Monthly Archives: October 2009

October 30, 2009

Halloween Comedy on NBC: Parks and Recreation, Community, The Office, 30 Rock

A review of the four 2009 Halloween episodes from NBC’s comedy lineup, focusing in on how each show uses Halloween differently (and more effectively in some cases than in others). Continue reading →

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October 29, 2009

Season Premiere: Friday Night Lights – “East of Dillon”

A lengthy analysis of the first episode of the DirecTV/NBC series’ fourth season, featuring the start of the East Dillon Lions’ underdog run for respectability in the shadow of the successful Dillon Panthers. Continue reading →

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October 28, 2009

Modern Family – “Run For Your Wife”

“Run For Your Wife” October 28th, 2009 Last week, I noted that there were elements of the episode that felt like post-pilot syndrome, re-establishing existing traits in a way that indicated the episode was intended to air earlier in the … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2009

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 – “Top 20″

A review of the injury-filled, judge-dominated Top 20 Performance Show from the FOX reality hit’s sixth season, its first airing in the fall. Continue reading →

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October 27, 2009

Review: Battlestar Galactica – “The Plan”

A review of the straight-to-DVD television movie which purports to reveal the Cylon plan, but reveals a poorly planned film instead. Continue reading →

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October 26, 2009

Mad Men – “The Gypsy and the Hobo”

A review of the third season’s 11th episode, featuring the much-anticipated conversation about Don’s past with a character who has been perpetually in the dark throughout the series. Continue reading →

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October 26, 2009

Dexter – “Dirty Harry”

“Dirty Harry” October 25th, 2009 When “Dirty Harry” begins, the problems start before the episode even does. After the exciting finale to “Dex Takes a Holiday,” which was a strong episode which really connected with the qualities that make the … Continue reading →

The Amazing Race Season 15 – “Episode Six (Dubai)”

A review of this tense episode of the Amazing Race featuring a contestant who struggles with a heights/water challenge and could lose the race as a result. Continue reading →

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October 25, 2009

Who Won So You Think You Can Dance Canada Season 2?

Find out who won the second season of Canada’s favourite dance reality series in the season finale, featuring performances from the Top 20 and encores of some of the season’s best performances. Continue reading →

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