Street Cred—a fan’s view of the writers’ strike
SFScope's television reviewer Sarah Stegall flew to Los Angeles to participate in Mutant Enemy Day, on behalf of the writers. Here's her report and photos...
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Bartowski. Chuck Bartowski.—a review of Chuck’s “Chuck vs. The Crown Vic”
It's the semi-season finale, but it's definitely a show to look for in the new year. Chuck is good, and Chuck is, too... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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A Dish Best Served Cold—a review of Pushing Daisies’s “Bitter Sweets”
Pushing Daisies actually hits a sour note... but it's only the B story, and the episode recovers beautifully and hauntingly... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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How Do You Say “Kevlar” in Klingon?—a review of Chuck’s “Chuck vs. The Nemesis”
Chuck just keeps getting better and better. And now comes word that NBC has picked up the rest of the first season. Watch and love!... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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The Vampire Always Rings Twice—a review of Moonlight’s “Fleur de Lis”
Moonlight is fulfilling its mandate as vampire film noir, and doing it beautifully; the homages are tight and really close, but... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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For Your Nose Only—a review of Pushing Daisies’s “Smell of Success”
Pushing Daisies is wonderful: layered, involved, involving, and appealing. A bigger audience would be better, but the show itself is great. In this episode... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Coupling—a review of Chuck’s “Chuck vs. The Imported Hard Salami
Chuck matures, the couples get funnier, and relationships are, after all, what make the spy-biz go 'round. If you're not watching Chuck, you're missing a lot... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Old Wounds—a review of Moonlight’s “12:04AM”
Remember, it's a love story with vampires, not a vampire story with a romance line. It's good, and keeping its audience... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Bionic Woman, other shows “suspended”
Universal Media Studios began notifying regulars on Bionic Woman and othe rshows that they are being suspended, citing...
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Puppy Love—a review of Pushing Daisies’s “Bitches”
There may have been a few too many characters in this episode, but Pushing Daisies is still running on all cylinders, and purring like a... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Partners—a review of Bionic Woman’s “Trust Issues”
Things aren't improving with the Bionic Woman, and we get the feeling the producers don't seem to care... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Intersect—a review of Chuck’s “Chuck vs. The Truth”
Chuck grows, Sarah shrinks, and the series moves into an even better place... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Body Cool—a review of Moonlight’s “Ringer”
With the introduction of a character from Mick's past, Moonlight may be taking a turn for the better, and longer-term survival... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Mr. and Mrs. Bionic—a review of Bionic Woman’s “The List”
There's action, and some signs of life, but are they already recycling plots? And the writers, when they get back, will need to retool some of their dialogue... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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One Remote to Rule Them All—a review of Chuck’s “Chuck vs. The Alma Mater”
Chuck continues to tap into the smart, funny vibe of the nerd world with savvy and panache. Chuck has improved considerably... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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