Archive for the 'TV Shows' Category
January 22nd, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
[Note: This is an essay that potentially spoils everything that has so far happened on Season 3 of AMC’s The Walking Dead.]
With just a few weeks left until The Walking Dead returns to TV screens with all new episodes, I decided to write a little something to help express my thoughts on the show thus far and what I hope can come from the rest of this season. Yes, there are concerns regarding the series’ budget, the number of remaining episodes, and possible behind-the-scenes drama, but while this may be more of a ‘wish list’ overall, I still think I have a reasonable number of ideas concerning how the show can be even better, considering that this current season has done so much to improve upon itself, as a whole, already. So now, here are five items that I believe can contribute to the show being better overall.
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January 22nd, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
On April 9th, Season 2 of Boss debuts on Blu-ray and I am curious to see more of this strongly acted Starz series, starring Golden Globe winner Kelsey Grammer. I previously reviewed the first season (review HERE) and was left thinking that the second season could most likely be even better and more confident in presenting the type of show that it is. Now I will have a chance to see it, as the Blu-ray does arrive in April, as well as on DVD and in Digital Download form. As some may know already, Boss is a political drama series starring Kelsey Grammer as the mayor of Chicago. The previous season introduced me to the intriguing world of this series and had a very good looking and sounding Blu-ray presentation. Getting the chance to see what’s next has me looking forward to this release. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming Season 2 set.
Continue reading ‘‘BOSS: Season Two’ Arriving And Taking Power On Blu-ray In April’
January 22nd, 2013 by David Freedman
Brenna, Salim and Guest Reviewer Kevin Taft review the mid-season TV Pilots of FOX’s new crime drama – The Following and the ‘prequel’ to Sex in the City – The CW’s The Carrie Diaries. Starring Brenna Smith, Salim Lemelle and Kevin Taft. Directed by Jude Perrin.
Synopsis: In The Following, a brilliant and charismatic, yet psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers following his every command. In The Carrie Diaries, Carrie Bradshaw is in her junior year of high school in the early 1980s. She asks her first questions about love, sex, friendship and family while navigating the worlds of high school and Manhattan.
Continue reading ‘FOX’s The Following and The CW’s The Carrie Diaries TV Reviews – Just Seen It’
January 21st, 2013 by David Freedman
Brenna, Aaron, and David review the mid-season TV Pilots of NBC’s new crime drama – Deception and ABC’s new drama, Red Widow. Starring Brenna Smith, Aaron Fink, David Freedman. Directed by Cooper Griggs.
Synopsis: In Red Widow, after her husband is murdered by the Russian Mafia, a housewife seeking revenge and a desire to protect her family, becomes involved in organized crime.
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January 21st, 2013 by David Freedman
Aaron, Salim and Guest Reviewer Kevin Taft review the mid-season TV Pilots of ABC’s new drama – Zero Hour and the show-within-a-show – The CW’s CULT. Starring Aaron Fink, Salim Lemelle and Kevin Taft. Directed by David Freedman and Matt Breault.
Synopsis: Zero Hour revolves around a bizarre twist of fate that pulls a man who’s spent 20 years as the editor of a skeptics magazine into one of the most compelling conspiracies in human history. Cult tracks the investigation of a string of mysterious deaths and disappearances surrounding the show-within-a-show.
