65th Annual Emmy Award Nominations!

This years Emmy nominations have been announced and to be honest, they're pretty much the status quo.  It's exciting to see Arrested Development and House of Cards take nominations and cementing Netflix as a television contender but for the most part it's business as usual.

Biggest subs?  Nothing for Cougar Town or Happy Endings, TV's two funniest shows and nothing for RuPaul's Drag Race in either the reality host or reality show categories.

Check out the full list of nominees:


OUTSTANDING DRAMA
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
Homeland
House of Cards
Mad Men

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Connie Britton, Nashville
Claire Danes, Homeland
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Vera Farmiga, Bates Motel
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Kerry Washington, Scandal
Robin Wright, House of Cards

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Damian Lewis, Homeland
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Morena Baccarin, Homeland
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Bobby Cannavale, Boardwalk Empire
Jonathan Banks, Breaking Bad
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Jim Carter, Downton Abbey
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Mandy Patinkin, Homeland

OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Margo Martindale, The Americans
Diana Rigg, Game of Thrones
Carrie Preston, The Good Wife
Linda Cardellini, Mad Men
Jane Fonda, The Newsroom
Joan Cusack, Shameless

OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Nathan Lane, The Good Wife
Michael J. Fox, The Good Wife
Rupert Friend, Homeland
Robert Morse, Mad Men
Harry Hamlin, Mad Men
Dan Bucatinsky, Scandal

OUTSTANDING COMEDY
30 Rock
The Big Bang Theory
Girls
Louie
Modern Family
Veep

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Laura Dern, Enlightened
Lena Dunham, Girls
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Jason Bateman, Arrested Development
Louis CK, Louie
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory
Jane Lynch, Glee
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie
Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Anna Chlumsky, Veep

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Adam Driver, Girls
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Ed O’Neill, Modern Family
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live
Tony Hale, Veep

OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Molly Shannon, Enlightened
Dot-Marie Jones, Glee
Melissa Leo, Louie
Melissa McCarthy, Saturday Night Live
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Elaine Stritch, 30 Rock

OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Bob Newhart, The Big Bang Theory
Nathan Lane, Modern Family
Bobby Cannavale, Nurse Jackie
Louis CK, Saturday Night Live
Justin Timberlake, Saturday Night Live
Will Forte, 30 Rock

OUTSTANDING REALITY SHOW HOST
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
Betty White, Betty White’s Off Their Rockers
Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, Project Runway
Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance
Anthony Bourdain, The Taste

OUTSTANDING REALITY SHOW COMPETITION
The Amazing Race
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
The Voice

OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SERIES
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live

OUTSTANDING TV MINISERIES OR MOVIE
American Horror Story: Asylum
Behind the Candelabra
The Bible
Phil Spector
Political Animals
Top of the Lake

LEAD ACTRESS IN A TV MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Asylum
Laura Linney, The Big C: hereafter
Helen Mirren, Phil Spector
Sigourney Weaver, Political Animals
Elisabeth Moss, Top of the Lake

LEAD ACTOR IN A TV MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Michael Douglas, Behind the Candelabra
Matt Damon, Behind the Candelabra
Toby Jones, The Girl
Benedict Cumberbatch, Parade’s End
Al Pacino, Phil Spector

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TV MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Asylum
Imelda Staunton, The Girl
Ellen Burstyn, Political Animals
Charlotte Rampling, Restless
Alfre Woodard, Steel Magnolias

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TV MINISERIES OR MOVIE
James Cromwell, American Horror Story: Asylum
Zachary Quinto, American Horror Story: Asylum
Scott Bakula, Behind The Candelabra
John Benjamin Hickey, The Big C: hereafter
Peter Mullan, Top of the Lake


The Emmys air on September 2 on CBS.


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2012 Emmy Winners!

Here is the list of winners from this years Emmy Awards.  The show was a little lackluster with only a few stand out moments (Amy Poehler and Julia Louis-Dreyfus was hilarious).  Pretty excellent to see Homeland do so well.  Great great show.  Well deserved.

Thanks to E Online for posting the winners!

