New Look!

Hiya!

Since I'm going to be spending a lot more time here as the fall season begins, I'm hoping you will, too. To make it more enticing, the site has a new look, courtesy of someone with endless talent. Hint - it's not me!

My hopes are that, in addition to what I already cover at TV Fanatic (Click that cute little link over to the right to visit), I'll add my take on shows I've loved (hello Supernatural and American Horror Story!) and ones I hope to love (Revolution, Nashville, The Following in the spring).

You'll either choose to join me or not, but at least if you drop by, you'll be greeted with the lovely new look. Feel free to tell me how much you love it! ;-)

Copper Cops Record Ratings for BBC America - TV Fanatic

Copper Cops Record Ratings for BBC America - TV Fanatic:

This is great news! I hope you are reading my reviews of the new series. Of course, there has been only one so far, but they will continue! Drop a vote at TV Fanatic to let everyone know what you think about Copper.

Two thumbs up from this television lover.

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Copper: Surviving Death Review

I was really looking forward to the premiere of Copper, and I wasn't disappointed. It's not often that one episode can provide such insight into so many characters, but that's what we got with "Surviving Death."

Because the case hit so close to home for Detective Kevin Corcoran, there was very little time wasted in discovering to what lengths he would got to solve a case, what his friends and colleagues thought of him and what  his determined and moral investigative techniques inspired in those he met along the way.

Corcoran is a man, above everything. Needing the comfort of a woman, he isn't above seeking it at the local brothel. He chooses a brothel run by a smart business woman who doesn't exploit the situation for her own gain and remains true to that one woman, Eva. His partner and friend, Francis Macguire also frequents the establishment but Molly doesn't have the same soft spot for him that Eva has for Corcoran. She's always leaning in for a kiss in the hopes of engaging Corcoran and speaking of him and his missing wife while laying with Francis. It would do her good to be happy with what she has, as Macguire doesn't take well to people talking about Corcoran and his misfortunes. More of that loyalty Corcoran inspires.

I really liked the idea that Corcoran would take the murdered child to Matthew Freeman, a black man with whom he served in the Civil War and a private physician, instead of the morgue. You can trust in the system, but more in those with a proven track record. If the murdered child had been his own daughter, Corcoran would have trusted Freeman.

Also interesting was the glimpse into the birth of modern forensics. The clay molded around the post to simulate a head and Freeman using numerous objects to simulate the bruising on the girls head. If it keeps on,  there will really be a little bit of everything in Copper to amuse the broadest possible audience.

The best part was that the system failed. The wealthy man got away with the crime, and tried to discover where the dead girl's twin sister was to, one was left to assume, ensure her silence. Why was that the best part? Because it didn't spin Corcoran off into some vengeful escapade. He knows eventually it will come around and that dude will pay. It certainly helped that one Elizabeth Haverford, the killer's wife knew in her heart her husband did it and gave Corcoran permission to do whatever it takes to make sure he pays. If he had reacted differently to the news that another man was to pay for his crime, would she have been as willing? I don't think so.

It would appear they will be walking a very fine line between right and wrong on Copper, but it won't necessarily be the good guys that have to carry the balance. Life will do it for them while they fight for justice, using alternative methods to get at the truth and juggle morality, integrity and the laws of the time.

I'm in!

The Observers Are Coming! Fringe Season 5 Teaser Video!

I remember when it was first discussed that the Observers were coming back from the future. The first thing people thought was that we had done something to our planet thereby forcing The Observers to come back and put us straight.

Tell me if I'm wrong. Listen to Walter. It sure sounds like The high and mighty Observers made a mess of our planet and decided to come back to our time to try to change their own future. What say you? And who can wait for Fringe to come back?? NOT ME! Enjoy...

 

Be sure to catch my reviews of the final season every Friday soon after the episodes air on TV Fanatic.

Copper | BBC America Will Bring Civil War NYC Alive in New Series

Copper | BBC America:

I'm currently watching the behind the scenes look at Copper, a series brought to us by the BBC about Civil War era New York City. I don't know why it struck me as so interesting for this series to be a BBC production. The US produces historical programming based on the history of the United Kingdom all the time, but I somehow feel it's all of our history and the Brits wouldn't have a care for NYC during the Civil War. Shows how much I know.

Some of the characters include Kevin Corcoran (Tom Weston-Jones), an Irish-American detective just back from the war, looking for his missing wife and the murderer of his daughter. Eva Heissen (Franke Potente), a German immigrant who runs a brothel and is in love with Corcoran. Robert Morehouse (Kyle Schmid, whom you might recognize as Aidan's progeny from last season's Being Human) as NY aristocracy who was changed by the war after serving with Corcoran and Matthew Freeman (Ato Essandoh), an African-American physician, and sees them as equals and friends. Rounding out the main characters is Elizabeth Haverford (Anastasia Griffith, most recently of Once Upon A Time) a well-to-do socialite who wants to use her wealth to help others.

