I’ve been going over my thoughts on Director’s Cuts. Usually, these fall under a similar category to deleted scenes – they don’t add much to the existing work (sometimes significantly subtracting from what’s otherwise a tightly plotted movie), and in many cases it’s self-evident why they ended up deleted in the first place. Directors often [...]

“Please describe your music, and keep in mind ‘crap’ has already been taken by The Decemberists.”

You gotta love the random madness that is William Shatner.

My favorite drama featuring constant alcohol abuse and never ending smoking returns this August! This promo basically covers 3 or 4 key plot points from last season – how Dick Whitman became Don Draper, Betty’s pregnancy, ‘Duck’ blowing the merger and how Peggy dealt with the aftermath of giving up Pete’s baby. Sounds very soap [...]

The renewals/cancellations have been officially announced for the network lineups this Fall. I can’t say I’m totally surprised by most of these, but I’m pretty gutted over a few of these decisions:
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES
Status: Canceled
This one kills me. Especially after the game-changing season 2 finale. I know it’s an expensive show, what with [...]

A recap of live performances on late night and beyond…
Depeche Mode on Later with Jools Holland

The Whip on Jimmy Kimmel

Lily Allen on Later with Jools Holland

Well, ABC’s remake of Life On Mars came to an end Wednesday, and I’m still kind of gobsmacked at the whole thing. The show was more or less perfect for 16 episodes, then they totally spit in your face for the finale. I know they were rushed, but I’d honestly have preferred they’d left the [...]