The curated portfolio of film journalist Joe Lipsett
Courtesy of ABC
It’s the fifth episode of the season and Hallowe’en is upon us. Themed episodes can be a little tricky (or, in this case, trick-or-treaty) to pull off but, of course, Modern Family does All Hallows Eve with style and even manages to sneak up behind us with a more serious story disguised as a princess. [Read more…]
Courtesy of The CW
Week three of Arrow – which has officially been picked up for the season (huzzah!) – introduces a master assassin named Deadshot, aka Floyd Lawton (Michael Rowe). Does the suitably named killer hit the mark?
Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]
Well here we are. Season three of our beloved Happy Endings is back. Season two had great highs and a few lows, but would season three hook us back in? Spoiler alert….it totally does! Let’s bitch!
The last time we checked in with our gang, Penny (Casey Wilson) Skype flirted with Kent (Brian Austin Green), Alex (Elisha Cuthbert) and Dave (Zachary Knighton) started sleeping together and Brad (Damon Wayans Jr.) lost his job. Well the first episode opens with Kent proposing to Penny…to base jump off a skyscraper. Penny instead takes the stairs, and then trips and falls down severely “scathing” herself. Luckily for her friends and us, she had a camera on her helmet and recorded her fall from grace…get it? Cause she’s not graceful…I’ll let that one sit with you for a bit.
This kicks-off Max (Adam Pally) and Penny’s storyline. Two of my favorite characters, in my least favorite storyline of the episode. Not that it’s bad…it just feels forced. While watching I could see how there was a great idea behind it but it just falls apart in the execution. I love the idea of Max Miserying Penny, but at times it falls flat. After so many Misery spoofs you need to bring something new to it; it needs to feel fresh. Wilson and Pally obviously deliver with what little they are given and I always enjoy seeing Max flirt with a hot physical therapist, Kent (Matthew Del Negro). Max seriously needs to find a boyfriend in season three. Maybe bring Grant (James Wolk) back? Just putting that out there…
Meanwhile Alex and Dave announce to the group that they are now casually dating. This coincides with Dave’s new casual haircut. And by casual I mean he looks like Justin Bieber’s father. While I know there are many Dave and Penny fans out there, I actually like Alex and Dave together because I think they’re a totally cute couple. It’s fun to see the two of them try to keep it casual while trying to deny the fact that it is pretty serious. Side note: I am loving the tough girl schtick that Alex dips into every so often. Every time Alex gets tough it just makes me smile. (Bring back bully Alex!!!)
Courtesy of ABC
And then there’s Brad and Jane (Eliza Coupe). The MVPs of last season show no signs of letting up. ‘Cazsh Dummy Spillionairs’ finds Brad adjusting to losing his job by faking being a stay at home husband while sneaking out to a new job. This is by far the best storyline of the night, and it features a new character I hope will be recurring throughout the season: Sinbrad. Clearly the wooden doll combines two of my favorite things: ventriloquism and a 90s sensibility. Coupe and Wayans Jr. nail their bits (of course). I especially love the revealing bathtub scene. That Coupe is one ballsy actress…wait, what? But most of all, what hit it out of the park for me is the big finale. Brad and Sinbrad’s duet of Ebony…and Ebony: brilliant.
Other observations:
Best lines of the episode:
What did you think of the S3 premiere? Did you like Sinbrad? Are you happy Alex and Dave are still together? Think we should have seen more of the hot physical therapist? Let us know in the comments below
Happy Endings airs Tuesdays at 9pm EST on ABC
Courtesy of Showtime
After last week’s ho-hum effort, Homeland returns…and Brody’s (Damian Lewis) secret is out!
Let’s survey the wreckage… [Read more…]
Courtesy of ABC
A week after Queen Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) welcomed Fauxmanda (Margarita Levieva) into the Grayson fold, the Grayson matriarch is already removing the baby mama from the picture. It just goes to show that when you have a baby shower, you best keep the event on the ground floor.
Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]
– Courtesy of AMC
Five new survivors are introduced this week on The Walking Dead, but how do these prisoners change the dynamic of the Grimes gang just as they’re just settling into their new prison home?
Let’s bitch it out. [Read more…]
Courtesy of ABC
Once Upon a Time continues to settle into its new format as it continues to toggle between ever more characters, worlds and time periods. Thankfully they’ve shortlisted the people in this particular episode, which means a week without Emma (Jennifer Morrison!)
Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]
Courtesy of NBC
One week after Liz (Tina Fey) discovers the orgasmic pleasure of filing, and suddenly she’s a regular Carrie Bradshaw. This season keeps pushing our characters further than they’ve been before and it’s taking the series to new heights.
Let’s break it down…
Courtesy of NBC
Grimm sticks with its traditional case of the week formula, filtering in just enough interesting mythology tidbits to make the episode worthwhile. I see a formula emerging…
Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]
Courtesy of CBS
Elementary returns after a week’s break with a slight deviation from the episodic formula it established in its first two episodes. Is the show finding its legs and exploring new boundaries, or is it quickly falling into a rut of formulaic tediousness?
Let’s bitch it out.