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January 17th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Portlandia is a Peabody award-winning sketch comedy series that stars SNL’s Fred Armisen and musician Carrie Brownstein. The show is centered in and around the city of Portland, Oregon, with much of its humor acting as a sort of satirical take on alternative and hipster lifestyles. It features a variety of guest stars in every episode and has recently started its third season. I certainly believe that the show can be an acquired taste, given how dry some of the comedy can be and, to counterbalance this, how absurd or surreal some of the comedy is. Having watched only a couple episodes from the first season and finding them fairly humorous, I was happy to see what the acclaimed second season was bringing to the table. Continue on to learn more about my thoughts on Season 2 of Portlandia, as well as the quality of this Blu-ray package for the series. Continue reading ‘Portlandia: Season 2 (Blu-ray Review)’
January 10th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Season 3 of Archer has hit shelves just as season 4 is about to begin, so anyone who is looking to catch up can do so now! As stated before, “Prepare to have all the fun you can with the animated series that is not afraid to cross any borders when it comes to the adventures of the super spy that is Sterling Archer, one of the most horrible, yet hilarious of men in the world. I have been a big fan of this series from the beginning and am happy to go over the third season in detail, as the style of the show is certainly in its prime right now. The best part is being able to watch the first three episodes of the season, the three-parter, “Heart of Archness,” as it is basically like Archer: The Movie. With the rest of this incredibly fun season and slightly more extras than the Season 2 set, continue on to learn more about this DVD package. Continue reading ‘Archer: The Complete Season 3 (DVD Review)’
January 6th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
House of Lies is a Showtime series based on the book by Martin Kihn, which presents a dark comedy focused on a management consultant and his team. Despite not receiving universal acclaim, the series was popular enough during its first season run, with the second season of the series debuting this January. I missed this show during its initial run, but have now had the chance to catch up on its first season. What I took away from watching this series is that Showtime essentially wanted to create their own version of HBO’s Entourage, by way of Glengarry Glen Ross. The solid cast and satirical style certainly helps in all of this, but the show is not without its flaws as well. Continue on to find out more regarding my thoughts on the series, as well as the quality of this DVD package of the complete first season.
Continue reading ‘House Of Lies: The First Season (DVD Review)’
December 30th, 2012 by David Freedman
Aaron, David and Brenna review this new comedy about a dysfunctional first family. Starring Aaron Fink, David Freedman and Brenna Smith. Directed by Liz Manashil.
Synopsis: Skip is the president’s eldest son and a troublemaker. After an incident at college, he moves back into the white house. But the president and firstlady find family matters as tough as world affairs.
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Continue reading ‘1600 Penn TV Pilot Review – Just Seen It’
December 28th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
The latest breakout comedy series from HBO – “Girls” – debuts on home entertainment this winter, just in time for holiday gift giving and a few weeks before the premiere of season two. Created by and starring Lena Dunham, who also executive produced along with Emmy winner Judd Apatow (Bridesmaids) and Jenni Konner (Help Me Help You), “Girls” takes a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of girls of four twenty something’s – Hannah, Marnie, Jessa and Shoshanna – who are trying to figure life out. They’ve been living in New York for a couple of years, but they’re still not sure what they want – from boys, from each other, from themselves. And things aren’t getting any clearer. The answers aren’t always easy, but the search is profoundly relatable. “Girls” was nominated for five 2012 Emmy Awards: Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress (Dunham), Outstanding Directing (Dunham), Outstanding Writing (Dunham) and Outstanding Casting. Continue reading ‘Girls: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray Review)’
December 12th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
With Unicron defeated by Optimus Prime, what was thought to be the end of Autobots’ darkest hour is actually proving to be just the beginning. The dynamic second season of Hasbro Studios’ acclaimed animated hit series Transformers Prime digs deeper into Transformers mythology as both the Autobots and Decepticons uncover clues relating to secret artifacts of Iacon, Cybertron’s capital city. Their discoveries could not only change the balance of power in the war, but also potentially revive their dead home planet. Fans of all ages can relive the thrilling adventures of Transformers Prime now that the complete Season Two has debuted on home entertainment shelves nationwide in the U.S on DVD and on Blu-ray from Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios.
