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September 17th, 2012 by David Freedman
Let’s not be shy – Rachel, Sean and David LOVE Mindy. Watch the review and see why! Starring Rachel Appelbaum, Sean Wright and David Freedman. Directed by Amy Taylor.
Synopsis: Mindy Kaling stars in this new FOX sitcom about a young doctor obsessed with romantic comedies. But practicing medicine has put her own love life in shambles. Mindy tries her best to balance relationships and work.
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Continue reading ‘The Mindy Project – Fox 2012 Fall Pilot Review – Just Seen It’
September 17th, 2012 by David Freedman
Salim, Rachel and Greg use their powers of deduction to decide of Elementary is a worthy remake of Sherlock Holmes. Starring Salim Lemelle, Rachel Appelbaum, and Greg Karber. Directed by Liz Manashil.
Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes is recovering from drug addiction. So he is assigned Joan Watson as his sober companion. Holmes invites Watson to assist him on his consultation for the NY police.
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Continue reading ‘Elementary – CBS Fall 2012 Pilot Review – Just Seen It’
September 17th, 2012 by David Freedman
Teresa, Leah and Rachel dive deep on this new action drama from ABC. Starring Teresa Lo, Leah Aldridge and Rachel Appelbaum, Directed by Sean Wright.
Synopsis: The USS COLORADO is ordered to fire its nuclear weapons at Pakistan. But when the captain refuses to launch without confirmation, the sub is attacked as a renegade. Fleeing to a remote island, the crew seeks out refuge while trying to clear their names.
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Continue reading ‘Last Resort – ABC Fall 2012 Pilot Review – Just Seen It’
September 17th, 2012 by David Freedman
Rachel, Sean and David review this new Fall 2012 medical procedural from Fox. Starring Rachel Appelbaum, Sean Wright and David Freedman. Directed by Amy Taylor.
Synopsis: Jordana Spiro stars in this new drama from Fox about a brilliant surgeon with a secret. She agrees to do favors for the Mob, to keep them from killing her brother. But by helping him, she has put her own life at risk.
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Continue reading ‘The Mob Doctor – FOX Fall 2012 Pilot Review – Just Seen It’
September 17th, 2012 by David Freedman
Liz, Aaron and Greg review the new Matthew Perry sitcom from NBC premiere this Fall, 2012. Starring Liz Manashil, Aaron Fink and Greg Karber. Directed by Sean Wright.
Synopsis: Mathew Perry stars in this new NBC comedy about a radio sportscaster dealing with the loss of his wife. In order for him to return to work, he must attend therapy – against his will. But Mathew finds he has more in common with the group than he thought.
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Continue reading ‘Go On – NBC Fall 2012 Pilot Review – Just Seen It’
September 12th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Homeland is an espionage drama series, with psychological thriller elements that pulls together a lot of ideas surrounding counterterrorism, paranoia, prisoners of war, damaged personas, and what it means to be a hero. I missed Homeland during its initial run on Showtime last fall, so I was happy to be able to catch up with in on Blu-ray, before the start of the second season. Given all the critical acclaim the series received, it came as no surprise to me that Homeland is easily one of the best new dramas currently on TV. The series resembles something of a mix between The Manchurian Candidate, The Conversation, and 24, with a very well plotted out season that is full of twists and turns, not to mention strong lead performances and great thrilling elements throughout. Now Homeland’s first season is available for all to check out on Blu-ray. Continue on to learn more about this release. Continue reading ‘Homeland (Blu-ray Review)’
September 7th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
The Evil Queen has cast an evil spell on an enchanted forest filled with fairytale characters. The curse trapped these characters in a place where all their happy endings were stolen – our world. Now the Evil Queen is acting as town mayor, and all of the inhabitants of the fairytale world of Storybrooke can’t seem to remember any details of their past lives. As the truth starts to unfold, the battle between good and evil begins. Bonus materials include “Welcome To Storybrooke,” a feature that takes you on a tour of the town that was the inspiration for the show, deleted scenes, audio commentaries, bloopers, and much, much more! Continue reading ‘Once Upon A Time: Season One (Blu-ray Review)’
September 7th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
Boardwalk Empire was the winner of eight 2011 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Martin Scorsese), and the 2011 Golden Globe for Best Drama Series and Best Actor (Steve Buscemi). In season two, Nucky and his lieutenants appear to have solidified their hold on power by rigging an election and getting a crony elected mayor. However, after a bloody KKK attack at Chalky White’s bootleg warehouse, Nucky finds his hold on Atlantic City weakened, first by state agents who arrest him for election fraud, then by members of his own inner circle and even his family, who align against him. Meanwhile, mobsters like Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky and Al Capone wait in the wings, looking for the chance to grab a bigger piece of Nucky’s pie. Though his fortunes have soared in the wake of Prohibition, Nucky Thompson is paying a steep price for wielding ultimate power in “the world’s playground.” Following the ’20 election, Nucky finds himself the target of an investigation for voter fraud and faces not only jail, but insurrection by some of those he considered his closest allies. Continue reading ‘Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Second Season (Blu-ray Review)’
