This week’s list of TV on DVD releases is a bit on the short side, but you’ll still find a few gems tucked away in there. For current shows, Stargate Universe, Army Wives, Gary Unmarried, Jockeys, and Sarah Silverman are all available. There are also a few oldies, but goodies, including JAG, Fraggle Rock, and Vega$. And then we have my pick of the week, the latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma.

It’s been done a number of times before on the stage, and on the big and small screens. That’s okay though, because Emma is good every time. My favorite version is the stage production I saw at the Book-It Repertory Theatre last year. However, considering that we can’t get that one on DVD, this latest edition is now my filmed favorite. Featuring Romola Garai (Emma), Jonny Lee Miller (Mr. Knightley), and Michael Gambon (Mr. Woodhouse), it is Emma exactly as it should be. The full list for the week is after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Proms are meant to make for beautiful memories that last a lifetime. That, or terribly cliched incidents like losing your virginity, the big fight, king and queen embarrassments, the ugly ducking shining … need I go on? Ignoring for the moment how that all gets watered down by having a prom after every grade — we only had a senior prom — are they usually laugh-a-minute riots? Because last night’s Make It or Break It prom sure was.

Starting with the date Carter wrangled for Lauren, a junior — emphasis on “junior” — medalist from the gym, all the way through the multiple slow-motion entrances and exits at the party, I couldn’t stop laughing at the entire thing. Something tells me that wasn’t the show’s intention. Read the rest of this entry »

With so much recent time focused on the system’s Blue Ribbon points, it occurs to me that we spent a good two seasons plus on Greek (almost five chapters) with nary a mention of them. Was that because they didn’t exist when ZBZ was consistently number one, or because they’ve only become important now that ZBZ is scrambling for them? Either way (if those are in fact two different possibilities), it’s fun to see the houses actually doing productive things together, all working towards a common goal.

Last night that goal involved the All-Greek softball tournament. The inevitable twist and turn of events led Casey and Cappie to square off, as ZBZ and Omega Kai teamed up to take on the KTs and the Gamma Psis. Funny how animosity and bad feelings disappear in a flash. But then where would Greek be without all the drama? Read the rest of this entry »

Yes, I’ve decided to blow the dust off my old column from the days of Battlestar Galactica and bring it back for Caprica — the name still works! At first I wasn’t so sure I’d be picking up this show, but each episode has definitely been interesting, to say the least. So, unless the show takes a drastic downward tumble in my book, the Frakkin’ Clack is back!

In a comment in my latest review of the show, long-time commenter bsgfan2003 pointed out a post over on io9 about a rumor/speculation/spoiler about the path Caprica may be taking this season. Let me warn you before I discuss this that it’s potentially a BIG spoiler, but it’s also one that, if true, could really become a “Blow the Hatch” moment for the series.

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We knew what was coming. This episode didn’t make any shocking revelations but did confirm and expand on what we gathered from previous episodes – i.e., Renee is on the verge of insanity, Dana’s ex-partner-in-crime Kevin is an idiot, Hassan is paranoid, and Sergei is a bad, bad man. Oh, and Jack is awesome. But I enjoyed this episode because the thing that we were waiting for happened at last.
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“Hey, are you sure your specialty is chiropractics, doc? Because I think you’re doing it wrong.”

We had a great turnout in last week’s Lost live-blog chat, so we’re going to keep it up! Join us for tonight’s episode, where we’ll spout out theories, vote in polls and just generally chat it up. Trust me, it’s fun. See you at 9 PM EST!
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I’m not sure I get the character of Lux just yet. As she said, she “didn’t want to go to that school.” But despite the sentiment, she seemed hell-bent on being accepted half of the time, and we see a young woman that is incredibly self-sufficient and world-weary. Then, we see a girl that needs the approval of her new high school’s mean(ish) girl clique. Sure, some of it can be chalked up to insecurity, but I think there was a bit of overkill. She needs to settle down and become comfortable with who she is, so she can figure out — and I think we all know which way she’ll come down on this — if she wants to be a part of this new life.

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