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Monday, October 31, 2011

What to Watch (Week of 10/31)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I'm just going to dive right in to the schedule this week, so without further adieu...

Monday, October 31st
2 Broke Girls (CBS) 8:30pm  (WATCH)

Tuesday, November 1st
Detroit Red Wings vs. Minnesota Wild (FSD) 7:30pm ET
Glee (Fox) 8pm (WATCH)
New Girl (Fox) 9pm (WATCH)
Ringer (The CW) 9pm (DVR)
Covert Affairs (USA) 10pm (WATCH)
Auction Hunters (SPIKE) 10pm (DVR)

Wednesday, November 2nd
Modern Family (ABC) 9pm (WATCH)
CSI (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)
Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 10pm (DVR)
American Horror Story (FX) 10pm (DVR)

Thursday, November 3rd
Detroit Red Wings vs. Calgary Flames (FSD) 7:30pm ET
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) 8pm (DVR)
The Vampire Diaries (The CW) 8pm (WATCH) 
Bones (Fox) 9pm (WATCH) | Season 7 Premiere! So excited for this season!
The Secret Circle (The CW) 9pm (DVR)
Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 9pm (DVR)
The Office (NBC) 9pm (DVR)
The Mentalist (CBS) 10pm (DVR)

Friday, November 4th
Chuck (NBC) 8pm (WATCH)
Supernatural (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)
Grimm (NBC) 9pm (DVR)
CSI:NY (CBS) 9pm (DVR)

Saturday, November 5th
Michigan State Spartans vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Football (BTN) 12:00pm ET
Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks (FSD) 7:00pm ET

Sunday, November 6th
Once Upon A Time (ABC) 8pm (WATCH)
Dexter (SHO) 9pm (DVR)
The Walking Dead (AMC) 9pm (WATCH)

Sunday, October 30, 2011

After It Airs (SPN 10/28)

Supernatural
Season 7 Episode 6 - Slash Fiction

Summary (courtesy of The CW Network):
Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) are once again on the FBI's "Most Wanted" list when two Leviathans clone the brothers and go on a killing spree. The subject of a nationwide manhunt, Sam and Dean need to drop off the grid so Bobby (Jim Beaver) sends them to Frank Deveraux (guest star Kevin R. McNally), a quirky surveillance expert, for help. Meanwhile, Bobby continues to search for a way to kill the Levianthans, or at least slow them down, so the real Winchesters can stop their evil doppelgangers. John Showalter directed the episode written by Robbie Thompson.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
Supernatural Episode Recap: "Slash Fiction" - TV Guide

'Supernatural' react: Dean and Sam doubles get brutal. Plus, did you enjoy Bobby's mini-romance? - EW.com

'Supernatural' Season 7, Episode 6 Recap - AOL TV

Favorite Scene:
Dean lip syncing to Air Supply's "All Out of Love" — Dean tries to hide it from Sam, who just stares at him. Hilarious.

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Leviathan: And how are my two favorite meatsicles?
Bobby: Great. Just what we need — a MENSA Monster.
Bobby: These things are smarter than you. / Sam: Geez, Bobby, don't sugarcoat it.
Dean: Sons of bitches Xeroxed us.
Bobby: Well, if you're gonna be stupid, you might as well be smart about it.
Dean: Bobby Singer sent us. / [Frank cocks gun] / Dean: …OR not. Who?
Frank: There is no such thing as a random series of robbery-murders by your evil twins.
Frank: Let’s blue steel you up some new I.D.s
Dean: You know, it’s bad enough that they’re ganking people using our mugs, but now this? Us driving around in this kaboodle while baby’s on lockdown? / Sam: It’s temporary, Dean. / Dean: Nobody puts baby in a corner. / Sam: You know that’s a line from… / Dean: a Swayze movie. Swayze always gets a pass.
Leviathan Dean [eating a cheeseburger]: You know he has one of these every day? And in his heart, he thinks they’re almost as good as sex. This is disgusting.
Leviathan Sam: Dead plants with creamy goo. It’s like eating self-righteousness.
Leviathan Dean [about Dean]: I mean, honestly, you know what? I can’t stand the guy. Talk about a hero complex. And he doesn’t have relationships, no, he has applications for sainthood. Oh, and he thinks he’s funny. Thinks he’s a damn comedian.
Leviathan Sam: I had a brother with this many issues once. You know what I did? / Leviathan Dean: Hmm? / Leviathan Sam: I ate him. / Leviathan Dean: Of course you did.
Leviathan Sam: How are these guys even a threat?
Leviathan Sam: I'll take Chuckles over Schizo. / Leviathan Dean: Naw, I like this one's hair better. You can stay in the big one.
Dean: You want me to Desperate Housewives these mothers?

