Brace yourself for a Nurse Jackie season-ender that will blow your mind!
The fifth season ends with Jackie celebrating her one-year anniversary
of being sober. But her joy is cut short when she fights with Frank.
Later, Zoey becomes rigid around Prentiss; and Jackie takes something
that doesn't belong to her.
NURSE JACKIE Episode 5.10 Synopsis – “Soul”
It’s Jackie’s one-year anniversary of sobriety and she’s taking her cake today. Jackie and Frank have a fight because he feels he took a big unreciprocated step forward in their relationship. Zoey freezes out Prentiss after their intimate evening. Jackie is confused by Frank’s present, a loaf of horseshoe bread. Carrie is notified there will be a peer review of her first few months of residency. She and Coop plead for her to stay, but Akalitus, Prentiss and Jackie vote against and Carrie is fired. Jackie and Frank make up and he leaves so she can get ready for her ceremony. As she’s about to leave the house, Jackie nonchalantly takes the pill from her ring box and swallows it. Jackie arrives at her celebration, stoned and in front of everyone, including surprise guest O’Hara, who has flown in for the special day, announces that she’s been sober for one year.
Teleplay By: Clyde Phillips & Tom Straw Story By: Abe Sylvia Directed By: Randall Einhorn
Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin Finally Reveal Their Twins Names!
True Blood - Season 6 - Lauren Bowles Interview SPOILERS
Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin at the True Blood Season 6 Premiere on June 11 2013 (Cr: The Buzz)
Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer have finally revealed the names of their 10-month-old twins!
The "True Blood" stars have managed to keep the monikers under wraps since the the tots were born in September, but Stephen
accidentally let it slip while talking to E! News on the red carpet
Tuesday night at the season 6 premiere of their hit HBO show.
When asked about his Father's Day plans, he revealed that they
consisted of "hanging with Poppy and Charlie."
His doting wife then chimed in saying there is something in the works
for his first Daddy's Day with their new bundles of joy. "I can't tell
you because that would ruin the surprise," she said. "I don't know about
[it being a] big surprise, but yes, there are plans".
Little Poppy and Charlie are the
couple's first children together; Stephen has a 10-year-old daughter
Lilac and 12-year-old son Billy from a previous relationship. Clearly
the Hollywood hunk likes to name his girls after flowers.
Anna Paquin and Stepen Moyer of HBO's True Blood are shown with their fraternal twins, Poppy and Charlie
Paquin, who won an Academy Award at age 11, married Moyer in August
2010. She announced her pregnancy in April 2012, with word coming in
summer that they'd have two little ones come fall. The newborns are
Paquin's first children. Moyer has two kids: Lilac and 12-year-old
Billy.
"The babies were born a few weeks early, but are in good health and
both Mom and Dad are overjoyed," their rep said when the twins were
born.
Paquin recently toldPeople magazine that she wanted to keep her babies out of the public eye at first because of their premature arrival.
"They came much earlier than we were expecting. They were so fragile in the beginning. We are just trying to protect them," Moyer told People.
"[We're] trying to give them as much of a normal upbringing as you
can in this town. They didn't choose to be actors -- not yet! Who knows
what they'll be? It's just a question of wanting to keep that private
for them so they can choose."
Lauren Bowles at the True Blood Season 6 Premiere on June 11 (Cr: The Buzz)
No one lives forever. Everyone is running for their lives. Sookie's having an intimate relationship with not Bill, nor Eric or Alcide. (His name is 'Ben' (Rob Kazinsky) and he's a halfling faery, like Sookie.) What's going on in True Blood's sixth season? If the cast is to be believed, apparently a lot of blood and sex. But that is True Blood's M.O. (hence the title, natch) so what will make season 6 stand out from seasons 3, 4, 5 especially, and should we worry that the showrunner Mark Hudis was 'excused' from his position with Brian Buckner taking over after episode 6.03? As always, we'll need to tune in to see if True Blood can live up to the hype.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Is there hope for Andy and Holly?
LAUREN BOWLES: It’s entirely possible, but he’s got some work to do
because she is none too happy with him at all, and I would say the
stakes this year, no pun intended, are really high. So you gotta band
together. The humans want to stick together this year, I’ll say that
much. She’s going to need to rely on him for sure but I will absolutely
say circumstances could throw them together, but it’s not that she’s
exactly happy about it in the beginning.
With Andy being a father, is Holly going to be sucked into this fairy world drama?
I would say this season is truly more so than any other the season of
survival, so whereas season’s past often there’s this outside big bad
that comes, I would say there’s not really that this year. It’s sort of
taking the existing world that we know and love and really amping it up
on steroids.
Will Holly be using any magic?
I’m hoping that we will, but this year is certainly less about her
Wiccan ways and more about her personal relationships. Circumstances are
such that the humans really need to all stick together, really rely on
each other. Holly really proves to be a Rock of Gibraltar for a lot of
people this year. I would say it’s more focused on her personal life and
relationships than it is necessarily on her Wiccan abilities.
Does the question of “What is Bill?” play out through the entire season?
It is answered for sure, but it does take a while, which is the fun of
it. I think we’re hoping we’re going to keep people guessing in terms of
how has he changed and how’s it going to manifest.
Let’s talk about Warlow. Is he a threat just to Sookie or does he affect everyone?
I would say he’s a huge presence this year. What I think is fun about
this year is that things aren’t necessarily what they appear to be.
Things continue to morph and change, so just when you think “Ah this is
what they’re setting it up to be,” it changes. So I would say he’s a
huge force in Sookie’s world that she’s not quite sure what to do with.
The North's Astonishing Loss Switches Up The Game Of Thornes
Episode 309, "The Rains Of Castamere" (SPOILERS)
Game Of Thrones Close-up (PHOTO) GoT Episode 309 - Catelyn (Michelle Fairley) throat-slash special effect with 'Black Walder' Frey, who did the deed. #Game of Thrones #S3E9, #The Rains of Castamere #Red Wedding #spoilers hi-res version #you can see the line on her throat where they have the blood/neck gag special effect in place, easily visible. (Cr: HBO) CREDIT: Winter-is-Coming.net
Game of Thrones Season 3: Recap #9 Official (HBO) VIDEO
Based on the book, the mayhem in this episode was expected to happen. Hopefully, the Emmys will award Michelle Fairley, the now-late Lady Stark, an award for all the seasons she's put in or for that performace alone. Either way, nominate her!
Also, non-book-reader SPOILER a version of Catelyn 'comes back.'
The circumstances seemed to say 'doom is upon you, House Stark & Tully', the music, the doors being closed tightly; the change for certain, was heavily hanging in the air. A bunch of men realizing they are about to die as well as the odd, though not Frey, female.
Catelyn was easily first of all the victims to notice when the wedding band featuring the drummer for British pop band Coldway, abruptly switched the vibe from festive to ominous.
But the carving of the pregnant belly of the first victim in the mass killing, the Queen of the North, Robb's wife, Talisa. He saw every second of it. I haven't made up my mind 100%, but it did seem as if GRRM was trying to outdo what was already a heavy scene. Overkill with the super-stabby nature of Talisa's death or a strike literally at the most vulnerable part of the Stark family before decimating the rest:
'Game Of Thrones' - The Red Wedding Slaughter - Recap #9 Inside the Episode Screencaps (VIDEO) (Cr: HBO)
Game Of Thrones "Rains Of Castamere" -The Red Wedding (Credit: HBO)
Game of Thrones' showrunners interview: The Red Wedding -- EXCLUSIVE
Game of Thrones just depicted one of the most disturbing
death scenes in TV history: The graphic massacre of noble young
rebellion leader Robb Stark (Richard Madden) at his uncle’s wedding,
alongside his mother Catelyn (Michelle Fairley), pregnant wife (Oona
Chaplin) and all of his men.
At about 9:49 p.m. ET, the show’s Twitter fandom exploded. Perhaps
the best compliment to the scene’s effectiveness was that there wasn’t
much initially tweeted that was very coherent. There was a lot of
all-caps agony and wailing.
“The Red Wedding” violence was shocking for many reasons: The safe traditional family environment (it’s a wedding),
the betrayal (a cruel deception by the father of the bride), the
carnage (pregnant Talisa being stabbed repeatedly in her abdomen;
Catelyn murdering an innocent child in a busted bluff to save her son)
and the apparent unfairness of Robb’s death in particular (he won every
battle, yet lost the war).
That many fans are so incensed will probably come as some relief to Thrones
showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss, who were intent on preserving
the surprise of the sequence for viewers as much as possible given that
the major character-killing twist from George R.R. Martin’s 13-year-old
novel A Storm of Swords was only a mouse-click away for the curious to find. Below, the writer-producers talk about the importance of the sceneand its long-time resonance with Martin’s readers. Note: This interview was conducted in January, shortly after filming was completed.
Though fear that Jon's former wilding party had heard them and would discover them might have been in non-reader's minds, it doesn't go down that way in the books--at all--so I felt fairly confident being OK with 2 direwolves to defend Isaac Hempstead Wright's 'Bran Stark', Kristian Nairn (Hodor), and the rest. Truly, putting a scare into and driving off the horses as a result, was all they needed to do.
Michelle Fairley shares what was going through Catelyn’s head during the Red Wedding, her character’s faith, and more in this interview with HBO.com.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Richard Madden compares Robb to Ned, explains why it was significant for Talisa to die, and considers the episode’s place in TV history.
George R.R. Martintells EW that he planned on killing off Robb and Catelyn Stark “almost from the beginning” in order to avoid predictable plot developments. Martin also shares his historical inspirations for the infamous wedding.
Michelle Fairleyreveals to Access Hollywood what was it like shooting the Red Wedding and how she’s “never been that emotionally exhausted before — ever.” Fairley also dishes on making the crew cry, killing Frey’s wife and her tight working relationship with Richard Madden.
Oona Chaplin tells the Big Issue, “I always said that if I was part of one classic then I could happily retire. I’m kinda screwed now because I’m not ready to retire.”
“A thousand people spoiled it for me before I had a chance to pick up the third book,” saysRichard Maddento EW, about learning of his character’s fate. The actor also says that Arya’s nearness to her family at the end broke his heart. And when asked, Madden’s version of ‘a message of encouragement for fans?’ “No one is safe on Game of Thrones.”
Executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weissdiscuss with EW the filming of the episode, the resonance of the notorious scene, and whether heroes exist in the world ofThrones.
Richard Madden admits he wept after leaving the set for the last time after filming. “I was the crazy boy on the plane crying at about midnight, landing in London.” He says to Access Hollywood that it’s “still very difficult for me to process that I’m not going back, that it is completely gone.”
“I met somebody who read [the Red Wedding scene] on the plane and they were so disgusted and heartbroken they left the book on the plane,” Michelle Fairleytells EW. She also says that she doesn’t yet think that she can watch the episode.
Game of Thrones Season 3: Inside the Episode #9 (VIDEO)
Guest Right -The 'guest right' is an ancient and sacred
tradition dating back to the First Men. Any guest who eats his host’s
food, customarily bread and salt in particular, is protected from harm
for the length of his or her stay. A guest who does not highly trust his
host will immediately ask for food upon arriving at the keep. Ill
fortune is said to fall upon those who betray this pact, and it is an
offence punishable by the gods themselves.
In yet another standout performance, has Game Of Thrones' Peter Dinklage earned another Emmy?
Game of Thrones Season 3: Recap #8 (VIDEO)
Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel), Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), and Daario (Ed Skrein) in Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.08 (Cr: HBO)
Game of Thrones Season 3: Inside the Episode (VIDEO) #8
Game Of Thrones - Inside Episode 8 (Cr: HBO)
Joffery (Jack Gleeson) insists that Sansa (Sophie Turner) be stripped and carried off to the wedding bed. A drunken Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) objects to this final insult to the massive injury he and Sansa have suffered at his father's hands. Tyrion threatens the King who is practically speechless because ya know, no one does that to the grand royal sociopath and lives--but grandpa Tywin (Charles Dance) comes to the rescue, explaining that he is sure that Tyrion meant the 'threat' as a joke. Tyrion isn't that drunk so he plays along as being even more soused, forcing a laugh and belittling his own male attributes.
After a rather long-winded, vaguely threatening recounting by Cersei (Lena Headey) to Margaery (Natalie Dorner) of the basis of the song 'The Rains of Castamere,' Cersei responds to Margaery's previous overture that they will be sisters so they should become friends with, 'If you ever call me sister again, I'll have you strangled in your sleep.'
Niiiiice one, Cersei. Easy to see where King Joff got his sociopathic tendencies.
After the jump: Recaps and Reviews of Episode 28 (308) of Game of
Thrones: Plus HBO Extras, 'From the Set' (PHOTOS) and more screencaps!
Jackie and Grace both have to recover from their nights of
indiscretion.