Drama Series: Homeland
Comedy Series: Modern Family
Miniseries or Movie: Game Change
Variety, Comedy or Musical Series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Reality-Competition Program: The Amazing Race
Host, Reality or Reality-Competition Program: Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars

Acting

Supporting Actor, Comedy: Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Supporting Actress, Comedy: Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Guest Actor, Comedy: Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live
Guest Actress, Comedy: Kathy Bates, Two and a Half Men
Lead Actor, Comedy: Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Lead Actress, Comedy: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Supporting Actor, Drama: Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Supporting Actress, Drama: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Guest Actress, Drama: Martha Plimpton, The Good Wife
Guest Actor, Drama: Jeremy Davies, Justified
Lead Actor, Drama: Damian Lewis, Homeland
Lead Actress, Drama: Claire Danes, Homeland
Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange, American Horror Story
Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Tom Berenger, Hatfields & McCoys
Lead Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Julianne Moore, Game Change
Lead Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Kevin Costner, Hatfields & McCoys

Directing

Directing, Comedy: Steve Levitan, Modern Family
Directing, Drama: Tim Van Patten, Boardwalk Empire
Directing, Variety Special: Glenn Weiss, 65th Annual Tony Awards
Directing, Miniseries or Movie: Jay Roach, Game Change

Writing

Writing, Comedy: Louis C.K., Louie
Writing, Drama: Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff, Homeland
Writing, Variety, Music or Comedy Special: Louis C.K., Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theatre
Writing, Miniseries or Movie: Danny Strong, Game Change

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Series Premiere: House of Lies!

Enjoy the series premiere of Showtime's next great show, House of Lies.

Kristen Bell.  Don Cheadle.  Nuff Said.

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Dexter Season 5 DVD Review

America's favorite serial killer is back and as violent as ever! This season he meets a mysterious woman named Lumen, played by Julia Stiles, and enlists her help to take down a fraternity of killers. As always, Dexter's family and colleagues get closer and closer to his dark secret.

All 13 episodes of season 5 are included in this 4 disc set. All of the episodes are great and extremely compelling. Season 5 is one of the best Dexter seasons yet.

The only bad thing about the DVD set is that there are almost no special features. The only on disc special features are the first two episodes of both The Borgias and Episodes. Using Showtime's e-Bridge technology there are interviews with most of the cast including Michael C. Hall, Julia Stiles, Jennifer Carpenter, James Remar, and David Zayas. Also, there is a special on Julia Stiles' reflection of the series.

These features sound great, but it's very disappointing that they are not on the actual DVD. I would rather have the Dexter special features available on the last disc and the other show episodes offered via e-Bridge.

All in all, it was a very gripping season and will make an excellent addition to any Dexter fan's collection.

I give the Dexter Season 5 DVD a 7 out of 10 Blood Slides!

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Something For The Dexter Fans!

Something interested is happening in the world of Dexter...

Fans of the show might want to have a look at the following sites:

www.hunterprey.com
www.sleepsuperbly.com
www.serialhuntress.com
http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=30032

Looks like the fun started at the San Diego Comic Con and is continuing online.  Have a look, see what you can discover.

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Watch the Dexter and Californication Season Premieres!

Missed the premieres of two of the best shows on TV? Fret not, we have them right here for you. Enjoy the third season premiere of Californication and the fourth season premiere of Dexter!

Catch all new episodes on Sunday nights only on Showtime!

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Fall TV Premiere Dates

Click the Rawr for a list of Season and Series premiere dates for the upcoming fall season. Get ready to set your DVRs!



Tuesday, September 8
8 pm 90210 (The CW)
9 pm Melrose Place (NEW! The CW)
10 pm Sons of Anarchy (FX)

Wednesday, September 9
8 pm America's Next Top Model (The CW)
8 pm So You Think You Can Dance (Fox)
9 pm Glee (Fox)

Thursday, September 10
8 pm The Vampire Diaries (NEW! The CW)
9 pm Supernatural (The CW)

Monday, September 14
8 pm One Tree Hill (The CW)
9 pm Gossip Girl (The CW)
10 pm The Jay Leno Show (NEW! NBC)

Wednesday, September 16
9 pm The Beautiful Life (NEW! The CW)
(FOX) 8 PM - “Glee”

Thursday, September 17
8 pm Bones(FOX)
8 pm Survivor: Samoa (CBS)
8 pm Saturday Night Live Weekend Update (NBC)
8:30 pm Parks and Recreation (NBC)
9 pm The Office (NBC)
9 pm Fringe (FOX)
9:30 pm Community (NEW! NBC)
10 pm It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX)