Episode Promo Trailer:

Friday, October 28, 2011

After It Airs (TVD 10/27)

The Vampire Diaries
Season 3 Episode 7 - Ghost World

Summary (courtesy of The CW Network): 
As Mystic Falls prepares to celebrate the traditional Illumination Night, the town is invaded by spirits of the dead. After a particularly violent encounter with an angry spirit, Damon asks Bonnie to find the reason behind the ghosts' surprising power. Elena convinces Jeremy to use his connection to the other side to help her find a new way to reach Stefan, leading Jeremy to a terrible choice. Finally, Alaric discovers a long-hidden clue to the past. Candice Accola and Zach Roerig also star. David Jackson directed the episode written by Rebecca Sonnenshine.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Give up the ghost (or, A love letter to Hot Uncle Mason) - From Inside the Box - Zap2it 

'Vampire Diaries' Recap: 'Ghost World' - Hollywood Crush

'The Vampire Diaries' Review: Ghost World - The Voice of TV

'The Vampire Diaries' Season 3, Episode 7 Recap - AOL TV

The Vampire Diaries Episode Recap: "Ghost World" - TV Guide

The Vampire Diaries: Glowing Spheres and Flowing Tears (PHOTO RECAP) - TV.com

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Damon: Not to worry. I’ll just untangle myself.
Damon: Greetings, Blondie. Witchy.
Damon: Yeah, well, I don’t have time for a vengeful Lockwood. When I kill someone, they’re supposed to stay dead.
Stefan: Hey guys. Who forgot to invite me to the family summit?
Stefan: Oh wow. All these words. Forgot how much I used to care.
Stefan: Besides, there’s going to people everywhere tonight. So there’s going to be lots to eat. I’m kidding. I’m kidding. Loosen up.
Alaric: We’re not friends. I don’t like you anymore. / Damon: Ah, but remember back when you liked me and we conspired to kill Uncle Werewolf Mason Lockwood? / Alaric: Yeah. And? / Damon: I think he’s still a little pissed.
Stefan: I don’t want your help. / Lexi: You know you say that every time? I don’t want your help. I don’t want to get better. Leave me alone. / Stefan: Well, maybe you should listen this time. / Lexi: Or maybe I should do this! (Lexi smashes Stefan’s head into the car door)
Mason: Meet me at the old Lockwood cellar. Bring a shovel. Come alone. / Damon: What’re you going to bury me alive? / Mason: Don’t tempt me.
Stefan: I love you, OK? I love you…I love you so much. I love you so much. / Elena: Sorry Stefan, I just don’t believe you. / Stefan: You know what? I don’t want your help anyway. I wish I’d never met you.
Caroline: Bonnie. You’ve got your ghost-boyfriend drama. Elena has hers. And right now the mother of mine is about to be ghost bait. So go and send them all back to the other side. Okay?
Lexi: That necklace, at least tell me you remember how you felt about that. You said you found it during your darkest time. And you said when you made it through that that necklace represented hope. / Stefan: Ironic then that it’s about to get blown to pieces.
Alaric: You didn’t have anyone else to call? / Damon: No. Actually, I don’t. Cause I need a non-vampire to get in the cave and other than Elena you’re pretty much the only one I trust. / Alaric: Well you have a crappy way of showing that. / Damon: If Mason Lockwood can get over the fact that I killed him; can’t you cut me a little slack, Ric? / Alaric: I shouldn’t have to get over it. I was your friend, Damon. You shouldn’t have done it in the first place. / Damon: Well…sometimes I do things I don’t have to do. / Alaric: You’re going to recycle that same crap ass apology you gave Mason Lockwood? Damon: Yeah…well…I didn’t mean it with him.

Favorite Episode Music: 
The Airborne Toxic Event - "Changing"
Empires - "Hitchhiker"
Michael Johns & Ontic - "Come On Come On"
Nurses - "Fever Dreams"
Greg Laswell - "This Women's Work (Kate Bush Cover)"
The Quiet Kind - "In Front Of You"

Episode Promo Trailer:

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

This Week on DVD (Week of 10/25)

*Movies in GREEN = I'm gonna buy that. Movies in BLUE = I need to rent that (with the potential to buy later). 


*Please note that this may not be a complete list.

Tuesday, October 25th
- Attack the Block
- Captain America: The First Avengers
- Faces in the Crowd
- Father of Invention
- A Little Help
- Winnie the Pooh
- Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings


*For more complete lists of releases visit VideoETA or Comingsoon.net 

Sunday, October 23, 2011

What to Watch (Week of 10/24)

So the People's Choice Awards 2012 Nominees Selection is up, and we have a chance to vote for our favorite movies, television shows, actors, music, etc. A few of the categories include: Favorite Movie, Favorite Movie Icon, Favorite Book Adaptation, Favorite TV Guest Star, Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show, among many others. One thing I was not happy about was the fact that Ian Somerhalder was the only one from The CW to be nominated for Favorite TV Drama Actor. Uh, hello!? What about Paul Wesley, Jarad Padalecki, and Jensen Ackles. AND...to top it all off, Nina Dobrev wasn't nominated for Favorite TV Drama Actress either! Who came up with this list?! Luckily they leave you a "write in" place on the ballot, and I urge everyone to add these names to that list. Please, and Thank You. At least Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries were on the list for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show. Though they are also on the list with True Blood, Falling Skies, and The Walking Dead too. I watch a lot of Sci-Fi/Fantasy. So go here and vote!