Edie Falco as Jackie and Ruby Jerins as Grace in Nurse Jackie - Episode 506 (Cr: Showtime)
This is when some really of the most challenging times of season 5 kick in for Nurse Jackie. Not sober even a year and, having skipped a few steps by exiting the rehab early, she's ill-prepared for many facets of a drug-free life, including dating.
Eddie offends Jackie when he describes an intimate moment he had with her. Edie Falco, Paul Schulze (Cr: Showtime)
Despite their contract, things are still kind of tense between Eddie (Paul Schulze) and Jackie, especially when herblurts out something like in tis scene. Scroll down to watch or click direct link to Showtime Sneak Peek (VIDEO) and Promo for Nurse Jackie episode 5.06!
New Doc seduces older Doc (Betty Gipin, Peter Facinelli)
NURSE JACKIE Episode 506 – “Good Thing”
Jackie calls
Frank to apologize.
He asks her for a redo that
night, but she says she’ll get back to him. Zoey gets stitched up by
Prentiss. Carrie uses
flashcards to strengthen her skills then cons Coop into doing more of
her work. A skateboarder comes in with a broken arm. Jackie makes Coop
promise he’ll give Carrie the next patient. Cruz enters, ready to do his
exit interview. Everyone is unsure how to feel about and act around
him.
Jackie tells Cruz last night was a mistake., but that’s not how he feels.
Prentiss dismisses Anthony, a young black boy, as a drug seeker, but
Jackie orders a few tests.
When she checks on Louie, he frees himself of
his restraints and pushes Jackie over.
The commotion triggers a
reaction in Anthony, which Prentiss recognizes as PTSD.
Jackie arrives
at Cruz’s apartment and gives him a final kiss goodbye. Later, she share a first-time kiss with Frank.
Written By: Abe Sylvia
Directed By: Seith Mann
It is really nice to see Jackie (Edie Falco) smiling. Times have been pretty grim. Fingers crossed for her and the cop. (Cr: Showtime)
Why is Cruz back? To see last night's bed partner (Jackie), perhaps?
Episode 307 - Game Of Thrones - Will Tyrion and Sansa Wed?...
Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.08 - 'Second Sons': Dany meets the Titan’s Bastard. (Cr: HBO)
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Episode #8 Preview (VIDEO)
(Cr: HBO)
And if Tyrion and Sansa wed, will Tyrion be able to stand up to say his vows?
Will Arya smash The Hound'
s skull in, in an offering to her god--Death? (below)
(Cr: HBO)
Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.08 - 'Second Sons' Episode Description:
King’s Landing hosts a wedding, and Tyrion and Sansa spend the night together. Dany meets the Titan’s Bastard. Davos demands proof from Melisandre. Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman.
(Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Michelle MacLaren.) (Cr: HBO)
After the jump: More screencaps and extras from Game Of Thrones episode 307 and 308!
Game of Thrones Season 3: Recap #7 (VIDEO)
Game of Thrones Season 3: Inside the Episode #7 (VIDEO)
Jackie continues to be pulled in opposite directions of the emotional spectrum. On the one hand, a nice, stable, funny guy is interested in her and they have begun to date. At the same time, Jackie's eldest daughter Grace, is acting out; she's lying and dating an age-inappropriate guy and in general, has a surly attitude. Even little Fiona is misbehaving enough that her school master has a conference with Jackie and Kevin. Then there's the issue of custody with Kevin and most profoundly, Jackie's tenuous sobriety. How much pressure can Jackie handle as she navigates her first year sober--without any kind of outside support? It's a question that will remain open until there's an answer.
Jackie starts her day telling Grace she’s not allowed to go to a school dance with her boyfriend. Jackie is nervous about her date with Frank later that night. Zoey and Thor decide they’ll help her get ready.
Merritt Wever, Edie Falco and Stephen Wallem in Nurse Jackie (Cr: Showtime)
A dancer comes in with a hurt knee. Prentiss diagnoses it as a sprain and discharges him but Akalitus and Coop catch his spiral fracture just as he’s about to leave.
Anna Deavere Smith, Peter Facinelli and Morris Chestnut in Nurse Jackie
Prentiss and Zoey work in perfect harmony on a pregnant gunshot victim who collapses in the waiting room. Later that night, Jackie and Frank skip the fancy restaurant in favor of a pub. It’s a great date with a good guy. All is going well until Jackie’s phone rings: It’s Mike Cruz, urging her to lose the date.
Bobby Cannavale and Edie Falco in Nurse Jackie (Cr: Showtime)
She follows Cruz to his apartment and he confronts her about calling Charlie’s phone. He falls apart talking about Charlie. A moment of shared grief turns into connection and need and they have sex.
Still of Edie Falco and Ruby Jerins in Nurse Jackie (Cr: Showtime)
At the same time, Grace and her friends sneak out to the dance and a surprise police raid separates Grace from Danny and all of her friends. Alone on the streets of New York, Grace frantically tries calling Jackie but all of her calls go to voicemail. Back at Cruz’s apartment, Jackie notices her missed calls and rushes out to pick up Grace.
Written By: Cindy Caponera
Directed By: Randall Einhorn (Credit: Showtime)
NURSE JACKIE
Nurse Jackie 'The Whole Team' Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Zoey and Thor help Jackie get ready for her big date.
Nurse Jackie 'Going On A Date'Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Zoey discovers that Jackie is going on a date with Frank.
Nurse Jackie Season 5: Next on Episode 5 (VIDEO)
Jackie is nervous about her date with Frank. Mike Cruz calls Jackie.
"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention"
Kit Harington as Jon Snow, Mackenzie Crook as Orell and Rose Leslie as Ygritte in Game Of Thrones episode 7 (Cr: HBO)
Arya lost her last, best friend when the ever-somber Melisandre paid an unannounced visit to the Brotherhood Without Banners. Despite Gendry's protestations that he wished to become one of the Brotherhood and his worth to them as a blacksmith, he was sold off to the red witch for a couple of bags of gold.
Arya called Mel out as the witch she is and SPOILER correctly predicted that Gendry's fate in the witch's hands would be grim. (Remember the line Mel had about Stannis not being only one with King's blood? Gendry is the bastard son of Stannis's brother, the deceased King Robert Baratheon.)
Melisandre fixed her gaze on Arya and most likely nailed it when she insinuated that Arya would be responsible for many deaths in the future. She also, in her trademark spooky way, told Arya that they would meet again.
Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.07 - 'The Bear and the Maiden Fair' Description
Dany exchanges gifts with a slave lord outside of Yunkai. As Sansa frets about her prospects, Shae chafes at Tyrion’s new situation. Tywin counsels the king, and Melisandre reveals a secret to Gendry. Brienne faces a formidable foe in Harrenhal.
(Written by George R. R. Martin; directed by Michelle MacLaren.)
Sansa, Dany, Brienne, Tywin, Joffery, Gendry & Melisandre in Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.07 (Cr: HBO)
After the jump - Recap Round-up: “The Climb”, MORE Episode Extras (VIDEO) and
More Episode 3.07 Preview Screencaps - 'The Bear and the Maiden Fair' After the Jump!
What Does The Psychopath Whisperer Want From Dexter?
Cop: 'Are you have problems with 'gators, Dexter?' Dexter: (pause, gestures) 'Gator ate my puppy.' (Cr: Showtime)
Dexter Excuses Supercut (VIDEO)
Watch a compilation of Dexter's best excuses from the last 7 seasons!
Throughout the series, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) has had to make up dozens of excuses--lies, actually--on the fly but he's nothing if not a quick thinker. He's probably lied more to his sister Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) than anyone, provoking her to ask, 'Where in fucktopia were you?' Dexter has had a lot of "personal business," that seems to puzzle Deb--though she never really questioned his honesty, before last season, when this happened:
Debra had to chose in the season 7 finale whether to shoot her boss, Maria LaGuerta, who had uncovered Dexter's serial killing ways and was begging Deb to 'put him down.' Dexter smoothly manipulated the situation, encouraging Deb that she had no other choice but to shoot him. After anguishing for what seemed like an enternity, Deb shot LaGuerta in cold blood, sparing her cold-blooded serial killer brother.
Dexter Season 8: Tease - Dexter and Ray Donovan NEW Scenes (VIDEO)
Don't miss the season premiere of Dexter beginning June 30th at 9PM ET/PT!
This brand new Dexter tease gives us more details about the struggles and eff-ups that continue six months after Debra murdered LaGuerta. We see Deb taking a bad beating in a storage unit, then cut to the thug that beat her being surprised by "someone' who shoots him through his car windows. Did Deb do that--or was it Dexter?
Dexter sees his sister coming apart and exclaims, 'Deb, look at youself, you're lost!' To which Deb emphatically responds: 'No, you're lost!
Charlotte Rampling Guest Stars on Dexter Season 8 (Cr: Showtime)
The "psychopath whisperer" (Charlotte Rampling) unnerves Dexter so much that he demands of her, "What do you want?!"
After the jump: Dexter Wrap-up Audio Podcast with Lila (Jaime Murray) and Rita (Julie Benz) and more images from the latest Dexter tease!
Nurse Jackie Season 5: Next on Episode 4 (VIDEO) & Good Doc, Bad Doc Cast Interviews!
Edie Falco as Jackie and Adam Ferrara as Frank in Nurse Jackie Episode 5.04 "Lost Girls" (Cr: Showtime)
Looking at the screencaps (above) from the Nurse Jackie promo for episode 5.04 "Lost Girls,' one thing in particular stands out. Other than when she's directly interacting with her girls or with BFF Dr. O'Hara, we never see Jackie look this happy. It's a completely different Nurse Jackie because unlike the forced smiles when she was abusing painkillers, this is a real 'whole face' smile. It's very attractive, don't you think?
However, real life has a way of breaking in and smiles fade soon enough. In this episode, Jackie must deal with both her girls acting out. It may be due to the discord that the separation and custody fight caused or in Grace's case, it may just be the terrible teens. Jackie also must deal with the still obviously smitten, Eddie. They have to work together and Jackie stills cares for him so she comes up with a simple way to make sure they are on the same "page". It's a really nice scene and there's a sense of an end--finally--to the air of hostility between them.
We are still getting to know the seemingly inept, iPhone-addicted Dr. Roman. She's a master manipulator of men and she is quite successful, especially concerning Coop (shocking, I know).
Akalitus's memory issues make have put a patient with a secret at great risk, not to mention All Saint's, but could it be possible that we've underestimated her? Tune in for all this and much more!
NURSE JACKIE 504 – “Lost Girls”Episode Details
An agitated and heavily medicated Jane Doe is brought into the ER. Jackie and Kevin are called into Fiona’s school because she’s been acting out in class. Jackie catches Grace sneaking around the city to see her much older boyfriend. When Jackie gets back to the hospital, she learns that Akalitus lost Jane Doe just as her concerned husband shows up at the hospital. Akalitus tells Jackie that the “concerned” husband has been drugging Jane Doe and she’s helping her get to a safe house. When Prentiss finds out, the nurses unite to take the blame, but he surprises them all by saying if this happens again they should come to him.
Written By: Michael Davidoff & Bill Rosenthal
Directed By: Romeo Tirone
It's kind of cringe-inducing watching Kevin (Dominic Fumusa) and Jackie (Edie Falco)
go for each other's jugulars but their breaking up was probably a good
thing as they were a pretty boring couple--life around them alone was
pretty airless.
If you haven't been spoiled yet on this it should not be a shocker:
Now-sober and in divorce (custody) proceedings Jackie starts back into
the dating game.
Jackie and Kevin are not setting really good boundaries for their
'ex' marital spats which, come to think of it, they didn't bother doing
when they were a supposedly happy couple, back when Jackie was a
pill-head who bedded the pharmacist to get painkillers to feed her
addiction. Yikes, there's been forward movement--for Jackie, anyway, as
you'll see in the next handful of episodes. BIG emotional ups and downs,
including examining a parent's worst nightmare via a former colleague
who lost his son--Jackie's treatment program buddy--OD'd and died so his
father--Jackie's boss upped and quit as head of the hospital. He wants a
private exit interview with Jackie--stat!
Their have been some
really fresh casting choices and surprising developments in the story
but the 'best' surprise in season five is about how great Nurse Jackie remains. Seven
episodes in to Nurse Jackie's- fifth season and this is my favourite of all the seasons so far.
The many faces of Nurse Jackie in Episode 302 'Luck Of The Drawing':
Jackie and Kevin are at a stalemate in their divorce mediation.
NURSE JACKIE 502 – “Luck of the Drawing” Episode Details
Jackie and Kevin at a stalemate in their divorce mediation.
Unless Jackie can figure out her work hours, Kevin wants full custody....Jackie takes advantage of Akalitus’s
memory lapses and gets her to sign off on a schedule but Kevin surprises
her by announcing he’s petitioning for psych tests on the girls.
