''The Hills'' recap: Romance is hard

As he walked into the bar, Whitney said, Jaretts so cute. Checking the new couple out, Audrina said, Theyre so cute together. I got us the honeymoon suite! Credit: Jeff Lipsky One of these things is not like the others. Watching Speidi discussing marriage plans was painful. She got defensive about her bridal magazines, then hyper-dramatically slipped off her ring on the coffee table. Could we drop in on these sessions, just?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Brett Singh

''The Office'': The more things change...

The Office: The more things change… Best. There was nary an ounce of fat in it. All major beats were hit, there was real story progression, and there was heart. Man, oh, man, was there heart. The stellar Jenna Fischer shone as the newly honest and open Pam. Sadly, yesterday we read about Fischersback injury. Such as, what happened to Karen? Did Jim just leave her in New York? Did he actually break up with her, or is he just playing this by ear?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Michael Davis

''The Real World'': Colie's dating game

But as soon as the antibiotics kicked in, she was ready for some male action. First up, we had bachelor No. ), the minute McDrunky walked through the door, she pounced literally pounced on him. Theres a lot of things you dont know about. Hmmm, okay, then why dont you enlighten us, Colie? Thanks for sharing, Colie. Alex didnt wait long to start blabbing to Davis the next morning that Colie gave himyou-know-what....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Zachary Wall

''The Wire'' finale recap: The end of the line

But dang, people, that 90 minutes of TV was darn near warmhearted. All of David Simons disgust over his fair citys broken bureaucracies was still there. Yes, Valchek, a fish-smelling potato of a man, rose in the end. Yes, Levy swilled champagne and lived to ooze another day. Yes, Templeton and his pinheads won themselves a glass door knocker. Yes, our dear Dukie had rubber wrapped around his upper arm by nights end....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Mrs. Cheryl Morris

''The Wire'' recap: What happened to Omar

We havent seen him in a rage like this since his boyfriend was killed all those seasons ago. ), but to send pictures back and forth. You are a supervisors nightmare! Those are night shifts without overtime, mind you. So now Scotts juked serial-killer beat will get further play on the front page ofThe Baltimore Sun. They need copy for tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day. Bunk, though, is going to work actual murders....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · John Fowler

''Top Chef'': Hung and Casey step up

Hell win it all. I dont know how you actually feel about Hung. Personally, hes grown on me. Credit: Bravo I like how he smiles all the time now. If you were Hung, like you would either? Unless you were weak, and unworthy of the title of top chef. Then maybe you might. You know why Ive come to think Hungs great? Because hes a goofy little Asian Terminator. Chefs, to quote myself from week 1, are effing tough....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Sandra Blackburn

''Ugly Betty'' recap: Unhappy birthday

Its been exactly three months since the last episode ofUgly Bettyaired. And there was so much to look forward to: A new Meade magazine, courtesy of Claire! Dark revelations about Willys sister, Renee! Credit: Bob D’Amico Some sort of resolution to the Betty-Henry-Gio love triangle! As cliched as it may be, Ive got to say all that is bound to be totallyfierce. All right, Ill take that, too! and one of those short, coolcatch-up videosthe networks been doing lately....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Ashley Jones

''Ugly Betty'' season finale recap: Decisions

But more than that, it was a comment on Bettys whole existence. For too long, Betty has played it safe. And its the season finale, so what a great time to shake things up and shake things off? Credit: Bob D’Amico (Im looking at you, Henry.) (All I have to say to Henry Grubstick, yet again, isHow dare you?) The answer: Natch! (Sorry, I couldnt resist!) butUgly Bettyis notUgly Bettywithout New York City....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Monica Luna

''Vantage Point'' aims for No. 1

Hollywood has never known what to do with February. This weekend is a perfect example. Opening are the middlebrow assassination thrillerVantage Point, the quirkyBe Kind RewindandCharlie Bartlett, and the broad comedyWitless Protection. What do these movies have in common? So, hey: Release them in February! Anyway, heres what I expect will stick and what I think will fall by the wayside. Forget about the generic plot and title: Um, 1988 called and it wants its cast back!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Dustin Campbell

'24' exclusive: The real story behind last night's shocking death!

Image Credit: Kelsey McNeal/FoxSPOILER ALERT:If you have yet to watch last nights24, stop reading now. I repeat,if you have yet to watch last nights24, stop reading now. But what did Sackhoff think of the tall tale and the backlash it triggered? Dana just got killed. KATEE SACKHOFF:Thats so sad. Do you genuinely feel sympathy for her? SACKHOFF:None whatsoever. She doesnt have one redeeming quality. I tried desperately togiveher a redeeming quality....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Bianca Robbins

'24' movie: Could it work?

Jack Bauer has the same initials as James Bond and Jason Bourne. Personally, Ive got mixed feelings about the potential movie. Few TV shows feel so laser-welded to the television medium as24. Credit: Kelsey McNeal/Fox (Although, counter-opinion, my mother still loves it.) I like the choice of Billy Ray as a screenwriter. He wrote the screenplays forVolcano,Harts War, andFlightplan all terrible. (Maybe not so much withVolcano.) third-act vacation to Antarctica!)...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Alexander Frey

'24' recap: An S.O.B. of an episode!

Image Credit: Kelsey McNeal/FoxHoly cow, what a ride! Why poignant, you ask? (Oh, and by the way? Credit: Kelsey McNeal/FOX SPOILER ALERT for those of you who would eventhinkof reading this recap before watching this high-octane episode. But lets not get ahead of ourselves. Im not sure how they filmed that faux water-boarding moment but it certainly hadmegasping for air. I admit it, she had me for a moment, though....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Diana Jones

'24' recap: Heady times for poor Hassan

But hey, thats showing some smarts, too! So a subscription is on its way to you, too, soldier! I love these special two-hour installments of24;feels like Christmas in April. Credit: Greg Gayne/Fox His wasnt the only departure in tonights supersized episode. Rob and General Brucker got their just reward when Jack gave Taylor the 4-1-1 on their act of betrayal. The charge is treason, she asserted after slapping him silly....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Pamela Thomas