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The curated portfolio of film journalist Joe Lipsett

Revenge review – 2×03: ‘Confidence’

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For two episodes now, I’ve had a nagging concern in the back of my head that Revenge was suffering from the dreaded sophomore slump. Storylines weren’t really connecting and Emily (Emily VanCamp) seemed unfocused. Things simply weren’t the same as the deliriously awesome first season.

And then there’s the scene in ‘Confidence’ that absolutely kills it. Suddenly I feel like an a*s for ever doubting my favourite night-time soap. Way to make me eat crow, Revenge

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Once Upon A Time review – 2×03: ‘Lady Of The Lake’

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Everyone hold onto your hats because I am about to say something crazy: I actually kind of liked an episode of Once Upon A Time. I know, I’m as scared/confused/nauseous as you.

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Last Resort review – 1×03: ‘Eight Bells’

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With the lives of three officers on the line, the Colorado embarks on a risky plan to smuggle contraband on behalf of island warlord Julian (Sahr Ngaujah). So what does the venture cost them?

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Nashville review – 1×01: ‘Pilot’

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When Friday Night Lights ended (and broke my heart), like many others, I vowed that I would follow Connie Britton anywhere. Fortunately for me, she has landed on a show that features one of my favourite things: country music.  For this, I will be a dedicated fan and loyal watcher. But as I watched tonight’s premiere, I was also pleasantly surprised by all the familiar faces I saw.

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Modern Family review – 4×02 / 4×03: ‘Schooled’ / ‘Snip’

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On this fine post-Canadian Thanksgiving Wednesday, Modern Family delivers two episodes in a one-two punch. Well, one punch and one pitty-patty slap (I just learned that term).

Let’s start with the punch, aka Episode 2…. [Read more…]

Revenge review – 2×02: ‘Resurrection’

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Revenge‘s second season continues as the plots that began in the season finale and last week’s premiere begin to unfold. It’s a bit of a slow burn as the show struggles to find its narrative anchor, but there’s enough here to merit giving the show a few more episodes to discover what S2 is all about.

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