Staying In

‘Friday Night Lights’ Actors on the Big Screen

Vlada — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:56:25 +0000

I don’t often post about movies here, but I thought it was worth making an exception for some much loved Friday Night Lights actors. This Friday, Nov. 13, brings the limited release of two new films featuring Connie Britton, Adrianne Palicki and Zach Gilford. If you’re in Los Angeles, you even have the chance to see [...]

‘How I Met Your Mother’: It started with a tape

Vlada — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:20:02 +0000

Things got off to an auspiciously good start for Ted (Josh Radnor) when he became the heir of Barney’s (Neil Patrick Harris) porn collection. Lily (Alyson Hannigan) marveled at the titles, such as “Horny Coed Surprise Party 23,” before trying to steal one for her and Marshall (Jason Segal). Any readers also fans of the [...]

Waxing Nostalgic About ‘Dawson’s Creek’ at Paley Center

Vlada — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:05:24 +0000

Last week, I attended Dawson’s Creek: A Look Back at the Paley Center. The event was held in honor of the complete series DVD release on Nov. 10. The night started off with a screening of the pilot, which held up remarkably well. Sure, a few music cues and lines were cheesy, but for the most [...]

‘Being Erica’ Star Finds ‘Life UneXpected’ on the CW (Updated)

Vlada — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:20:27 +0000

Updated 11/9/09: Life UneXpected will premiere Monday, Jan. 18, most likely at 9 p.m., according to The Wrap. If you come around these blog parts occasionally, then you may already know that I’m a very big fan of the Canadian series Being Erica, which airs on SoapNet in the U.S. You may also know that I am [...]

‘Supernatural’ Tops Itself With a Clever Episode Spoofing Popular Shows

Vlada — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:00:02 +0000

There’s often a certain negative stigma that comes with admitting that you watch a television show about two demon-hunting brothers called Supernatural on the CW network. You thought Buffy the Vampire Slayer had it hard? Please. It’s a shame because Supernatural has accomplished a rare feat: It’s only gotten better and more ambitious with time. While [...]

WB Wednesday: My Favorite ‘Dawson’s’ Creek’ Episodes

Vlada — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:45 +0000

Tonight, I will be attending the Dawson’s Creek panel at the Paley Center. It’s also a Wednesday, which means it’s time for another edition of WB Wednesday. I thought it be fitting then to do a list of my top 10 favorite Dawson’s Creek episodes. Some are great episodes overall. Some have moments or storylines that [...]

‘How I Met Your Mother’: The art of fighting

Vlada — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:02:51 +0000

One of this season’s strongest episodes, “Bagpipes,” was all about different types of couples and how they deal with conflict. Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) thinks he and Robin (Cobie Smulders) are the best couple. They’ve had sex in 83 and a half beds (the half was a 19th century ottoman in an antique shop). They never [...]

New Showrunner David Marshall Grant Talks About His ‘Brothers & Sisters’

Vlada — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:49:36 +0000

The Walker clan on ABC’s Brothers & Sisters is getting an injection of man power. On screen, Sarah’s new French lover, played by Gilles Marini, is wooing the entire family. Behind the scenes, David Marshall Grant is taking over as showrunner, replacing Alison Schapker and Monica Breen. Grant has been with Brothers & Sisters since day [...]

New ‘Friday Night Lights’ Opening Credits Get Injection of Red

Vlada — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:44:09 +0000

Friday Night Lights kicked off its fourth season on DirecTV this past Wednesday. It was wonderful. Eric and Tami Taylor continue to be one of television’s most loving, sexy and engaging married couples. The season premiere finds Tami, played by the fantastic Connie Britton, overwhelmed, defiant and supportive. When she takes what little revenge she can against [...]

Paley Center Looks at NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation’ (Updated)

Vlada — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:41:51 +0000

Updated 11/10/09 with additional panelists. My pal The Surf Report will be moderating. On Wednesday, I picked NBC’s Parks and Recreation as one of this season’s most improved returning series. Now comes news of a panel for the deserving show at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. The Nov. 14 event will feature members of [...]

