Olympic Viewing Guide – Monday, August 6

Every day during the London Olympics, TheTwoCents will be posting viewing options of the games, including the main event of the day and an event that might otherwise be off your radar, and also something to watch if you get tired of the five-ring Olympic circus. It may not be your top choices of the day, but it’ll be what we are most looking forward to.

Main Event
Women’s Soccer – 2:45PM ET, NBC Sports
North American showdown! The USA is playing Canada to get to the gold medal-game. You DO remember how exciting the USA’s win over Brazil in last year’s World Cup semi-final was, right? (It was super-exciting.)

Breaking Bad – Recap & Review – Fifty-One

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Breaking Bad
Fifty-One

Original Air Date: Aug 5, 2012

Jules – News Editor
jules@thetwocentscorp.com

Walt’s fifty-first birthday is here and in the “Breaking Bad” world, a whole year has passed since his journey began.And as we look back at this past year, which actually has been over five seasons, I can’t help but wonder what we’ve been through in this calendar year and how we’ll make it to fifty-two, assuming we get to see that future Walt.

We begin the episode with Walt and Junior picking up the trusty Astek, which I’m assuming was being fixed post “Crawl Space” episode. Walt soon gets a crazy idea to sell the car to the mechanic. Cut to later when both Walters roll into the driveway with their new rides. But no worries Skyler, Walt didn’t buy them, he just leased them to keep up appearances.

Olympic Viewing Guide – Sunday, August 5

Every day during the London Olympics, TheTwoCents will be posting viewing options of the games, including the main event of the day and an event that might otherwise be off your radar, and also something to watch if you get tired of the five-ring Olympic circus. It may not be your top choices of the day, but it’ll be what we are most looking forward to.

Main Event
Men’s 100 Meter Dash – 7PM to midnight ET, NBC
Usain Bolt. Even his name screams speed. He stunned the world with an electrifying performance four years ago and then topped it a year later. Watch the Jamaican compete against Americans Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay. This will be a race worth watching.

Olympic Viewing Guide – Saturday, August 4

Every day during the London Olympics, TheTwoCents will be posting viewing options of the games, including the main event of the day and an event that might otherwise be off your radar, and also something to watch if you get tired of the five-ring Olympic circus. It may not be your top choices of the day, but it’ll be what we are most looking forward to.

Main Event
Women’s 100m final – 8PM ET, NBC
OK, so it’s super Saturday at the Olympics meaning 25 finals are happening in 11 events. Crazy, no? So that means a lot going on that will be great. This is what I’m most looking forward too because seeing those women run that fast is crazy amazing. Don’t miss other finals throughout the day. Should be fun.

Touch Adds New Cast Members Lukas Haas, Saxon Sharbino & Greg Ellis

Lukas Haas (“Inception,” “24,” “Witness”) and newcomer Saxon Sharbino have joined the cast of TOUCH as series regulars and Greg Ellis (“Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” “24”) will appear in a recurring role when the critically acclaimed series returns for its second season Friday, Oct. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

In Season Two, the story setting shifts from New York to Los Angeles, where single father MARTIN BOHM (Kiefer Sutherland) and his gifted son JAKE (David Mazouz) are on the run from the mysterious and possibly sinister research facility Aster Corps, which had shown tremendous interest in exploiting Jake’s ability to perceive the hidden patterns that connect people around the world. After arriving on the West Coast, the father-son team met distraught mother LUCY ROBBINS (Maria Bello) and now are determined to help find her missing – and equally gifted – daughter AMELIA (Sharbino). During their search, their paths will cross with Aster Corps genius CALVIN NORBURG (Haas), as well as TREVOR WILCOX (Ellis), a journalist and old friend of Martin’s.

Annie Parisse Joins the Cast of The Following on FOX

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Annie Parisse (“Law & Order,” “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”) has joined the cast of THE FOLLOWING as a series regular in the highly anticipated new thriller from creator/executive producer Kevin Williamson (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Dawson’s Creek,” the “Scream” franchise), premiering midseason on FOX.

The chilling new series focuses on former FBI agent RYAN HARDY (Emmy Award-nominated actor Kevin Bacon, “X-Men: First Class,” “Frost/Nixon”), who is brought in as a consultant when notorious serial killer JOE CARROLL (James Purefoy, “Rome”) escapes from death row and embarks on a new killing spree. Hardy discovers that, while in prison, Carroll was covertly communicating with a network of killers in the outside world and it quickly becomes obvious that he has more planned than just his escape.

Big Brother 14 – Recap & Review – Week Three

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Big Brother 14
Week Three

Original Air Date: Aug 2, 2012

Lauren A – Senior Reviewer
lauren@thetwocentscorp.com

Things are really (un)twisted in the Big Brother house this week! Janelle’s team starts to implode when two of her players face the threat of eviction, coaches and houseguests team up against Team Boogie, and Julie Chen makes an announcement that could reset the whole game.

America voted to give the coaches a chance to enter the game (at least that’s what Julie tells us), and the house is in shock. So, did any of the coaches take their opportunity to push that giant RESET button and dissolve the teams and the coaches twist? Read on…

My TwoCents: RIP Nate Westen, But What About Seth?

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Last night, we laid Nate Westen to rest, but what about the actor who has portrayed him for five years, Seth Peterson? He certainly wasn’t happy to be killed off, but that’s Hollywood!

Honestly, a month ago I might not have thought twice about what would happen to him. But about two weeks ago, a friend and I were responding to a tweet from the Burn Notice account asking for Michael. Out of nowhere, Seth tweets us asking if he’ll do. Umm, yeah! It’s the first time an actor has ever reached out to me. I followed him immediately and it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.

He actually reads all his tweets and tries to respond to as many as he can. He’s not just a tv/movie star, he’s a friend. He’s incredibly down to earth and he shares so much with us. He posts poetry, zombie haikus (he really digs zombies), pictures, and lots of other great stuff! Plus he really jokes around with you almost like you’re family. That’s what we are really, a giant dysfunctional family. He asked me to extend an invitation to everyone reading this to come and join Team Seth (@sethpetersonla) to see for yourself. Believe me, you won’t regret it!!

Olympic Viewing Guide – Friday, August 3

Every day during the London Olympics, TheTwoCents will be posting viewing options of the games, including the main event of the day and an event that might otherwise be off your radar, and also something to watch if you get tired of the five-ring Olympic circus. It may not be your top choices of the day, but it’ll be what we are most looking forward to.

Main Event
Men’s Shot Put Final – 8PM ET, NBC
It’s a week into the games and track and field is finally underway. The featured event on primetime in the men’s shot put final. It’s all about how far you can throw a heavy metal ball.

Suits – Recap & Review – Sucker Punch

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Suits
Sucker Punch

Original Air Date: Aug 2, 2012

Wyner C – Senior Reviewer
wyner@thetwocentscorp.com

Harvey is secretly Chinese, who knew?! As Chinese, I’ve been raised to equate emotion with weakness. I was taught this asinine attitude while Harvey acquired it through experience. Either way, we’re both in the same emotionless vacuum holding onto our bottled feelings. This coping mechanism is very effective – I’ve gone through ups and downs without having to take any medication (legal or illegal).

Through experience, I’ve also learned emotion doesn’t always equal weakness – drizzle some feelings under the right circumstance and it works miracles. If a police officer stops me for running a light – tears, snot, it all helps.