Two Cents and Five Questions with Brendan (Biggest Loser)

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Brendan, Reality Contestant

Though he had the reputation as being the “villain” of season 10, Brendan still should be proud of all he accomplished on the ranch. He had his alliance with Frado and Patrick, but even they couldn’t save him when he landed on the red line and was automatically sent home. How does he feel about the way he was perceived? Read the interview for that and more!

The Two Cents: You kind of got penned as the villain and the major game player this season. I’m curious how that made you feel and if maybe you could tell us what the moments when we got to see the real Brendan?

The Closer – Recap & Review – Living Proof Part Two

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The Closer
Living Proof: Part Two

Original Air Date: Dec 27, 2010

Will – TwoCents Reviewer
will@thetwocentscorp.com

This was such a jaw dropper of an episode! If you didn’t see last weeks episode which was part one of a two-hour episode then you need to read my recap of that. Anyway, for those of you who are caught up on part one and saw part two, you probably are just as shocked as I was.

TheTwoCents Staff Favorite Moments of Fall 2010

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There are many year end lists going around this week and who are we at TheTwoCents to not add our own? This week we will post some lists of top stories, most commented, etc.

We start this week with the television moments that really impressed our writers since the new Fall 2010 season began. We aren’t claiming these are the BEST moments we’re just saying that these are some of our favorites or the ones that moved us the most. They are in no particular order and you just click the page numbers at the bottom of each page to keep moving along the list. SPOILER ALERT – some of these moments may include information you don’t want to know if you’re catching up on DVR.

Of course we’d love to hear what YOU have to say about the Fall 2010 season, so share your TwoCents on that below in the comments. Here we go!

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Two Cents and Five Questions with Lisa (Biggest Loser)

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Lisa, Reality Contestant

Lisa had the misfortune of falling below the yellow line with Frado and ended up going home. I can’t say that she was too upset about it. Lisa had been struggling for a few weeks with wanting to go home. But she got her makeover and she looks great.

The Two Cents: Did you know as soon as you were up against Frado that you were going home?

Two Cents And Five Questions With Regina King

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Regina King, actress, SouthLAnd

If you haven’t heard of SouthLAnd, or the petition to save it (aptly called “Save SoutLAnd”) then it’s pretty obvious you’re either 1) not a fan; 2) don’t go on a computer; or 3) have been living under a rock for the past few years.

SouthLAnd is the little show the could. It started out as a midseason show on NBC, was canceled, picked up by TNT, given a second season a year later only to be cut short just eight episodes later. After its fanbase petitioned to #SAVESOUTHLAND, TNT picked it up for a third season, which will begin on Tuesday, January 4th for 10 episodes.

Regina King, one of the stars returning to the series, was kind enough to discuss what’s coming up for her character, Detective Lydia Adams, what goes on behind the scenes of SouthLAnd and a few teasers of the show. Enjoy!

TheTwoCents: Were you shocked by the fact that TNT picked [the show] up? Did you think after the first season that it was dead and gone or did you think it had that second life, that someone would see it and go, we’ve got to get this back on the air?

Two Cents and Five Questions with Jessica (Biggest Loser)

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Jessica, Reality Contestant

The week after having what she claimed was her best week on the Biggest Loser Campus when she was paired with Ava, Jessica was voted off the show and sent home. She just missed the makeover show, which bummed her out, but she stopped on her way home and got her own makeover.

The Two Cents: You talked recently about how you gain weight as a way to keep men at a distance after being sexually assaulted. How do you feel now as far as relationships?

Running Wilde – Recap & Review – One Step Forward

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Running Wilde
One Step Forward

Original Air Date: Dec 26, 2010

Karen Belgrad- Associate Staff Writer
Karenbelgrad
@thetwocentscorp.com

What? You mean you didn’t know Fox was going to burn off one the remaining episodes of Running Wilde tonight? Yes, after adding and pulling the episodes from their schedule, they did air one tonight and have another scheduled for 11PM (CST) on January 1st. Set your DVR if you want to catch the last scheduled airing!

Tonight brought us Emmy’s charity, the return of Andy, Steve’s gold plated bicycle, and special guest star Drea de Matteo (The Sopranos, Desperate Housewives, Joey). And everyone’s actions are all predicated on a fairly cumbersome misunderstanding.

My Two Cents – MTV Needs To End Its Teen Pregnancy Shows

I’m a reality TV addict. With scripted television this season being at an all-time low as far as quality goes, I’ve turned to cheesy 90s show reruns and as much reality TV as possible.

But recently, MTV has crossed a line with me and I’m so beyond disturbed about it that I had to share my feelings. They started with The Real World, then went to Road Rules, then combined the two with their infinite amount of Challenges. Then they went to their half hour dating shows and oh yah, those few shows about music.

Then a few years ago, we were introduced to the girls of 16 and Pregnant. That turned into a spin-off show called Teen Mom, which will be heading into season three. 16 and Pregnant just finished up its third season, and Teen Mom 2 will premiere soon, following “fan favorites” (not sure who decided they were fan favorites, but, okay…) from the second season. Now? A third show, No Easy Decision, is being added to the lineup. It’s a one-time show following a season three 16 and Pregnant mom who got pregnant again – and her decision to have an abortion.

Dear TV Claus…

Hi gang! Happy Holidays to you all! For the month of December, the crew here at TheTwoCents.com will be writing our letters to TV Claus. A powerful being who transcends all beliefs to bring us the wonderment of good television. You’ll see a new letter to TV Claus almost daily here and we hope you’ll chime in your TwoCents to TV Claus too!

My Dearest Claus of TV,

These requests are of a humble nature, and really, when you look at them, benefit all of television viewing humanity. Please grant me some of them.

– The Office. HELP! Let the writers watch seasons 1 and 2 and try to remember their brilliance.

– You’ve got Glee back on track with interesting story lines being explored over shows based on songs. Keep it that way. But bring Kurt back to New Directions already, the new girl is ANNOYING.

– What do you have against Peter Krause? He’s AMAZING on TV and no one EVER watches his shows. Sports Night, Dirty Sexy Money and now the amazing Parenthood. They need viewers – please deliver.

– Can you move Top Chef off Bravo? I LOVE this show, but if I have to sit through a Real Housewives commercial during EVERY break again next season I may throw something through my television set. And that’s not good for anyone.

– Keep bringing new and interesting shows to television like you did with Hawaii Five-O and Blue Bloods. It’s keeps it fun here at TheTwoCents.

– Lastly, watch over our TheTwoCents family and bring them all the televisionary gifts you can.

Your pal,
KP

Top Chef – Recap & Review – Advantage Chef

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Top Chef
Advantage Chef

Original Air Date: Dec 22, 2010

Ryan O – TwoCents Reviewer
ryano@thetwocentscorp.com

I liked the elimination challenge. The idea of going head-to-head is a good one. However, the judges didn’t taste one chef’s dish because the challenge ended before that chef presented the dish.

So, that chef wasn’t even considered for elimination, which seems unfair. That said, I’m still pleased by who was eliminated.