Jackie, overwhelmed by the day, downloads to the only person who will
understand. She calls Charlie Cruz’s voicemail. When Jackie gets home,
Zoey surprises her with the girls, cake, a piñata, and a surprise Skype
guest, O’Hara. Grace releases her wrath on the piñata.
Written By: Tom Straw Directed
By: John Cameron Mitchell
More photos from NURSE JACKIE 502 – “Luck of the Drawing” Episode After the Jump!
I've watched the first five episodes of the new season of Nurse Jackie after having watched since it premiered 4 years ago. I am so very pleased with it and I think you will be, too.
At it's core, the show is about a head nurse who outwardly, has it all together--she's extremely competant, a leader, instills confidence in others--then it spins out of control due to her drug addiction. By this season's opener, Nurse Jackie has gone to rehab, completing eight of the steps, and has been sober for about 9 months, give or take. But she insists on staying sober by playing by her own rules which makes for a razor thin line for Jackie to walk while staying on top of her 70-hour a week job, going through the wrenching emotional mechanics of a divorce/deciding who gets the girls. Could their be room for romance, too? That would be a first--but then, so is her sobriety so don't miss what will be the best ever season of Nurse Jackie.
Nurse Jackie : Season 5: Episode 1 Clip - 'Mother of the Year' (VIDEO)
Hard to be optimistic about Fiona (Emmy Rossum) and Jimmy's (Justin Chatwin) chances for reconciliation any time before season 4 as this penultimate Sneak Peek VIDEO 3 illustrates pretty profoundly.
I used to wish for them to have a happily ever-after, but truly, Jimmy/Steve is not a good guy.
Throughout season 3 he played the role of devoted partner to Fiona (at least when he wasn't boning his wife, Estefania) and stand-in dad to the Gallagher brood but ultimately, he is a thief, a liar and a cheat. Fiona, despite her horrible upbringing and grim life is a better person than he is. She deserves better so I'm rooting for this relationship to go down in flames.
Steve Howey as Kevin in Shameless Episode 3.11 (Cr: Showtime)
Shameless : Season 3: Episode 11 VIDEO Clip - 'Crazy'
Lip seeks advice from Kevin.
Almost any scene with Steve Howey as 'Kevin' is chuckle-worthy but this one is LOL- funny. His facial expressions are priceless. Great scene!
William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher in Shameless episode 3.11 (Cr: Showtime)
Shameless : Season 3: Episode 11 VIDEO Clip - 'Law of Bodily Fluids'
Sneak Peek VIDEOS - Teases - Promo PHOTOS for 'Californication' – Episode 6.11 - 'The Abby'
David Duchovny as Hank Moody and Natasha McElhone as Karen in Californicaton Episode 6.11 "The Abby" (Cr: Showtime)
The moment some of us have been waiting for: "xxxxx" and "xxxxxxx" reunite!
Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) and Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) join forces to track
down Atticus (TIM MINCHIN). Surprisingly, Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) is
the only person who can really help. Marcy’s (PAMELA ADLON) lunch date with
Ophelia (MAGGIE WHEELER) leaves her a little tied up. Charlie’s (EVAN
HANDLER) response to a curious message reveals the true feelings between
the two exes. Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) has a revelation about Becca.
Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: Michael Weaver
Tim Minchin, David Duchovny, Madeleine Martin and Maggie Grace in Californication episode 6.11 (Cr: Showtime)
Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Jason Beghe, Patrick Fischler, Dustin Ybarra, Angela Trimbur, Maggie Wheeler And Tim Minchin
Co-Star: Marcus Folmar
Hank and Faith visit Atticus at Happy Endings.
Californication : Season 6: Episode 11 Sneak Peek Clip - 'The Space Between My Thoughts'
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Californication : Season 6: Episode 11 VIDEO Clip - 'I'm Done Lying'
Charlie pays a visit to Ophelia's home after gettting a one-word text message message from Marcy.
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Game Of Thrones Season 3 starts shortly after season 2 ended (mostly)
Game of Thrones, Season 3 - Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran)
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Inside The Wildlings (VIDEO)
Game of Thrones - Episode 3.01 - Valar Dohaeris - Review
This is an initial impression of the premiere episode Game of Thrones - Episode 3.01 - 'Valar Dohaeris'. It contains only the mildest of spoilers.
Unsurprisingly and very satisfyingly, the series has raised the bar yet again visually. The locations, the sets, the costumes, the effects… everything just looks sumptuous.
In the premiere episode, we pick up where we left off last season, with Sam Tarley running from the White Walkers and their army of undead. The scene is intense and atmospheric...with a surprise ending. Cut to the opening credits, which feature King’s Landing, Winterfell, Harrenhal, Dragonstone, the Wall and Astapor.
The rest of the episode is dedicated to catching us up with the various players in the story, including those in King’s Landing, on Dragonstone, beyond the Wall and across the Narrow Sea.
Many of these scenes do double-duty, not only catching us up on past events but also setting things up for later in the season like... watching the chess pieces being moved into position yet again... and their potential meaning... for the storylines this season.
And what of those storylines? Every one wants to know how closely this season will hew to A Storm of Swords.
Having only watched a fraction of season 3... it seems that they are still following the main storyline but at times...taking a different path getting to their destination.
There are a number of new scenes in episode one that are not in the book but which blend in in such a way that they could have been.
Others scenes, like in past seasons are wholly different from the writings of George R.R. Martin, but they serve to streamline events and characters.
Season 2 of Game Of Thrones kept most of our characters very busy.
Robb Stark is
fighting for an independent North.
Theon Greyjoy turned on the
Starks but was eventually stabbed in the back by his own family.
Joffrey Lannister is still on the Iron Throne, but his uncle, Renly Baratheon,
also felt he had the right to claim the throne and he received help
from House Tyrell.
Tyrion Lannister arrived in King’s Landing to
become the hand of the king, only to almost succcumb during the
Battle of the Blackwater and then to be cast aside by his own
father, Tywin.
Then there is Stannis Baratheon, also still in it to win
it, and he is being helped by Melisandre (Carice van Houten).
Meanwhile, Daenerys Targaryen is still on Essos with her three
dragons, Jon Snow is still a captive of the Wildlings, and the last
episode ended with Sam Tarly trying to hide from an army of White Walkers.
(Cr: HBO)
Game of Thrones is an HBO series that started in April 2011. The series is based on the epic fantasy book series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin. It's premise is about a power struggle for the Iron Throne between seven noble families on the fictional continent Westeros.
Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau)
GAME OF THRONES - APRIL EPISODES DESCRIPTIONS
Episode #22: “Dark Wings, Dark Words”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Sansa (Sophie Turner) says too much. Shae (Sibel Kekilli) asks Tyrion
(Peter Dinklage) for a favor. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) finds a way
to pass the time. Arya (Maisie Williams) runs into the Brotherhood
Without Banners.
Written for television by Vanessa Taylor; directed by Daniel Minahan.
Episode #23: “Walk of Punishment”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Tyrion shoulders new responsibilities. Jon (Kit Harington) is taken to
the Fist of the First Men. Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) meets with the
slavers. Jaime strikes a deal with his captors.
Written for television by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by David Benioff.
Episode #24: “And Now His Watch Is Ended”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
The Night’s Watch takes stock. Varys (Conleth Hill) meets his better.
Arya is taken to the commander of the Brotherhood. Daenerys exchanges a
chain for a whip.
Written for television by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Alex Graves.
Episode #25: “Kissed by Fire”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
The Hound (Rory McCann) is judged by the gods; Jaime is judged by men.
Jon proves himself; Robb (Richard Madden) is betrayed. Tyrion learns the
cost of weddings.
Written for television by Bryan Cogman; directed by Alex Graves.
Rose Leslie as Ygritte in Game Of Thrones Season 3 (Credit: EW)
You may think you know how brutal HBO’s beautiful, dark, twisted fantasy Game of Thrones
can get, but to paraphrase Wildling temptress Ygritte: “You know
nothing about season 3.” Based on roughly the first half of the third
novel in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, A Storm of Swords,
this season continues the epic story of rival families vying
for power in a fantasy kingdom where winter and summer last for years.
It includes some of the most rousing moments of
triumph in the saga’s five-book (so far) histroy — as well as its
most bloody casualties. ...“Emotionally, this season really goes for the jugular,” Thrones executive story editor Bryan Cogman tells Entertainment Weekly in this week’s issue. “In some cases, quite literally.”...
Showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss are reluctant to raise
expectations any higher, but are optimistic...One
particular “Scene Which Shall Not Be Named,” as Benioff called it, left
the Thrones team devastated. “I’ve never seen the crew so
emotional,” Benioff says. “If the scene has that effect on the people
making it who know what’s coming, if they’re that overpowered, I think
it’s going to have an overwhelming effect on people watching it.” (cont.)
This season, the Lannister family backstabbing is ratcheted to a new
level now that Lord Tywin (Charles Dance) has returned to King’s
Landing. Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) struggles to purchase a
merciless eunuch army. Kingslayer Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) attempts
to escape the confinement of his noble escort Brienne (Gwendoline
Christie). Jon Snow (Kit Harington) infiltrates the rival Wildling camp
led by Mance Rayder (Ciarán Hinds), while the mesmerizing Ygritte (Rose Leslie)
tries to melt Jon Snow’s heart.
HBO's Season 3 adaption of Game of Thrones is one that has long been anticipated by fans of the George R.R. Martin epic fantasy series "A Song Of Ice & Fire."
Based on parts of book 3, this season some of the most compelling characters get into some of the most memorable situations of the entire series thus far.
Diana Rigg as Lady Oleanna (Cr: EW)
Diana Rigg will play a character that stood out for her extreme directness, her lack of desire to suffer fools and her ability to scheme. It should be an absolute joy to see Rigg take on the pivotal role of Lady Oleanna Tyrell.
As Blackwater Bay cools, the victors consolidate their power
and rebuild King’s Landing. But new challengers for the Iron Throne
rise from the most unexpected places. Characters old and new must
navigate the demands of family, honor, ambition, love and – above all –
survival, as the Westeros civil war rages into autumn.
Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R.
Martin, GAME OF THRONES is an epic story of treachery and nobility set
on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years,
and only the lust for power is eternal. The Emmy®- and Golden
Globe-winning series returns for its ten-episode third season SUNDAY,
MARCH 31 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other
episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time.
As season three begins, the Lannisters hold absolute
dominion over King’s Landing after repelling Stannis Baratheon’s forces.
Yet Robb Stark, King in the North, still controls much of the South as
well, and has yet to lose a battle. In the Far North, Mance Rayder has
united the wildlings into the largest army Westeros has ever seen. Only
the Night’s Watch stands between him and the Seven Kingdoms, but nobody
knows what happened to its Lord Commander and the force he led beyond
the Wall.
Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen – reunited with
her three growing dragons – ventures into Slaver’s Bay in search of
ships to take her home and allies to conquer it.
Returning series regulars on GAME OF THRONES this season
include: Emmy® and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (Tyrion
Lannister), Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark), Lena Headey (Cersei
Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
(Jaime Lannister), Aidan Gillen (Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish), Iain
Glen (Jorah Mormont), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Richard Madden (Robb
Stark), Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark),
Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) and
Jack Gleeson (Joffrey Baratheon).
Additional returning series regulars this season include:
Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Rory McCann (Sandor
“The Hound” Clegane), Conleth Hill (Varys), John Bradley (Samwell
Tarly), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth), James Cosmo (Commander
Jeor Mormont), Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon), Carice van Houten
(Melisandre), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Sibel Kekilli (Shae),
Rose Leslie (Ygritte) and Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell).
Returning recurring cast members on GAME OF THRONES this
season include: Natalia Tena (Osha), Joe Dempsie (Gendry), Oona Chaplin
(Talisa Maegyr Stark), Julian Glover (Maester Pycelle), Kristian Nairn
(Hodor), Finn Jones (Loras Tyrell), Esmé Bianco (Ros), Gemma Whelen
(Yara Greyjoy), Hannah Murray (Gilly) and Art Parkinson (Rickon Stark).
New cast members for the third season include: Ciarán Hinds
(Mance Rayder), Diana Rigg (Lady Olenna Tyrell), Mackenzie Crook
(Orell), Clive Russell (Brynden “The Blackfish” Tully), Nathalie
Emannuel (Missandei), Kerry Ingram (Shireen Baratheon), Paul Kaye
(Thoros of Myr), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Jojen Reed), Ellie Kendrick
(Meera Reed), Richard Dormer (Beric Dondarrion), Kristofer Hivju
(Tormund Giantsbane), Philip McGinley (Anguy), Tara Fitzgerald (Selyse
Baratheon), Tobias Menzies (Edmure Tully), Anton Lesser (Qyburn), Ian
McElhinney (Barristan Selmy), Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton) and Noah
Taylor (Locke).