All in all, it sounds like an impossible band of superheroes for the times. People who should have never come together, and yet they find their own ways to become influential in changing the course of history. Without individuals like these, New York could have fallen into depravity and debauchery without the opportunity to crawl out of the muck.

The craftsmanship that went into the building of the sets and costumes was outstanding. Production values of BBC programming are known to be top-notch, and Copper doesn't seem like it's going to do anything to dispel that expectation.

The worst news I can give to you is the schedule. Already piled high with quality programming, Copper premieres Sunday, August 19th at 10/9C. Will you be tuning in?

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SHAILENE WOODLEY, Joel Kinnaman, Asa Butterfield and More: THR Picks Actors on Stardom's Cusp

Joel Kinnaman, Asa Butterfield and More: THR Picks Actors on Stardom's Cusp - The Hollywood Reporter:

Shailene Woodley has to distance herself as far as possible from The Secret Life of the American Teenager. The only good thing she has going on the show at the moment is working opposite Daren Kagasoff, who appeared out of nowhere and also shows signs of talent.

Every week Secret Life drops to new lows under the guise of entertainment and if she doesn't jump off the bus, she will be forever linked with a sinking ship. Anyone who saw her work in The Descendants knows her capabilities. Let's all say a little prayer to whatever entity you like that her agent has the good graces to remove her from certain doom.

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TRIBECA FILM ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN RIGHTS TO GENRE DEFYING RESOLUTION

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“A tale of secrets and narrative revelations … strong storytelling with suspense and emotion.”

- Steve Zeitchik, Los Angeles Times

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"Resolution is an intelligent indie flick that explores new areas of horror with stunning execution. These are two guys to watch out for." – Bloody Disgusting

New York, NY – August 15, 2012 – Mysterious forces, personal demons, dark humor and gripping performances combine in the genre-defying tour-de-forceResolution. Tribeca Film today announced it has acquired all North American rights from XYZ Films to rising directing duo Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson’s naturalistic-yet-otherworldly thriller. The film’s enigmatic narrative and fresh take on genre filmmaking captivated audiences and critics at its Tribeca Film Festival and Fantasia International Film Festival premieres earlier this year.

Moorhead and Benson brilliantly straddle the line between raw thrills and honest emotion as complex characters and powerful performances drive this ambitious, unconventional narrative about two friends, one a junkie forced to go cold turkey in an isolated cabin. But what begins as an attempt to save his friend’s life quickly takes an unexpected turn “sure to please even the most seasoned horror fans” (Sound on Sight). “Much of Resolution’s fear factor happens in your head,” the Montreal Gazette raved, due to its “constantly shifting tone, from male-bonding buddy movie to occult thriller, psychodrama, horror and more.”

Tribeca Film plans an early 2013 theatrical release day and date with on-demand platforms, where it will be available in 40+ million homes through a variety of video-on-demand offerings, as well as iTunes, Amazon Watch Instantly, VUDU and Xbox. A strong festival run is set ahead of the commercial release.

Horror buffs and film industry insiders have kept a keen eye on breakout co-directors Moorhead and Benson, who Twitch placed “in the class of bright young voices in American horror to watch including Ti West, Jim Mickle and Adam Wingard.” The enterprising pair has an uncanny ability to capture true humanity within the context of an intricate narrative. While genre elements surface in Resolution, otherworldly tones create an exhilarating layer of unpredictability.

“Anchored by two extraordinary lead performances, Resolution is a truly singular work that avoids easy classification,” said Geoffrey Gilmore, Chief Creative Officer of Tribeca Enterprises. “Aaron and Justin are some of the industry’s brightest new talent.”

“Tribeca Film’s acquisition via XYZ Films is proof that when outsiders band together to make something that scares people while breaking their hearts and making them laugh, that movie will find equally daring industry leaders to passionately support it,” said co-directors Moorhead and Benson. “We’re grateful that audiences share that same excitement for a movie in which we chose to constantly do something different. It validates all the risks we took, so we'll definitely be pushing it that much further on our next projects.”

The deal was negotiated for Tribeca Film by Nick Savva, Director of Acquisitions, and on behalf of the filmmakers by Nate Bolotin and Aram Tertzakian from XYZ Films.

For additional information please visit facebook.com/resolutionmovie

About Tribeca Film

Tribeca Film is a comprehensive distribution label dedicated to acquiring and marketing independent films across multiple platforms, including video-on-demand, theatrical, digital, home video and television. It is an initiative from Tribeca Enterprises designed to provide new platforms for how film can be experienced, while supporting filmmakers and introducing audiences to films they might not otherwise see. American Express continues its support of Tribeca and the independent film community by serving as the Founding Partner of Tribeca Film.