Monthly Archives: August 2008
Screw the Stigmas: Why The Middleman is Worth Saving
Why The Middleman is Worth Saving In the world of television, it’s not a question of judging a book by its cover; rather, it’s about judging a show by its network. For How I Met Your Mother, the “CBS is … Continue reading
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Generation Kill – “A Burning Dog”
“A Burning Dog” August 10th, 2008 As we begin our march into the final parts of Generation Kill, it is becoming clear that nothing is going to change. The crew of Bravo Company will not have competent leadership, the overall … Continue reading
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Season Finale: The Mole – “The Mole is Revealed”
“The Mole is Revealed” August 11th, 2008 While I was without internet for most of yesterday, a frustrating scenario that messed up a lot of things, I was perhaps most upset that I had to miss out on blogging my … Continue reading
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Mad Men – “The Benefactor”
“The Benefactor” August 10th, 2008 After a busy day of moving, there’s nothing better than sitting down with one of the most satisfying dramas on television and just letting its quality suck you in. But, to be honest, it wasn’t … Continue reading
Burn Notice – “Scatter Point”
“Scatter Point” August 7th, 2008 When it comes to integrating the Carla storyline, it is generally used in one of two things thus far in Burn Notice’s second season: either to allow Michael opportunities to show off various skills and … Continue reading
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Season Finale: My Boys – “John, Cougar, Newman Camp”
“John, Cougar, Newman Camp” August 7th, 2008 After a bit of a non-starter of a season wherein the opening resolution to the cliffhanger never went anywhere, and where the relentless drive towards this wedding finale never felt like any sort … Continue reading
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Finale: Who Won So You Think You Can Dance Season Four?
“Season Finale: Results” August 7th, 2008 After one of the most well-structured pieces of fan service I’ve seen in a reality finale, emphasizing reliving past dances, seasons and even careers for its judges, it’s come down to this. Could Twitch … Continue reading
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Project Runway Season Five – “Episode Four”
“Summer Olympics Wear” August 6th, 2008 So…didja hear that the Olympics are coming up? Because I dare say that NBC wants us to know that the Olympics are coming up. In a grasp at corporate synergy, something they won’t be … Continue reading
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Performance Finale: So You Think You Can Dance Season Four
“Performance Finale” August 6th, 2008 I haven’t blogged about what I deemed the summer’s guilty pleasure all those weeks ago, thus riling up a sizable segment of the show’s fanbase who viewed the term was disaffectionate. Well, needless to say, … Continue reading
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Weeds – “I Am The Table”
“I Am The Table” August 4th, 2008 One of my most common issues with Weeds is not necessarily the content we receive, but rather the abrupt and often miniscule portions in which we receive it. Right now, the show is … Continue reading
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