Based on the popular British show with the same star, The Fairy Jobmother is not only best explained as The Supernanny of Employment, the idea accurately describes the format. Hayley Taylor steps into people's homes, evaluates their lives, and helps them find work. In some sense, it's as simple as that, but if you're familiar with similar shows, you're well aware that things are never that … [Read more...]
You are probably well aware that PSYCH is one of my favorite shows, and not only is it returning on November 10th, but it is coming back at you with a bang. Cary Elwes is reprising his role as Despereaux from last season (one of the highlight episodes), and this time around he wants Shawn and Gus to help him. Then, he really wants them to help him out. The episode is a great one, and I'll give … [Read more...]
Stargate Universe is a bizarrely controversial show, and if you need proof, just take a look at my initial review of the show. Somewhere in the realm of "mildly positive, but hopeful," the review doesn't exactly oversell the show, but there are few comments that aren't from "Stargate Purisits" taking shots at the changes in format and tone. Not that there aren't plenty of reasons to avoid the … [Read more...]
When The Mentalist first arrived on the scene, I had serious doubts that it would make it past the first few episodes. Apart from the general idea that my love for a show is often the kiss of death, I just wasn't sure this show was going to connect with audiences. It's just one of those shows. It's either going to work very well, or people are going to hate it, but there isn't a lot of middle … [Read more...]
I've been a fan of Ed Burns for a long time, and I've got a special giveaway for you to help celebrate the October 26th release of his latest, Nice Guy Johnny. It's an interesting spin, and the sort of story that feels like Burns going back toward things that worked a while ago. There seems to be a lot of focus on the conversations that delivered so well for Burns with some of his earliest … [Read more...]
It's amazing to me, looking back, to discover that the Thundarr the Barbarian DVD release is in fact the complete series at 21 episodes. Now available through the increasingly interesting Warner Archive (here), I'm not surprised to learn that it was one of their most requested DVD releases. I feel as though I watched the adventures of Thundarr, Ookla the Mok (name your band today!), and … [Read more...]
The combined resumes of the cast of RED is staggeringly impressive, and having Bruce Willis lead a crew not particularly known for lighter fare drives the feel and flavor of a film that might easily have had no ability to find footing. Yet another graphic novel translation, this one brings us an older collection of action heroes, branded Retired Extremely Dangerous, and the mix of "changing of the … [Read more...]
Remakes are always tricky efforts, and ones that, for good or ill, add a new level of expectations to the difficulties of film releases. Even apart from the obvious comparisons, there will be those who are opposed to a remake on principle, depending on the film. There may be low-budget, horror icon purists out there, but I don't recall a lot of theoretical negative talk when A Nightmare on Elm … [Read more...]
Win a copy of the Acclaimed Groundbreaking Films that Debut On Blu-ray Disc October 19, Featuring New High-Definition Transfers From The Original Camera Negative Supervised By Director Baz Luhrmann, Brand New Content And Never-Before-Seen Material. Two of famed director Baz Luhrmann’s unconventional, poetic and mesmerizing films get the star treatment October 19, when Twentieth Century Fox … [Read more...]
If you keep up with film news, you probably know that the Jim Carrey/ Ewan McGregor vehicle, I Love You Phillip Morris, has been the focus of certain amounts of controversy. At various points there has been some question about when, or if, the film would be released, and going back further, there were rumors during production that it might not be finished in the first place. It may not be all … [Read more...]
Fans of Mad Men will be on the lookout for the November issue of Harper's Bazaar which hits newsstands on October 26th, because Christina Hendricks is on the cover, and talks inside about her Mad Men fame, the attention to her figure, and the number of women that hit on her. That may be all you need to know, because when Sterling Cooper's office manager is mentioned, I don't imagine anyone will … [Read more...]
Legend of the Guardians - The Owls of Ga'Hoole (which I'm not going to say again) stands out as nothing so much as a missed opportunity, though one which may be serviceable enough for a sufficiently young demographic. Following the story of a young owl who is abducted and forced into slave labor, Legend of the Guardians quickly becomes a quest film (which utterly abandons that quest), as our owlet … [Read more...]
Of all the franchises that continue to put out new content, Scooby-Doo is still releasing gems, and they largely seem to float just under the radar. The general scheme remains the same, but the gang finds a way to keep things fresh, even after an unimaginable number of stories already available. With the new, original movie, Camp Scare, the gang returns to Camp Little Moose, where Freddy hopes … [Read more...]
The season three premiere of Sanctuary is tonight, October 15th, at 10pm on SyFy, and to kick things off I have a great giveaway for you. In order to combine the excitement with the recent return of Stargate Universe, we have some crossover to the giveaway. Check out some info on the new season, then we'll get to the prizes. The season three opener of Sanctuary finds the team desperately … [Read more...]
An unfortunate, recent loss, Legend of the Seeker only made it through two seasons, and the DVD release of the second and final season is now available. Based on the popular Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind, and starring Craig Horner, Bridget Regan, and Bruce Spence, the show seemed to take off pretty well, but didn't quite hold onto enough viewers by the time we got to a season three … [Read more...]
Kristen Stewart is already getting a lot of attention for Welcome to the Rileys, a film with James Gandolfini and Melissa Leo that opens in NY, LA, and Boston on October 29th, and it looks like those who have dismissed her as a result of her Twilight time may have to rethink things. As for me, such turns as Adventureland, The Cake Eaters, and to a certain extent, The Runaways, have already … [Read more...]
