Dexter theories: Lundy and Quinn aren’t all they seem
After watching this past Sunday’s episode of Dexter, for me, a couple of things about two of the show’s characters came back to the surface. I’m talking about Agent Lundy and Detective Quinn, two of the lesser-known and relatively newer characters on the show. There’s something about each of these guys that I’ve had a funny feeling about all along … and not a funny-in-the-pants kinda way, Masuka.
John Lithgow brings a different dark passenger to Dexter’s Miami
I missed out on this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, but I did witness the big presence made by Showtime’s Dexter in 2008 and remember feeling it felt sort of out of place in a convention that’s usually just about science fiction, fantasy and general geekery. Apparently it made enough splash then to have the show return to SDCC’09, as it was there again in full force, this time promoting this upcoming season and, in particular, the role played by guest star John Lithgow.
We got a chance to take a look at the first handful of episodes of Dexter’s fourth season, and let me tell you, the first episode (hell, the first scene) alone is enough to tell you that Lithgow’s Walter Simmons carries a much different sort of dark passenger than Dexter does.
Dexter season three DVD – What you get
The third season of Dexter was released on DVD late last month, and I got a chance to take a look at it. This release actually comes at a very good time, as the fourth season doesn’t start until September 27, giving anyone plenty of time to catch up who hasn’t done so already.
When you think about it, if you’re paying for a cable network just for one show, like Dexter, your money’s probably better spent waiting for the show on DVD and then having it to own. But then there’s the whole bothersome thing called “spoilers,” and how you have to resort to living in a cave and disconnected from the Internet to avoid them.
Weeds – Time for a Doug/Dean style bomb to be dropped on Pilar
Although, I have to say, I would hope it would be a sight better than the bomb the duo, plus Isabelle, dropped on Celia in this past episode of Weeds. Talk about failing to meet expectations — I expected something really awesome from the pair, only to be woefully disappointed by the little sting operation they ran.
First of all, if we’re talking just getting even, with no regard for scale or scope, I suppose scaring her to death and getting her weed succeeded somewhat. But, Celia ripped Silas and Doug off for some grade A, medical-quality weed, buds grown with love by Silas, and known far and wide as some of the finest herb around. In exchange, Doug and Dean got some crap Mexican hash — if I had to guess — and they did it with about as little Doug as we’ve seen this season. Not worth it. Read the rest of this entry »
Californication Season Two on DVD – CliqueClack Giveaway
I don’t watch Californication, so I don’t have a whole lot to say about it. So let’s just keep this short and sweet, shall we?
This week we’re giving away a copy of Showtime’s Californication The Complete Second Season on DVD to two random commenters to this post (the set is officially available in stores starting today). All you need to do is tell us why you’d like to own the set. That’s it!
Just leave the comment by next Monday, August 31, at 5 PM ET. We’ll pick two winners completely at random and alert the winners after the contest ends. Only one entry per person, and you must have a valid U.S.-based mailing address. Not following these guidelines voids your entry. Good luck!
Presenting CliqueClack’s guide to the 2009-10 fall season
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Welcome to CliqueClack’s guide for the 2009-10 fall season! Or, in the case of NBC, The Great Experiment. Now, if you didn’t realize it already, this fall season is going to be different from past years. First, there’s no ER, which will feel a little weird. Second, Lost will be ending its run in the spring of 2010. Third, American Idol will be without Paula Abdul. And finally, Jay Leno is going to come into your homes at 10 PM each night and try to convince you that scripted programming is dead.
Once this season pans out, that may or may not be the case on the big Four and a Quarter networks. With so many viewers moving to other venues of original, scripted programming like cable and the Internet, the networks are fighting for life … again. Well, NBC and ABC probably are: CBS and FOX are doing okay for the time being. So, the big question is whether or not they can come back with ambitious programs like Flash Forward, comedies like Hank and The Middle, which feature known stars, remakes like Parenthood and Melrose Place, and Chevy Chase? Read the rest of this entry »
My weekend TV binge – Party Down and This American Life
This weekend I found myself in the same spot that I usually find myself when the summer weather turns hot and steamy: sitting on my sofa in my air conditioned house. I’m one of those people who you will never hear complain when the summer days are cloudy and a little cold. I hate the hot weather. I’m sure you’re not interested in my weather preferences, however.
The point that I want to make is that I spent most of my weekend watching TV. Aside from a few episodes of Veronica Mars, I didn’t have much to watch, so I took advantage of the curious marriage between Netflix and Xbox Live and streamed some shows to my TV.
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