Some of my shows are starting to go on a little hiatus here and there, so my schedule is not as busy as I feel that it should be:

Monday, October 24th
Gossip Girl (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)
2 Broke Girls (CBS) 8:30pm  (DVR)
Hart of Dixie (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)

Tuesday, October 25th
Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (FSD) 7pm EST
Auction Hunters (Spike) 10:30pm (DVR)

Wednesday, October 26th
American Horror Story (FX) 10pm (WATCH)

Thursday, October 27th
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) 8pm (DVR)
The Vampire Diaries (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)
The Secret Circle (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)
Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 9pm (DVR)
The Mentalist (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)

Friday, October 28th
Detroit Red Wings vs. San Jose Sharks (FSD) 7:30pm EST
Chuck (NBC) 8pm (WATCH) | Season 5 Premiere! The last season.
Supernatural (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)
Grimm (NBC) 9pm (DVR) | Series Premiere. Going to give it a try. As I said, I like Sci-Fi/Fantasy.
CSI:NY (CBS) 9pm (DVR)

Saturday, October 29th
Detroit Red Wings vs. Minnesota Wild (FSD) 8pm EST

Sunday, October 30th
Once Upon A Time (ABC) 8pm (WATCH)
Dexter (SHO) 9pm (DVR)
The Walking Dead (AMC) 9pm (WATCH)

After It Airs (SPN 10/21)

Supernatural
Season 7 Episode 5 - Shut Up, Dr. Phil

Summary (courtesy of The CW Network):
Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) meet Maggie Stark (guest star Charisma Carpenter), a witch who has unleashed her wrath on a small town, resulting in numerous deaths. Sam and Dean track down her husband, Donald (guest star James Marsters), to see if he can help. Donald tells the brothers that Maggie is mad at him for having an affair and is taking it out on the townspeople. Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Brad Buckner & Eugenie Ross-Leming.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
'Supernatural' Recap: Marriage Counseling for Witches- BuddyTV 

Supernatural: "Shut Up, Dr. Phil" Review - IGN.com 

Supernatural Episode Recap: "Shut Up, Dr. Phil" - TVGuide.com

Supernatural 7.05 Review: Trying to Get Through Dean's Defenses - TV Overmind

Extra Link:
'Supernatural' and the Whedonverse: 20 Stars Who've Crossed Over

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Dean: While you were out being Lance Armstrong... / Sam: That would be biking.
Sam: Really? From a freaking flask? What are you Bad Santa ? On the job? / Dean: We're always on the job.
Dean: Pretty good with the ladies there, Mr. Stark? It's a blessing and a curse, isn't it?
Don: She bakes cupcakes. / Dean: Yummy.
Dean: Literally kill off everything around her just by PMSing at it. Yeesh, that’s not creepy at all.
Jenny: There were tiny, beating hearts in my cupcakes. There were hearts in my cupcakes. Hearts in my cupcakes! That’s never happened before, hearts in my cupcakes!
Sam: “Bewitched just got a lot less funny." / Dean: “Just like when they switched Darrens."   
Maggie: I’ve had 800 years of this. Do not make me bring up the Renaissance.
Dean: I am so very, very, very … very … VERY, very tired.
Dean: There’s always something eating at me. That’s who I am. Something happens, I feel responsible. The Lindbergh baby? That’s on me. Unemployment? My bad.

Episode Promo Trailer: 
 

Friday, October 21, 2011

After It Airs (TVD 10/20)

The Vampire Diaries
Season 3 Episode 6 - Smells Like Teen Spirit

Summary (courtesy of The CW Network): 
On the first day of their senior year, Elena, Caroline, Bonnie and Matt are still reeling from recent events, while Tyler seems to be enjoying everything a little too much. Damon is annoyed by a new houseguest, and everyone is surprised by the arrival of a new student in Alaric's history class. Matt asks Bonnie for help when he realizes he made a serious mistake. Meanwhile, Stefan continues to carry out his latest assignment from Klaus. Steven R. McQueen also stars. Rob Hardy directed the episode written by Julie Plec & Caroline Dries.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Ghost Stories - EW.com

Vampire Diaries. You look, uh...not sober - Off-Color TV

REVIEW: The Vampire Diaries "Smells Like Teen Spirit" - The TV Chick

'Vampire Diaries' Recap: 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - Hollywood Crush 

'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Marshmallow metaphors, ghost roasting, and a very special guest star - From Inside the Box - Zap2it

The Vampire Diaries 3.06 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' review: Rippah, Twistah Stefan - No White Noise 

'The Vampire Diaries' Recap: Damon Shows Elena The Way To His Heart. She Loves It. - Hollywood Life

