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TV Review: Stargate Atlantis 5.19 – Vegas

TV Review: Stargate Atlantis 5.19 – Vegas

Outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, Detective John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) is on the trail of a serial killer. The victims appear dried up and prematurely aged with a wound in their chest that has been contaminated with radiation.

By Kevin Carr on January 3, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.13 – Earthlings Welcome Here

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.13 – Earthlings Welcome Here

Sarah is continuing her research on the three dot symbol that has been haunting her visions. This leads her to a UFO convention and a conspiracy theorist in hiding who might have a connection to the manufacturing of the Machines.

By Kevin Carr on December 16, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Stargate Atlantis 5.18 – Identity

TV Review: Stargate Atlantis 5.18 – Identity

A mysterious woman named Neeva suddenly finds herself in the body of Dr. Jennifer Keller on Atlantis.

By Kevin Carr on December 13, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: 30 Rock 3.6 - Christmas Special

TV Review: 30 Rock 3.6 - Christmas Special

After Jack accidentally hits his mother, Colleen (Elaine Stritch), with his car while visiting her for Christmas, she comes back to New York to spend the holiday with him.

By Jim Rohner on December 11, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.12 – Alpine Fields

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.12 – Alpine Fields

Sarah and Cameron head out to the woods to save a family that has been targeted by the machines for termination, and the easy part of the rescue is convincing them that there are cyborgs from the future trying to kill them.

By Kevin Carr on December 9, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Stargate Atlantis 5.17 - Infection

TV Review: Stargate Atlantis 5.17 - Infection

Dr. Keller’s gene therapy has caused an infection to the Wraith. When Rodney and the team try to fix things, they discover that the ship is literally falling apart, and hungry Wraith are waking up with a new desire to feed.

By Kevin Carr on December 6, 2008 | Comments

Foreign Objects: No Heroics (Series One)

Foreign Objects: No Heroics (Series One)

Foreign Objects travels the world of international cinema each week to look for films worth visiting. So renew your passport, get your shots, and brush up on the local age of legal consent, this week we’re heading to… the UK!

By Rob Hunter on December 4, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.11 – Self Made Man

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.11 – Self Made Man

On a generally slow night in the Connor family, Cameron (Summer Glau) heads off to the library to conduct some after-hours research. There, she discovers a picture from the 1920s that has a Terminator in it.

By Kevin Carr on December 2, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Gossip Girl 2.12 - It’s a Wonderful Lie

TV Review: Gossip Girl 2.12 - It’s a Wonderful Lie

Vanessa and Nate come out of the closet, prompting Jenny to join in some Blair-esque revenge.

By Michelle Graham on December 2, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Californication Goes ‘In Utero’

TV Review: Californication Goes ‘In Utero’

For the second time this season, Hank finds himself in a chair, legs open wide, and another man playing with his balls.

By Rob Hunter on December 1, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Dexter 3.9 - About Last Night

TV Review: Dexter 3.9 - About Last Night

Dexter starts to fear that Miguel may have strayed from the newly taught Code. This concern starts to put a strain on their friendship.

By Neil Miller on November 26, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Californication 2.9 - La Ronde

TV Review: Californication 2.9 - La Ronde

Hank meets Janie Jones for a date at a Venice art gallery, where they bump into a very pregnant Sonja and Julian.

By Rob Hunter on November 25, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Heroes 3.10 - The Eclipse, Part 1

TV Review: Heroes 3.10 - The Eclipse, Part 1

The heroes prepare for the impending solar eclipse that will change everything. The only question is: are you still watching?

By Adam Sweeney on November 25, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.10 – Strange Things Happen At The One Two Point

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.10 – Strange Things Happen At The One Two Point

Sarah and Cameron are hot on the track of the people they believe have The Turk. Meanwhile, John is still pining over Riley, who receives a visitor that explains some secrets. And Agent Ellison works with the Garbage Terminator to interview a growing artificial intelligence.

By Kevin Carr on November 25, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: 24: Redemption

TV Review: 24: Redemption

In the two-hour 24 television event which premiered last night, we find Jack Bauer (Keifer Sutherland) in Africa having a Dave Chappelle-esque search for inner-peace (and also hiding from a U.S. government subpoena).

By Josh Radde on November 24, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Entourage 5.12 - Return To Queens Blvd

TV Review: Entourage 5.12 - Return To Queens Blvd

The gang returns home to New York City, but Hollywood seems to follow. Vince’s mom tells him and Eric that Gus Van Sant is in town and in need of a replacement for Joaquin Phoenix due to an injury.

