Supernatural, Vampire Diaries – Why We Love Our Shows
November 20, 2009 by Cynthia
The CW has sent along trailers for Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries - Two quick bites that you can use to show your friends what they’ve been missing.
Supernatural Trailer – Win or Lose
The Vampire Diaries Trailer – Squeamish
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Fall 09 Scifi Report Card: Part 2
November 20, 2009 by Cynthia
The first quarter of the new TV season is coming to a close. With their biggest episodes running this month for sweeps, we can now look forward to weeks of reruns for the rest of 09.
But before they go, here’s a quick look at where I stand with the current crop of futuristic, non-realistic, ghostly, ghastly, makes-you-wonder, shows on TV.
Dollhouse
What can I say about this one? I’d like to rename it Whedon’s Folly as I feel that the Joss-meister got too wrapped up in his own fantasy and forgot he had an audience to feed.
Dollhouse started off with an interesting concept, a kick-ass set and some great guest stars but even with Joss behind the wheel, this monster kept veering off course. The show was built around two kinds of episodes, the mythology and the fantasy of the week. The mythology was too complex to follow and the fantasies were aimed at men - that worked wonders for my husband but left me cold. I quickly tired of sexy costume of the week storylines — like a weekly Halloween party at a frat house we had Eliza as a sexy nurse, as a sexy babysitter, as a sexy spy, and let’s not even talk about the dominatrix outfit.
Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t mind the fantasy sex play if there was some real angst and story to go with it. I simply never saw any except in the finale of last season.
Tonight on Syfy: Amanda Tapping Directs
November 20, 2009 by Cynthia
Stargate Universe: Life
Using the communications stones, Lt. Scott (BRIAN J. SMITH) and Camile Wray (MING-NA) use their time back on earth to visit those they’ve left behind. Camile returns home to spend time with her partner, trying her best to make the strange circumstance normal. Meanwhile, Lt. Scott learns a past relationship might not have ended as he thought.
Aboard Destiny, Dr. Rush (ROBERT CARLYLE) supervises the exploration of new areas of the ship. Looking for resources to make their everyday lives easier, the crew stumbles upon a piece of Ancient technology that carries the promise of a way home. While somewhat familiar with the find, Dr. Rush can’t guarantee the safety of using it, bringing him and Col. Young (LOUIS FERREIRA) to a standoff on what to do.
Pictured: (l-r) Ming-Na as Camile Wray, Reiko Aylesworth as Sharon — Syfy Photo: Carole Segal
Sanctuary: “Veritas”
- DIRECTED BY AMANDA TAPPING
Tonight on Clone Wars: Legacy of Terror
November 20, 2009 by Cynthia
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Legacy of Terror
Air Date: Friday, November 20 at 9:00 on Cartoon Network.
In pursuit of Poggle the Lesser, Jedi Master Luminara Unduli descends deep into the catacombs of Geonosis, where she uncovers an even greater threat to the galaxy.
When Luminara disappears while tracking the Geonosian warlord, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker lead a platoon of clone troopers in search of her. Following her trail, the heroes descend deep into the lair of the grotesque Geonosian queen – Karina the Great – where they discover that the hive is alive and teeming with undead defenders.
Tonight on Supernatural: Abandon All Hope
November 19, 2009 by Cynthia
Supernatural: “Abandon All Hope”
Air Date: November 19 on The CW
SAM AND DEAN FACE OFF AGAINST LUCIFER
Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Castiel (Misha Collins) track down the Colt and head off to find Lucifer (guest star Mark Pelligreno) to send him back to Hell. It’s a hunters’ reunion when the crew joins forces with Bobby (Jim Beaver), Ellen (guest star Samantha Ferris) and Jo (guest star Alona Tal) for what could be their last night on Earth. Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Ben Edlund (#510).
Tonight on The Vampire Diaries: The Turning Point
November 19, 2009 by Cynthia
The Vampire Diaries: The Turning Point
Air Date: November 19 at 8:00 on The CW
STEFAN AND DAMON HAVE SOME NEW COMPETITION
After reading the journal left by one of the Gilbert ancestors, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) is inspired to return to his hobby of sketching fantasy creatures, a talent he had abandoned when his parents died. Much to the surprise of their friends, Matt (Zach Roerig) and Caroline (Candice Accola) continue to hang out together. When Sheriff Forbes (guest star Marguerite MacIntyre) tells Damon (Ian Somerhalder) there has been another attack, he offers to track down the killer and learns a startling piece of information about the town’s founding families. Alaric (guest star Matt Davis) steps in to help during an awkward scene with Jeremy, Tyler (Michael Trevino) and Mayor Lockwood (guest star Rob Pralgo). Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) come to a new understanding, but everything changes when Elena accidentally makes a devastating discovery. Sara Canning and Katerina Graham also star. J. Miller Tobin directed the episode written by Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec & Barbie Kligman (#109).
Photo: Quantrell Colbert/The CW ©2009 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Tonight on Fringe: August
November 19, 2009 by Cynthia
Fringe: August
Air Date: November 19 at 9:00 on Fox
When a peculiar abduction occurs in Boston, the Fringe team uncovers details of the mysterious man known as The Observer. While the bizarre case takes center stage, Walter, Peter and Astrid hit the lab to analyze unusual evidence and deal with Walter’s insatiable appetite for a milkshake in the all-new “August” episode of Fringe.
CR: Michael Courtney/FOX
Supernatural: Abandon All Hope New Clips
The CW has released two more clips from this week’s episode of Superantural, Abandon All Hope. Love the feel of these, not crazy about some of the guest stars, and wow – there’s a storm brewing – for real.
Have You Observed the Observer?
November 18, 2009 by Cynthia
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re being watched?
It’s not paranoia. It’s The Observer from Fringe and he’s been out and about, watching modern Americans going about their business — and no, I don’t just mean in the fictional sense.
As part of a plan to hawk this week’s revealing episode of Fringe, Fox has planted Observer lookalikes in major cities all over the US. If you see one, say hello and he’ll offer you a bottle of Tabasco sauce. They’ve also sent The Observer to watch Sunday Night Football and check out the kids on So You Think You Can Dance.
This giant Fringe version of Where’s Waldo may leave you feeling a little paranoid if you watch a lot of shows on Fox. Rumor has it that they’ve even included some sublimnal frames of the bald one as well as some longer, more easily spotted flashes throughout their other TV shows.
Tonight: All New Episodes of Ghost Hunters
GHOST HUNTERS
“Pensacola Lighthouse” – Pensacola, Florida
Head down south with the Ghost Hunters crew as they investigate the spooky Pensacola Lighthouse. Tales of a ghost-like woman lurking the halls have been passed down from generation to generation.
Brace yourself as TAPS searches for clues to explain creepy transparent figures, invisible fingers tapping guests on the head and light switches turning off and on by themselves. Tune in as the team reveals some of their most startling on-camera evidence yet!
**The photo is from an upcoming episode. Can you name the famous writer that may be haunting the house behind them?
Pictured: (l-r) Jason Hawes, Grant Wilson — Syfy Photo: Cheryl Senter