Category Archives: The Big Bang Theory
Season Finale: The Big Bang Theory – “The Lunar Excitation”
“The Lunar Excitation” May 24th, 2010 “What’s life without whimsy?” In the age of Ausiello (a dark age if I’ve ever heard of one), there are no more surprises: we’ve known for months that Sheldon would be “getting a love … Continue reading
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The Big Bang Theory – “The Plimpton Stimulation”
“The Plimpton Stimulation” May 10th, 2010 For a few weeks, there has been plenty to talk about as it relates to the Big Bang Theory: with the dissolution of Leonard and Penny’s relationship, the show has been very concerned with … Continue reading
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The Big Bang Theory – “The Spaghetti Catalyst”
“The Spaghetti Catalyst” May 3rd, 2010 I was complaining earlier tonight that How I Met Your Mother never properly played out the post-relationship awkwardness for Barney and Robin, so it feels strange to be commending The Big Bang Theory for … Continue reading
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The Big Bang Theory – “The Wheaton Recurrence”
“The Wheaton Recurrence” April 12th, 2010 There are two things that the Big Bang Theory isn’t particularly good at, and they include handling serious dramatic situations within its comic tone and the integration of guest stars beyond their initial appearance. … Continue reading
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The Big Bang Theory – “The Pants Alternative”
“The Pants Alternative” March 22nd, 2010 I’ve complained a lot in the past that the show often boils down to Sheldon vs. Everyone else, a dynamic which makes Sheldon seem more unlikeable than the audience wants him to be and … Continue reading
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The Big Bang Theory – “The Precious Fragmentation”
“The Precious Fragmentation” March 8th, 2010 The opening to “The Precious Fragmentation” was like a big improv skit. A box of random nerd objects that the gang picked up at a garage sale is revealed to feature a variety of … Continue reading
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The Big Bang Theory – “The Excelsior Acquisition”
“The Excelsior Acquisition” March 1st, 2010 Sheldon Cooper is much more intelligent than he is smart. What’s so strange about this character is that for all of his unquestionable intelligence, he is rarely smart about how he uses it: his … Continue reading
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The Big Bang Theory – “The Large Hadron Collision”
“The Large Hadron Collision” February 8th, 2010 Generally speaking, I consider myself a “Sheldon’s Advocate.” While the show often suggests that Sheldon is acting selfishly, that his ignorance to social norms is sometimes replaced by a cruel elision of interests … Continue reading
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The Big Bang Theory – “The Einstein Approximation”
“The Einstein Approximation” February 1st, 2010 Jim Parsons does not need catchphrases, nor does he need running jokes. Over three seasons, Jim Parsons has consistently demonstrated comic timing and abilities that define this character in ways beyond “gags,” and which … Continue reading
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