Jon is brought before Mance Rayder, the King Beyond the
Wall, while the Night’s Watch survivors retreat south. In King’s
Landing, Tyrion asks for his reward. Littlefinger offers Sansa a way
out. Cersei hosts a dinner for the royal family. Daenerys sails into
Slaver’s Bay.
Written for television by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Daniel Minahan.
Frank becomes the poster boy for Gay Rights in Shameless this week
Shameless Episode 3.09 "Frank The Plumber" (VIDEO)
Episode 3.09 Description -
Fiona starts a new office job but has a hard time fitting in with the corporate culture. In an attempt to get medical coverage, Frank inadvertently becomes involved in the gay rights movement where he meets Abraham Paige (guest star Bradley Whitford), a powerful activist. (SOURCE: Showtime)
Of the 15 promo photos, the one of Ian (Cameron Monaghan) sitting on his porch steps with a really messed up eye is the one that most interests me. I have no spoilers for this episode but I get the feeling that Mickey (Noel Fisher) did this to him. That Mickey is a real rotter. I can see being attracted to dangerous boys but he's a nasty, dangerous boy and Ian could do way better. Maybe he will.
I was noticing last week how nicely Emma Greenwell as Mandy is meshing with the cast. She's not the season 1 actress that played Mandy but I really like her and the nuances to her character that we are seeing through her involvement with Lip. Like her aunt said, she's the most decent of all the Milkoviches.
Finally, the promo photos strongly indicate that Lip's (Jeremy White) ex, Karen has made another drastic choice. The three shots of her mother, Sheila (Joan Cusak), with Shelia being pampered by Debs (Emma Kenney) and a shot of the two of them indulging in a big hug, tells me that both of them have had some really emotionally wrenching times of late and that you can find comfort in the least-expected places.
Sheila (Joan Cusak) and Debs (Emma Kenney) CR: Showtime
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Frank rants about domestic partnership rights.
Lip gets angry with Mandy after he learns that she has applied to colleges on his behalf.
Atticus (TIM MINCHIN) throws a party. Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) provides
the girls, The Dealer (JORGE GARCIA) provides the recreation, and Hank’s
(DAVID DUCHOVNY) old friend provides the entertainment. Hank gets a
taste of his own medicine with Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE). Atticus tries
to recreate rock ‘n roll folklore with one of his biggest fans, while
Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) reunites with The Widow (ALANNA UBACH).
Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: Adam Bernstein
Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Stephen Tobolowsky, Alanna Ubach Sarah
Wynter, Jorge Garcia, Steve Jones, Meghan Falcone And Tim Minchin
Eddie Needs My Help
Hank gets a taste of his own medicine with Karen.
Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) and Rob Lowe in Californication Episode 609 "Mad Dogs & Englishmen' (CR: Showtime)
It's pretty clear that a sober life vs. a non-sober life for Nurse Jackie means pretty much having all of the same responsibilities with none of the numbing.
Edie Falco in Nurse Jackie on Showtime
Nurse Jackie : Season 5: Official Trailer (VIDEO)
Without the crutch of getting high, Jackie has to face it all stone cold sober and though she seems to have a really good resolve, there are moments when you can see just how stretched thin Jackie (Edie Falco) still is. She's holding it together but with the custody fight with Kevin looming, (speaking of Kevin (Dominic Fumusa) he is being a real dick--still). Jackie's ex is carrying his anger and resentment towards her proudly like a badge, using every excuse available to tell her ('nicely') that she ruined everyone's life and that she's scum.
He's really not forgiving her any time soon no matter how anyone--including his daughters with Jackie, feels about it.
An overturned bus makes for a crazy day at All Saints. Two new
doctors join the staff: Dr. Carrie Roman, a resident who fucked her way
to the middle, and Dr. Ike Prentiss, a badass Army doc. Dr. Eleanor
O’Hara just wants to spend every minute with her new son. Coop is wary
of Prentiss but starts crushing on Carrie. And in the middle of the
chaos, Akalitus gives Eddie back his old job. After witnessing yet
another tense morning between the Peytons, Zoey announces that it’s time
for her to move out of Jackie’s house and O’Hara tells Jackie it’s her
last day at All Saints and she’s moving to London to be with her baby
and her family. And all this, the day before Jackie’s birthday. And the
end of a long day, Jackie puts one pill into a small jewelry box next to
her wedding ring in her night stand. It’s a new year.
Written By: Clyde Phillips
Directed By: Randall Einhorn
This is not an easy time for Jackie--but other people are struggling, too. O'Hara + mummyhood + work vs. wealthy, stayed-at-home mom--why work? SPOILER! So far in the first three epiosdes, Eve Best in the character of Dr. O'Hara, (soon to be residing in London) has had a grainy Skype birthday celebration with SPOILER help from Jackie's soon-to-be-former roommate. I'm entirely unsure what her role will be througout season 5. Sure will miss her if it is reduced by much.
I'm guessing that if Eve Best as Dr. O'Hara does not come back in a full capacity she'll be doing periodic Skyping. I'd rather have her in the same room with the people she's conversing with, having a party for, and so forth but if she's to be limited this season then back for more later, I wouldn't have to have a problem with that.
Gloria Akalitus (Anna Deavere Smith) is having memory issues but no has yet really confronted her on it.
Tony's (Tyler Jacob Moore) back! ...with more bad news for the Gallaghers
SHAMELESS 308 – “Where There’s a Will” Episode Description
Emma Kenney as "Debs" has been such a big piece of the heart, excellence & essence of this show's third season. "Shameless, The "American version" of the long-running British show of the same name is on it's own merits, an unqualified hit.
Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher, de facto mom to her sibling brood, is still phenomenal--most everyone in the cast is. Even Liam (Brenden Sims & Brandon Sims) is getting some good lines this season!
The family gathers for real Aunt Ginger’s fake funeral where they
meet Frank’s cousin Patrick. Patrick also forged a will, and since his
is dated more recently than theirs, the house is going to him. The
family conspires to challenge the will and to get rid of Patrick.
After a failed clean-up gig, Jimmy finds a new job at the Coffee
Beanery. He runs into an old friend from med school, Andy, and he begins
to wonder what he’s doing with his life.
Meanwhile, Fiona and Lip look for a new house. Not wanting to move, Carl
poisons cousin Patrick. Patrick lives and the Gallagher’s lose their
battle for the house. Source:Showtime
When Tony arrives with an eviction notice, Debbie falsely accuses
Patrick of touching her in her ‘nice places’. Patrick bargains with
Fiona. For a small fee, the Gallagher’s can rent the house from him and
continue to live there.
This was very funny and I really like the idea of calling our 'naughty bits' our 'nice places.' Empowering and funny!
With Hymie gone, Sheila no longer needs Frank as a nanny and Frank
needs a new place to stay. Luckily, he meets creepy, vulnerable
Christopher at his AA meeting. Sheila becomes an advocate of the word
‘retard’ and learns that Karen was the one that called the Wong’s. Kev
and Carol continue to get busy with the hopes of making a baby.
Written by Davey Holmes and Directed by Danny Cannon
Maggie Wheeler (Ophelia Robins) & Pamela Adlon (Marcy) in CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic” (Cr: Showtime)
CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic”
The reviews are in for the first draft of A Crazy Little Thing Called
Love: The Musical. Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) looks for inspiration from
Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) to help get him to the next level. Hank’s
constructive criticism leads Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) contemplating
alternate careers. Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) and Stu (STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY)
join forces to win back Marcy (PAMELA ADLON), but first, they’ll have to
pry her from the man-hating clutches of Ophelia Robins (MAGGIE
WHEELER). (CR: Showtime)
One thing about the Showtime offer where with a Showtime subscription, you can watch basically this week's and next week's episode of Californication on two consecutive nights. That's great for the genral audience; it keeps people like me on my toes.
Though I thought I was doing pretty well keeping the episode sequences set right, I found a photo source that had gotten them wrong--and it made me double check even though I was so sure--unless the publicity peeps got things out of sequence, too. Not hard to fathom when you have two fresh episodes of the same show going out at essentially the same time. Yikes.
Maggie Grace & David Duchovny in CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic” (Cr: Showtime)
Californication 6x08 Promo VIDEO "Everybody's a Fucking Critic"
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Two Sneak Peek Promo VIDEOS! For CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic”
Top: Peter Dinklage plays Tyrion Lannister in Game Of Thrones - Season 3
Bottom: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau plays Jaime Lannister (Cr: HBO)
Most of the comments seem to be suggesting that the Jaime Lannister rendition was best--with pretty much the rest of the Game of Thrones' - Season 3 - Character Portraits just of 'meh' quality.
After revealing itsflying dragon official posterlast week, HBO’s Game of Thrones
is now releasing 12 character-driven ads for the fantasy hit’s upcoming
third season. There’s haunting images of Robb Stark, Jon Snow, Cersei
Lannister and many more staring at you until they’re blue in the face.
The ads will start popping up in print publications and on outdoor ad
spaces starting next week (the S3 trailer is here).
Game Of Thrones - Season 3 - Episode Titles Revealed
Ep. 301 – Valar Dohaeris
Ep. 302 – Dark Wings, Dark Words
Ep. 303 – Walk of Punishment
Ep. 304 – And Now His Watch is Ended
Ep. 305 – Kissed by Fire
Ep. 306 – to be determined
Ep. 307 – The Bear and the Maiden Fair
Ep. 308 – to be determined
Ep. 309 – The Rains of Castamere
Ep. 310 – Mhysa
Game of Thrones Season 3 Sneak Peek: Death, Dragons and the King Beyond the Wall!
Game of Thrones Season 3 is coming.
The new season returns on March
31st at 9pm. For more on Game of Thrones, go to http://itsh.bo/HpR8b1.
Song featured in this trailer is "Bones" by MS MR
Watch Game of Thrones online at HBO GO® http://itsh.bo/eIDxfw.
Game of Thrones - Season 3 - Trailer (Extended Version) VIDEO
After the jump! Game of Thrones season 3 promo link and a third large Game of Thrones character poster (my 2nd choice) and Game Of Thrones Season 3: Trailer VIDEO Screencaps.
Tim Minchin, David Duchovny & Natasha McElhone in Californication Episode 607 (Cr: Showtime)
I nominate this episode as the most bizarre so far of Californication season 6, not specifically because of Marilyn Manson's guest starring turn, but because by bringing him and Tim Minchin as Atticus Fetch together, the level of oddness/insanity reaches completely new heights.
Even so, 'normal' family problems are brewing in the Hank-Becca-Karen family unit. Becca is still rebelling, going to great lengths to imitate her father's bad behaviour. An intervention involving Manson is staged and the results are pretty much what any functional person would expect.
With Charlie having realized that he still loves Marcy there is fertile ground to be mined--well maybe the ground isn't fertile anymore but it certainly is 'familiar,' as Marcy puts it.
Tune in Sunday night on Showtime to share in the craziness!
CALIFORNICATION – 607 – “The Dope Show” Episode Description:
Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) returns from his trip to find Becca (MADELEINE
MARTIN) in need of help. His plan for her backfires when they go to
visit Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) and his current house guest MARILYN
MANSON (Himself). Hank has an encounter that puts him in a very awkward
position with Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE). Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) takes
Stuart (CAMDEN GRAY) out for the day and has an encounter of his own.
Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: Michael Weaver
Guest Stars: Marilyn Manson, Sarah Wynter, Stacey Scowley, Dustin Ybarra and Tim Minchin
Co-Star: Camden Gray SOURCE: Showtime
Californication 6x07 Promo VIDEO "Scared Straight"
Natasha McElhone, David Duchovny & Madeleine Martin in Californication Episode 607 (Cr: Showtime)
Californication : Marilyn Manson Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Hank and Becca meet Atticus' house guest, Marilyn Manson.
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Californication : A Nice Little Fairytale Sneak Peek VIDEO
I hafta admit, after watching the Nurse Jackie Season 5 sneak peek and tease which had NO sign of our beloved Dr. O'Hara, I was just a bit worried myself that the delicious Eve Best might not be returning to Nurse Jackie. So this is excellent news--I had been and now can continue to look forward to finding out how O'Hara will handle the new life chapter of single motherhood(!) I'm guessing mommy veteran Jackie will be a much-needed source of support! That could be a nice flip from O'Hara's role last season as the one offering loads of BFF-quality friendship, support, and strength to a newly-in-recovery Jackie.
Cameron Monaghan as Ian and Emma Greenwell as Mandy in Shameless episode 307 (Credit: Showtime)
Despite the many jams the Gallagher kids have found themselves in, this set of 'cascading failures' seems a near-impossible one for Fiona to fix. Faced with losing
Liam, Carl and Debs to the system as well as losing the house due to Frank's (William H. Macy) decade-and-a-half of swindling the government by pretending to be the deceased Aunt Ginger, Fiona (Emmy Rossum) doesn't even have a moment to feel sorry for herself.
