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TV Review: Gossip Girl – Valley Girls

TV Review: Gossip Girl – Valley Girls

The gang complete their journey through high school with the time-honored rite of passage – attending Prom.

By Michelle Graham on May 17, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Gossip Girl – The Wrath of Con

TV Review: Gossip Girl – The Wrath of Con

Serena and the gang come together in an attempt to take down Poppy, but Lily has other plans. Meanwhile, Rufus discovers that Lily may be just like her mother after all, leading him to reconsider popping that all-important question.

By Michelle Graham on May 7, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Gossip Girl – Southern Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

TV Review: Gossip Girl – Southern Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

When Blair and Chuck notice inaccuracies in Gabriel’s version of how he met Serena, a confrontation is ensured.

By Michelle Graham on April 28, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Gossip Girl – Seder Anything

TV Review: Gossip Girl – Seder Anything

Relationships get more complex this week as Serena returns from Spain a (possibly) married woman, while Blair’s attempts to solidify her place in life and society almost destroy her relationship with Nate.

By Michelle Graham on April 21, 2009 | Comments

Exclusive: Seth Rogen Laughs His Way Through ‘Observe and Report’

Exclusive: Seth Rogen Laughs His Way Through ‘Observe and Report’

In the third of four interviews with the stars and director of Observe and Report, Seth Rogen talks about doing things differently in Hollywood, his favorite Sleepy Time Tea flavor and the progress of The Green Hornet.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 8, 2009 | Comments

Exclusive: Michael Peña ‘Reports’ on the Dramatic Shift to Comedy

Exclusive: Michael Peña ‘Reports’ on the Dramatic Shift to Comedy

In the first of four interviews with the stars and director of Observe and Report, Michael Pena shares his excitement at stepping into the comedy world, the freedom of improvisation, and insults my hand-writing.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 6, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Gossip Girl – Remains of the J

TV Review: Gossip Girl – Remains of the J

Serena attempts to prove to herself and the world that she’s not stuck in a rut when she overrules Jenny’s wishes and throws her a spectacular sweet sixteen. Nate decides that he and Vanessa have come to an end, but not before she learns of his renewed friendship with Blair.

By Michelle Graham on April 6, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Gossip Girl – The Grandfather

TV Review: Gossip Girl – The Grandfather

Blair tries to destroy the remnants of her old life in an effort to free herself from the pain of its loss. Despite her repeated brush offs, Chuck refuses to give up on the idea of a life with her, but it seems that some aspects of the past have a certain charm which he lacks.

By Michelle Graham on March 26, 2009 | Comments

SXSW Review: Bomber

SXSW Review: Bomber

Ross (Shane Taylor) wakes up early one day to see his parents off on their road trip through Europe. Alistair (Benjamin Whitrow) and Valerie (Eileen Nicholas) are heading to Germany for some unknown reason, but when the trip faces cancellation, Ross agrees to chauffeur his parents through Europe.

By Rob Hunter on March 23, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Gossip Girl – The Age of Dissodance

TV Review: Gossip Girl – The Age of Dissodance

As the students of Constance and St. Jude’s perform “The Age of Innocence” as their final year school play, life begins to imitate art. After her dream of attending Yale is shattered, Blair’s drive for revenge alienates her from all her friends and acolytes.

By Michelle Graham on March 19, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Nip/Tuck Season – Giselle Blaylock and Legend Chandler

TV Review: Nip/Tuck Season – Giselle Blaylock and Legend Chandler

In the season finale, there are tears, tantrums, discoveries and even vampires. Teddy’s revealed to be a big ol’ pathological liar with a whole other life down in sin city, a life which may have ended in murder.

By Michelle Graham on March 4, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Nip/Tuck – Allegra Calderello

TV Review: Nip/Tuck – Allegra Calderello

Christian finds his replacement for the practice who turns out to have one very strange special interest. Liz fights to live out her dream wedding, despite Mama Cruz’s constant digs at her life and past choices. Meanwhile, Allegra Calderello, aka “Pussy Lips”, returns to McNamara/Troy seeking a physical remodel at the request of her dying husband.

By Michelle Graham on February 26, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Nip/Tuck – Budi Sabri

TV Review: Nip/Tuck – Budi Sabri

Sean’s journey of chemically induced discovery leads him to realise that while he can’t completely let go of his cautious nature, there is a midway point between his approach and Teddy’s. Christian receives bad news, prompting an emotional plea and an unexpected request.

By Michelle Graham on February 19, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Nip/Tuck – Manny Skerrit

TV Review: Nip/Tuck – Manny Skerrit

The newest addition to McNamara/Troy proves herself quite the troublemaker and even brings out the nastier side of Sean, who is struggling with the idea of his own life story being filmed as an Aidan Stone feature.

By Michelle Graham on February 11, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Nip Tuck 5.18 – Ricky Wells

TV Review: Nip Tuck 5.18 – Ricky Wells

Christian regains his mojo after his reconstructive surgery, breaking Liz’s heart & causing her to abandon her life in Los Angeles.

By Michelle Graham on February 6, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Gossip Girl 5.17 – Carrnal Knowledge

TV Review: Gossip Girl 5.17 – Carrnal Knowledge

Gossip Girl strikes again, as rumors surrounding Ms. Carr’s relationship with a student hit the headlines. Drastic punishment is meted out when Blair’s part in this rumor is discovered, but some new evidence throws the case into a different light.

By Michelle Graham on February 5, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Nip/Tuck 5.17 – Roxy St. James

TV Review: Nip/Tuck 5.17 – Roxy St. James

Sean learns Julia is planning to move to New York. A familiar evil face reworks history to torment the living, before disappearing in a cloud. Meanwhile, Liz questions her sexuality after her night with Christian.

By Michelle Graham on January 29, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Gossip Girl 2.16 – You’ve Got Yale

TV Review: Gossip Girl 2.16 – You’ve Got Yale

Serena gets accepted into Yale. Dan gets accepted into Yale. Blair… does not get into Yale?

By Michelle Graham on January 20, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Nip/Tuck 5.16 – Gene Shelly

TV Review: Nip/Tuck 5.16 – Gene Shelly

Christian struggles through breast cancer with Liz at his side, and Sean’s secret is finally revealed.

By Michelle Graham on January 15, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: Gossip Girl 5.15 – Gone With the Will

TV Review: Gossip Girl 5.15 – Gone With the Will

Dan dodges Serena in a bid to keep from lying to her, but unfortunately his antics catch the attention of Gossip Girl and her followers.

By Michelle Graham on January 13, 2009 | Comments