MasterChef – Recap & Review – Top 3 Compete/Winner

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MasterChef
Top 3 Compete/Winner

Original Air Date: Aug 16, 2011

JD – Sr. Staff Writer
jd@thetwocentscorp.com

So last night marked the finale of season two of America’s MasterChef, and we got two full hours of competition. I was worried there might be a lot of filler, but I was pleased to find myself glued to the screen. The night before took down Suzy, and while Fox.com and Hulu teamed up to pull the episode offline (for free, anyway) causing me to miss it (sorry, guys), I hear it was her time to go. I wouldn’t have been sad to see Christian gone from the semi-finals, but I have to admit that, arrogance aside, he was a better cook than Suzy.

Christian, Jennifer, and Adrien went into the final three, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. You all know how I came to feel about Christian, but did I mention I initially wrote Jennifer off? And she wound up my favorite going into the finale. Not only did she prove herself, but the other contestants writing her off really got me riled up.

But who actually won MasterChef? Read on and find out.

Production Starts on Perception with Eric McCormack

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MjL – TwoCents News Editor
MjL@thetwocentscorp.com

TNT began production this week on its intriguing new original series Perception, starring Emmy® and Screen Actors Guild Award® winner Eric McCormack (Will & Grace, Who Is Clark Rockefeller?). The series about an eccentric neuroscientist who helps solve complex criminal cases also stars Rachael Leigh Cook (She’s All That), Arjay Smith (The Day After Tomorrow) and Kelly Rowan (The O.C.). TNT has ordered 10 episodes of Perception, which will join the network’s lineup in summer 2012.

KPonTV on 2011 Emmy Picks – Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

emmy picks: supporting actor drama

Every year I attempt to predict the Emmys. I’m usually wrong. How wrong? If I was a weather man, I’d predict snow in July.

However, I’m a self-proclaimed TV critic and thus, it’s in my mental contract with myself to try to predict the winners. I am fortunate enough to have seen at least SOME of the episodes of most of the nominated shows and can speak pretty well on most of the actors. So, let’s see if my predictions can hold any water this year. (I wouldn’t hold your breath.)

In any case, I hope I can start a debate with you all and we can discuss the possible winners in the comments below. Here we go!

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
2010 Winner: Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad (not eligible in 2011)

All 3 American Idol Judges Officially Returning

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Global icon Jennifer Lopez, rock legend Steven Tyler and Grammy Award-winning producer Randy Jackson will return to the judges’ panel for the 11th season of AMERICAN IDOL. The trio, along with Emmy®-nominated host Ryan Seacrest, will begin their search for America’s next singing superstar when AMERICAN IDOL debuts Sunday, Jan. 22 (10:00-11:00 PM ET/7:00-8:00 PM PT), immediately following the NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME on FOX.

AMERICAN IDOL recently received an incredible 10 Primetime Emmy® Award nominations, more than any other reality program on television and the most nominations in the show’s history. Highlights include Emmy® nominations for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program as well as an Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for Ryan Seacrest.

The Nine Lives of Chloe King – Recap & Review – Beautiful Day

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The Nine Lives of Chloe King
Beautiful Day

Original Air Date: Aug 16, 2011

Melanie – TwoCents Reviewer
melanie@thetwocents.com

This season finale was A-MAZ-ING. For a show that had a few bumps in the road, they finished with an excellent episode, that answered some questions, gave us some nail-biting cliff hangers, and toyed very skillfully with our emotions.

It makes it that much more frustrating to get a great episode that sets up for the next season so well and to not know if there will be a next season! While viewing numbers may not have been as high as desired, the series definitely has a solid cast, well written storyline, as well as a good mixture of heart and action and deserves a chance to continue their story. That said, let’s see what it was about this episode that still has me tingling…

The West Wing – Summer DVD Review – Twenty-Five

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The West Wing
Twenty-Five

Original Air Date: May 14, 2003

Jules – Sr. Reviewer
jules@thetwocentscorp.com

The end of the summer is almost here and so is the end of the summer DVD club and reviews of one of my favorite and beloved shows. We are ending with the season four finale, the last episode Aaron Sorkin ever wrote for the show. Sad really, but it’s yet another memorable finale where the staff rallies behind the President and First Lady as they deal with the a personal crisis that hits close to home for everyone. If you haven’t seen this episode watch the one before this, “Commencement,” as it’s a direct lead in to it.

Paxton To Feud Costner On Hatfields and McCoys

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HISTORY announced today additional casting for its new scripted miniseries, THE HATFIELDS and McCOYS. The Golden Globe nominated actor, Bill Paxton (Big Love, Tombstone, True Lies, Apollo 13, Twister, and Titanic), will play the role of Randall McCoy. He joins previously announced Academy Award® winner Kevin Costner (The Untouchables, Field of Dreams, Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard and Open Range) who will play the role of “Devil” Anse Hatfield. The announcement was made by Nancy Dubuc, President & General Manager, HISTORY.

Kevin Reynolds (Red Dawn, The Count of Monte Cristo, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves) has signed on to direct the project. The miniseries, to be produced by Leslie Greif’s production company, Thinkfactory Media, and Kevin Costner as producing partner, will chronicle the bloody hostilities between two clans that escalated to the point of near war between two states. Sony Pictures Television distributes THE HATFIELDS and McCOYS.

New Show Descriptions – Fall 2011 – Misc Networks

It’s never too early to start planning your autumn television viewing. Starting in May, networks announce their fall schedules and what new shows will be featured. Here we will attempt our best to list all the new shows on the major networks and keep you up to speed. Check back often as more are added. The following shows are on networks such as Showtime, USA, ABC Family, HBO and FX.

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Pretty Little Liars – Recap & Review – Touched by an ‘A’-ngel

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Pretty Little Liars
Touched by an ‘A’-ngel

Original Air Date: August 16, 2011

Emily – TwoCents Reviewer
emily@thetwocentscorp.com

First of all, let me just start by saying I LOVED this episode! It was definitely my favourite of the season (and no, not just because we saw Toby!), but because there were finally some major developments in many storylines I felt were getting kind of nowhere.

We got some major tension in the Aria/Ezra relationship, the “Jason thing” got a little clearer and the parents are starting to get a clue…

Leverage – Recap & Review – The Boiler Room Job

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Leverage
The Boiler Room Job

Original Air Date: Aug 16, 2010

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

This episode contained my all-time favorite Leverage line and it had nothing to do with the heist. FBI agents are moving in on a crook who is grifting people out of their life savings, when the agent in the lead laments that his partner can’t be there.

“Yeah,” he says, “the swelling’s going down. Whoever knew that ferrets could be that vicious?” Seriously, that’s gold.