Emmy Rossum as Fiona in episode 8 of Shameless--the crisis continues (Cr: Showtime)
As the eldest Gallagher kid, Fiona has to act quickly and to steel herself for the next blow--and they just keep coming.
This story arc (episodes 306 - 308) has some of the heaviest, most heartfelt and splendid "Shameless" writing and performances I've yet seen on a show that has already been lauded many times for these qualities. There's nothing funny about a family being torn apart or losing their home but in true Shameless style, there's alway an undercurrent of humour at just how horrible and seemingly hopeless the situation is.
Meanwhile, life at Sheila (Joan Cusak) and Jody's (Zach McGowan) house is upended after an unexpected knock at the door (and I don't mean Karen returning) and Kev (Steve Howey) and V's (Shanola Hampton) quest for a surrogate pregnancy via her mother takes a turn for the ever-more-twisted.
SHAMELESS 307 – “A Long Way from Home” Episode Description
Knowing that Frank is the real reason DFS is on their case, Fiona
decides to seek sole custody of the kids. She just needs a full-time job
and a house. Fiona and Lip set out to forge Aunt Ginger’s will, and to
find a dead body to go with it.
Still in their respective foster homes, Debbie is forced into slave
labor in Kamala’s basement. Carl fights strict parental controls at
Cassius and Lanier’s. Ian confronts Mickey about Terry.
Frank prepares for his court appearance by getting sober and
attending AA meetings. When he learns of Fiona’s new custody plan, he
challenges her in court to maintain his parental rights. Though she is
forced to share rights with Frank, Fiona is ultimately granted
guardianship leaving Jimmy to wonder what that will mean for their
future.
Timmy Wong and his mother arrive to take Hymie. Sheila stages an
intervention to curb Jody’s sex addiction. Karen returns. And Lip learns
another will has already been filed with the court. (Credit: Showtime)
Written by Etan Frankel and Directed by Mimi Leder
Will the passengers of Californication' s Air Force 69 go down?
(l to r) Steve Jones, Alana Urbach, & Evan Handler in Californication Episode 6.06 "In The Clouds" (CR: Showtime)
'In the Clouds' has brought us to the halfway point of Californication - season 6 but there's nothing 'half-a**ed' about this outing. In what is one of the funniest episodes ever, Charlie and The Widow find a way to cope with his revelation that he 'still loves his ex-wife' and with his deep fear of dying before he disembarks.
Later, after Atticus Finch has failed Faith's test, a surprised Hank gets some potentially life-changing news.
Californication : 'Certain Death' Sneak Peek Video
Charlie faces a serious case of aerophobia. Hank is surprised by Faith.
Californication : 'Proletary Hopes and Dreams' Sneak Peek Video
Hank and Charlie arrive on Air Force 69.
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Californication Episode 6.06 - In The Clouds - Maggie Grace, Tim Minchin, David Duchovny (CR: Showtime)
Episode description:
Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) asks Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) to intervene
with Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN). Later, the boys board Air Force 69 with
Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN), to fly to NYC to present the songs for the
Broadway adaptation of A Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Charlie (EVAN
HANDLER) faces a serious case of aerophobia, but he’s got The Widow
(ALANNA UBACH) to take his mind off things. Atticus is surprised by
Faith (MAGGIE GRACE), while his wife (SARAH WYNTER) surprises Hank. (SOURCE: Showtime)
Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Alanna Ubach, Sarah Wynter, Steve Jones And Tim Minchin
Co-Stars: Kristina Kruz, Elizabeth Nicole, Jack J. Bennett
Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: David Von Ancken
Californication 6x06 Promo "In the Clouds" Promo Video
Shameless 'Cascading Failures' - The Gallagher kids are removed from their home & placed in foster care--can Fiona get them back?
Jeremy Allen White, Cameron Monaghan & Emmy Rossum in SHAMELESS Episode 3.06 – “Cascading Failures” (Cr: Showtime)
Though the Gallagher's have spoken not-quite-fondly of their previous encounters with the child welfare system, Shameless episode 3.06 – “Cascading Failures,” is the first time we see them removed and placed in emergency foster care. Unfortunately, Lip and Ian end up in a high risk-prison-like environment and Debs get tossed into an overfull house, where she is expected to keep her head down and stay busy doing childcare and clean-up for the 'lady' of the house. Meanwhile, Carl and baby Liam land in an upscale bi-racial gay couple's home which would be nice--except they are dead set on adopting Liam!
Still of Vanessa Bell Calloway and Steve Howey in Cascading Failures (Cr: Showtime)
In Kevin and Veronica news, this episode brings forth the most outrageous sex scene that you've ever seen them in and if you know Kev and V, you know that means it will be beyond bizarre!
Shameless 3x06 Promo "Cascading Failures" Promo VIDEO
The Department of Family Services hauls the Gallagher children
away, leaving Fiona desperate to get them back. With their mother Monica
nowhere to be found, Fiona is forced to track down Frank and get him to
make a 'Father of the Year' appearance in court. It all seems to be
going well well until Fiona discovers that Frank's not the solution to
her problem - he's the cause. Meanwhile, Kev and Veronica recruit V's
mother as a surrogate and Mandy & Mickey's father, Terry catches
Mickey and Ian in a compromising situation.
Emmy Rossum as "Fiona Gallagher' in Shameless Episode 3.06 Sunday night on Showtime (Cr: Showtime)
Shameless: 'First Order of Business' Sneak Peek VIDEO
Shameless Episode 3.06 Sunday night on Showtime (Cr: Showtime)
Frank, Fiona, and Jimmy visit Frank's lawyer who tells them that
for Frank to get the Gallagher kids back, he'll need to 'keep his p**s clean and his eyes white'.
Shameless: 'Free Roam' Sneak Peek VIDEO
Fiona is forced to find Frank and get him to make a "Father of the Year" appearance in court.
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Do Things Seem Like They Are Getting 'More Chaotic' On Shameless?
Emmy Rossum (Fiona) and Emma Kenney (Debs) in Shameless - episode 305 on Showtime Sunday nights (Cr: Showtime)
... was the question my spouse lobbed my way after last week's episode. With a chuckle I answered, 'Aren't they always?'
The Gallaghers lives continue to spiral into chaos as Debbie gets terrorized at the pool (guess the 90-seconds-holding-her-breath-plan didn't go as planned), Carl (wearing an I Beat Cancer t-shirt) believes he is a cancer survivor, Fiona's locked in the ladies room at work by her co-workers for not performing like they do, the Gallagher's literally have a dead body buried in the back yard (and the city sewer people are on their way to dig). And then there's the small problem of Jimmy's coping with his dad coming out. Just another day for the Gallaghers.
Shameless 3.05 Promo VIDEO "The Sins of My Caretaker"
Episode Desciption - The city of Chicago gives notice that they're doing work on the sewer main. The problem? Aunt Ginger's bones are still buried in the yard and Frank needs to find her before the city does. Meanwhile, Fiona is picked on at work for not satisfying her boss. When Fiona fails to provide the support Jimmy needs, he turns to Este. Molly learns that she's a boy and Ned asks Ian to rob his wife's house.
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Justin Chatwin (Jimmy), Emmy Rossum (Fiona) and William H. Macy (Frank) in Shameless - episode 305 on Showtime Sunday nights (Cr: Showtime)
Shameless - episode 3.04 - Harry Hamlin as 'Jimmy's' (Justin Chatwin) dad (Cr: Showtime)
The scene that follows this one is hilarious if not a bit shocking.
Quite a kerfuffle occurs after Jimmy's dad (Harry Hamlin) mistakes one Gallagher sib for another and someone is really displeased. Just a typical night at the Gallagher's, right?
Shameless 3x04 Promo VIDEO 'The Helpful Gallaghers' (HD) - Shameless Gets Fourth-Season Order
Shameless : A Whole Wonderful World Sneak Peek VIDEO
Carl prepares for cancer camp.
Seeking free court-side tickets to a Bulls game, Frank (William H. Macy) uses his unwitting son Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) as a 'kid dying from cancer'. He tells Carl that Grannie (Louise Fletcher) must have had the 'contagious-type' of cancer and Carl caught it from her by spending too much time in the basement cooking meth with her. (Credit: Showtime)
SHAMELESS Episode 3.04 Extended Episode Description – “The Helpful Gallaghers”
Carl says his goodbyes as he heads off to cancer camp, but he
isn't pleased with the camp's activities. No rifle range, no water skiing, no horseback riding…no fun! Always resourceful, Carl manages to find new friends and make the best of a sad situation.
As a favor to Sheila (and to save his own ass), Frank agrees to be a reluctant Jody’s sex coach. With Frank on babysitting
duty, Sheila wants to introduce Jody to "toy time" and Frank agrees to
be Jody's sex coach.
After realizing Bobby the grocery store manager uses his entire staff
for his personal pleasure, Fiona attempts to unite her coworkers against
their boss.
Lip and Mandy rescue Mandy's half-sister, Molly, from foster
care.
Debbie practices holding her breath so that she can protect herself from
the savage city-pool girls.
Kev and V are trying to have a baby.
Jimmy learns his parents are getting divorced and his dad is a
gay.
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Shameless : 'The Things' Sneak Peek VIDEO
Sheila asks Frank for help in her relationship with Jody.
More Shameless Promo photos: Click to enlarge.
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SHOWTIME NEW Release Announcement:
SHOWTIME® ORDERS ANOTHER ROUND OF Shameless,
HOUSE OF LIES & Californication
Following Record-Breaking Season Premieres And Continued Year-To-Year Audience Growth, All Three Hit Series To Return in 2014
LOS ANGELES, CA – (January 29, 2013) – After record-setting premiere ratings on the network’s Sunday night line-up and continued year-to-year audience growth, SHOWTIME has picked up brand new seasons of Shameless, HOUSE OF LIES and Californication for 2014.
The announcement was made today by David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.
Season-to-date, all three series are pacing above their prior seasons across platforms.
The third season of Shameless is up 22 percent, currently averaging 5.4 million weekly viewers across platforms (vs. second season average of 4.4 million), and up 63 percent versus its first season (vs. 3.3 million).
The second season of HOUSE OF LIES is averaging 3.2 million weekly viewers across platforms, up 10 percent from its freshman season (vs. 2.91 million),
(and) The sixth season of Californication is averaging 3.1 million weekly viewers, up 21 percent versus season five (vs. 2.5 million).
Production for the new seasons of all three series will kick-off in Los Angeles later this year.
Continues after the jump:
SHOWTIME has picked up brand new seasons of Shameless, HOUSE OF LIES and Californication for 2014.
Veronica and Kevin's wife work out their issues. SHAMELESS 303 – “May I Trim Your Hedges? (Cr: Showtime)
Episode 3.03 is my favourite thus far in Season 3. It's got some moments that you see coming miles away like V and Kev's wife's showdown--then there are others that come sailing out of left field but are really funny and provocative and really skillfully rendered. Shameless has such a great cast!
SHAMELESS 303 – “May I Trim Your Hedges?: Deli Meats Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Fiona is blown away by what she's asked to do to get a job as a cashier.
Shameless : Paid for my Mistake Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
SHAMELESS 303 – “May I Trim Your Hedges? Spoilery PROMO PHOTO (Cr: Showtime)
Lip leads a crusade to hunt down pedophiles in the neighborhood - until one of the offenders turns out to be a she.
Above Shameless PHOTO SPOILER: This isn't the pedophile that Lip involves himself with; it is the near- end of the episode and if you examine everyone's body language, especially facial expression, you can tell what is happening when you check out who the blond is in the synopsis (below).
SHAMELESS Episode 3.03 – “May I Trim Your Hedges?” PROMO VIDEO
SHAMELESS Episode 3.03 – “May I Trim Your Hedges?” PROMO PHOTOS (Cr: Showtime)
Official Synopsis:
Frank is supposed to take baby Hymie for his check-up, but when he
learns that dying kids can get Bulls tickets from The Wishing Lane
Foundation he tells Carl he has cancer.
Fiona seeks a cashier job at the grocery store. The new manager expects a
blowjob in return. Fiona enlists V’s help to blackmail him.
Debbie witnesses a guy jerking off on the train, prompting the family to
hunt down other sex offenders in their neighborhood. They learn a
pedophile lives down the street and the boys rally to get rid of him.
When ‘he’ turns out to be a ‘she’, Lip’s interested for a very different
reason.
Veronica’s spent the night on the Gallagher couch. She hates the
connection Kev shares with his wife and she’s stung by the news that
Kyle may be Kev’s son. Jimmy and Este attempt to fake out the INS.
Mickey beats up Ned. Mandy teaches Debbie how to take down a perv. And
Carl is offered the trip of his short lifetime to cancer camp.