‘Bones’ Makes Holiday Plans With Zooey Deschanel

Vlada — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:57:03 +0000

Emily Deschanel’s sister Zooey is officially coming over to Bones. Zooey will play Margaret Whitesell, a distant relative of Emily’s character Temperance Brennan, in the Dec. 10 holiday episode “The Goop on the Girl.” Ryan O’Neal, who plays Brennan’s father, also returns in the episode. He invites Margaret to spend Christmas with him and his daughter. Emily and [...]

The Winchesters Attend a ‘Supernatural’ Convention

Vlada — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:05:33 +0000

Sam and Dean, meet your fans. Supernatural hits the convention circuit on the Nov. 12 episode “The Real Ghostbusters” for what promises to be a hilariously meta hour. The official episode description follows: IT’S A SUPERNATURAL CONVENTION! — Super fan Becky (guest star Emily Perkins) uses Chuck’s (guest star Chuck Benedict) phone to trick Sam (Jared Padalecki) [...]

Fall’s Most Improved Returning Shows

Vlada — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:30:31 +0000

The fall TV season is only a couple of months old, but some returning series are already showing major signs of improvement. Shows that were once very close to losing DVR season passes or barely made it to a second season are now earning their keep. Here are four shows that are worth a second [...]

‘How I Met Your Mother’: Ghost of a One Night Stand

Vlada — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:05:01 +0000

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have noticed that I’ve started recapping How I Met Your Mother for the Los Angeles Times Show Tracker blog. In addition to recapping episodes, I’ll also be posting HIMYM news and interviews. Last night’s episode was a rerun of “The Stinsons,” so no new recap, but you can [...]

‘Glee’ Cast Hits Barnes & Noble for Soundtrack Release

Vlada — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:40:28 +0000

Get ready to sing. On Nov. 3, Columbia Records will release “Glee: The Music, Volume 1.” You can check out the tracklist, which includes songs from the show’s first 13 episodes, here. To celebrate the release, the cast of Glee will be hitting Barnes & Noble at the Grove in Los Angeles. Just who will be part [...]

Awesome Fanvid Alert: ‘Vampire Diaries’ Meets ‘Glee’s’ ‘Sweet Caroline’

Vlada — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:52:33 +0000

Update: Even Vampire Diaries exec producer Julie Plec loves it! Here’s what she replied to me on Twitter: “Ohh, that video just made me smile. Especially given my love for all things Glee.” Well, this is weird. Who knew that vampires and Neil Diamond go together so well? While scouring YouTube, I came across the little gem [...]

‘Dollhouse’ Taps Into Its Full Potential With ‘Belonging’

Vlada — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:01:35 +0000

Tomorrow night, Dollhouse returns with a new episode, but don’t get too excited. Fox has announced that it will pull the show during November sweeps, replacing it with reruns of House and Bones. The series returns Dec. 4 with “The Public Eye,” an episode guest starring Summer Glau and Alexis Denisof. Yes, fans of the [...]

‘White Collar’: Another Score on USA’s TV Bedpost

Vlada — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:18:17 +0000

USA Network is a on roll. There’s no denying it. Their last offering, White Collar, seems poised to continue the trend. The series, premiering this Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 p.m. with limited commercials, is a fun, light buddy caper hour starring Tim DeKay (Carnivàle, Tell Me You Love Me, Everwood), Matt Bomer (Chuck, Traveler), Tiffani [...]

High Stakes Gambling on the CW

Vlada — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:13:46 +0000

What are the odds? On tonight’s Gossip Girl, Nate takes Serena to a poker game so she can get rid of Carter’s debt. Then on next Thursday’s Supernatural, Dean does a little gambling of his own when Bobby bets big for a chance to walk again. Unfortunately for Bobby, the currency in this game is years vs. [...]

Joss Whedon on a ‘Dr. Horrible’ Sequel

Vlada — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:05:26 +0000

“We have high hopes,” Joss Whedon said of a sequel to Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog during a recent screening. “And some songs. And three and a half jokes. And a title.” Whedon, who was tight-lipped about the title, was participating in a Q&A following the American Cinematheque’s screening of Dr. Horrible, The Guild season two and [...]