TV Reviews
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.21: Liberty on Ryloth
Well, it’s about time this series gave Jedi Master Mace Windu the spotlight that he deserves. “Liberty on Ryloth” is the final episode in the ‘Ryloth’ trilogy, following “Storm Over Ryloth” and “Innocents of Ryloth”, and it all centers around Mace Windu being a badass as he commandeers a …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.20: Innocents of Ryloth
The twentieth episode in the series is titled “Innocents of Ryloth” and is the second part of the ‘Ryloth’ episode trilogy in which the Jedi and Republic forces attempt to free the people of the planet Ryloth from Separatist forces whom have taken them all hostage. This episode follows …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.18: Mystery of a Thousand Moons
In the eighteenth episode of the 3D animated series titled “Mystery of a Thousand Moons”, the fatal Blue Shadow virus from the previous episode is finally released, infecting Ahsoka, Padmé, and many clone troopers — and giving Anakin and Obi-Wan just 48 hours to find the antidote on a …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.17: Blue Shadow Virus
The seventeenth episode in the series, “Blue Shadow Virus”, is another genius episode for the first season. This is a territory seldom explored in the ‘Star Wars’ universe, viral and biological weapons. In this episode, a mad Nazi-like scientist operates a secret Separatist bio-weapons underground laboratory on the planet …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.16: The Hidden Enemy
The sixteenth episode in the series, “The Hidden Enemy”, is a few steps up from the horrid “Trespass” which preceded it. This episode is actually a prequel to “The Clone Wars” film itself and explains why the forces on the planet of Christophsis (which happens to look a lot …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.15: Trespass
Why oh why did they bother writing this episode? Or more so, what is the point of ‘filler’ episodes like this one? If you know you’re gonna have empty spaces in your TV show’s season, why make extra space for episodes? Anyway, “Trespass” has one of those characters in …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.14: Defenders of Peace
Picking up after “Jedi Crash” with Aayla Secura, Ahsoka, Anakin Skywalker, and their band of clone troopers stranded on a hostile planet with a pacifist race of beings, “Defenders of Peace” is the series’ fourteenth episode and it centers around a Separatist spacecraft which arrives to test a new …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.13: Jedi Crash
“Jedi Crash” stars Anakin Skywalker, Captain Rex, Aayla Secura, and Ahsoka along with a few clone troopers as they attempt to survive after brutal space battle in which Anakin is gravely injured. Their ship is accidentally put into hyperdrive and on course for a star, leading to a very …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.12: The Gungan General
“The Gungan General” is another gem in this season. It continues the plot from “Dooku Captured” where the Count has been taken away and imprisoned by space pirates while Anakin and Obi-Wan are trapped within a cave (thanks to the Count).
The pirates continue their belittling of Count Dooku …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.11: Dooku Captured
The eleventh episode in the series, “Dooku Captured”, takes a bit of a more lighthearted and comedic approach to it unlike the previous two episodes (”Cloak of Darkness” and “Lair of Grevious”) but does manage to remain interesting at the same time. On board a Separatist freighter, Anakin Skywalker …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.10: Lair of Grevious
The tenth episode in the series, “Lair of Grevious”, is another fine example of a classic episode in this animated TV series, an utmost excellent and worthy follow up after the wondrous “Cloak of Darkness” which preceded it. Here, Count Dooku puts General Grevious to the test by having …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.9: Cloak of Darkness
The ninth episode in the first season, “Cloak of Darkness”, picks up after the comedic genius that was “Bombad Jedi” with the capturing of Viceroy Nute Gunray as Ahsoka and Jedi Master Luminara escort him to his trial. However, Count Dooku has secretly sent his deadly assassin Asajj Ventress …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.8: Bombad Jedi
Well, well, if it isn’t Jar Jar Binks. Yeah, being that this is an animated cartoon series, you had to guess it was only a matter of time that he would make an appearance sooner or later. But don’t worry, this episode actually pokes fun at his clumsiness and …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.7: Duel of the Droids
Episode 7, “Duel of the Droids”, picks up where “Downfall of a Droid” left off with the search for the missing R2-D2 whom is now being held captive at General Grevious’ secret listening post on a planet that resembles Bespin from “Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.6: Downfall of a Droid
Episode 6 in the series, “Downfall of a Droid”, spends more time with Anakin Skywalker and his apprentice Ahsoka Tano as we focus on their search for R2-D2 who became detached from their spacecraft during a fierce dogfight in space with some Separatist ships. Not only does Anakin value …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.5: Rookies
The fifth episode in the ‘Clone Wars’ 3D animated series is called “Rookies” and it takes a huge down turn in terms of quality and entertainment - Well, I’ll admit, maybe I’m over-exaggerating on the entertainment part. But the main problem here is that none of the main characters …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.4: Destroy Malevolence
