Monthly Archives: August 2011
Breaking Bad – “Problem Dog”
“Problem Dog” August 28th, 2011 “I never wanted any of this.” We’re reaching the point in the year where my schedule is going to make covering Breaking Bad weekly a bit challenging, but we’re also reaching the point where I … Continue reading
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Fall Premiere: Doctor Who – “Let’s Kill Hitler”
“Let’s Kill Hitler” August 27th, 2011 When Steven Moffat threw that title at the end of “A Good Man Goes to War,” I was imagining something…different. In my mind, it sounded like a right rollicking caper, a piece of historical … Continue reading
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Breaking Bad – “Cornered”
“Cornered” August 21st, 2011 Admittedly, I am once again delayed in getting to Breaking Bad by another commitment (this time covering The Glee Project finale over at The A.V. Club), but I also think it’s another episode where an extra-long … Continue reading
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Cultural Checkup: MTV’s Awkward.
Cultural Checkup: MTV’s Awkward. August 17th, 2011 In my head, MTV’s Awkward. has become this season’s equivalent of ABC Family’s Huge (which I covered last summer), although the two shows aren’t really that similar. I mean, both are shows on … Continue reading
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Breaking Bad – “Shotgun”
“Shotgun” August 14th, 2011 It was late this evening before I got to tonight’s Breaking Bad, as a result of filling in on Entourage at The A.V. Club, but when I finished watching “Shotgun” I found myself at a loss. … Continue reading
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Cultural Checkup: USA’s Suits and White Collar
Cultural Checkup: Suits and White Collar August 12th, 2011 Although I’ve stopped watching Burn Notice, and ceased my bizarre commitment to the dull Royal Pains this summer, and didn’t bother with Covert Affairs’ second season, and didn’t even bother with … Continue reading
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Cultural Checkup: Entourage – Season Eight
Cultural Checkup: Season Eight August 8th, 2011 [This week, I’m going to be checking in on a number of shows that I’ve been watching but not writing about this summer. Tomorrow, I’ll be looking back at an uneven season of … Continue reading
Breaking Bad – “Bullet Points”
“Bullet Points” August 7th, 2011 “Walter H. White – a man of hidden talents.” When I reviewed the premiere a few weeks ago, I discussed whether or not the show’s flashback opening rendered the episode a “wee bit too writerly.” … Continue reading
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Cultural Catchup Project: “Once More, With Feeling” (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
“Once More, With Feeling” August 5th, 2011 You can follow along with the Cultural Catchup Project by following me on Twitter (@Memles), by subscribing to the category’s feed, or by bookmarking the Cultural Catchup Project page where I’ll be posting … Continue reading
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Cultural Catchup Project: A Return, An Adjustment, and the Perils of a Catchup Hiatus
The Perils of a Catchup Hiatus August 1st, 2011 You can follow along with the Cultural Catchup Project by following me on Twitter (@Memles), by subscribing to the category’s feed, or by bookmarking the Cultural Catchup Project page where I’ll … Continue reading
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