Written by Krista Vernoff and Directed by Steve Shill
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GIVEAWAY!!! The Showtime official Key Art for Season 3 is especially awesome and I have a few full-size copies that I'm giving away. What do you need to do to be eligible to win? Simply leave a comment explaining in the most creative way possible WHY you love Shameless as well an email address for me to notify you of your winning status. The email is very important so if you are shy about doing so in public, EMAIL me your response with a valid return email address. Mine is foreverafangirl@gmail.com. I'll chose the winner on the day we switch to Daylight Savings Time--March 10! Good Luck!
Get a sneak peek look at what's in store for season 3 of Shameless.
Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher in Episode 302 of Shameless on Showtime Sunday nights (Credit: Showtime)
SHAMELESS 302 – “The American Dream” Synopsis:
Fiona wakes in a panic. She can’t believe she gave Meg a thousand dollars. She has no idea how to run a club night. Plus, the property tax is due. Lip’s PISSED.
Frank stumbles home drunk looking for a bed. Nobody wants Frank back, except Debbie. Debbie tends to Frank and helps Sheila with fussy Hymie. Unfortunately for Sheila and Jody, Frank may be the only one that can keep him quiet.
Lip begins his community service where he meets Casper and the kids from City Youth, a group of North Side do-gooders helping to clean up the South Side. Lip comes up with a scam to put these kids to work for his own financial benefit. Despite all her hard work, Fiona fails to make any money off the club, leaving Lip to use his newfound yuppie friends to make some money back.
Kev’s wife Cheryl returns with her son Kyle. Frank calls child services on his own family.
Written by Nancy M. Pimental and Directed by Anthony Hemingway (Credit: Showtime)
Baby "Hymie' in Episode 302 of Shameless on Showtime (Credit: Showtime)
To celebrate Showtime's season premieres sensationally successful viewer turnout, they making this season's premieres of SHAMELESS and CALIFORNICATIONavailable in full online. Woot! (click the links below to enjoy the episodes in full).
What does Frank do to earn a beatdown from his (former) biggest champion, youngest daughter Debs? Find out in the next episode of Shameless!
Emma Kenney as 'Deb' beats her father, 'Frank' (William C. Macy) with a pillowcase full of soap bars in Shameless - Epiasode 302 - 'The American Dream' (Cr: Showtime)
Ever the softhearted and forgiving, especially towards her n'er-do-well sot of a father, even Debs (Emma Kenney) has had it with his antics and total lack of concern for anyone but himself. The pillowcase full of soap bars is the one Deb explains to Frank (William C. Macy) earlier in the episode that she carries on her way home in the evenings after she watches baby Hymie for Shiela (Joan Cusack). She wards off any potential attackers with the homemade weapon.
Deb really goes to town on Frank after he double disses/insults her--the results are way more impressive than I would have guessed. Frank's next scene shows him with realistic, huge welts-- everywhere Debs hit him. Emma Kenney does a really nice job with this scene. Debbie is growing up and this may be the last time she holds a vigil for dad to return hime (this time he was gone for four months). Sooner, rather than later I'm guessing, Debs will see her father as Fiona (Emmy Rossum) has learned to. No sentimentality--just cold realism.
Shameless Episode 3.02 Sneak Peek VIDEO 'Such a Fuss'
Due to sleep deprivation, Sheila (Joan Cusak)nearly kills baby Hymie.
Joan Cusack as Sheila and Zach McGowan as Jody Silverman, in Shameless 302 (Cr: Showtime)
SHAMELESS 302 – “The American Dream” Synopsis:
Fiona wakes in a panic. She can’t believe she gave Meg a thousand
dollars. She has no idea how to run a club night. Plus, the property tax
is due. Lip’s PISSED.
Frank stumbles home drunk looking for a bed. Nobody wants Frank back,
except Debbie. Debbie tends to Frank and helps Sheila with fussy Hymie.
Unfortunately for Sheila and Jody, Frank may be the only one that can
keep him quiet.
Lip begins his community service where he meets Casper and the kids
from City Youth, a group of North Side do-gooders helping to clean up
the South Side. Lip comes up with a scam to put these kids to work for
his own financial benefit. Despite all her hard work, Fiona fails to
make any money off the club, leaving Lip to use his newfound yuppie
friends to make some money back.
Kev’s wife Cheryl returns with her son Kyle. Frank calls child services on his own family.
Written by Nancy M. Pimental and Directed by Anthony Hemingway
Shameless Episode 3.02 Sneak Peek VIDEO 'Pay The Taxman'
Fiona and Lip fight over money to pay off their property tax.
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After the jump:
More Shameless Promo Photos for Episode 302, The American Dream.'
Shanola Hampton ('V') Promo Photos for Episode 302, The American Dream' (Cr: Showtime)
Zach McGowan in Promo Photos for Episode 302, The American Dream' (Cr: Showtime)
The "Shameless" Gallaghers return for the brand new Season 3 Premiere: Sunday at 9 PM ET/PT!
There's
no way to describe Shameless episode 3.01 without giving too much away.
No worries though, I screencapped a number of shots, which if you are
imaginitive you may be able to figure out. I've throw in some
teases, too!
London-based actress Emma Greenwell (Mandy) is shown in the police station waiting to bail someone out. Shown too is Cameron Monaghan (Ian Gallagher) (Credit: Showtime)
So who is Mandy and Ian trying to bail out? Her dad? Her brother? Frank? Someone else?
Shown: Justin Chatwin as Jimmy/Steve and Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher (Credit: Showtime)
Why is Steve burning his clothes?
He got skunked. They had the smell of Estefania's perfume on them. He ran out of wood for roasting marshmellows. He helped dismember and dispose of a body.
One more.
L to R: Ethan Cutkosky, Justin Chatwin, Cameron Monaghan, Emma Kenney, Jeremy Allen White (Credit: Showtime)
Where are the Gallaghers runnning off too? They are making a beer run. The house is on fire. They are ditching Frank. They are going to school.
To indulge in a bit of last season's Gallagher goodness here's a link to
Jeremy Allen White as "Lip" Gallagher (Credit: Showtime)
Shameless - Episode 3.01 - El Gran Cañón - Episode Details PHOTOS:
Now that they're living together, Fiona struggles to accept the new
"boring" Jimmy. Frank wakes up in a place completely foreign to him. Lip
is sentenced to community service. Baby Hymie keeps Jody and Sheila up
all night.
Season 5 of Californication ended in a rather dark place: Hank (David Duchovny) was (possibly fatally(!) drugged by a bitter/crazy ex-girlfriend and based on the exclusive first look at Season 6, things will remain dark when the show resumes — at least for a little while.
"We pick up days after that in the hospital, where Hank has survived but she hasn't," Duchovny says. "This season kind of begins with Hank spiraling down."
"We go to rehab, but it's really just for comedic purposes," Duchovny says.
The video also offers you a first look at some of this season's guest stars. Tim Minchin plays a rock star wanting Hank's help in develop his book God Hates Us All into a Broadway musical.
Marilyn Manson and Maggie Grace play some of the characters Hank encounters in the rock 'n' roll world. Other treats in the clip: Charlie (Evan Handler) pretends to be gay to land a big client who wants a new agent ("gaygent") and Karen (Natascha McElhone) and Marcy (Pamela Adlon) are roomates.
Jorge Garcia will join the previously announced Maggie Grace in the new season of Showtime’s Californication.
Grace
has signed to play Faith, a groupie who develops a relationship with
Hank Moody (David Duchovny). Later, her fellow Lost costar Garcia will
make an appearance in one episode as an old contact from her past.
Garcia last appeared in the short-lived Fox drama Alcatraz from J.J.
Abrams.
Natalie Zea as Carrie and David Duchovny as Hank in Californication (Season 6, Episode 01). - Photo: David M. Russell/SHOWTIME
It looks like Hank (David Duchovny) is literally going to be haunted by ex-girlfriend Carrie (Natalie Zea), who, after Hank broke up with her and left for California, burned down his New York apartment, then stalked Hank in California. Carrie's final destructive act, spiking Hank's drink with a potentially lethal amount of prescription drugs could prove the impetus for Hank to finally clean up his act. Can he, will it take, and would a sober Hank be a fun Hank?
Homeland - Episode 2.12 - The Choice (Season Finale) Promo VIDEO
'The Choice' Season 2, Episode 12
In the Season 2 finale, Carrie is faced with a pivotal decision, while Brody meets with Faber to contemplate the future of the family. Meanwhile, Saul undertakes a secret assignment; and Quinn has a decision to make that may prove to be a game-changer.
Homeland - Episode 2.12 (Season Finale) 'The Choice' (Cr: Showtime)
No matter what happens on the season 2 final of Homeland, I doubt very much that it will feel ambiguous. If you've been watching thus far you know that episode 2 or 4 or even 11 could have been concluding episodes rather than contained within the season. The writers are not afraid to drive the story at dizzying speeds--yet somehow never sacrificing the character development. With Brody unmasked as a terrorist, both Vice President Walden and Abu Nazir dead, Brody's marriage over and Brody, unbeknownst to him or Carrie, with a giant target on his forehead, how can this possibly end well?
One would guess that Brody's must die. The CIA has sanctioned his death, he has a black ops assassin who is tracking him--the only thing standing between him and a bullet to the brain is Carrie--which is a pretty scary thought. There's no doubt in my mind that however this turns out, that Homeland's season 2 finale episode is going to be a real nail-biter. And we wouldn't want it any other way, right? See you Sunday!
Homeland : Balanced Life SNeak Peek VIDEO
Saul makes Carrie choose between Brody and the CIA.
Saul to Carrie: 'You're the smartest and the dumbest f**king person I've ever known.'
Homeland: A Preview of the Season Finale from EP Alex Gansa - Will Brody die?
With only one episode left in its second season, Showtime’s Homeland has already dispatched two very prominent characters: Vice President Walden (Jamey Sheridan) went last week, and in episode 11's shocking hour, elusive terrorist Abu Nazir (Navid Negahban) was finally caught and killed.
Had producers known from the beginning of season 2 that Homeland‘s big bad would perish? “I think the short answer to that is yes,” says executive producer Alex Gansa. “The long answer is we weren’t actually sure how that would happen. But the reason we wanted Walden and Nazir both dead is we wanted to open the possibility that Brody and Carrie could have a happy ending, that their doomed romance was not doomed after all. The only way to make that happen was to off these two antagonists.”
... So what can Gansa tease about next week’s season finale? “The final episode is called ‘The Choice,’ and what I can say about it is .... we’ve sort of left the thriller aspects of the show behind and now we come to a very personal story about Carrie and Brody and all the obstacles that lie in the way of them being together. That is what the finale is about. It’s a real character study of these two people, where they’ve come from, how they regard each other, and whether or not there’s a future for them.”
Source
Homeland - Episode 2.12 (Season Finale) 'The Choice' (Cr: Showtime)
The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey - 13 Minute Special [HD] (VIDEO):
A new The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey picture shows Gandalf confront the Goblin King.
The image (above), which shows the tense meeting after the wizard (Ian McKellen) and his dwarf companions are surprised by the monsters after seeking refuge in a mountain cave, debuted on Entertainment Weekly's Facebook page.
In the confusion of the kidnapping, Bilbo (Martin Freeman) is lost and has a fateful encounter with Gollum (Andy Serkis).
The cast also includes Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm,
Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Evangeline Lilly and Richard
Armitage.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will debut on December 13 in the UK and December 14 in the US.
In the adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel, Bilbo Baggins is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, he.... gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know. Source: New Line Cinema
Michael C. Hall as Dexter with Lauren Velez as Sgt. Laguerta in Dexter 7.12 (Credit: Showtime)
Dexter 7x12 Promo "Surprise, Motherfucker!" (HD) Season Finale
Dexter must protect himself as LaGuerta closes in on his secret in the Dexter Season 7 finale.
Hannah goes to jail; LaGuerta continues her investigation.
Michael C. Hall as Dexter with Lauren Velez as Sgt. Laguerta in Dexter 7.12 (Credit: Showtime)
It's time now to make your best guess as to how Dexter season 7 will wrap up.
Last week, after discovering that Hannah (Yvonne Strahovski) attempted to murder his sister Deb (Jennifer Carpenter), Dex (Michael C. Hall) took decisive action after lab results from a water bottle he found in Deb's wreaked car showed the water to be 40% spiked with prescription medication that knocked Deb out while she was at the wheel of her car. He retrieved the poison pen that Hannah used to kill Sal Price, the 'true crime' writer, and turned it over to Deb so she could bring charges against Hannah for his murder. The episode closed on a solemn note with Hannah declaring as they cuffed her that Dex 'should've killed (her)'.
I have to say, I felt greatly relieved as Dexter was behaving entirely as I would think he would given the great closeness he has with Debra. I never questioned that he would 'choose' Deb over Hannah but it wasn't clear until it came to a matter of life and death. Interesting too, how Dex echoed Deb's own words about keeping company with Hannah: "You'll never be safe."