Friday, September 18
(FOX) 8 PM - “Brothers”
(FOX) 8:30 PM - “Til Death”
(FOX) 9 PM - “Dollhouse”

Monday, September 21
8 pm House (FOX)
8 pm How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
8 pm Dancing With The Stars (ABC)
8 pm Heroes (NBC)
8:30 pm Accidentally on Purpose (NEW! CBS)
9 pm Two And A Half Men (CBS)
9:30 pm The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
10 pm Castle (ABC)
10 pm CSI: Miami (CBS)

Tuesday, September 22
8 pm NCIS (CBS)
9 pm NCIS: Los Angeles (NEW! CBS)
10 pm The Forgotten (NEW! ABC)
10 pm The Good Wife (NEW! CBS)

Wednesday, September 23
8 pm The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS)
8 pm Mercy (NEW! NBC)
8:30 pm Gary Unmarried (CBS)
9 pm Law & Order: SVU (NBC)
9 pm Modern Family (NEW! ABC)
9 pm Criminal Minds (CBS)
9:30 pm Cougar Town (NEW! ABC)
10 pm CSI: New York (CBS)
10 pm Eastwick (NEW! ABC)

Thursday, September 24
(ABC) 7 PM - “Flash Forward”
(ABC) 8 PM – “Grey’s Anatomy”
(CBS) 8 PM – “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”
(CBS) 9 PM – “The Mentalist”

Friday, September 25
8 pm FlashForward (NEW! ABC)
9 pm Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
9 pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS)
9 pm Dollhouse (FOX)
10 pm The Mentalist (CBS)

Sunday, September 27
7 pm Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC)
8 pm The Simpsons (FOX)
8 pm Amazing Race (CBS)
8:30 pm The Cleveland Show (NEW! FOX)
9 pm Family Guy (FOX)
9:30 pm American Dad (FOX)
9 pm Desperate Housewives (ABC)
9 pm Dexter (Showtime)
10 pm Cold Case (CBS)
10 pm Brothers & Sisters (ABC)
10 pm Californication (Showtime)

Monday, September 28
9 pm Lie to Me (FOX)
9 pm Trauma (NEW! NBC)

Tuesday, September 29
8 pm Hell's Kitchen (Fox)
8 pm Shark Tank (NEW! ABC)
9 pm So You Think You Can Dance (Time Period Premiere)
9 pm Dancing With The Stars (ABC)

Wednesday, September 30
8 pm Hank (NEW! ABC)
8:30 pm The Middle (NEW! ABC)

Thursday, October 1
10 pm Private Practice (ABC)

Friday, October 2
8:30 pm 'Til Death (FOX)
9 pm Stargate Universe (SyFy)

Sunday, October 4
9 pm Three Rivers (NEW! CBS)

Thursday, October 8
(NBC) 7 P.M. - "Community"

Friday, October 9
8 pm Ugly Betty (ABC)

Thursday, October 15
9:30 pm 30 Rock (NBC)

Friday, October 23
10 pm White Collar (NEW! USA)

Tuesday, November 3
8 pm V (NEW! ABC)

Early 2010
(ABC) "LOST"
(FOX) "24" (Sunday, January 17 @ 9 PM)


Happy Fall!

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Blu-ray Review: Dexter - The Third Season

Dexter: The Third Season
Starring: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee, Lauren Velez, David Zayas, James Remar, and Jimmy Smits

From the box:

The groundbreaking and critically acclaimed series from Showtime returns on Blu-Ray with all 12 thrilling and riveting episodes in Dexter: The Third Season. Having faced his darkest demons and eluding the FBI, Dexter has a new take on life when a high profile case puts him in the sights of the most powerful and influential D.A. in Miami. Will Dexter's need to do away with those who slip through the cracks finally lead to his undoing? Or will his new friend in the D.A.'s office prove to be all he needs to have his cake and eat it too?

Showtime's absolutely brilliant show Dexter arrives on Blu-ray and DVD today with the complete third season.

Click the Rawr! for our complete review.

I'll say it flat out: Dexter is fantastic. Each season the show gets progressively better and with Season Three, that trend continues.

This time, Dexter finds himself in the midst of several life changes. The kind of changes you wouldn't expect to see our lovable serial killer experiencing. None the less, there they are and Dexter is forced to become more human than even he believed himself capable of.

He even finds himself with something he never thought he'd have: a friend. Right?