'The Vampire Diaries' Season 3, Episode 6 Recap (VIDEO) - AOLTV.com

The Vampire Diaries: Bonfire of Insanities (PHOTO RECAP) - TV.com

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Alaric: I think you found a way to get out of bed this morning and that makes you the strongest person I know.
Stefan: Oh, would you like a spin?
Stefan: These ladies are helping me be all that I can be.
Damon: Well try harder. We need him to kill Klaus so I can de-rippify Stefan before he destroys my house.
Caroline: Why should I let the fact that my boyfriend was turned into a hybrid put a damper on my day?
Damon: You might not want to come here for a while. We have a new housemate. Barbie Klaus.
Elena: What about Stefan? What is he up to? / Damon: Uh you know Stefan. Journaling, reading, shaping his hair… / Elena: Come on, Damon. I can handle it. / Damon: What? Is that the bell? Uh Ring! Ring! Don’t wanna be late!
Tyler: I'm his first successful hybrid, Caroline. Don't you think that's the tiniest bit awesome?
Stefan: Hello, Elena. / Elena: What are you doing here? / Stefan: What do you mean? I’m going back to school. Go Timberwolves!
Vicki: You have got no business in the stoner pit. / Matt: I figured you’d feel comfortable here. / Vicki: Mmmm…touché.
Damon: Come on, Buffy.
Damon: What's your plan oh Warrior Princess.
Damon: Wherever Stefan goes, the blonde ponytail tends to follow. / Elena: Which is why it’s your job to keep her away. / Damon: How? She’s an Original. Last time I checked, we’re out of daggers. / Elena: So then preoccupy her with your charm. / Alaric: Might have better luck finding the dagger. Damon: Are you ever not going to be mad at me, Ric? / Alaric: Doubtful.
Damon: He's been sired. / Caroline: So how do I fix him? / Damon: Get a new boyfriend.
Stefan: All right. Take it easy. We both know you’re kind of a lightweight. / Elena: Really? You think I’m going to let a blood addict tell me how to drink?
Rebekah: What no friends your own age? / Damon: Like you can talk.
Stefan: Oh my brother’s got his flirt on and…you’re jealous.
Tyler: How did I get home? / Caroline: I brought you here. You were being a d-bag.
Tyler: Everything I like about me…is you.
Elena: Uh oh it’s the fun police. I thought that Ripper Stefan was supposed to be the life of the party.
Elena: Ohh…that was close. Klaus would not be happy with you. / Stefan: You’re hilarious. / Elena: Look Stefan, no hands.
Alaric: You look uh…not sober.
Tyler: You’re always running out on me. /Caroline: You have to earn the overnighter. / Tyler: I consider that a challenge.
Elena: It’s okay if you want to be friends with Damon again. / Alaric: I don’t. / Elena: I think he kind of misses you.
Mason: This is going to be fun.

Episode Music (in order of appearance):
Ok Go - "This Too Shall Pass"
The Gods of Macho - "Black Iron Lung"
Young the Giant - "My Body"
Arctic Monkeys - "Brick By Brick"
Cults - "Rave On"
The Kills - "Satellite"
Cary Brothers - "Take Your Time"

Episode Promo Trailer:

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

This Week on DVD (Week of 10/18)

Not very many movies out on DVD today.
 
*Movies in GREEN = I'm gonna buy that. Movies in BLUE = I need to rent that (with the potential to buy later). 

*Please note that this may not be a complete list.

Tuesday, October 18th

*For more complete lists of releases visit VideoETA or Comingsoon.net 

Sunday, October 16, 2011

What to Watch (Week of 10/17)

Going to start of this week talking about the SPIKE SCREAM AWARDS. Technically the award show took place on Saturday night but it will actually air later this week. A full list of winners can be found here, but I'm going to list off a few that I was very happy with:

THE ULTIMATE SCREAM: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
BEST FANTASY ACTOR: Daniel Radcliffe for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
BEST HORROR ACTOR: Alexander Skarsgård for True Blood
BEST SUPER HERO: Chris Evans as Captain America for Captain America: The First Avenger
BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE - MALE: Joe Manganiello for True Blood
BEST CAMEO: Hugh Jackman for X-Men: First Class

Can I just also add that the award ceremony took place in Universal City, which is very close to wear I am currently staying, and that Paul Wesley and Mark Wahlberg among many others were in attendance. Paul Wesley, people. I was so close to becoming a stalker-lady and going to that part of town to see if I could spot him. But I did not. It took a lot of self control...and the fact that no one would have gone with me. I don't like to be a creeper alone.