September 5th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Comedy Central and creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker bring you South Park: The Complete Fifteenth Season on Blu-ray. Talk about longevity as a show – in fact, talk about a crude show that turns popular culture on its head. Just when you think that the boys can’t come up with more gags (literally and figuratively) they’ll quickly squash (literally and figuratively) those doubts. We also reviewed The Complete Fourteenth Season HERE, as well. Let’s see how South Park: The Complete Fifteenth Season stacks up on Blu-ray. On a separate note (rant) I wonder when they’re gonna release a full set of the complete series? Anyways, carry on. Continue reading ‘South Park: The Complete Fifteenth Season (Blu-ray Review)’
August 31st, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
When it comes to the hit Starz television series Spartacus, Why So Blu is all over it. Many have come around to appreciating the stylish and blood-soaked action/drama series over the years, as they learned that there was much more to it, beyond the sex and violence, which includes the intriguing story and character arcs, but Why So Blu was among those who cherished the series from the beginning. Now we have the latest season’s release on Blu-ray. Spartacus: Vengeance picks up where the first season left off, but had some big shoes to film, due to the incredibly unfortunate passing of original series lead Andy Whitfield. Fortunately, this tragedy did not set the series back too far, as the show still managed to hold on to its familiar tone, which balances its dynamic and over-the-top action sequences and bloodshed with well-handled characterization and story structure. It only helps that the Blu-ray format is perfect to show off the fantastic video and audio presentation transferred onto the disc, along with a strong selection of extras. Spartacus is now back on Blu, so it is time for everyone to get their vengeance. Continue reading ‘Spartacus: Vengeance (Blu-ray Review)’
August 15th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
The Syfy Channel has released their own fresh, new spin on the classic tale, Treasure Island, featuring an all-star cast led by Eddie Izzard (“The Riches”, Ocean’s 12) as Long John Silver, Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit) plays Ben Gunn, and Donald Sutherland (Pride and Prejudice, Ordinary People) portrays Flint. Robert Louis Stevenson’s swashbuckling adventure story about fantastical treasure, youthful courage and murderous greed focuses on the young Jim Hawkins (played by Toby Regbo, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, Part 1), who is unexpectedly drawn into the world of piracy when he discovers a treasure map and finds himself battling Silver for the treasure. Shirley Henderson (Bridget Jones) and Nina Sosanya (Love Actually) round out the Treasure Island cast. Continue reading ‘Treasure Island (Blu-ray Review)’
August 3rd, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Featuring one of the most endearing ensemble casts in television history, Star Trek: The Next Generation took fans on the remarkable continuing voyages of the Starship Enterprise with Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Commander William T. Riker (Jonathan Frakes), Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton), Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis), Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner), Lieutenant Worf (Michael Dorn), Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) and Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton). Star Trek: The Next Generation – The First Season has been retransferred from original film elements to produce stunning high-definition images, including amazing visual effects that have been painstakingly recreated from the source material, creating before/after results that fans will love. The six-disc Blu-ray set also features 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and a wealth of exclusive bonus material, such as archival footage, a gag reel, and an inside look at taking The Next Generation to the next level of high-definition. Featuring numerous behind-the-scenes interviews, the new material also features Star Trek experts Mike and Denise Okuda, consultants throughout this ongoing project, who offer special insights into the countless man-hours dedicated to the upgrade of The Next Generation. Continue reading ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season One (Blu-ray Review)’
July 29th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Vince, Eric, Drama and Turtle have been through a lot over the years – chasing dreams, women and good times as if the party would never end – but alas, it has. Through the highs and lows, friendship has kept these guys together in the high-stakes world of Hollywood, but is it time for them to grow up? As season eight of the hit comedy series begins, Vince is back from rehab and ready for a new pet project, Ari Gold and Mrs. Ari have separated, Eric is running his own management company, Drama is shooting his animated series and Turtle has invested in a tequila line and is starting a new business venture. So there’s a lot more ups and downs in store for the boys from Queens. Continue reading ‘Entourage: The Complete Eighth Season (Blu-ray Review)’
July 23rd, 2012 by David Freedman
Aaron Sorkin presents this new drama on HBO about a cable news anchor, his new executive producer and staff and the trials and tribulations related to producing a nightly news program. Together, they face of corporate and commercial obstacles and their own personal histories. This HBO drama is created and produced by Aaron Sorkin.