This friend is played brilliantly by Jimmy Smits. I've never been a huge fan of his but he really threw himself into this role and played the part wonderfully.

The show continues to be tense, and exciting, and often times tinged with a perfect amount of humor. Each episode increases the tension and you never know just how Dexter is going to get out of the mess he's in this go around. You never feel secure in knowing that everything is going to turn out okay.

With this show, we have a cast that just gets better with each season. Especially, its star Michael C. Hall who never ceases to impress. He is ripe for an Emmy win. The cast seems to fall more and more into place, building chemistry and playing off each other. Even when new characters are added, they immediately feel like part of the family. SAG needs to recognize this cast asap.

The writing continues to be top notch. Clever, funny, dark, and keeping a serial killer as someone we not only like but care for. For all his flaws, Dexter is a great character.

Season Three is even better than the previous seasons which gives me high hopes for Season Four. Especially, knowing that John Lithgow is coming on board.

The show is gorgeous in High-Def. Crystal clear picture, vibrant colors, crisp sound. It's the way Dexter is meant to be seen.

The special features include: Excerpts from the books (which are a must read for any fans of the show), The first two episodes of the equally brilliant United States of Tara, Two Episodes from Season Three of The Tudors, cast interviews, and more.

It's a pretty decently supported set but honestly the features are just fluff compared to the genius of the show.

I've said before that Showtime is the new HBO and not even the greatness of True Blood can change the fact that Showtime has one of the best shows on TV now with Dexter.

This is a can't miss show.

Dexter: The Third Season is available DVD and Blu-ray today.

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Watch The Tudors Season Three Premiere NOW!

Season 3 of The Tudors returns Sunday, April 5 at 9 PM ET/PT only on
Showtime but you can see the season premiere right now here above.

Enjoy it!

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Showtime Premiere Night!

Don't forget tonight is premiere night over on Showtime.

The final season of The L Word begins tonight at 9 followed by the brilliant United States of Tara at 10. The second season of Secret Diary of a Call Girl begins at 9:30.

Enjoy the shows!

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United States of Tara Theatrical Screening!

On January 13, 2008, Showtime and Landmark Theatres invite you to attend an exclusive and advanced screening of the first two episodes of the new Showtime series, United States of Tara. Drinks and snacks, courtesy of our friends at Netflix, will be served.Seats are available on a first come first serve basis, 21 and older please. Screenings begin at 7pm and seating is First Come First Served.


1.
Atlanta
Midtown Art Cinema
931 Monroe Drive

2.
Austin
Dobie Theatre
2025 Guadalupe Suite 268

3.
Baltimore
Landmark's Harbor East
645 President St

4.
Berkeley
Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck Avenue

5.
Boston
Kendall Square Cinema
One Kendall Sq. Bldg 1900

6.
Chicago
Century Centre Cinema
2828 N. Clark Street Century Shopping Centre

7.
Dallas
The Magnolia
3699 McKinney Avenue Suite 100

8.
Denver
Chez Artiste
4150 East Amherst Avenue

9.
Denver
The Landmark
5415 Landmark Place

10.
Detroit
Maple Art Theatre
4135 W. Maple Road

11.
Houston
River Oaks Theatre
2009 West Gray

12.
Indianapolis
Keystone Art Cinema
8702 Keystone Crossing, #201A

13.
Los Angeles
The Landmark
10850 West Pico at Westwood Blvd.

14.
Milwaukee
Downer Theatre
2589 N. Downer Avenue

15.
Minneapolis
Lagoon Cinema
1320 Lagoon Avenue

16.
New Orleans
Canal Place Cinema
333 Canal Street Suite 329

17.
New York
Sunshine Cinema
143 E. Houston Street

18.
Philadelphia
Ritz at the Bourse
400 Ranstead Street

19.
San Diego
Hillcrest Cinemas
3965 5th Avenue #200

20.
San Francisco
Embarcadero Center Cinema
1 Embarcadero Center Promenade Level

21.
San Francisco
Lumiere Theatre
1572 California Street

22.
Seattle
Metro Cinemas
4500 9th Avenue N.E. Suite 200

23.
Seattle
Varsity Theatre
4329 University Way N.E.

24.
St. Louis
Plaza Frontenac Cinema
210 Plaza Frontenac

25.
Washington D.C.
E Street Cinema
555 11th Street NW

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New Show Alert: The United States of Tara

The United States of Tara is the latest original series from Showtime premiering January 18 at 10:00 PM. Showtime already has two of the best shows on TV right now with Californication and Dexter and now they have added a third.

