remastered widescreen 16:9, and is without a doubt the best video presentation of First Blood to date. The movie was shot in the temperate rain forest of BC and is quite dark at times. However, the darkest scenes have been enhanced here and are much improved over the various VHS versions some of which are terrible. Sound is Dolby 2.0 only but not bad considering. Also included are a cute trivia game (get all 10 right without a mistake to see a Rambo cartoon), production notes, and a teaser and trailer. The "featurette" is nothing more than a glorified trailer.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner enjoying become famous

The 17–year–old actress plays Sansa Stark in the US TV show but despite her steep rise to fame, she still lives with her mum and dad at their home near Leamington Spa.

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When her parents tune in to see the hit HBO fantasy epic Game of Thrones box set australia, she has to go into another room.

“I really dislike watching myself on screen. I am very insecure about my acting. We are our own biggest critics. I have to sit in another room to my parents when they watch it,” she says, cringing.

She says: “Playbox put me up for a lot of auditions, but it was through my drama teacher at school I heard about the Game of Thrones audition. The casting director knew about the drama department at our school.

“I had four more call backs in London. It was really intense, but fun. I did a lot of chemistry tests with other people – the last one was with Maisie (Williams) who plays Arya. She is lovely.”

When Sophie was first cast in Game of Thrones her parents had mixed feelings.

Monday, August 19, 2013

Revenge Season 3 Emily's Wedding Scene

Tune in for the drama when "Revenge" returns on Sunday, September 29 on ABC.  Season three of juicy ABC soap-drama "Revenge box set australia" will feature the Hamptons socialites engaged in more streamlined intrigue, as well as a lot more sex.

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 Many viewers were disappointed by last season, which featured complicated story lines and a divergence from the main issue at hand: revenge. Gabriel Mann, who plays Nolan Ross on the show, told TVLine that the series will be getting "back to basics." Mann stated that the future episodes are "certainly a revisiting of everything people really came to enjoy about the show in season one."

Mann shared that his character, Nolan, will also be taking his clothes off a lot next season. "Aside from his best partner-in-crime Emily - which is really the place where he holds the most love -  Nolan's not looking to get too attached," Mann revealed. "So, we may see a new, slutty phase that he's going through." As for his former love, Marco, Mann adds, "we haven't seen him return yet" in the third season.

Although his character had a run-in with the law last season, Mann said that Nolan will not be confined to a jail cell next season. "I think a miserable season of Nolan crying in prison would really not be the path that we're setting up," Mann joked. "This [year] is everything we started to do in season one, with just a buttload of sex thrown on top of it - which to me was always a missing element. When you're doing a show like this, you want to see these people get naked. You want to see them mix it up in creative ways."

Doctor Who is considered a children's program in England

It is so hard for me to believe that "Dr. Who" is considered a children's program in England. Maybe the new Who's, especially with Tennant and Smith, are changing that. They have pretty "big" themes, interesting and exciting to sci-fi loving adults. I am a true-blue fan, collecting the DVD sets of the original Dr. Who's (which I originally recorded onto VHS from the TV!) as well as the new Dr. Who's.

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Series 6 of Dr. Who was produced and aired in two sections, with a short hiatus inbetween. The first seven episodes were broadcast in spring 2011. The last six episodes are still being aired in Sept. 2011. That is why Series 6 was broken into two separate DVD releases, known as Part 1 and Part 2.

Before Series 6 Part 1 started, there was the 2010 Christmas Special, "A Christmas Carol". I watched that on TV and the ending was pretty emotional, a thoughtful well-done Christmas-y Dickens-like show. "A Christmas Carol" was NOT included in the DVD Series 6 - Part 1. However, it IS included in this "Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series".

Following is a list of all the episodes for Series 6 which are included in this Complete Sixth Series. A couple of them are just plain good old adventure stories, such as "The Curse of the Black Spot", with a great twist on the myth of the siren and her ability to call sailors to their doom. "The Doctor's Wife" is also a favorite of mine. The Doctor answers a Time Lord distress call and is trapped with the gruesome Auntie and Uncle and the downright weird Idris. But Idris isn't who or what she seems and her interaction with the Doctor is fabulous.

Other episodes have themes which carry forward into following episodes, and, to tell the truth, I sometimes had a little trouble keeping track of everything. But that's one good reason for me to buy them on DVD, I get to watch this great sci-fi storytelling all over again, and catch the nuances and details I might have missed the first time.

