So, Prime Suspect is premiering tonight, and I've got an interview for you with Tim Griffin who stars as Augie Blando. It was one of the most interesting interviews I've conducted in quite a while, and I don't think I ever actually asked him a question. Unfortunately, due to some technical issues, the first half of the interview is lost to the aether, and it wasn't until he called me back that … [Read more...]
If you've been watching Fringe recently, you know that Anna Torv has had her workload doubled. Now playing two versions of her character, who are from different universes, Anna's Olivia has become a lot more than she signed on for. She recently took part in a Q & A interview to discuss the show, and the challenges of playing what has now turned into a dual role, and it was a very interesting … [Read more...]
Splice is hitting June 4th, and it's had a lot of people talking for quite a while already. From Sundance and beyond, not all the talk has been positive, but there has certainly been talk. At the film's recent junket, the BFCA got some extra interview time to use as exclusive content, and I have it to share with you. Frankly, I'm not sure what to make of this one yet, and I've heard both … [Read more...]
With Fringe heading into the second season finale on the heels of inclusion in the fall lineup, things are looking pretty good. I was oddly impressed with the show's beginnings, but it lost some momentum for a while, and a third season order was no sure thing. Whether you're a huge fan or not, it's good to see some quirky shows get a chance to play out for a while. Fans will be familiar with … [Read more...]
Bones has consistently proven itself over five seasons now, and it has a devoted fanbase. Much of its success comes from the apparent chemistry, not just between its stars, but of everyone involved. Though it battles it out among a plethora of crime-related shows, the fun and light-hearted moments blend cleverly with the meatier aspects of the show, and the result remains a strong, fresh effort … [Read more...]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is hitting this week, and I recently got a chance to check in with Alex Ferris, who plays Collin. It was a lot of fun to talk to the young actor who was recently nominated for two Young Artist Awards (The Time Traveler's Wife, Living Out Loud), and given my experience interviewing people under the age of 15, it was rather educational as well. Given my fairly limited … [Read more...]
In case you haven't heard of USA's new show White Collar (well, you're about to hear a lot about it here), let me give you the quick rundown. To solve the hardest crimes, hire the smartest criminal! USA NETWORK’s new series, White Collar, premieres Friday, October 23 at 10pm/9c. WHITE COLLAR, stars Matt Bomer (“Chuck,” “Tru Calling”), Tim DeKay (“Tell Me You Love Me,” … [Read more...]
I got a chance to talk with Eddie McClintock recently, and it was a real pleasure to pick his brain a bit before we hit the season finale of Warehouse 13. I've been a nervous fan since I gave you the preview review of the show here, and I've been pleasantly surprised by the ratings the show has received. I was nervous, because while I thought the show was a fun mix, I wasn't confident that it was … [Read more...]
I recently talked with Erin Karpluk of Being Erica, and it was a great interview. I first covered the quirky, pseudo-sci-fi, Canadian show when it hit Soapnet back in February, and it has only sucked me in more as the episodes have rolled out. Catch my initial Being Erica coverage here. A new season is coming to CBC starting September 22nd, and running Tuesdays at 9:00 pm. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Monk is kicking off its eighth and final season on August 7th, and I got the chance to take part in a Q&A with Tony Shalhoub a few days ago. It was a great time, and there were a lot of great answers. This was especially fun for me, because I've been a fan ever since Wings, and list Big Night (which came up) among my favorite films. These things are often quite interesting, … [Read more...]
Welcome to ScreenTime. I got the chance to put Clifton Collins Jr. through the ringer recently, and it was a tricky bit of work. As you probably know, I do one kind of interview (which is why this section is not called "Interviews"). I don't particularly want to hear people telling me how great their next big thing is, and I don't think anyone else needs another version of that going around … [Read more...]
Welcome to ScreenTime! If you haven't had a chance to catch Better Off Ted yet, I really suggest you get acquainted with it. New episodes are returning for a summer run, and the show is slated in ABC's fall schedule. You can catch up on what you've missed at ABC's Better Off Ted page here, and new episodes start this coming Tuesday 6/23. Catch my review of the show … [Read more...]
Welcome to ScreenTime! I recently had the chance to put James Roday, star of USA's PSYCH, through the ScreenTime ringer, and to be brutally honest... he was just brilliant. PSYCH is returning on August 7th for its fourth season, and now is the time to catch up if you've missed out on this unique combination of investigation and comedy. The first two seasons are out on DVD already, … [Read more...]
It's another trip into ScreenTime, and today we've got creator and star of The Crew, Brett Register. Please trek on over to the general review of The Crew here to get info on the show itself and where you can see it. Here we go! 1. The Crew falls into a pretty specific brand of humor (I think), can you name some television shows that you think inspire the comedy behind … [Read more...]
Welcome to ScreenTime! It's the final installment from the cast of Valley Peaks. This time around, we've got Philip Jessen, who plays Jake. Jake is the resident handyman of Valley Peaks, and this line from his bio sums up Valley Peaks to perfection. - But who Jake is and why he is so handy is an enigma that no one cares to notice. Thanks again to … [Read more...]
Welcome to ScreenTime! I had the opportunity to chat with Craig Horner recently, and regular readers are going to notice a ScreenTime difference right there. I actually prefer ScreenTime to be an exchange of emails. Much as I love talking to all the people involved, I like the idea that ScreenTime participants get to stare at the questions for a while and ramble on as much or as little as … [Read more...]