The season would seem to be wrapped up save for one very important detail: Sgt. LaGuerta's (Lauren Velez) dogged determination to clear her former lover, cop, and Dexter nemesis, James Doakes (Erik King) of the moniker of having been the "Bay Harbor Butcher.' As we saw, she narrowed the possible suspects down to Dexter and despite finding evidence to the contrary which implicated Doakes (and which she correctly suggested Dexter could have planted) and assuring her former boss Tom Matthews (Geoff Pierson) that she would cease and desist, she continues in the season finale at full steam ahead in her efforts to take Dexter down.
How far will she go? Are the promo photos and sneak peeks which indicate that Dexter is arrested real or are they a fantasty or recollection like this is?:
James Doakes (Erik King) appears in the season 7 finale of Dexter on Showtime December 16
And what about Hannah? She knows Dexter's big secret. He must have considered that she would tell the cops what she knows--and that, coupled with what LaGuerta thinks she knows would seem to be all that is needed to seal Dexter's fate.
Finally, what is Debra going to do? as Hannh rightly points our, debra is being selective in her pursuit of justice by arresting Hannah and but Allowing dexter to remain free? Will Deb's conscience get the better of her and will she free Hannah? This screen shot would seem to imply that something big happens as Hannah is out of shakles and outside Dexter's apartment!
Yvonne Strahovski in Dexter 7.12 (Credit: Showtime)
Update: TVGuide Dexter SPOILER:
Q: Will Hannah turn in Dexter during the DEXTER finale?
A: That will be the big question of the hour. But Michael C. Hall says Dexter may come to regret turning her in for more than one reason.
"I think he was open to a sense of possibility and open to a sense of a
legitimate future in a way that he never has been before and that's not
going to be an easy thing to dismiss," he says. "He believes that
Hannah does love him and will keep his secret. He, if nothing else,
believes she'll do it out of a sense of self-righteousness, that she was
able to keep secrets in a way that he couldn't."
Carrie (Claire Danes) in Homeland - Episode 2.11 The Motherf--ker with a Turban (Credit: Showtime)
Homeland: 'Farce" Sneak Peek VIDEO
Saul is hooked up to a polygraph.
After meeting with Dal Adar and having an intense discussion with Estes, Saul is mysteriously pulled aside and questioned.
Homeland : 'A Few Questions' Sneak Peek VIDEO
Carrie questions the team responsible for clearing the tunnel.
When last we saw Carrie (Claire Danes) she had, with Brody's (Damian Lewis) assistance, escaped from Nazir (Navid Negahban), called for help and returned to the warehouse in which she was being held. Upon her return, she began a solo search for Nazir, unaware that black ops agent Quinn (Rupert Friend) and a terrorist capture team were about to storm the place--which is where we pick up in Sunday's episode.
It's going to be very interesting because for one thing, how is Carrie going to explain exactly, how she got away from Nazir--that her lover--Brody made a deal with Nazir to kill the Vice President? I just can't see that going over well--though I realize that patriot Carrie would have died before she would have consented to such a thing. RIP V.P. Walden--you were a slimy bastard but Jamey Sheridan did a great job making us hate you.
Nazir evaded capture and in this Sunday's episode we may find out if he will be caught or killed or both--the sneak peek implies that he gets away but sneak peeks can be sneaky that way, as I'm sure you've realized. All the more fun to discuss what we think is going to happen, right?
Speaking of happenings, Brody's wife Jessica (Morena Baccarrin) finally bedded her true love Mike (Diego Klattenhoff) while at the safehouse, explaining afterward that she felt no guilt. When Brody finally showed up, things were awkward but upon Mike's exit Jess and Brody appeared ready to discuss their situation frankly (they both desire people that are not their spouse). But inconveniently, Brody was called away by Nazir and the discussion was shelved. I think the marriage is kaput, though. There's just nothing left between them besides the kids, who are very aware of Mom and Dad's very unhappy marital situation.
This week too, the 'mole' problem which goes back to season one, is again picked up--by Carrie--who is convinced that the only way Nazir could have gotten away was if said mole helped him. I don't know. There was quite a time lapse between her escaping, running out to the highway, trying and failing several times to flag down someone to borrow a cellphone from, phoning the 'home office', and then making her way back to the huge warehouse. Why couldn't Nazir have just slipped away, possibly using his own terrorist connections? I am glad the mole issue is at least being addressed because it's not at all a small issue. I've heard rumblings that Saul (Mandy Patinkin) is the mole which I don't believe, that Estes (David Harewood) is--he, I could've believed the mole last season but this far into season 2, I'm thinking he's more an asshole than a mole. At this point, my best guess is 'Danny,' the guy that got caught in the gunfight along with Quinn and who last we heard had a 50-50 chance of recovering. He showed up in the last episode having left Walter Reed Hospital AMA, arm in a sling, saying he wanted to help find Carrie--but who knows.
There's just 2 more episodes, people. This season has gone by in a flash. I've really dug it--the characters and the great writing/high tension of every episode have solidified my state of being hooked on this show and I'll miss Homeland when it goes on hiatus. So glad it was renewed for a third season!
Homeland - Episode 2.11 The Motherf--ker with a Turban (Credit: Showtime)
Episode 2.11 - The Motherf--ker with a Turban
Dangerously close to exhaustion, Carrie continues her hunt for Nazir and
begins to suspect there is a mole in the CIA. Roya reveals her true
colours under interrogation and Saul finds himself fighting to save his
career under unexpected circumstances. Meanwhile, the Brodys struggle
to maintain anything close to a state of sanity.
Homeland : With the Creators: 'Broken Hearts' Episode 2.10
Homeland TVLine Teaser:
To the surprise of some, Jessica recently “reconnected” (so to speak) with old flame Mike, and seems to have no regrets about it. “I think she is allowing herself to go there, not knowing what is going to happen – and that is OK,” Morena Baccarin told us of her character’s mindset. “She’s been depleted for so long in her relationship with Brody that she is just finally getting something for herself.” Though that something may seem newly messy now, with Brody appropriately suspicious of the rekindled affair, Baccarin promises that by the season finale airing Dec. 16, “There will be resolution” one way or another.
Jennifer Carpenter, Michael C. Hall & Yvonne Strahovski in Dexter 7.11 "Do You See What I See?" (Cr: Showtime)
Season 7 Dexter is really keeping me guessing as to where the "new
Dexter," now sans his Dark Passenger, is headed. In this Sunday's episode, Debra zigs when she should've zagged, it's Christmastime in Miami and things for Dexter and Hannah continue to
roll along nicely--until a large bump in the road threatens to derail
their future together.
Dexter : What are the Odds? Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
Matthews interrogates Dexter.
Dexter 7.11 "Do You See What I See?" (Cr: Showtime)
DEXTER SEASON 7 – Episode 711 – “Do You See What I See?” Synopsis
As Christmas approaches, Dexter tries to balance his life with Hannah
and his relationship with Debra, but unbeknownst to Dexter, Debra
follows up on what could be an incriminating tip that Hannah’s father
gave her. However, when Dexter learns that the man responsible for
ordering his mother’s death has been released from prison, he zeros in
for a kill that might end all kills.
Written by Manny Coto & Wendy West, Directed by John Dahl
DEXTER SEASON 7 – Episode 711 – “Do You See What I See?”PROMO
DEXTER Episode 7.11 - Yvonne Strahovski and Michael C. Hall (Cr: Showtime)
TVGuide SPOILER Ahead!
Q: Wow, Dexterkilled Hannah's father. What won't he do for her on Dexter? A: He probably wouldn't
look the other way if she tried to kill one of his family members — and
considering that Deb is his only family, it should come as no surprise
that Dexter will look askance when she gets into a very
suspicious-looking car accident. Will he ever be able to have a future
with Hannah now? On the bright side, Dexter will try to put the kibosh on LaGuerta and Matthews' investigation into the Bay Harbor Butcher — but that doesn't mean Maria has really given up.
Michael C. Hall as Dexter and Jennifer Carpenter as Deb in 'Dexter' on Showtime. Season 7 finale is Dec 16
Just caught up and watched this episode. Turns out that Hannah's
father is pretty much what you'd expect of a guy who was OK with letting
his daughter (almost) drown as a young child.
Some major attitude adjusting continues to go on between Deb and Dex.
Debra makes Dex a promise in regard to Hannah McKay but how far that
promise will extend into the future remains an open question. In fact,
there are several 'open questions,' with Laguerta's re-investigation of
the Bay Harbour Butcher case and her bringing her old boss Tom, on-board
to help with the case, probably the most compelling, not including the Dex-Deb-Hannah situation. What a mess!
It seems that the heat is going to remain on 'high' all the way through the finale--which is soon!
SPOILER: In this episode, Dexter deliberately breaks a major component of Harry's Code and has no conflicting feelings about it whatsoever.
Life continues to be complicated for Dexter (Michael C. Hall) and Hannah (Yvonne Strahovski) Cr: Showtime
Synopsis: DEXTER SEASON 7 – Episode 710 – “The Dark… Whatever”
A surprise visit from Hannah’s father puts Dexter on alert, and the
Phantom Arsonist’s crimes become more gruesome. Defending Nadia’s honor
forces Quinn into a dangerous situation, and LaGuerta brings on former
Deputy Chief Matthews to help her with the Bay Harbor Butcher case.
Written by Lauren Gussis & Jace Richdale & Scott Reynolds
Directed by Michael Lehmann
A goblin (w/Aiden Turner) in a scene from the fantasy adventure THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), released by Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM.
In the first Hobbit sneak peek VIDEO, Gandalf the Grey gives Bilbo Baggins the sword, 'Sting'!
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Sneak Peek #1 'Sting' (VIDEO)
I have totally missed Ian McKellen's 'Gandalf the Grey!'
(L-r) PETER HAMBLETON as Gloin, DEAN OâGORMAN as Fili, JOHN CALLEN as Oin, KEN STOTT as Balin, MARTIN FREEMAN as Bilbo Baggins, JAMES NESBITT as Bofur, AIDAN TURNER as Kili, STEPHEN HUNTER as Bombur, WILLIAM KIRCHER as Bifur, JED BROPHY as Nori and MARK HADLOW as Dori in the fantasy adventure âTHE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY,â a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), released by Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM.
Gollum, performed by ANDY SERKIS in the fantasy adventure âTHE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY,â a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), released by Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM.
CATE BLANCHETT as the Elf Queen Galadriel in the fantasy adventure "THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY," a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), released by Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM.
"Release Date: December 14, 2012 (3D/2D theaters and IMAX) Studio: New Line Cinema (Warner Bros. Pictures) Director: Peter Jackson Screenwriter: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson Starring: Ian
McKellen, Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm,
Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Evangeline Lilly, Andy
Serkis, Richard Armitage, John Bell, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John
Callen, Luke Evans, Stephen Fry, Ryan Gage, Mark Hadlow, Peter
Hambleton, Barry Humphries, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Sylvester
McCoy, Bret McKenzie, Graham McTavish, Mike Mizrahi, James Nesbitt, Dean
O'Gorman, Lee Pace, Mikael Persbrandt, Conan Stevens, Ken Stott,
Jeffrey Thomas, Aidan Turner, Billy Connolly
Saul catches up with an old friend and discovers evidence of covert
activities by Estes. Brody and Vice President Walden find themselves at
odds over the future of their political relationship, while Dana and
Finn come to terms with their own differences.
Season 2, Episode 9 of Showtime's "Homeland," "Two Hats."
Recap:
The episode opens with Estes, Quinn, Saul and Carrie puzzling over the disappearance of Brody.
Finally, Carrie has to be the one to say it: "He's dead. If not physically dead,
then operationally dead." If he's alive, then Estes' plan to roll up
Roya will surely kill him.
Homeland's episode 209, "Two Hats," which was on par with the best episodes of a spectacular season 2, kept both the characters and the audience on their toes as they piled on the intrigue.
Among the most "intriguing," happenings were Estes (David Harewood), Quinn (Rupert Friend), Saul (Mandy Patinkin)
and Carrie (Claire Danes) trying to figure out what Abu Nazir (Navid Negahban) has planned, and whether or
not they can trust Brody to help thwart those plans.
Even if Brody is telling the truth, there's
the possibility that Nazir is using him to throw the CIA off his trail.
Then you've got Carrie, Saul, Virgil and Max trying to figure out who "John X slash Peter Quinn" is working for
and what is 'the plan,' exactly?
Meanwhile, Jessica lost no time in hooking up with serious good guy "Mike Faber" (played by native Nova Scotian, Diego Klattenhoff) in the guest room of the CIA safe house.
Cut to Brody, who is, Surprise! alive. A clean-shaven Nazir bids farewell to Brody saying
he trusts in him because Allah trusts in him. As soon as Nazir speeds
away in his car, Brody runs to a restaurant to ask for a payphone and, when that
fails, a cell phone. He calls Carrie and tells her to move his family
somewhere safe, then wait for another call in an hour.