Friday, August 16, 2013

Michelle Fairley be returning for Season Four of Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones dvd australia ended with the biggest bang, killing off Robb Stark, Talisa and Catelyn Stark in what is now known the world over as 'The Red Wedding' a dramatic moment that saw our heroes die, however one might be returning to the world of the living (sort of). Be warned there be spoilers ahead.

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In the books Thoros of Myr and Beric Dondarrion happen across Catelyn Stark's body, and eventually the mother of the world's unluckiest family is back alive, albeit slightly pale and unable to speak leading her to be named Lady Stoneheart. It is Lady Stoneheart that could see Michelle Fairley return to HBO's hit series.

However, Fairley who was recently snubbed by the Emmy awards despite being several people's, including my favourite for the Best Supporting Actress nod has recently addressed the issue of her dramatic resurrection. But what did she have to say when asked about it at Comic-Con?

It's also worth taking into account that Catelyn Stark and Lady Stoneheart are completely different characters so it wouldn't be that much of a lie to say that Catelyn is definitely dead. But alas like Strong Belwas it's possible that she'll just be cut out altogether, which would be a crying shame, and would rob the Starks and the audience of some much needed revenge against the dastardly Freys.

The White Queenwas the love story angle


One night early there was a preview showing of this new series from the Brits. It looks promising if a bit unorthodox in its approach to history and slips in the settings and costumes. The series is based on Philippa Gregory's novel, `The Cousins' War' and roughly the story line promises to follow these lines: Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, the series is the story of the women caught up in the long-drawn-out conflict for the throne of England. It starts in 1464--the nation has been at war for nine years fighting over who is the rightful King of England, as two sides of the same family, the House of York and the House of Lancaster, are in violent conflict over the throne. The story focuses on three women in their quest for power, as they manipulate behind the scenes of history--Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville.

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In the first episode we don't see much more than King Edward's bedding and wedding of Elizabeth, a lot of bickering, some fighting, and some castle intrigue. Rebecca Ferguson plays Queen Elizabeth, Amanda Hale plays Lady Margaret Beaufort, Faye Marsay is Anne Neville, and the remarkable actors are Janet McTeer as Jacquetta Woodville (Elizabeth's magical mum) and Max Irons (handsome son of Jeremy Irons) as King Edward. James Frain is an unusually grumpy and sour Lord Warwick and Caroline Goodall is splendid as the evil Duchess Cicely. It is difficult to tell from an isolated episode, but the series has enough interest in the poorly understood realm of the War of the Roses for American audience that it will probably have staying power.

One of my favorite elements of The White Queen was the love story angle. It seemed to me as if there was a perfect blend of romance and history in this book. Not only did THE WHITE QUEEN show the love affair between Elizabeth and Edward, but this book is also demonstrated the love between mothers and their children. More than once, I was amazed by what women did to protect their children especially in the case of Elizabeth and her sons.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Revenge star Emily VanCamp shooting scenes

The 27-year-old Canadian actress was seen shooting scenes with her chest-revealing co-star Barry Sloane.

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Emily VanCamp holds a “Nautical Charts” notebook while filming scenes for her hit TV show Revenge dvds on Friday (August 9) in Los Angeles.

“I think they’re going to be really happy we’re going back to our roots. We’re simplifying. We’re trying to play more on the characters’ emotions than working in big, Initiative storylines with people we don’t know. We’re honing in on these central characters and watching them brawl … and along the way, Emily Thorne takes a bullet,” Emily told ET.

Emily recently chatted about what she believes fans will be excited about in the upcoming third season of Revenge.

Dance Moms will either rock your boat or come across as patently distasteful

Lifetime's "Dance Moms" fills a specialty niche in reality programming that you either love or you hate. Season One was a surprise hit for the network, Season Two has further exploded in the ratings, and the network even launched a totally unnecessary spinoff in Miami. (I mean really, how many stage mothers does one need to see highlighted on national television?) That's just it, I'm not a huge fan of putting children into stressful situations on TV and watching their parents straddle the line into exploiting them for profit. I know it's a fact of the world, but it doesn't always qualify as entertainment for me to see people behaving poorly. At least "Dance Moms" features talented young performers, a strong instructor in Abby Lee Miller, and a no-nonsense approach to some of the sillier mom-related shenanigans. There is an unpleasant underbelly to this world of competitive dance. "Dance Moms," in large part, capitalizes on an unsavory aspect of child rearing. But for the right reasons, it also showcases talent and drive. For those distinctions, it's not nearly the purposeful train wreck of the popular "Toddlers and Tiaras" which is even more distressing and over-the-top.