The United States of Tara is a comedy/drama about a woman with multiple personalities and how her family deals with the fallout. These "alters" come out when Tara is unable to deal with whatever situation is presenting itself. So far Tara has three other personalities: a fifteen year old girl named T, Buck the white trash biker, and Alice the perfect housewife.

The United States of Tara is a fantastic show. A simply perfect blend of laughs and drama that is brilliantly written by (love her or hate her, I subscribe to the former) Diablo Cody of Juno fame. The diaglogue isn't nearly as headscratching as Juno tended to be so don't be worried. I will say that Diablo Cody has given us a stunning show with believable and relatable chracters. The cast is exquisite, especially Toni Colette and Keir Gilchrist, who plays Tara's son Marshall. Toni Colette is amazing here playing each of these personalities perfectly. I can definitely see some awards for her in the future.

The show is extremely funny but also touching as we see how this family deals with Tara's affliction. Each character has issues of their own that contribute to the alter's appearance and it makes for an extremely interesting dynamic.

The show has a few surprise guest stars as well that comedy and Arrested Development fans will recognize. I'll keep them secret and let you see for yourself.

I have the first four episodes of the show and after watching two of them I had to write this up. It's too good to delay getting the word out. My problem now is that I'll have to wait a month for the fifth episode to premiere. Ah the life of a critic, a double edged sword if ever there was one.

The United States of Tara premieres January 18 at 10 on Showtime. This is simply a can't miss show. I absolutely 100% unequivocally love this show. I'll say it again: One of the best new shows of the year. Discover it for yourself.

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New TV Premiere Dates!

Thanks to AintItCool.com we have the list of premiere dates for mid season replacements and favorites returning from the holiday hiatus.

The list is in order by title:

Amazing Race (CBS) Feb. 15
America’s Best Dance Crew (MTV) Jan. 15
America’s Next Top Model (CW) March 4
American Idol (Fox) Jan. 13
Bachelor (ABC) Jan. 5
Battlestar Galactica (SciFi) Jan. 16
Beast (A&E) Jan. 15
Big Love (HBO) Jan. 18
Biggest Loser (NBC) Jan. 6
Burn Notice (USA) Jan. 22
Celebrity Apprentice (NBC) March 1
Chuck (NBC) Feb. 2
Closer (TNT) Jan. 26
Confessions of a Teen Idol (VH1) Jan. 4
Cribs (CMT) Jan. 10
Cupid (ABC) March 24
Daddy’s Girls (MTV) Jan. 5
Damages (FX) Jan. 7
Dancing With The Stars (ABC) March 17
Diatribe (Lifetime) Jan. 5
Dog The Bounty Hunter (A&E) Feb. 4
Dollhouse (Fox) Feb. 13
Dragon’s Den (BBCA) Jan. 8
East Bound And Down (HBO) Feb. 15
Exterminators (A&E) Feb. 4
First 48 (A&E) Jan. 1
Flashpoint (CBS) Jan. 9
Flight of the Conchords (HBO) Jan. 18
Friday Night Lights (NBC) Jan. 16
Fringe (Fox) Jan. 20
Game Show In My Head (CBS) Jan. 3
Going For Broke (VH1) Jan. 26
Gone Country (CMT) Jan. 23
Harper’s Island (CBS) April 9
Hell’s Kitchen (Fox) Jan. 29
Heroes (NBC) Feb. 2
High School Reunion (TV Land) Feb. 18
Homeland Security USA (ABC) Jan. 6
House (Fox) Jan. 19
Howie Do It (NBC) Jan. 9
I Love Money (VH1) Jan. 26
Jail (MyNet) March 10
Jockeys (Animal Planet) Feb. 6
Kings (NBC) March 19
Kyle XY (ABC Family) Jan. 12
L Word (Showtime) Jan. 18
Last Templar (NBC) Jan. 25
Lie To Me (Fox) Jan. 21
Life (NBC) Feb. 4
Lost (ABC) Jan. 21
Masters of Illusion (MyNet) Jan. 5
Medium (NBC) Feb. 2
Meet The Browns (TBS) Jan. 7
Mentalist (CBS) Jan. 19
Millionaire Matchmaker (Bravo) Feb. 12
Miss America (TLC) Jan. 2
MoCap LLC (Spike) Jan. 10
Monk (USA) Jan. 9
My Big Redneck Wedding (CMT) Jan. 10
My First Home (TLC) Jan. 3
Nip/Tuck (FX) Jan. 6
Office (NBC) Feb. 1
Paranormal State (A&E) Jan. 19
Psych (USA) Jan. 9
Real World (MTV) Jan. 7
Reaper (CW) March 17
RelicQuest (SciFi) Jan. 21
Reno 911 (CC) March 12
Rock of Love (VH1) Jan. 4
Saturday Night Live (NBC) Jan. 10
Scrubs (ABC) Jan. 6
Secret Diary of a Call Girl (Showtime) Jan. 18
Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family) Jan. 5
Smallville (CW) Jan. 15
Smile … You’re Under Arrest (Fox Reality) Jan. 10
Snapped (Oxygen) Jan. 8
Sober House (VH1) Jan. 15
Solitary (Fox Reality) Jan. 17
South Park (CC) March 11
Street Patrol (MyNet) March 10
Supernatural (CW) Jan. 15
Superstars of Dance (NBC) Jan. 4
Survivor (CBS) Feb. 12
Ten Items Or Less (TBS) Jan. 6
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox) Feb. 13
XIII (NBC) Feb. 8
13: Fear Is Real (CW) Jan. 7
Tool Academy (VH1) Jan. 11
Toughest Cowboy (Spike) Jan. 29
Treasure Quest (Discovery) Jan. 15
True Beauty (ABC) Jan. 5
Trust Me (TNT) Jan. 26
24 (Fox) Jan. 11
United States of Tara (Showtime) Jan. 18
Unusuals (ABC) April 8
Wake Up Call (Soap) Jan. 8
Wreckreation Nation (Discovery) Jan. 6

