Big Brother 14 – Recap & Review – Week Five

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Big Brother 14
Week Five

Original Air Date: Aug 16, 2012

Lauren A – Senior Reviewer
lauren@thetwocentscorp.com

We now know next Thursday is the official Fast Forward, but I sure wish we could have fast forwarded through this week of Big Brother instead. Even though Chilltown, Jr. has the power, it’s still the coaches pulling all the strings. Frank is HOH, but Boogie is set on keeping some power players in the game and continuing to pick off Janelle’s team now that she’s out of the house.

Sadly, the Zingbot 3000 may be the best player in the Big Brother house right now – his zing for Danielle definitely took guts! It was a week of crazy competitions and crazier strategies, but ultimately Frank and Boogie’s plan prevailed.

Wilfred – Recap & Review – Service

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Wilfred
Service

Original Air Date: Aug 16, 2012

Kym – Senior Reviewer
kym@thetwocentscorp.com

“The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change is service to a fellow human being.” Lee Iacocca

Amanda’s been out sick all week, looks like she’s having trouble facing Ryan this week. Can’t say as I blame her. Not that they may be working together for much longer since the company seems to have lost its backers for their cancer drug. The boss has quite a pep talk for everyone though – very inspirational, or so you would think.

Suits – Recap & Review – Asterisk

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Suits
Asterisk

Original Air Date: Aug 16, 2012

Wyner C – Senior Reviewer
wyner@thetwocentscorp.com

Corporate life is littered with mines; lose focus and you get blown to smithereens. I try staying under the radar – this strategy has led to low pay but at least I’m in one piece (my psyche is another story). In this economy, I’m just happy being employed!

That’s why it was jarring to see bonuses handed out and a fake-lawyer purchasing an apartment in Manhattan with the check. I can sell a kidney and not be able to afford the down payment! I guess I’m jealous of a fake TV lawyer and his fake TV check (sad, yes). Enough self-pity…let’s recap this sunny show full of optimistic rich gorgeous lying characters.

The CW Unveils Fall 2012 Key Art for New Dramas

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The CW has unveiled its the key art designs for the 2012 Fall Launch campaign for its three new series: ARROW, BEAUTY & THE BEAST and EMILY OWENS, M.D., which will begin rolling out over the coming weeks driving viewers to its series premieres.

For the highly anticipated new drama ARROW, the key art campaign features series star Stephen Amell (Oliver Queen/Arrow). Premiering Wednesday October 10 (8:00-9:00pm ET), ARROW traces the story of Oliver Queen, a billionaire playboy who moonlights as a crime-fighting vigilante looking to clean up the streets of Starling City. The copy reads: Destiny Leaves Its Mark. Credits: Creative Director – Rick Frey, Photography – Nino Munoz.

Robot Chicken Season 6 Kicks Off on Sept 9th at Midnight

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Adult Swim announced today that the much-anticipated Robot Chicken DC Comics Special will officially kick off the sixth season of the Emmy Award®-winning series on Sunday, September 9th at Midnight (ET/PT).

In the Robot Chicken DC Comics Special, Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, in partnership with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, brings you the awesomeness of the DC Comics universe of characters as only Robot Chicken can, with amazing guest stars and the stop-motion sketch comedy you’ve come to love after five seasons of the popular Adult Swim series. The all-star cast includes Seth Green as Batman, Robin and the put-upon Aquaman, Neil Patrick Harris as Two-Face, Alfred Molina as Lex Luthor, Nathan Fillion as the Green Lantern, Megan Fox as Lois Lane, Breckin Meyer as Superman, plus Abe Benrubi, Alex Borstein, Clare Grant, Tara Strong, Matt Senreich, Tom Root, Zeb Wells, and Kevin Shinick as co-producer and narrator.

