Queer.Horror.Movies

The curated portfolio of film journalist Joe Lipsett

Smash review – 2×04: ‘The Song’

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Courtesy of NBC

Courtesy of NBC

What a difference a week makes. After a solid start to the second season, Smash returns to some of the problems that plagued its first season including a nod to one of TVs most hated characters…like ever. On the bright side J-Hud closes the episode with one of the best songs from the series and of course, she kills it. Did I mention Sheryl Lee Ralph (the original Deena Jones!) shows up as Veronica’s mother? Let’s bitch.

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Commentary – Oscar fashions 2013

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I want one!

Well another awards season comes to an end with the Holy Grail of awards: the Oscars.  But who cares who won? The most important questions to be asked are who wore what, and what were they thinking?!  Much like last years recap, we have the best, the “on the fence,” and the bitches of the ball (otherwise known as the hot messes). [Read more…]

The Walking Dead review – 3×11: ‘I Ain’t A Judas’

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Courtesy of AMC

Courtesy of AMC

It’s time to play “When-Will-Andrea (Laurie Holden)-GET-A-CLUE?” This week on The Walking Dead our prodigal blondie returns to the Grimes gang for a visit seemingly behind The Governor’s (David Morrissey) back. It begs the question: Does anyone truly want Andrea around?

Let’s bitch it out…

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Spartacus: War Of The Damned review – 3×04: ‘Decimation’

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Courtesy of STARZ

Spartacus: War Of The Damned continues to plumb the depths of war depravity in an episode that proves that no one is going to escape this series without scars.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Parks and Recreation review – 5×14 / 5×15: ‘Leslie and Ben’ / ‘Correspondents’ Lunch’

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Courtesy of NBC

That’s it. We’ve officially seen the best sitcom wedding in history. Everyone else, don’t even bother trying to compete.

Let’s break down the reasons why Leslie and Ben’s wedding will always win… [Read more…]

The Vampire Diaries review: 4×15 – ‘Stand By Me’

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Courtesy of The CW

Remember when life was simpler and happier and I still had hope that Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) was still alive? Yeah, me too. But those dreams have been dashed and maybe we can try to mourn this loss together.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Arrow review – 1×15: ‘Dodger’

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Courtesy of The CW

Arrow‘s surprisingly self-assured first season continues with an episode that proves the series has its formula down pat as ‘Dodger’ deftly balances its procedural case of the week with its broader mythology.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]