Moving on, here is this week's What to Watch *Note that last week I forgot to add The Walking Dead to Sundays schedule. Please forgive me:

Monday, October 17th
Gossip Girl (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)
2 Broke Girls (CBS) 8:30pm  (DVR)
Hart of Dixie (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)

Tuesday, October 18th
Auction Hunters (Spike) 8:30pm (DVR) | Season 3 Premiere.
Spike Scream Awards 2011 (Spike) 9pm (DVR)
Ringer (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)

Wednesday, October 19th
Modern Family (ABC) 9pm (WATCH)
CSI (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)
Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 10pm (DVR)
American Horror Story (FX) 10pm (DVR)

Thursday, October 20th
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) 8pm (DVR)
The Vampire Diaries (The CW) 8pm (WATCH) | I don't know how they are going to top last week's episode!
The Secret Circle (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)
Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 9pm (DVR)
The Office (NBC) 9pm (DVR)
The Mentalist (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)

Friday, October 21st
Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets  (FSD) 7:30pm EST
Supernatural (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)
CSI:NY (CBS) 9pm (DVR)

Saturday, October 22nd
Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals (FSD) 7:00pm EST
Michigan State University vs. University of Wisconsin (ESPN) 8:00pm EST

Sunday, October 23rd
Once Upon A Time (ABC) 8pm (WATCH) | Series Premiere. Thought I'd give it a try.
Dexter (SHO) 9pm (DVR)
The Walking Dead (AMC) 9pm (WATCH)

Saturday, October 15, 2011

After It Airs (SPN 10/14)

Supernatural
Season 7 Episode 4 -  Defending Your Life

Summary (courtesy of The CW Network):
Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate a string of gruesome murders and discover the Egyptian god Osiris (guest star Faran Tahir) is behind the deaths. The vengeful god is putting people on trial for their past mistakes and killing them if found guilty. Osiris hones in on Dean's guilt and decides he's the next to stand trial. Sam steps in as Dean's lawyer, but both brothers are unprepared when Osiris calls an unexpected witness – Jo (guest star Alona Tal). Robert Singer directed the episode written by Adam Glass.

My Side Note:
Can I just say that I liked this episode overall, even if it did seem like Dean got off kind of easy at the end. Though the comedic episodes are my absolute fave, I do like the serious episodes too. 'I mean the best parts are when the cry.' And for realz, those flashbacks killed me. I got tears every time on popped up. Especially the old scenes between Dean and Jo. It just makes me think how long I've been with this show. I've basically grown up with this show (at least through my high school and college life) and have loved every minute of it. I don't know what I will do when my boys aren't on TV anymore. Thank God for DVD boxed sets. But enough of that terrible talk...moving on. Can I just say that I love how much they incorporate Michigan on this show! Having been born and raised in Michigan, I love the love this state gets. This episode was set in Dearborn, Michigan, other Michigan mentions include Saginaw, Lansing, East Lansing, Michigan State University, Ypsilanti, maybe others but that's what I could recall. Makes me love this show even more, as a Michigan State University graduate ;)

Favorite Episode Recaps:
'Supernatural' Recap: The Trial of Dean Winchester - BuddyTV.com 

Supernatural: "Defending Your Life" Review - IGN.com

Supernatural Episode Recap: "Defending Your Life" - TVGuide.com

Supernatural Review: Episode 7.04 "Defending Your Life" - TVOvermind.com

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Detective: Welcome to Crazy Town, population one dead guy.
Dean: Dead and sober: double crappy.
Dean: Wait a second, do dogs even have ghosts? That sounds weird. Ghost dog.
Dean: It's been a while, but you owe yourself. It's nothing but a ground ball, you just gotta put your mitt down. You are Dean Winchester. This is what you do.
Sam: Objection. Witness being called without prior notice. / Dean: Good one. /  Sam: I saw that on The Good Wife."
Dean: Enough Ally McBealing, just drop the hammer, will ya?
Bobby: I say we slap that band-aid on and leave finding a cure to some Hunter in a space suit.
Dean: I am 90 percent crap. I get rid of that, what then?
Dean: I get why Judge Judy put me on trial, I’ve got guilt coming out of my pores, but why’d he skip you?

Episode Promo Trailer:
 

Friday, October 14, 2011

After It Airs (TVD 10/13)

The Vampire Diaries
Season 3 Episode 5 - The Reckoning

Summary (courtesy of The CW Network): 
Despite all that has happened, Caroline is determined to see that Elena, Bonnie, Matt and Tyler all enjoy a traditional Senior Prank Night before the school year begins at Mystic Falls High School. However, when uninvited guests show up, it doesn't take long for the evening to take a deadly turn. Damon convinces Jeremy that he can use his new connection to the other side to help find a way to defeat Klaus. Finally, Klaus deepens his hold on Stefan and uses him for increasingly violent and dangerous purposes. John Behring directed the episode written by Michael Narducci.