Carrie, who has a vested interest in seeing Jessica resume her affair with
Uncle Mike, sends him to scoop up the family and spirit them away to a luxe condo safehouse where they are free to pursue their passions:
Dana emanating gloom from every pore, Chris gazing like a simpleton at
all the flat-screen TV's, Jessica asking unanswerable questions about
Brody's mission, Uncle Mike cooking yet another breakfast...just like the family they would've been if Brody hadn't returned--which daughter Dana is now lamenting.
Brody calls again and says to Carrie, "Remember where we first met, and I
don't mean your office?" She replies,"In the rain?" Carrie goes where things got started between the two of them outside the veterans support group and jumps in the passenger
seat.
"I thought I was dead, Carrie," he says. She knows just how close he was. She has
to haul him in before Estes and the gang. Brody's recounting of his missing 12 hours is not 100% convincing. Whether he is still badly shaken and is eager to please or if the fact that he omits having prayed just hours before with Nazir, I really cannot tell. His story seems to be corroborated by dramatic reenactments. Does that
mean he's telling the truth? Or could they be dramatizations of his
lies? And how are we to interpret the scene of him praying with Nazir,
which he declines to mention for obvious reasons. Brody says Nazir has decided to "die taking the fight to the enemy." His
plan is to blow up 300 returning Special Forces soldiers at a
homecoming ceremony with Walden and Brody. Brody's mission is to get
Walden to let Roya cover the event with her camera van full of
explosives.
Carrie thinks Brody's telling the truth. The plan, she says, is
"quintessential Nazir." Everyone else is more skeptical. The best part
comes when Saul is watching on a closed-circuit TV as Brody pulls some
'confesses' to Carrie about how he 'only cares what (she) thinks'.
Quinn
creeps up to more closely listen to the interaction on the screen, and Saul says, "Think you're the only one who
understands that this fucker needs watching like a hawk?" Indeed.
Homeland : They Don't Believe Me Recap VIDEO:
Homeland - Damian Lewis plays terrorist/patriot 'Nick Brody' ( Cr: Showtime)
HOMELAND
NEWS:
'Homeland' Damian Lewis: 'I get lost in Brody's accent'
Damian Lewis has joked that he has trouble dropping the American accent
he uses in Homeland.
The British actor joked to GQ that playing American
soldier-turned-traitor Nicholas Brody on the Showtime series has odd
effects on his real-life speech pattern.
Homeland Season 2 on Showtime - Claire Danes & Damian Lewis (Cr:Showtime)
"At this point, I don't know what accent will come out when I order
coffee in the morning," Lewis joked.
He went on to quip that the brooding he does while playing the
conflicted Brody often makes him appear more intense than in reality.
"I know it looks like I'm thinking deep thoughts on the show, but I'm
probably just trying to remember my next line," he teased.
Lewis added: "[Brody is] a lot of fun to play because he behaves badly
in extremis."
The actor recently signed a new five-year deal to play Brody for seven seasons total on Homeland.
Who is that in the background with Hannah? If you have been paying close attention you should be able to piece together a guess! I'll give you a big huge clue after the jump in one of the photos below!
Yvonne Strahovski as "Hannah McKay in Dexter Episode 7.09 'Helter Skelter'**
DEXTER SEASON 7 – Episode 709 – “Helter Skelter” Synopsis:
Dexter is preoccupied with Isaak still on the loose, but an internal
struggle within the Koshka Brotherhood could work to Dexter’s advantage.
And while Miami Metro is on the hunt for a Phantom Arsonist, Dexter
goes to great lengths to protect his relationship with Hannah, asking a
favor of Debra that causes her to question her loyalty to Dexter. Original
Air Date: Nov 25, 2012 Source: TV Guide
Written by Tim Schlattmann, Directed by Steve Shill
Scenes from Dexter 709 'Helter Skelter' airing this Sunday on Showtime (Cr: Showtime)
Next on Dexter: '
Leverage' VIDEO Sneak Peek:
Dexter comes to Debra after he learns about Hannah's kidnapping.
Ray Stevenson as Issak in Dexter 709
'I just want to talk.' -- Issak to Dexter
Do you believe that Issak 'just wants to talk'--or does he want something more?
Dexter : 'I Just Want to Talk' Sneak Peek (VIDEO):
Dexter comes home to find Isaak in his apartment.
'There's the small matter of the two men who want me dead--and your stubborn refusal to help'--Issak to Dexter
Last Week:
Dexter : 'In Love' VIDEO Recap
Debra admits her true feelings to Dexter.
Dexter: What do you mean, you're in love with me?
Deb: I don't even know if I like you...ugh fff...forget it!
Last week included a real revelation--one that we've known of since season 6 but Dexter just learns of. He's uncomprehending--he had not clue one until Deb let fly her true (former?) feelings for him.
SPOILER: In Episode 709 – “Helter Skelter” next Sunday Dexter has a definitive response to Deb's declaration. His perspective may help Debra come to terms with her feelings or it may confirm to her something much darker--about not only herself--but Dexter and someone else.
Game of Thrones - Season 3 - Casting News - Coldplay Drummer to Guest
You know your show is a big deal when you need to cast a drummer and Will Champion shows up.
The Coldplay musician will appear in the eagerly anticipated third season of the fantasy drama.
Here’s all we’re permitted to reveal about his part: Champion will play … a drummer!
This is actually the second famous musician joining Thrones during the
upcoming season — Snow Patrol lead singer Gary Lightbody was cast last
summer in a role that hasn’t yet been officially described (Next: Bono
as Ramsay Snow!).
Game of Thrones - Season 3 - Set Photos - First look at Daario and Missandei:
Game of Thrones - Season 3 - Set Photos - Khaleesi & Ser Jorah (thumbnails):
Can't argue that the Game of Thrones season 3 sets and costumes don't look as amazinglynrealistic as ever. I imagine a tour of the sets would be a truly spectacular experience but since I don't think it feasible to travel so afar at this time, these photos will have to suffice.
Despite the inevitable nit-picking from the the devout Game of Thrones 'bookies' that rue the transition of the look of a fantasy book character to the costuming of an actual actor who is not going to be trussed up and CGI'ed like say, Gollum in the big screen LotR, I see no reason to complain that Daario is missing his 'blue hair and 3-prong blue beard with gold mustachio tips.' To be most forthright, this aspect of the series--all of the Mother of Dragons/Khaleesi adventures is the least interesting of the series thus far. To say they give her 'nothing' to do' is rather an exaggertion; to assess that she really does not accomplish a lot given how much time she expends doing it? That might be fair. My truth is that every time I get to a 'Khaleesi' chapter in the Game Of Thrones series I wish to skip it, though I don't. I'm hoping that Emilia Clarke, the actor portraying her, will somehow mine something of interest (besides Ser Jorah) out of the television adaption. To sum up, I hope the whole Mother of Dragons aspect of the books is greatly improved for the television adaption--that, or her screen time is reduced.
All that and a bunch of promo PHOTOS & sneak peek videos, too!
Scroll down and click through on the thumbnails for full size!
Spoiler!!! Dexter is totally about to kill the guy in the photo!
But he's just a truly random (bad) guy so I feel OK about telling you that what is happening in the photo is exactly what's is going down in a mere second after you hit the 'play' button, if you chose to pause during this scene as you view it.
Dexter 7x08 Promo "Argentina" (HD) VIDEO:
Let's see what else can I tell you but not truly spoil.
Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) finally comes clean to Dex about her (pre-catching him serial killing in the church) feelings about him, albeit in a way that I wouldn't have chosen. I thought it a bit too much of a stretch too soon after finding out sibling Dexter is a serial killer, to get all wrapped up in how appropriate Deb's feelings for her 'in-name-only' brother. (They were foster kids in the same foster family.) I get how they only have one another and she was very dependent and looked up to him all her life--that there would be sibling 'love'--but even off-screen, this stuff sometimes happens.
Dexter has a definitive reaction to the news which will complicate/probably kill any future love affair potential.<exhale>
Dexter Sneak Peek VIDEO - All I Have Left:
Dexter confronts Debra about killing Hannah McKay.
Guess what/who 'Issak Sirko' (Ray Stevenson) is shooting at?
(Answer is after the thumbnail promo photos (below)
Dexter 708: Market For Some Orchids (VIDEO):
Debra confronts Hannah McKay.
Michael C. Hall in 'Dexter' Episode 708
A call back to how Dexter learned to 'act human' in his working life in a police dept. He found that the folks at work liked him more when he brought donuts so he often did so.
DEXTER SEASON 7 – “Argentina” Episode 708 Synopsis:
Dexter tries to keep Debra in the dark about his relationship with
Hannah, but a surprise visit from Astor, Cody and Harrison throws a
wrench into Dexter’s plans. Now out of jail, Isaak renews his pursuit of
Dexter, while Quinn continues his power struggle with the Koshkas. Written by Arika Lisanne Mittman, Directed by Romeo Tirone
SOURCE: http://www.tvguide.com/
Michael C. Hall & Christina Robinson ('Astor') in DEXTER SEASON 7 – “Argentina” Episode 708
In other developments in DEXTER SEASON 7 – “Argentina” Episode 708 - Astor and Cody grew up!
Preston Bailey as 'Cody' in Dexter 708 Credit: Showtime
More DEXTER Episode 708 Promo PHOTOS and DEXTER 707 Recap (Excerpt) after the jump:
Chris Hemsworth strikes a pose in new behind-the-scenes PHOTO set from his Thor sequel THOR: THE DARK WORLD:
It’s been a while since we last saw some images from the set of Marvel’s sequel Thor: The Dark World, but today some new photos have popped online featuring star Chris Hemsworth filming in London... Apparently the scene in question involves the character throwing his hammer down and summoning some good old-fashioned lightning.
Directed by Alan Taylor, the film also stars Natalie Portman, Christopher Eccleston, Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba, Kat Dennings, and Tom Hiddleston.
The photos do tell part of the story. The Dana and the son of-the-VP boyfriend hit-and-run story ties up--pretty straightforwardly but there's a glitch, as you can see in the promo photos. Things look pretty hunky-dory with daughter and dad (Damian Lewis) now that Dana (Morgan Saylor) has unburdened herself and she and dad are on their way to the local precinct to fill out an accident report/confess. But just then--our Ms. Mathison (Claire Danes) steps into the picture , which is not at all cool with Dana or her dad.
Synopsis - HOMELAND Episode 207 – “The Clearing”:
Reeling from the recent ambush, Carrie and team struggle to regain control of their operation, while Brody and family attend a tony fundraiser at a Virginia horse farm. Saul visits Aileen in solitary confinement, hoping she’ll provide key intelligence on this latest attack. Meanwhile, an anguished Dana pressures Finn to come clean about their hidden crime. But her quest to tell the truth will collide with her father’s secret mission in ways neither could have foreseen. Directed by John Dahl Written by Meredith Stiehm
Santiago Cabrera as 'Sal Price'. Poor Sal. The Curse of Deb strikes again. :(
(Credit: Randy Tepper/Showtime)
The lastest DEXTER Wrap-Up Podcast featuring Yvonne Strahovski ,"Hannah
McKay' on Dexter is now available via embedable YouTube videos! links
follow for the rest of the Dexter season 7 Podcast series:
Synopsis: DEXTER SEASON 7 – “Chemistry” Episode 707:
Written by Manny Coto & Karen Campbell, Directed by Holly Dale
Things heat up as Dexter and Hannah grow closer, and when Sal Price discovers the two are involved, he wants the exclusive story. Sal helps Debra uncover new evidence about Hannah, while Quinn makes questionable choices to protect his girlfriend, Nadia.
Desmond Harrington, Katia Winter in DEXTER episode 705 Credit: Randy Tepper/ Showtime
Dexter "Swim Deep' Promo (VIDEO)
Here's the Synopsis and two sneak peek VIDEOS from the October 28 episode of Dexter "Swim Deep'
DEXTER SEASON 7 – “Swim Deep” Episode 705
Written by Scott Reynolds, Directed by Ernest Dickerson
While trying to uncover why Louis was killed on his boat, Dexter must out-maneuver Isaak, who’s after Dexter – and Debra. New leads are brought to light on the Wayne Randall killing spree case by his alluring former accomplice, Hannah McKay, who Dexter discovers has a secret.
Dexter SNEAK PEEK VIDEOS Episode 705 "Swim Deep' --watch after the jump or click the links:
DEXTER's Wrap Up podcast featureds an interview with the famed composer Daniel Licht. Check it out as well as each new behind-the-scenes, insider look at the making-of DEXTER, every Sunday after the episode airs on SHOWTIME. Host Scott Reynolds (Producer) interviews the show's actors, directors and more!
The beautiful women of Showtime's SHAMELESS like Emmy Rossum in NSFW VIDEO scenes and screencaps FROM THE SHOW as well as magazine scans from other sources. (Copyright: Showtime)
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