Hell’s Kitchen – Recap & Review – “14 Chefs Compete”

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Hell’s Kitchen
“14 Chefs Compete”

Original Air Date: July 28, 2009

Kara – Senior Staff Writer
kara@thetwocentscorp.com

This week, it’s the conclusion of the Gordon versus Joseph showdown. As I’m sure you remember, Joseph and his inability to answer a simple question leads him to say to Gordon, “I’m not no bitch.” He also tells Gordon to buzz off (not in those words) and that Gordon’s a bitch. Now, Gordon Ramsay could blow this guy right out of the water but I think he chooses instead the mature route and simply tells Joseph in a quiet, yet dead serious voice that he doesn’t have any respect and to get out. No one’s safe though and Tony gets eliminated too.

TNT Prize-Pack Give Away!

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Congrats to the winners of our Prize Packs!!

Joshua of Virgina takes home the Monday Night Prize Pack

and

Kristi of Missouri walks away with the Tuesday Night Prize Pack

Thanks to all the entries! Look for more fun give aways here at TheTwoCents.com!

From Comic Con 2009 – The Torchwood Fan Debate

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Brittany Frederick – Associate Staff Writer
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If you’re a Torchwood fan, you’ve probably had an interesting last week.

It was the US premiere of Children of Earth, the new third series of the smash hit BBC sci-fi epic, and to call it controversial would not be out of line. Not only was it a complete departure from all that came before, but it sparked a fan reaction that then garnered a reaction from series creator Russell T. Davies, which then started another fan debacle. For those of you scoring at home, it actually seems to be two different arguments that have somehow gotten all mixed together.

Deadliest Catch – Recap & Review – Shipwrecked

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Deadliest Catch
Shipwrecked

Original Air Date: July 28, 2009

Jeff P. – Sr. Staff Writer
jeffp@thetwocentscorp.com

In tonight’s 5th season finale (It’s over ALREADY?), the Coast Guard will again be at the forefront trying to save the day. And there are still some quotas to meet for our captains. Let’s see what’s cooking…

Merlin – Recap & Review – The Beginning Of The End

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Merlin
The Beginning of the End

Original Air Date: July 26, 2009

Andi – Sr. Reviewer
andi@thetwocents.com

Don’t you just love a good moral dilemma? The folks over on the Merlin writing team do. This week, they give us our dose of What Would Arthur Do by introducing a creepy little boy doomed for execution.

FOX Edits Fall Lineup Dates

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FOX announced changes to its fall premiere schedule today. The 2009-2010 season will kick off Wednesday, Sept. 9 with the sixth season premiere of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) followed by the series premiere of GLEE (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). BROTHERS will debut during a special one-hour series premiere Friday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), while Friday, Oct. 2 marks the return of ‘TIL DEATH (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT).

As previously announced, COPS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT and 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) and AMERICA ’S MOST WANTED (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) premiere Saturday, Sept. 12. Thursday, Sept. 17 marks the return of BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and the thrilling second season premiere of FRINGE (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). HOUSE jumpstarts its sixth season with a special two-hour premiere Monday, Sept. 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), and the second season of DOLLHOUSE premieres Friday, Sept. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

Syfy Announces Caprica Premiere

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Syfy has announced the airdate for its highly-anticipated upcoming series Caprica. On Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 9 PM, the show will kick off with a 2-hour premiere and will air regularly on subsequent Fridays @ 10 PM.

Humanity’s storyline takes completely new twists with Caprica, which follows two rival families and their patriarchs – Daniel Graystone (Eric Stoltz) and Joseph Adama (Esai Morales) – as they compete and thrive in the vibrant realm of the 12 Colonies, a society recognizably close to our own. This original, standalone series will feature the passion, intrigue, political backbiting, and family conflict in an omnipotent society that is at the height of its blind power and glory…and, unknowingly, on the brink of its fall.

Key And D’Orsay Join Gary Unmarried

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Keegan-Michael Key and Brooke D’Orsay join the cast of GARY UNMARRIED beginning with the second season premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 23 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/ PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GARY UNMARRIED stars Jay Mohr and Paula Marshall in a comedy about Gary Brooks, a single painting contractor who’s trying to pursue a career in radio, and his controlling ex-wife, Allison, as they continue to face post-divorce mayhem after 15 years of marriage. He’s the fun parent and she’s the strict one. Together, they share custody of their two children — Louise, a politically correct and environmentally conscious 12-year-old, and Tom, their socially awkward 15-year-old son who is nervous around girls. In pursuit of post-marriage happiness, Gary strives to balance his eclectic world of an ex-wife, their two kids and a budding new career, all while trying to find the perfect mate.

Keegan-Michael Key (cast member for six seasons on “MADtv”) portrays Curtis, an old friend of Gary’s who works at the radio station. Brooke D’Orsay (“Drop Dead Diva”) will portray Sasha, the young, gorgeous — though slightly overwhelmed — station manager.

Design Star – Recap & Review – Dueling Kitchens

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Design Star
Dueling Kitchens

Original Air Date: July 26, 2009

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

Oh, the dreaded kitchen challenge on HGTV’s Design Star. It always trips someone up and this season, it did so in a big way. But am I the only one who thought the wrong contestant got eliminated?

The episode kicked off with the 10 remaining designers opening paint cans. If they got a star, they were the team captains. Nathan and Amy were the lucky ones (or is that unlucky ones?) and chose teams playground style.

True Blood – Recap & Review – Hard-Hearted Hannah

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True Blood
Hard-Hearted Hannah

Original Air Date: July 26, 2009

Andi – Sr. Reviewer
andi@thetwocents.com

Holy bull-headed beastie Batman! If you thought last week’s episode was boring (*points to self*), this week makes up for it. Sookie gets nabbed, Eric’s character gets defiled further, Bill gets gross, this incredibly boring orgy storyline gets closer to being over, and Terry and Lafayette just get closer. A bunch of other stuff happens too, but it was too much to fit in the introductory paragraph, so batten down the hatches…