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Supernatural has done meta humor before to great effect in “The Monster at the End of This Book” and “The Real Ghostbusters,” but this week’s episode takes things to a whole new level of self-awareness. “The French Mistake,” written by Ben Edlund and directed by Charles Beeson, practically reaches through the fourth wall and pulls [...]
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‘Supernatural’s’ Meta Episode: 5 Reasons to Watch ‘The French Mistake’
Posted: February 23, 2011 in supernatural, what to watch1
‘Being Erica’: Sebastian Pigott Previews Kai’s Return
Posted: February 15, 2011 in being erica, interviews, what to watchThey say absence makes the heart grow fonder. If that’s true, then viewers should have plenty of fondness for Sebastian Pigott’s return to Being Erica this Wednesday at 11 p.m. on SoapNet. When we last saw Pigott’s time traveling rock star Kai in season 2, he was finishing up his regret and saying goodbye to [...]
‘Supernatural’: Shiny and New ‘Like A Virgin’?
Posted: February 3, 2011 in supernatural, what to watchI’ve had some issues with this sixth season of Supernatural. That’s not to say it’s been bad. I’ve actually found it very well-plotted and tense and twisty — very much the noir-like feel that was promised to us before it premiered. But it’s felt…off. And purposefully so on the writers’ parts probably. It’s very true [...]
10 Things I Learned at ‘Archer’s’ Paley Panel
Posted: January 27, 2011 in archer, around town, paley center, what to watch1. Tonight’s season premiere, “Swiss Miss,” is hilarious and so raunchy. The episode, which finds Archer charged with protecting a spoiled, nymphomaniac heiress in Switzerland, is easily one of the show’s best episodes. Nudity, an injured penis and snowmobiles are involved. Also, listen up for George Coe (Woodhouse) as the voice of said spoiled brat’s [...]
‘White Collar’ Goes Back in Time
Posted: January 25, 2011 in interviews, tca, what to watch, white collarWhat’s better than a con story? An origins story! Tonight, USA Network’s White Collar flashes back eight years to unravel the story of how Neal (Matt Bomer) came to work for Vincent Adler, the man who made Neal Caffrey who he is today. Guest star Andrew McCarthy plays Adler, “Neal’s mentor from the past who [...]
‘White Collar’: Tim DeKay and Matt Bomer Preview the New Season
Posted: January 14, 2011 in interviews, what to watch, white collarUSA Network’s White Collar returns Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 10 p.m. to finish off the back half of its terrific second season. The first two episodes of the new season are so good, White Collar has surpassed the increasingly confusing, although still enjoyable Burn Notice as my favorite USA Network show. The series has found [...]
7 Shows You Must Watch This Week
Posted: January 3, 2011 in caprica, castle, friday night lights, modern family, pretty little liars, shameless, southland, what to watchHappy New Year! While it might seem that most shows are in reruns as we enter 2011, Santa (or whoever you do or don’t believe in) has brought some belated gifts. It’s only the first week of January and already there are several new and returning shows to check out. Here are my picks for [...]
‘Community’: Danny Pudi Previews Tonight’s Christmas Episode
Posted: December 9, 2010 in community, interviews, what to watchSimply put, tonight’s stop-motion Christmas episode of Community (NBC, 8 p.m.) is not to be missed. It’s not every day that a show as young as Community, which is only in its second season, tries something as ambitious as a stop-motion animated episode. But after doing a half-hour action movie, parodying “Goodfellas,” going to space [...]
7 Things You Need to Know About Tonight’s Must See ‘Fringe’
Posted: December 2, 2010 in fringe, interviews, what to watchDespite being moved to what’s known as the death slot, Fringe executive producers Jeff Pinkner & J.H. Wyman are feeling positive about the show’s move to Friday nights next year. “We think it’s open territory that can be conquered,” says Pinkner. “Our fans are loyal. I believe they’re going to follow. It’s a chance for [...]
‘Smallville’ Showrunners Tease a Proposal, a Return and Secrets
Posted: November 18, 2010 in interviews, smallville, what to watchIn its tenth and final season, The CW’s Smallville has proven it’s still got plenty of storytelling life left in it. Clark may not know how to fly yet, but his relationship with Lois has grown by leaps and bounds this season. The show has turned out some truly romantic episodes, as well as some [...]