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As a guilty pleasure, as I said, "Dance Moms" will either rock your boat or come across as patently distasteful. In a given episode, you can expect Abby Lee Miller to push the children (as young as six). Depending on your viewpoint and experience, you'll think she is motivating them or berating them. If they want to compete at a national level, this is a fact of competitive sport. For me, it's hard to be too squeamish about Miller's techniques so most of my disdain is with the parents. At least one parent will object to her methods and confront her in a staged battle with plenty of bleeped foul language. I don't particularly like the aspect of the dance world and the show that sexualizes children either (some of the moves are designed for provocation and sexiness). To have their kids participate in Miller's program is a huge physical, emotional, and financial stress to the families involved. The ultimate question in "Dance Moms" tends to ask if it is worth it.

Season One is comprised on 12 real episodes and a Most Outrageous Moments special. On four discs, this comes to just over 9 hours of programming. The Bonus Features also include additional footage, but I'm not sure that anything included will actually enhance your viewing experience. If you know what "Dance Moms" is and you love it, obviously you'll want to pick up the release of Season One. While my rating straddles the middle ground, my comments are made to give new viewers an idea of what the show is and how it plays out. If you're on the fence about whether it is right for you, I suggest you find a rerun on Lifetime or even check out an episode on on-demand (they have it here on instant video) to see if you like it. As a train wreck guilty pleasure, there are certainly worse shows on TV but I still don't like getting kids involved.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Game of Thrones couple Kit Harington and Rose Leslie

Fans of George R.R. Martin's book series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' had been waiting for the on-screen relationship between the lovers from opposing sides since the series first came to television and they were treated to a whole season of their budding relationship in Season Three, culminating in that all too infamous cave-sex scene, and the all too frequently repeated sentence "You know nothing Jon Snow"

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Relationships play an important part in the world of 'Game of Thrones dvd australia', they determine allegiances, spread wealth and help to secure the Iron Throne. However the relationship between popular Night's Watch member Jon Snow wildling warrior Ygritte was one of the few relationships we've seen so far that seemed to be happening for the right reasons.

However, much like Romeo and Juliet representing the warring Capulets and Montagues, the star-crossed lovers of Westeros couldn't overcome their differences and their fiery relationship seemingly ended when double agent Jon Snow betrayed the wildlings and Ygritte in order to alert the Night's Watch about the impending Wildling attack, leading to an emotionally conflicted Ygritte filling him with arrows.

It was undeniable that Kit Harington and Rose Leslie had an amazing amount of chemistry in their scenes and the revelation that the pair began dating in real life after growing close on set during the filming of their intimate scenes goes some way to explaining the success they had on screen. But in a bitter coincidence it appears that with their on-screen romance ending, so too has their real life one.

Five-O team tackling exciting crime-of-the-week


The beginning of "Hawaii Five-O" Season third finds the Five-O team disbanded, thanks to an insidious and devastating attack by the gangster Wo Fat at the end of Season One. Team leader Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin) is in jail, accused of murdering the governor. Kono (Grace Park) is under investigation by HPD internal affairs and facing the loss of her badge. Danny Williams (Scott Caan) is off the force and mourning the departure from Hawaii of his former wife and child. Only Chin Ho Kelly (Daniel Dae Kim) still has a badge and a chance to put things right.

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Help comes in the form of Commander Joe White (Terry O'Quin), McGarrett's former SEAL mentor, who helps Chin Ho resurrect the team. On probation with the new governor, the team must accept a new member, former FBI agent Lori Weston (Lauren German) who is supposed to ride herd on the unorthodox McGarrett, but who may have another agenda. Meanwhile, former CIA analyst Jenna Kaye departs the team under mysterious circumstances, as the villainous Wo Fat tidies up the loose ends of his plot. And how will Kono be redeemed from her banishment?

The third season features the Five-O team tackling exciting crime-of-the-week challenges in Hawaii, while McGarrett continues to pursue the investigation initiated by his father and that resulted in his murder. However, it appears that investigation is leading to dark, dangerous, and confusing waters involving the CIA, Wo Fat, corrupt officials and perhaps even members of the Five-O team. Stay tuned for the excitement, including a couple of exciting cross-overs with NCIS-LA's agents. Season Two is highly recommended to "Hawaii Five-O" fans.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Revenge A Connection Made In Illusion

Revenge series of going over a carefully crafted cover plan with Fauxmanda to account for the disappearance of her scar, Emily sends Mason barking down another trail -- one that leads to the Graysons.