By Rob Hunter on November 24, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: True Blood 1.12 - You’ll Be the Death of Me

TV Review: True Blood 1.12 - You’ll Be the Death of Me

The season comes to a close, but not before wrapping up several major storylines. Jason sits in jail for crimes he didn’t commit while the the real killer sets his sights on Sookie. Tara finds her luck changed for the better at the hands of a mysterious benefactor who has unexplained ties to Sam, who has more than his share of secrets.

By Robert Fure on November 24, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Stargate Atlantis 5.16 - Brain Storm

TV Review: Stargate Atlantis 5.16 - Brain Storm

On a two-week leave, Rodney (David Hewlett) invites Dr. Keller (Jewel Staite) back to Earth to attend a scientific presentation by one of his rivals, Malcolm Tunney (Dave Foley)

By Kevin Carr on November 22, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: The Office 5.9 - Frame Toby

TV Review: The Office 5.9 - Frame Toby

Toby (Paul Lieberstein) is back and not everybody is thrilled by it, especially Michael (Steve Carell).

By Adam Sweeney on November 21, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: It’s Always Sunny 4.13 - The Nightman Cometh (Season Finale)

TV Review: It’s Always Sunny 4.13 - The Nightman Cometh (Season Finale)

In the season finale, Charlie writes a musical for the gang to act in, inspired by his fictional folk-song superbeing, “Dayman.”

By Josh Radde on November 21, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Knight Rider 1.8 - Knight of the Zodiac

TV Review: Knight Rider 1.8 - Knight of the Zodiac

Mike must infiltrate a group of thieves intending to rob millions of dollars from a Las Vegas casino. KITT saves the day using his super-advanced, “wow me” futuristic, “aw naw that is just too awesome”… headlights. HEADLIGHTS!!

By Mister Hand on November 20, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Sons of Anarchy 1.12 - The Sleep of Babies

TV Review: Sons of Anarchy 1.12 - The Sleep of Babies

In need of cash to fund Bobby’s defense, Clay’s solution leaves Samcro in a vulnerable position. What’s supposed to be a happy homecoming for Abel ends in more turmoil for the club.

By Neil Miller on November 20, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Gossip Girl 2.11 - The Magnificent Archibalds

TV Review: Gossip Girl 2.11 - The Magnificent Archibalds

Nate’s father takes one step too far, prompting Chuck and Vanessa to work together once more to rescue Nate from his own family.

By Michelle Graham on November 19, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Heroes 3.9 - It’s Coming

TV Review: Heroes 3.9 - It’s Coming

Hiro (Masi Oka) gets his mind wiped … sort of. Elle (Kristen Bell) and Sylar (Zachary Quinto) have a reunion, and Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) tries to keep Claire (Hayden Panettiere) innocent.

By Adam Sweeney on November 18, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.9 – Complications

TV Review: The Sarah Connor Chronicles 2.9 – Complications

It’s no surprise to anyone reading this that I have been awfully critical of this show in season two. However, once we got past the nightmare elements, this episode shaped up rather nicely.

By Kevin Carr on November 18, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Californication 2.8 - Down and Out In Beverly Hills

TV Review: Californication 2.8 - Down and Out In Beverly Hills

Hank spends the day at the home of Janie Jones trying to get the back story on her relationship with Lew Ashby. When Janie’s husband comes home early, Hank is forced to bide his time in the pool house with the Jones family maid, Rosario.

By Rob Hunter on November 18, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: True Blood Episode 1.9 - To Love is to Bury

TV Review: True Blood Episode 1.9 - To Love is to Bury

Bill fulfills the sentence handed down to him by the Vampire hierarchy, creating a new challenge for himself to the tune of a rebellious new vampire. Elsewhere, Sookie seeks comfort and protection in the arms of shape-shifter Sam while the killer strikes again, dumping Jason Stackhouse right back into hot water.

By Robert Fure on November 17, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Dexter 3.8 - The Damage a Man Can Do

TV Review: Dexter 3.8 - The Damage a Man Can Do

Miguel brings Dexter another “project,” but this time he wants to get his hands dirty. Dexter realizes it’s time to teach Miguel the Code – for his own safety as well as Miguel’s.

By Neil Miller on November 17, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Entourage 5.11 - Play’n With Fire

TV Review: Entourage 5.11 - Play’n With Fire

Vince takes Verner’s criticisms from last week to heart, but the director ends up firing Vince on the spot.

By Rob Hunter on November 17, 2008 | Comments

TV Review: Stargate Atlantis 5.15 - Remnants

TV Review: Stargate Atlantis 5.15 - Remnants

While trying to hit on a pretty astrobiologist, Sheppard is taken hostage by the Genii leader Koyla, whom he had killed two years ago. Meanwhile, back on Atlantis, Woolsey faces a member of the IOA who wants him removed, and Rodney and Zelenka discover a mysterious device on the ocean floor.

By Kevin Carr on November 15, 2008 | Comments