TV Review: SMASH
February 2, 2012 – 10:05 pm | 7 Comments

Yeah, yeah, it’s exec produced by Steven Spielberg, stars Anjelica Huston and Debra Messing, has big musical numbers…but is it any good? Well, it’s technically impressive, but after finishing the pilot episode of Smash (premiering Monday, …

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Pop Culture Binge
July 5, 2011 – 3:32 am | 4 Comments
Pop Culture Binge

In addition to ingesting about two pounds of pasta salad, 3 bags of chips, 12 Popsicles, and 37 chicken wings over the long weekend, I also consumed a lot of pop culture stuff. Here’s a …

THE VOICE Wrap-up
June 30, 2011 – 1:30 am | 15 Comments
THE VOICE Wrap-up

I went into the results show thinking I’d be okay if either Javier Colon or Dia Frampton won, because he has the best voice and she is most mesmerizing while performing. After his audition with …

THE GLEE PROJECT—Vulnerability
June 27, 2011 – 8:08 pm | 8 Comments
THE GLEE PROJECT—Vulnerability

Anybody watching this on Oxygen Sunday nights? It’s a mildly diverting show which documents the process of the creative team behind Glee trying to find an actor or actress for a seven-episode arc on the …

Reaction to THE KILLING Finale
June 20, 2011 – 12:58 am | 10 Comments
Reaction to THE KILLING Finale

OK, hands up—how many of you shouted profanities and shook your fists at the TV when The Killing finale ended last night? If you haven’t seen it, may I divert your attention to a variety …

AMERICAN IDOL S10: Scotty & Lauren’s Country Duel
May 25, 2011 – 1:09 am | 9 Comments
AMERICAN IDOL S10: Scotty & Lauren’s Country Duel

by Poncho
I couldn’t believe myself. This afternoon I read somewhere that Lauren Alaina might miss the finale and Haley would have to fill in for her. Turns out Lauren blew a vocal cord while rehearsing. …

Crumbling HOUSE
May 23, 2011 – 11:21 pm | 12 Comments
Crumbling HOUSE

*Spoilers about House season finale ahead*
Second warning, if you haven’t watched last night’s episode, stop reading now. If you have seen it, read on and discuss!
Last week I was shocked when I heard Lisa Edelstein …

AMERICAN IDOL S10: Top 3 Fight for the Finale
May 19, 2011 – 1:11 am | 8 Comments
AMERICAN IDOL S10: Top 3 Fight for the Finale

by Poncho
Let’s cut to the chase. Tonight there were three rounds, each one with different “rules.” For their first performance, the kids got to choose whichever song they liked. And it went like this:
Scotty opened …

Fall 2011 TV Preview
May 15, 2011 – 10:04 pm | 23 Comments
Fall 2011 TV Preview

The TV upfronts officially start this Monday, with the networks rolling out their fall and midseason schedules, but news have already leaked over the last few days about shows that have been picked up and …

AMERICAN IDOL S10: Were the Top 5 Inspiring?
May 12, 2011 – 1:24 am | 15 Comments
AMERICAN IDOL S10: Were the Top 5 Inspiring?

by Poncho
As I’ve written a few times, I don’t get American Idol [in Mexico] until about a week after it airs in the U.S., so I only watch the performances [online] and none of the …

AMERICAN IDOL S10: Top 5 Get Modern and Classy
May 5, 2011 – 2:09 am | 3 Comments
AMERICAN IDOL S10: Top 5 Get Modern and Classy

by Poncho
Tonight’s theme is “Now and Then” or something like that. It’s modern songs and then songs of the ’60s or ’70s, and all five contestants are butchering and/or killing one of each. This should …

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