MasterChef – Recap & Review – Top 6 Compete, Part 3

MasterChef
Top 6 Compete, Part 3

Original Air Date: Aug 14, 2012

JD – Sr. Staff Writer
jd@thetwocentscorp.com

Finally, after the Olympics break, Masterchef is back! I missed Monti and Christine and the rest of them, but before we jump right into the show’s return, I have to admit that watching the amazing (and freakin’ adorable) Gabby Douglas and the powerhouse Claressa Shields win gold medals for my country was awesome and worth it. On a once every four years basis, of course, because if this happened every summer, I’d start getting testy.

I know the Olympics doesn’t really last that long, but I felt like I needed a full recap of what was going on with this show. Fortunately, I happen to know a great site to go for reviews of past episodes of this show, written by someone I curiously agree with 100% of the time. Weird, huh? That Two Cents site is a great find! And after catching up, I was ready to watch our remaining cooks get thrown into a live kitchen at a highly distinguished restaurant.

Covert Affairs – Recap & Review – This Is Not America

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Covert Affairs
This is not America

Original Air Date: Aug 14, 2012

Karen – Sr Staff Writer
Karen@thetwocentscorp.com

This week Annie is sent on a mission in Israel and is surprised, yet very happy to be working with Eyal (Oded Fehr) again. It doesn’t take long for us to see the sexual tension between the two, but Eyal quickly realizes things are a bit different with Annie.

As for Auggie, let’s just say he is one hot mess! Arthur bails his butt out of jail but bumps him back to his old job and makes him see a therapist. The bugger didn’t even care about Auggie’s personal circumstance. The only good result of this visit is that we now have Auggie and Annie back in Joan’s division. Joan should be happy, I know I am happy and I am sure the viewing audience is happy…right?

Design Star All Stars – Recap & Review – The Facts of Life

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Design Star All Stars
The Facts of Life

Original Air Date: Aug 14, 2012

Patricia Morris Buckley — Sr. Staff Writer
pmb@thetwocentscorp.com

Some producer’s creativity had a few too many espressos. That’s the only explanation for this week’s challenge: To update the set for the ‘80s show The Facts of Life.

With only four designers left, the contestants had to split into teams of two. Dan immediately grabbed Hilari. Good choice. That left Tom to grumble that Leslie better behave. Each team had their own mock version of the set, a carpenter and a painter, as well as two days to complete their transformation of a boarding school great room.

White Collar – Recap & Review – Honor Among Thieves

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White Collar
Honor Among Thieves

Original Air Date: Aug 14, 2012

Jules – News Editor
jules@thetwocentscorp.com

Welcome back Collar fans! Doesn’t two weeks seem like a long time to leave Ellen in jeopardy? I definitely think so. But for once, we get the answer to our question immediately. Of course, if you’ve seen any of the previews, you probably know the answer already.

Elsewhere, Peter’s back to his old gig and there’s a former Lostie trying to one up our Neal.

Fans of Bravo’s “Top Chef” Invited to Set Sail On Luxurious Culinary Journey

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The most sought-after “reservations” in town for April 2013 will not be on land, but rather will be at sea, with the launch of the first-ever “Top Chef: The Cruise,” aboard the modern, luxurious Celebrity Constellation. The announcement was made today by Bravo Media, Celebrity Cruises, Magical Elves and Rose Tours, and offers fans of the Emmy-winning “Top Chef” reality competition series the chance to spend quality time with the show’s judges and chefs, making this a one-of-a-kind culinary vacation experience.

Hosted by two of “Top Chef’s” most beloved stars, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons, and featuring past “chef’testants,” the April 11-15, 2013 cruise will sail roundtrip from Miami, Florida, with stops in Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico. During the voyage, guests will have the opportunity to savor events such as interactive “Quickfire” cooking challenges, culinary demonstrations, question-and-answer sessions, Top Chef menus and more. Guests also will enjoy Celebrity’s own award-winning culinary offerings, with cuisine created by a James Beard-featured chef, and inimitable, personalized service.