Monthly Archives: January 2012

Alcatraz, Episode 4: “Cal Sweeney”

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

by Alex Greenberger via spoilersguide.com At this point, “Alcatraz’s” future is completely unclear. After last week’s horrid episode, I had low expectations for “Cal Sweeney,” but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was a solid episode of television. … Continue reading →

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“The Office” Writer Makes Hilarious Book Debut

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

by Samantha Rullo Known to most as Kelly Kapoor on NBC’s “The Office,” (as well as a writer and executive producer to the show), Mindy Kaling has now become an honest-to-God author. In her first book, Kaling not only recounts … Continue reading →

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William Shatner is Back on Broadway

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

by Sarah Haueisen Actor William Shatner, best known for his role as the iconic Captain Kirk on the TV series “Star Trek”, is returning to Broadway for the first time in fifty years.  After a limited engagement at the Music … Continue reading →

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A Look at ABC’s New Afternoon Line-up

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

by Samantha Rullo via naplesnews.com After decades of being on the air, ABC cancelled two of its biggest daytime soap operas, “One Life to Live” and “All My Children,” and replaced them with two new talk shows– the food-focused “The … Continue reading →

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Alcatraz, Episode 3: “Kit Nelson”

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

by Alex Greenberger via criminalcomplex.com I’ve changed my mind about why I dislike “Alcatraz.”  It’s not because it underestimates its viewers.  It’s not even because it takes itself too seriously, because almost all shows are guilty of that at some … Continue reading →

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Alcatraz, Episode 1 & 2: “Pilot” and “Ernest Cobb”

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

by Alex Greenberger via The AV Club While “Lost” may be the most popular show to feature an island, incorporate the reappearance of seemingly deceased characters and star Jorge Garcia as an unlucky nerd, Fox’s “Alcatraz” is actually the most … Continue reading →

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New Girl, Episode 10: “The Story of the 50″

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

by Clio McConnell via The AV Club Schmidt puts fifty dollars in the Douchebag Jar. Nick gets a nickname and a new girlfriend. Winston learns to pronounce “charcuterie,” and Jess throws a “badass” party. All this to say that Fox’s … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time, Episode 9: “True North”

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

by Jeremy Grossman via tvovermind.com Perhaps the only consistent thing about “Once Upon a Time” is the brilliantly colorful performance from Lana Parilla as Regina / the Evil Queen. Her character may be over the top, as she squashes hearts … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time, Episode 8: “Desperate Souls”

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

by Jeremy Grossman via tvovermind.com Returning from its winter hiatus, “Once Upon a Time” still hasn’t approached must-watch status, yet it remains an entertaining hour of Sunday night television. The show suffers from each episode following essentially the same pattern, … Continue reading →

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