Tag Archives: Drama

TNT Renews ‘Southland’

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Chris Ullrich

Sometimes good shows actually get the treatment they deserve instead of being unceremoniously dumped from their network. Case in point is TNT’s excellent cop drama Southland which began life on NBC but after only a limited run, wan’t asked to … Continue reading →

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TV RECAP: ‘Breaking Bad: Sunset’

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Shannon Hood

Warning: spoilers ahead. Tonight was a welcome change from all the domestic drama of late. We got an episode that focused on the down and  dirty drug manufacturing, and ratcheted up the tension to unbearable levels.  Did everyone exhale a … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘The Losers’

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Shannon Hood

I did you a favor and refrained  from making a pun out of the film’s title in my headline, though I had to physically restrain myself from doing so. From acting to editing, to continuity and dialogue, this film was an awful … Continue reading →

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TV RECAP: ‘Justified: The Collection’

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Shannon Hood

Okay, I’m back on board. Last week my faith in Justified was slipping a bit, and I was growing weary of Ava. Fortunately, her screen time was kept to a minimum this week. Raylan was busy investigating an apparent suicide, but … Continue reading →

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TV RECAP: ‘Breaking Bad: Mas’

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Shannon Hood

Warning: heavy spoilers for this episode ahead. In the world of Breaking Bad, this was a relatively quiet episode.  A lot happened, but it was mostly character driven, not action. Once again, we begin with a flashback, this time we get … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘The Joneses’

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Shannon Hood

Note:  spoilers for this movie begin about five minutes into its running time.  I am going to try not to include spoilers, so if the plot seems rather vague, that is why. David Duchovny and Demi Moore play Kate and … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘Greenberg’

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Shannon Hood

For director Noah Baumbach, polarizing audiences is nothing new. While many find his films (Margot at the Wedding, The Squid and the Whale) well constructed, a common complaint is that they are depressing, and the characters are too unlikable. The fact … Continue reading →

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TV RECAP: ‘Justified: The Lord of War and Thunder’

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Shannon Hood

Warning: this recap contains spoilers. This episode begins with Raylan and Rachel staked out in front of a small house, waiting for any sign that the residence might be harboring the husband (and father) who just happens to be a … Continue reading →

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