My Side Note:
Whoa. This episode was auh-mazing. I mean, I am having a hard time deciding between Episode 3: The End of the Affair and this one. By far this has been the best season of The Vampire Diaries and we are only five episodes in! What are they going to do for mid-season! I am just blown away by this episode. So much happened! And here are tweets of a couple of my favorite TV recap writers that ring very similar to me:



Favorite Episode Recaps:
'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Humans can be heroes, too. With shirts on. - From Inside the Box - Zap2it
"I'm pretty much ready to declare Paul Wesley and Joseph Morgan the overall MVPs of the entire season and possibly the universe..." - Carina Adly MacKenzie

'The Vampire Diaries' Season 3, Episode 5 Recap (VIDEO) - AOLTV.com 

The Vampire Diaries: A Prank Night to Remember (PHOTO RECAP) - TV.com

The Vampire Diaries - Recap & Review - The Reckoning - TheTwoCents.com

The Vampire Diaries Episode Recap: "The Reckoning" - TVGuide.com

'Vampire Diaries' : What the Viewers Are Saying - HollywoodReporter.com

'The Vampire Diaries,' Season 3, Episode 5, 'The Reckoning': TV Recap - Wall Street Journal Speakeasy

The Vampire Diaries recap: "The Reckoning" changes everything! - SheKnows.com

Vampire Diaries - Stefan goes full-on Angelus - CliqueClack.com

Favorite Episode Quotes (WARNING: There are a lot...basically the whole script):
Bonnie: Hey, where are you going? / Elena: To superglue Alaric's desk shut. Making Memories.
Klaus: There's my girl. You're supposed to be dead. What are we going to do about that?
Damon: Stop being cute. / Katherine: It's not possible.
Rebekah: Consider me jealous.
Elena: You don't have to hurt anybody. / Klaus: Oh come on, love. Of course I do.
Tyler to Caroline: I think I love how big your heart is.
Rebekah: I'm the new girl.
Matt: Elena’s dating a vampire; you’re a witch; my sister’s a ghost; and I’m just a guy  wondering how life got so screwed up.
Elena: Where's Stefan? What did you do to him? / Klaus: Stefan's on a time out.
Klaus: I’d like you all to meet my sister, Rebekah. Word of warning: she can be quite mean. / Rebekah: Don't be an ass.
Damon: Stop with the teenybopper drama. Focus.
Caroline: Where’s Tyler? / Rebekah: He’s dead. Ish.
Rebekah: Why is that doppelganger bitch wearing my necklace?!
Klaus: Always nice to see a vampire in his true element. The species has become such a broody lot.
Klaus: I invited him to the party, love. He's the one dancing on the table.
Damon: Don’t fall asleep, Jer, you might have a concussion. / Jeremy: Thanks for the concern, dick.
Stefan: I’m a ripper. A ripper doesn’t stop!
Stefan: You know what? You’re right. You’re right. I owe you everything. Because through all of this you are the one thing that has kept me from giving up, from turning it all off. But I can’t help what I am, Elena. The more blood that I get, the more I want. And if I get so much as near yours, you are dead!
Rebekah: Tick tock goes the gym clock.
Bonnie to Matt: As soon as you’re feeling better, I’m going to kill you.
Klaus: Given the choice, doppelganger or hybrid, I go hybrid every time.
Klaus to Stefan: Turn. It. Off. / Elena: No!!!! / Klaus (compulsion): TURN IT OFF! / Elena: What did you do? / Klaus: I fixed him. 
Tyler: Everything’s just better.
Elena: Where were you Damon? / Damon: I shouldn’t have left. I promise you, I will never leave you again.
Stefan: Well, isn’t this cozy? / Damon: What’re you doing here, brother? / Stefan: Last I checked, I live here. Klaus is gone. But he’s asked me to keep a watch on you until he returns. From now on, you’re under my protection. By all means, carry on.

Episode Music (in order of appearance):
TV On The Radio - "Will Do"
Telekinesis - "Please Ask For Help"
Ida Maria - "10,000 Lovers"
Shady Bard - "Torch Song"

Episode Promo Trailer:

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

This Week on DVD (Week of 10/11)

*Movies in GREEN = I'm gonna buy that. Movies in BLUE = I need to rent that (with the potential to buy later). 

*Please note that this may not be a complete list.

Tuesday, October 11th
- Beautiful Boy
- Bones: The Complete Sixth Season
- Christmas Cupid 
- Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season
- Ghost Hunters: Season 6 - Part 2  
- Horrible Bosses 
- The Inner Room
- Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer
- Terri
- The Tree of Life
- Zookeeper

Friday, October 14th
- Green Lantern

*For more complete lists of releases visit VideoETA or Comingsoon.net 

  

Sunday, October 9, 2011

What to Watch (Week of 10/10)

Guess what all! I am writing this post from Los Angeles, California! That's right :) I just moved here this week from a little ole' town in Michigan and will be starting my internship today in West Hollywood. I am this much closer to realizing one of my many dreams - see my post about this dream here :) The only sad thing about it, is that now the East Coast gets to see my shows three hours before me...so I must BEWARE OF TWITTER SPOILERS!