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The plan leads Emily to pick up Gordon's body, where it has apparently been chillin' on ice without notice. She creates a new reality for how he died -- shot repeatedly by Conrad Grayson, who left both the murder weapon and one of his cufflinks at the scene of the crime. Though this plot seems absurdly obvious, Mason Treadwell bites with gusto and gleefully does exactly what Emily hopes he will: he calls the police, and gives an also gleeful Vic a heads up. Conrad is arrested at the reception of his wedding, minutes after Vic hints to Daniel that he better prepare himself for taking over Grayson Global. Don't worry, Vic, he already is, with the help of "Mr. Bond."


Meanwhile, Charlotte has decided to skip out on what she thinks is her parents' latest PR stunt and goes to support Declan at the re-opening of the Stowaway. We've been getting hints for weeks now that Kenny is bad news, but ... how exactly? Everyone seems content, including Jack, who later proposes to Fauxmanda on the deck of the Amanda. Her answer? "Yes. Ohmigod, yes!"

The happy mood is interrupted when news of Conrad's arrest flashes over the TV. Charlotte dashes back home to Grayson Manor, as does Kara. Vic asks Kara why her eyes carry loss rather than relief. Instead of answering, Kara mumbles yet more questions about Gordon and the kidnapping, but gets lost in her memories of Gordon and lets the whole thing drop.

Another excellent episode of Top Gear

Jeremy drives a BMW 5 series diesel, this is something special for the program, they have never done an in depth review of a diesel. The segment finishes up with Jeremy in the diesel and The Stig in the gasoline powered V8, it's a race to the finish.

In the news segment, Richard has become the map guy. Jeremy tries a different way to destroy a map that can't be torn. A nice funny segment.

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Richard goes back to Iceland for another strange report. He claims that since they couldn't come up with a good solid winner in the convertible race the week before, they sent him back to Iceland to find something cool. The off roading these crazy drivers do is incredible. The short opening montage could have been the report alone. But no, they go on to cars on water. Jeremy introduced the piece with something about James being the devil and Richard trying to be Jesus, walking on water.

The star in the reasonable car is Davina McCall from the British version of Big Brother, and the F1 reporter for the short lived MTV race team. She has some funny stories about her time at F1. The lap is in the wet.

James drives a Bentley in Dubai. In 2005 Bentley was owned by VW, and most of the underpinnings of the car are a VW Pantheon (never made it to the US). James ends up loving the car, and takes it to an amazing top speed on a closed road.

The previous week they set up a challenge for any F1 driver that wants to take on Damon Hill's time in the reasonably priced car. Well, Mark Webber showed up and drove the car around on a very wet track. There are some good shots of the Williams F1 car. The result is surprising.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Falling Skies's particularly revelatory

When the TNT network announced a Spielberg produced science fiction epic for its summer slate of programming, I was eager to sample the wares. With its massive advertising campaign, the network clearly had high expectations--and initial ratings were strong and instantaneous causing the show to receive an immediate second season order. Season One consists of ten episodes that weave a solid story of survivors in the aftermath of an alien invasion. Channeling a low key energy, as opposed to a pulse pounding tone, the show does a nice job establishing every day folks caught up in extraordinary circumstances. The piece's central theme is that we're all heroes in our own way and we're all stronger for standing together. It is a remarkably earnest presentation that remains mildly downbeat without ever seeming hopeless. This matter-of-fact feel is both one of the strongest elements of the show, but also one of the things that kept me from truly investing in the drama.

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In truth, there is nothing particularly revelatory in the plotting of "Falling Skies." While I enjoyed the creature conception of the skitters (one of the alien life forms), admired the ambitious special effects, and was intrigued by some of the concepts (particularly the harnessed children)--I couldn't escape the general feeling that I'd seen it all before in countless similar variations. With a familiar feeling narrative, then, it is left to the screenwriters and the characterizations to make the show really pop. And I'm not sure that a memorable cast of characters has yet to evolve. Noah Wyle does most of the heavy lifting and makes an admirable every man hero. But many of the peripherals don't really stand out as interesting or fully developed individuals. When Steven Weber shows up for a few episodes, he creates real passion.