By ProgGrrl
Summer TV is waning as I type this, with most shows ending last week or very soon, but there is still plenty of time to discuss the best of it. Keep reading for a look at what we FemmeBot broads filled our DVRs with this summer. Buy some DVDs or put ‘em on your Netflix rental queues. And as always, feel free to chime in with your own opinions and favorite shows…
Two of the best relationships on TV just kicked into higher gears. Big time.
Continue reading Late Summer Television: What We’ve Been Watching
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By MizzBlitz
One of our favorite actors right now is Michael Fassbender, who has been wowing international audiences with his varied performances in FISH TANK, THE DEVIL’S WHORE, Francois Ozon’s ANGEL, HUNGER, and Quentin Tarantino’s INGLORIOUS BASTERDS.
This weekend, his newest film hits theaters: CENTURION, an intense, violent historical tale of Roman soldiers lost in the wilds of early AD Northern Britian, struggling to survive against fierce local warriors. Fassbender holds his own during brutal battle scenes that any fan of GLADIATOR, 300, or SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND will enjoy immensely.
But for us ladies in the audience, some of Fassbender’s future projects hold much more promise to thrill and entertain. Let’s take a look at what is coming up for this smart, intense, German-by-way-of-Irish actor…
Michael Fassbender and Dominic West, who share the screen in CENTURION, previously appeared together in the powerful 2008 UK television miniseries THE DEVIL'S WHORE.
Continue reading Michael Fassbender is very busy. And that’s a good thing.
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By MizzBlitz
Eric and Pam get into some big vampire trouble, Sookie and Alcide learn a lot more about the new pack in Jackson, Jessica gets a job, and Bill takes himself to that sad, angsty place usually reserved only for Louis from Interview With A Vampire, in this week’s episode of TRUE BLOOD. Read on for favorite quotes, reflections on this week’s events, notes for Sookie Stackhouse book fans, and a ton of cool extras provided by HBO.
If you would like to discuss this episode with other Truebies, I hope you will also visit FemmeBot affiliate TrueBloodTV on LiveJournal. We have a weekly episode thread and a book/show comparison thread.
Continue reading TRUE BLOOD: Season 3, Episode 28 – 9 Crimes
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AMC and iTunes have teamed up for a great deal if you are thinking of rewatching or catching up with MAD MEN seasons one through three before season four premieres on July 25:
You can now order entire seasons
for only $9.99 (standard def) and $14.99 (high def)! What a price.
On sale today through July 12 only!
Click here to jump over to the iTunes store for purchase!
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by MizzBlitz
Written by Alexander Woo
Directed by Michael Lehmann
The worlds of vampire and werewolf politics expanded outward, Eric did Sookie a few more favors, Pam gave a Fangtasia staffer a very special job perk, and Mott’s fangs came out quite a bit on this week’s new episode of TRUE BLOOD… come down under the cut for our favorite quotes, memorable moments, some book discussion, and a few video extras courtesy of HBO.
Also note that HBO is on holiday schedule this weekend for July 4th – the next new TRUE BLOOD episode airs on July 11th.
Continue reading TRUE BLOOD: Season 3, Episode 27 – It Hurts Me Too
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Written by Raelle Tucker
Directed by Scott Winant
This week’s new episode featured the introduction of an impressive list of new characters, plenty of new situations for our favorite Bon Temps residents, Bill out on his own… and a side of Eric we rarely get a chance to see. Keep reading for our thoughts on the show, favorite quotes, and tons of extras that HBO has posted online in the past 24 hours.
Continue reading TRUE BLOOD: Season 3, Episode 26 – Beautifully Broken
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By MizzBlitz
Writer: Brian Buckner
Director: Daniel Minahan
The season premiere episode of TRUE BLOOD was jam-packed with a ton of pick-up-where-we-left-off moments and the seeds of storylines that will take us far forward this year. Keep reading below for thoughts, reflections, and favorite quotes from the new episode, as well as some cool videos HBO screened before and after the premiere.
Continue reading TRUE BLOOD: Season 3, Episode 25 – Bad Blood
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What are you going to see this weekend?
Keep reading below for trailers to a bunch of new films out this month that we are eager to catch, as well as a few already playing in a theater near you.
Continue reading Movies We Want To See Right Now
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The new season of TRUE BLOOD is upon us this Sunday — have you caught up with all six minisodes? They are a clever story bridge doled out in tiny droplets. We have all six in one place for you, under the cut, along with a few not-really-too-spoilery observations.
Continue reading TRUE BLOOD: the season three Minisodes
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