So here, without further ado, is this week's WTW:

Monday, October 10th
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers ALCS Baseball Game 2 (Fox) 4:19pm EST
Gossip Girl (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)
2 Broke Girls (CBS) 8:30pm  (DVR)
Hart of Dixie (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)

Tuesday, October 11th
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers ALCS Baseball Game 3 (Fox) 8:05pm EST
Ringer (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)

Wednesday, October 12th
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers ALCS Baseball Game 4 (Fox) 4:19pm EST
Modern Family (ABC) 9pm (WATCH)
CSI (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)
Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 10pm (DVR)
American Horror Story (FX) 10pm (DVR) | These next two episodes after the pilot from what I hear are fab.

Thursday, October 13th
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers ALCS Baseball Game 5 (Fox) 4:19pm EST | If necessary
Detroit Red Wings vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL (FSD) 7:30pm EST
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) 8pm (DVR)
The Vampire Diaries (The CW) 8pm (WATCH) | Awesome promo trailer!
The Secret Circle (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)
Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 9pm (DVR)
The Office (NBC) 9pm (DVR)
The Mentalist (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)

Friday, October 14th
Supernatural (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)
CSI:NY (CBS) 9pm (DVR)

Saturday, October 15th
Michigan State University vs. University of Michigan Football (ESPN) 12pm EST (WATCH) | GO GREEN!
Detroit Red Wings at Minnesota Wild NHL (FSD) 8:00pm EST
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers ALCS Baseball Game 6 (Fox) 8:05pm EST | If necessary

Sunday, October 16th
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers ALCS Baseball Game 7 (Fox) 8:05pm EST | If necessary
Dexter (SHO) 9pm (DVR)
The Walking Dead (AMC) 9pm (WATCH)

After It Airs (SPN 10/7)

Supernatural
Season 7 Episode 3 - The Girl Next Door
Summary (courtesy of The CW Network):
Dean (Jensen Ackles) is furious after Sam (Jared Padalecki) disappears to follow a lead on a case with clues that are identical to a case Sam solved as a kid. The demon turns out to be Amy (guest star Jewel Staite), who has been killing low-life thugs and taking their brains for dinner – the same demon Sam found as a kid. Jensen Ackles directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb & Daniel Loflin.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
'Supernatural': Did Dean go to far? - Popwatch EW.com 

Supernatural Episode Recap: "The Girl Next Door" - TVGuide.com

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Dean: Hey look, a monster broke my leg.
Dean to Bobby: Before you bail again, Girl, Interrupted over there. Any thoughts?
Dean: Where’s the pie? / Sam: I got cake. Close enough, right?
Dean: New rule — you steal my baby, you get punched.
Little Sam: Oh, Dean. quick question. How do you talk to girls?

Episode Promo Trailer:
 

Friday, October 7, 2011

After It Airs (TVD 10/6)

The Vampire Diaries
Season 3 Episode 4 - Disturbing Behavior

Summary (courtesy of The CW Network):
Still in Chicago, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) uses Gloria (guest star Charmin Lee), a witch he knew long ago, to help him track down missing information that will explain why his plan isn't working. Gloria's spells reveal intriguing glimpses of the truth, but she soon realizes she needs Stefan's (Paul Wesley) knowledge to complete the puzzle. When Stefan suddenly finds himself in danger, help comes from a surprising ally. Back in Mystic Falls, a frustrating new enemy pushes Damon (Ian Somerhalder) over the brink and he lashes out in a way that will have lasting consequences. Caroline (Candice Accola) struggles with her own emotional issues, even as she tries to help Elena (Nina Dobrev) face her feelings. Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) makes a brief but disturbing breakthrough with one of his ghostly visitors, leaving him more confused than ever. Finally, Bonnie (Kat Graham) has a strange encounter that will affect everyone. Matt Davis also stars. Wendey Stanzler directed the episode written by Brian Young.

My Side Note: 
I have to admit that I was never much of a werewolf fan, especially when there were vampires to be had. May I just say that Tyler Lockwood has changed that. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Stefan, but since last season, I can't get enough Tyler. Especially when he is interacting with Caroline. He is just the cutest thing! Though he wasn't in this episode very much, he still managed to be hot and sexy in under three minutes of screen time. And speaking of Caroline, can I just say she is probably my favoritest character on the show. Seriously Candice Accola is phenomenal in this role. All that being said, you can probably sense that I am definitely a "Forwood" fan ;)



Favorite Episode Recaps:
'The Vampire Diaries' Season 3, Episode 4 Recap - AOLTV.com

The Vampire Diaries Episode Recap "Disturbing Behavior" - TVGuide.com

The Vampire Diaries: "Disturbing Behavior" - TV Review at IGN

The Vampire Diaries: A Beatdown at the Potluck (PHOTO RECAP) - TV.com

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Rebekah: So women in the 21st century dress like prostitutes, huh?
Katherine: Is Klaus your new bestie?
Elena: Where's Damon? / Caroline: Probably off somewhere doing bad things to good people. What? Consider me the honesty police.
Damon: He threatened to out me. Don't get me started on the irony of that.
Tyler: Do you want me to kick his ass?
Katherine: I want it. / Stefan: That's good. It's good to want things, Katherine.
Damon: I'm stronger than you, girl. / Caroline: Well, I'm angrier!
Katherine: I'm just a girl, looking for a partner in crime.