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December 2nd, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
They’re baaack! Catch the action for the first time or relive the ups and downs that come with fame as Vince, Eric, Drama and Turtle take you on a whirlwind ride through the high-stakes world of Hollywood with Entourage: The Complete Series. Created and executive produced by Doug Ellin and loosely based on the experiences of his good friend, Mark Wahlberg (who’s among the series’ executive producers), Entourage takes a none-too-serious look at the day-to-day life of Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier), a hot young Hollywood actor, and the inner circle of friends he’s brought from his hometown in Queens, NY: manager Eric (Kevin Connolly), half-brother/actor Drama (Kevin Dillon) and enterprising pal Turtle (Jerry Ferrara). The series also stars Jeremy Piven who garnered three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for his portrayal as Vince’s agent Ari Gold, Rex Lee as Lloyd and Perry Reeves as the long-suffering Mrs. Ari. Returning guest stars include Scott Caan as Scott Lavin, Emmanuelle Chriqui as Sloan, Beverly D’Angelo as Ari’s business partner Babs and Debi Mazar as Vince’s publicist Shauna. The set is boxed in a stylishly cool, black casing and features all eight seasons along with more than six hours of bonus content and is the first time seasons one through five are available on Blu-ray. Continue reading ‘Entourage: The Complete Series (Blu-ray Review)’
November 22nd, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
“Perry Mason,” the popular TV franchise that inspired a genre of courtroom dramas returns with the second half of the seventh season. Raymond Burr continues igniting the screen as a brilliant attorney who will stop at nothing to crack the most impossible cases to uncover the truth. This Emmy Award winning court drama stars Raymond Burr and all fifteen episodes have been digitally re-mastered on four discs and include guest stars like Ryan O’Neil, Paul Winchell, Barry Atwater, David McCallum, Jackie Coogan, William Smith, Stacy Keach Sr., Jerry Van Dyke, Joyce Meadows, Victor Buono, Malachi Throne, Michael Ansara, Neil Hamilton, Ann Rutherford, Ford Rainey and William Boyett., Les Tremayne, Jeanne Cooper, Tom Greenway, Arthur Franz, Richard Devon, Mala Powers, Holly McIntire, Sue Randall, Jacques Aubuchon, Douglas Lambert, Rebecca Welles, Jena Engstrom, Peter Hobbs, Mimsy Farmer, Mark Slade, Malcolm Atterbury, Constance Towers, and many many more! Continue reading ‘Perry Mason: Season 7 Volume 2 (DVD Review)’
October 31st, 2012 by David Freedman
Guest reviewer JimmyO, Salim and Aaron discuss the newest season of this horror anthology. Starring Jimmy Oster, Salim Lemelle and Aaron Fink. Directed by Amy Taylor.
Synopsis: Season Two of this anthology takes us to the Briarcliff mental institution in 1964. Many of the patients are committed against their will, for crimes they claim they did not commit. But with the brutal treatment they just try to survive.
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Continue reading ‘American Horror Story Retrospective – Just Seen It’
October 27th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
After a long delay, Mad Men came back this past spring and was able to continue to show why it is among the best that television currently has to offer. With four seasons already in the bag and an ending in sight, Made Men is basically cashing in on all that has been established thus far, as the direction and look of the series is still fantastic and all of the actors are perfectly in tuned to playing the roles they have created. It certainly helps that the show is in good company, as it is featured on AMC, which is also home to what I do believe is currently the best show on TV, Breaking Bad (though Homeland had an amazing first season). Mad Men is certainly comfortable at the top, which shows in the series’ superb fifth season. Now the Blu-ray is available for all to enjoy, as it looks and sounds great, and features insight into this season’s production process.
Continue reading ‘Mad Men Season 5 (Blu-ray Review)’
October 22nd, 2012 by David Freedman
Salim, Brenna and Aaron give us their top drama picks on BBC America. Starring Salim Lemelle, Brenna Smith and Aaron Fink. Directed by Matt Breault.
Synopsis: Time for a tribute to our favorite shows from across the pond. We follow a complicated cop, an eccentric detective and a doctor who time travels in a police box. Enjoy these three British invasion dramas – all on BBC America.
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Continue reading ‘BBC Favorites: Dr. Who, Luther and Sherlock – Just Seen It’
October 18th, 2012 by David Freedman
Salim, Leah and Aaron talk about their favorite ‘meth-maker’ and a look at the final episodes of the series. Starring Salim Lemelle, Leah Aldridge and Aaron Fink. Directed by Amy Taylor.
Synopsis: Diagnosed with cancer, Walter White cooks crystal meth to pay for his medical bills without his family’s knowledge. With his partner Jesse, the two quickly become drug kingpins, making both friends and enemies. Claiming to be retired, Walter attempts to lead a normal life.
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Continue reading ‘Breaking Bad Retrospective – Just Seen It’
October 18th, 2012 by David Freedman
David, Sean and Rachel take a look at this new FOX Sitcom. Starring David Freedman, Sean Wright and Rachel Appelbaum. Directed by Amy Taylor.
Synopsis: Nat Faxon and Dakota Johnson star in this new Fox comedy about a responsible single mom and her trouble-making brother. When Ben shows up unexpectedly in Kate’s life, she braces for the worst. But Kate discovers that Ben really is looking out for her.
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