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Dexter finale kills

Showtime can breath a thankful sigh as this season's finale brought in the best numbers since 2004. 1.5 million viewers tuned in to see their favorite fiend finally marry.

Apparently, this is an increase of 25% from last season's finale, which is unsurprising to me. Season three has been far better than season two ever was, as the writers gravitate back to emulating the novels which the character is based on.

Jeff Lindsay's Dexter novels are full of artful prose and the dark humour that makes the show such a hit. Something sure to please if you're looking for a stocking stuffer for a fan of the show.

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Fantastic Dexter News!

One of TVs best shows is sticking around for a while. TVGuide is reporting that Showtime has picked up America's favorite Serial Killer, Dexter, for TWO more seasons. Season 4 and Season 5 will each have 12 episodes. Great news for Dexter fans!

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Review: Californication Season One

HBO was always Cable's darling with The Sopranos, Deadwood, Carnivale, Sex and the City, among others critics and fans alike loved and devoured their shows. I have to say those days might have come and gone because Showtime is taking over.

With shows like Dexter and The Tudors, Showtime is bringing fresh new shows that viewers are connecting with.

One such show is Californication.

If you don't want to read this entire review, I'll sum it up for you right now: Californication is the best show on television right now. Hands down, this show is utterly and undeniably perfect in every conceivable way.



When I first saw the previews for the show I wasn't interested in it. I thought it was just another sex romp about a neurotic struggling to hold onto his glory days and I wrote it off as something I'd rather not waste my time on. Besides I had enough shows to follow.

Here we are now, Showtime was kind enough to send Californication Season One along with Dexter Season 2.

I could not be happier to be honest. It is an unexpected joy to see this show.

Tom Kapinos has created a masterpiece. A touching, funny, sexy, and deeply human show that is unlike anything else we are seeing on television today.



Californication is about writer Hank Moody and his struggle to deal with career (he is a writer who isn't writing), his daughter and her mother (whom Hank still loves), and various women and vices he has. He isn't neurotic, he's just Hank. Nothing he does is entirely thought out or smart but he does these things because he wants to. He certainly comes off as an asshole (pardon the french) but you cannot help but love the guy. This is a testament to David Duchovny who simply makes this character come alive. He is simply brilliant in this role. Brilliant is a word used a lot, especially by me, but in all honesty, Duchovny is just that. He handles every scene and line like a virtuoso. He is more than deserving of the Golden Globe he received for the part.

This is a show that expertly weaves comedy and drama in perfect thirty minute bites. It is rich with emotion and stories that border on genius. I could not stop watching and really want more (I guess it's good I also received the first four episodes of Season 2).

I mentioned David Duchovny but I also have to bring to light the rest of the cast. They are all simply amazing. There is a great chemistry with everyone and interact with each other like a cast that has been working together for years.

Pamela Adlon, Evan Handler, Rachel Miner, Damian Young, and Madeline Zima are the supporting players and are all fantastic. None of their characters are less important than the others. Everyone in this show is intricate to what is happening and its rare for a show to have such great characters throughout. There isn't a single one you want to see go away.



Hank is extremely devoted to his daughter Becca, played by Madeleine Martin. Becca is a Wednesday Addams type girl who leads a rock band and wants a dog and loves her Father. She is complex and smart beyond her years. She wants so much for her Mother Karen, played stunningly by Natascha McElhone, and her Father to get together. She hopes for this to happen even as her Mother is preparing to marry someone else.

I don't want to give too much detail as this is something you really need to watch. I can sit here and type all night as to how much I am in love with this show.

There is not a bad episode in the 12 that make up season one. The music is perfectly placed, each song you hear almost feels like it was written specifically for the moment, even songs decades old. The acting amazing, the writing is incredible. I can't say enough good things.

I will say that Season Two starts this Sunday, September 28 at 10PM, right after the Season Three premiere of Dexter.

Californication Season One is on DVD now. Do yourself a favor and go buy it. Immediately.

With all these great shows Showtime is putting out there, I think it might be time to say that Showtime is the new HBO.

I really need to start catching up on the rest of their shows...

RAWR(for more)

Dexter Season 2 Review!

In the spirit of full disclosure let me say that when Dexter first premiered on Showtime I wasn't impressed. I watched a couple of episodes and then forgot all about it. It just didn't catch my attention. Cut to a few months later, I'm visiting my local Target and Dexter Season One is on sale. I'm a sucker for a deal and people had been raving about it so I thought maybe I'm wrong and decided to give the show another shot.

I should also mention I am a huge fan of the books. The Dexter novels are deeply entertaining and I can't wait for the next one.



Anyway, back to the show. I get home and pop in season one and simply cannot stop watching it. I don't know what I was missing the first time around but I absolutely fell in love with the show. I loved every single second of it.

Now, here we are about a year later and Showtime is kind enough to send me Dexter Season 2 on DVD.

Jackpot. I'm glad I waited to watch this season on DVD. I probably would not have been able to take the wait between episodes. This season is brilliant. From the opening episode to the season finale it is nail biting suspense and edge of your seat tension. This season of Dexter had me guessing more than any show on television. I just could not fathom where the writers were going.


Let me give you the basic plot without spoiling too much. Dexter is a serial killer. He only kills other murderers as he was taught to do by his foster father Harry. After the events of season one he is left in a bit of a funk and is desperately trying to get out of it. He is unsure of himself and his abilities and at one point can't even complete the job of killing one of his victims. Add to that a couple of treasure hunters stumble across his oceanic dumping ground and now he has the F.B.I and all his police colleagues looking for him.

Rough times for our friendly neighborhood serial killer.


Season Two takes our friend to some pretty interesting and dark places. I won't spoil anything, but I will say that you will be riveted. Like I said, you won't know how anything is going to turn out from one episode to the next. This season of Dexter is television at its best and solidifies Dexter as the best show on cable TV and probably one of the top 10 on television period.

The cast is impeccable and Michael C. Hall is simple brilliant as Dexter (I smell an Emmy!). He has an uncanny way to go from charming to a bit horrifiying without blinking. He makes a character we should be terrified of into someone we care for and support 100%. This is acting at its best. The entire cast delivers perfect performances.

If you have never seen Dexter before I urge you to pick up seasons one and two. You're getting everything you could ask for in this show. Laughs, chills, emotions, amazing characters, a brilliant cast...it's all here. I for one could not turn it off. I went through the entire second season in 2 days.

Dexter is a can't miss show. It's flawless. Amazing storytelling, stellar acting. What else can I say? BUY IT.

Dexter returns to Showtime on September 28 and I am lucky enough to have in my possession the first 4 episodes of the new season (Thanks Showtime!!!). I'll be watching those in the next few days and will have my thoughts on them for you all next week.

RAWR(for more)