Episode Music (in order of appearance):
Martin Solveig and Kele - "Ready 2 Go"
Cults - "Go Outside"
Portugal the Man - "Floating (Time Isn't Working My Side)"
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Phenomena"
Aidan Hawken - "Wanna Be Sure"
Civil Twilight - "Human"

Episode Promo Trailer:



Sunday, October 2, 2011

This Week on DVD (Week of 10/4)

*Movies in GREEN = I'm gonna buy that. Movies in BLUE = I need to rent that (with the potential to buy later).

*Please note that this may not be a complete list.

Tuesday, October 4th
- According to Jim: The Complete Fifth Season
- Bored to Death: The Complete Second Season
- Boy Meets World: The Complete Seventh Season
- The Caller
- Fast Five
- Friday Night Lights: The Complete Series
- The Hills: Season Six
- In Treatment: The Complete Third Season
- Ken Burns: Prohibition
- The League: The Complete Season Two
- Lie to Me: The Complete Final Season
- Melissa & Joey: Season One, Part Two
- Marry Me
- The Presence
- Scream 4
- Submarine
- The Walking Dead: Season One (Special Edition)

*For more complete lists of releases visit VideoETA or Comingsoon.net
         

What to Watch (Week of 10/3)

I hope you don't get confused by the name change, but I just thought that "TV I'm Watching That's Worth Watching" was just too much of a mouthful, don't you agree?

Monday, October 3rd
Gossip Girl (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)
2 Broke Girls (CBS) 8:30pm  (DVR)
Hart of Dixie (The CW) 9pm (WATCH) | Really looking forward to this episode after such a great premiere.
Dexter (rerun) (SHO) 9pm | You may have noticed, that I forgot (for shame!!) to add the Season 6 premiere of Dexter to last week's post until Thursday, so this is ICYMI!

Tuesday, October 4th
Glee (Fox) 8pm (WATCH)
New Girl (Fox) 9pm (WATCH) | Saw from a couple TV critics on twitter that this episode is stellar.
Ringer (The CW) 9pm (DVR)

Wednesday, October 5th
Modern Family (ABC) 9pm (WATCH)
CSI (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)
Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 10pm (DVR)
American Horror Story (FX) 10pm (DVR) | Series Premiere. From what critics say, this show is pretty scary, so maybe for the first night I'll watch with the lights on...

Thursday, October 6th
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) 8pm (DVR)
The Vampire Diaries (The CW) 8pm (WATCH) | Can it get any better than last week? SURE!!
The Secret Circle (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)
Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 9pm (DVR)
The Office (NBC) 9pm (DVR)
The Mentalist (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)

Friday, October 7th
Supernatural (The CW) 9pm (WATCH) | A Firefly/Supernatural crossover! Okay, not really, but close enough (with guest star Jewel Staite!) I love how Joss Whedon-ness works his way onto this show. Especially when James Marsters and Charisma Carpenter star in Episode 5 this season!
CSI:NY (CBS) 9pm (DVR)

Saturday, October 8th
Prohibition (PBS) 7pm (WATCH) | Part 2 of 3.
Prohibition (PBS) 10pm (WATCH) | Conclusion.

Sunday, October 9th
Dexter (SHO) 9pm (WATCH)

Saturday, October 1, 2011

After It Airs (SPN 9/30)

Supernatural
Season 7 Episode 2 - Hello, Cruel World

Summary (courtesy of The CW Network):
Castiel (Misha Collins) continues to struggle with the burdens that come with his new-fangled power. The broken wall in Sam's (Jared Padalecki) head causes him to have hallucinations, and he has difficulty discerning what's real and what's not. Bobby (Jim Beaver) worries that Dean is beginning to stumble under the weight of fighting Castiel and keeping an eye on Sam. Guy Bee directed the episode written by Ben Edlund.

Heart-wrenching Moment: When Dean grabs Castiel's trench coat out of the water :(

Favorite Episode Recaps:
Supernatural Episode Recap: "Hello, Cruel World" - TVGuide.com

'Supernatural' Recap: The Leviathans Take Control - BuddyTV.com

Supernatural Shocker: What Did You Think of This Week's Big Twists? - TVLine.com

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Bobby: Well he was friends with us, wasn't he? Can't get much dumber than that.
Dean: Don't let Satan change my presets.
Dean: Do you want to do couples yoga or get back to hunting the Big Bads?
Lucifer: You're my bunk mate buddy. You're my little bitch in every sense of the term.
Leviathan: "Winchester. Congratulations. Apparently, you two are competent enough to warrant annihilating. I'd take that as a complement.

Episode Promo Trailer: