Monthly Archives: October 2009
Dexter – “Dex Takes a Holiday”
A review of the fourth episode of Dexter’s fourth season, featuring an intense cliffhanger and a tense showdown between Dexter and a similarly tortured soul who acted on her impulses in a way Dexter cannot imagine. Continue reading
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The Amazing Race Season 15 – “Episode Five (Dubai)”
A review of the fifteenth season’s fifth episode, as teams travel to Dubai to experience both the opulence of an indoor ski resort and the heat of the scorching desert. Continue reading
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Community – “Advanced Criminal Law”
“Advanced Criminal Law” October 15th, 2009 I am not one of those people who needs every episode of a comedy to establish something new about the show, but early on in its run Community has actually done a pretty good … Continue reading
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The Office – “Mafia”
Michael struggles to decide whether an insurance salesman is a poor salesman or a member of the mafia, while Jim and Pam are haunted by Dunder Mifflin as they try to enjoy their honeymoon in Puerto Rico. Continue reading
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Season Premiere: 30 Rock – “Season 4″
A review of “Season 4,” the aptly titled premiere to the fourth season of NBC’s 30 Rock, featuring the impacts of an economic recession, a biting satire of the current state of NBC, and an awkward quasi-intentional crossover with Jay Leno. Continue reading
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FlashForward – “Black Swan”
A review of the fourth episode of FlashForward, questioning the medical and bureaucratic value of flash forwards. Continue reading
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Glee – “Throwdown”
A review of the seventh episode of Glee’s first season, featuring performances of “No Air,” “Keep Holding On,” “Keep Me Hanging On,” and “Ride Wit Me.” Continue reading
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Modern Family – “The Incident”
A review of the fourth episode of Modern Family, featuring guest actress Shelley Long and a musical interlude from Haley’s boyfriend Dylan. Continue reading
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The Middle – “The Floating Anniversary”
Some thoughts on ABC’s new comedy series, which recently received a full season order. Continue reading
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Sons of Anarchy – “Falx Celebri”
A review of the most recent episode of the FX series’ second season, along with thoughts on the previous episodes leading up to it. Continue reading
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