Starring Jeff Daniels, Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer and John Gallagher Jr. Follow us on Twitter: @justseenit
Continue reading ‘The Newsroom TV Review – Just Seen It’
July 9th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Those that know me know that I’m a huge fan of the infamous Starz Original Series, Spartacus, but things changed a bit for me this year. Like George Washington, I cannot tell a lie. I severely missed not having Andy Whitfield filling that coveted role. But like all good things, everything comes to an end no matter if we like it or not. We just have to press on. There’s always hope and right now Starz, Liam and the cast and crew of third season, Spartacus: War of the Damned, is trying to provide just that as they take us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes first look at the making of the series’ final season. Make sure to check out the press release and short video below.
Continue reading ‘Behind-the-Scenes First Look at Spartacus: War of the Damned’
June 21st, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Did you know that 1% of the white noise you see on your television is actually background radiation from the Big Bang? From the formation of the earth and the emergence of life, to the advance of man and the growth of civilization, the CGI-driven special History of the World in Two Hours 3D offers viewers a rapid-fire view of 14 billion years of history – an epic story that reveals surprising connections to our daily lives. Featuring incredible graphics specially created for 3D, this 3D blu-ray – the latest release in A+E Networks Home Entertainment’s best-selling 3D line-up — will make a nice addition to the collection of any fan of history and science. Continue reading ‘History of the World in Two Hours 2D / 3D (Blu-ray Review)’
June 21st, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
It’s been 50 years since man first ventured into the unknown, and the heavens are only now yielding their greatest secrets. Season 6 of the pioneering series “The Universe” takes viewers further than ever, to the extreme edges of our solar system where chaos and catastrophe bring epic drama to the planets – including some of the most horrifying days on Earth. Through stunning CGI, witness the birth pangs of the solar system, shocked into existence by a nearby supernova, and enduring over 700 million years of brutal bombardment by deadly asteroids; colossal cataclysms that shaped the planets and transformed their climates forever; and startling new scientific discoveries revealing a hellish history of continuous devastation on Earth. And travel to the system’s very fringes to explore the possibility that the Sun has an evil twin, a monstrous star known as Nemesis suspected of causing every mass extinction in Earth’s history. In signature cutting-edge style, The Universe: The Complete Season Six, available in both blu-ray and DVD, features astounding NASA footage and the opinions of leading astrophysicists to probe even more deeply into the billion-years-old story of the world beyond Earth. Continue reading ‘The Universe: The Complete Season Six (Blu-ray Review)’
June 19th, 2012 by David Freedman
Our first look at reality TV! Teresa talks about her favorite – Shark Tank, one that’s got away – America’s Next Top Model, and one to throw back – The Real Housewives. Shark Tank airs on ABC and is created and produced by Mark Burnett and stars Robert Herjavec, Kevin O’Leary, Daymond John, and Barbara Corcoran. America’s Next Top Model airs on Bravo and is created and produced by Tyra Banks, Ken Mok, and Kenya Barris and Stars Adrianne Curry, Yoanna House and Tyra Banks. The Real Housewives is also on Bravo and is created and produced by Scott Dunlop.Starring Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Barney and Gretchen Rossi.
Continue reading ‘Reality Roundup – Shark Tank, America’s Next Top Model and The Real Housewives’
Let’s not be shy – Rachel, Sean and David LOVE Mindy. Watch the review and see why! Starring Rachel Appelbaum, Sean Wright and David Freedman. Directed by Amy Taylor.