Finally, just when you didn’t think it would actually be possible, the first season improves with “Destroy Malevolence”, the third and final part to the ‘Malevolence’ plot-related episodes (preceded by “Rising Malevolence” and “Shadow of Malevolence”). In this episode, General Grevious kidnaps Padme Amidala and C-3PO, leaving it up …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.3: Shadow of Malevolence
The third episode of the first season, “Shadow of Malevolence”, picks up from where “Rising Malevolence” left off in the ‘Malevolence’ series of episodes and follows Anakin Skywalker as he leads a platoon of long-range Y-wing bombers in an engaging strike on General Grevious’ battle spacecraft, the Malevolence, with …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.2: Rising Malevolence
Yawn, yawn, yawn. After the last episode, “Ambush”, and now this one, you just can’t help but ask yourself how this could get any worse than it already is. The second episode of the season, “Rising Malevolence”, depicts Anakin Skywalker and his apprentice, Ahsoka Tano (who is a cute …
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Episode 1.1: Ambush
In the opening episode of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, Jedi Master Yoda commandeers three clone troopers (Jek, Rys, and Thire) against Count Dooku’s vicious apprentice, Ventress, who has in her possession a much larger droid army. The two sides battle it out on on an important planet to …
If I had a hammer - CSI: las vegas
This was the latest episode of CSI: las vegas. I enjoyed it for the most part. Here lately they haven’t been having very many good episodes at all. There have only been a couple of good episodes ever since Grissom left. This one and “miscarriage of justice” was good …
“Broke” episode of The Office
I watched this episode of the office today, overall it was really good. One of the best I have seen so far. There were quite a few parts that were pretty funny. There were also some parts that made me smile and some ah ah moments. It showed everyone …
Family Guy: Not All Dogs Go to Heaven
OK, I have to admit, tonight’s episode of Family Guy, “Not All Dogs Go to Heaven” was absolutely amazing. I was laughing so hard at times I was in tears and I think it is an episode I would watch several times again.
You have the main plot, where Meg …
The Simpsons: Wedding for Disaster
I’ve mentioned before that I’m a bigger fan of earlier Simpsons episodes rather than later ones. And, tonight’s episode “Wedding for Disaster” is a good example of why.
This was one of the most pointless episodes I’ve seen. You have Marge and Homer being “unmarried” once again and, because Homer …
Simpsons: Homer’s Barbershop Quartet
I saw a Simpson’s episode I haven’t seen in a while “Homer’s Barbershop Quartet” and it is as good as I remember it.
For those who haven’t seen this episode (or maybe don’t remember it), it talks about a time in Homer’s past when he, Principal Skinner, Apu and Barney …
Jeepers Creepers 2
When the movie Jeepers Creepers came out a few years ago, I thought it was one of the better horror movies I’ve seen. In fact, I haven’t seen the movie in quite some time but can still remember pretty much the entire thing; a sign of a good movie.
I …
Bones: The Salt in the Wounds
I’m not sure if last night’s episode of Bones “The Salt in the Wounds” was really all that great of an episode. I’m not sure why but I watched it and I was left wanting so much more than I thought.
The case itself was somewhat interesting, you have a …
Seinfeld: The Pick
I was watching Seinfeld last night and came across an episode I hadn’t seen before “The Pick.” Wow, this is a classic episode because there is so much going on at once.
First, you have Elaine deciding to copy one of her friends (or coworker, I’m not sure which) by …
Seinfeld: The Sponge
OK, sometimes the show Seinfeld takes a joke a bit too far to the point where it is still funny but also very unrealistic. The episode “The Sponge” is one of those.
The main plot is the episode focuses on the discontinuance of the Today Sponge, apparently Elaine’s favorite form …
Seinfeld: The Soup Nazi
One of the more famous Seinfeld episodes is the one entitled “The Soup Nazi.” And, to be honest, with you, it’s definitely memorable but I’m not sure if it is my favorite episode of the series.
This one focuses on a soup kitchen that everyone on the show frequents. It …
Seinfeld: The Contest
One of the Seinfeld episodes I got to watch recently (for about the third time) was the episode entitled “The Contest.” If you have never seen this episode, or any other Seinfeld episode for that matter, you need to watch it. You’ll understand why this show was as popular …
Seinfeld: The Boyfriend
I’ve been watching re-runs of Seinfeld late at night (while waiting for my wife to get home from work) and have seen some classic episodes; including “The Boyfriend.”
This is one of the funnier episodes of the series because they manage to get baseball player Keith Hernandez to guest star …
Family Feud
I haven’t seen the game show Family Feud in ages so, when I watched it last night, I wasn’t sure if I was watching a brand new episode or a repeat.
In any case, it turned out to be an entertaining way to spend a half hour.
The game itself was …
Grease
What can I say, I love musicals. And, there isn’t a musical out there that is better than the film Grease. In fact, ever since I first saw it (as a kid at a drive in theater with my parents) I have never failed to watch it when it’s …
Simpsons: Bart of War
I’m watching a classic Simpsons episode “Bart of War” and I’m thinking it is absolutely hillarious.
Basically, you have Bart and Milhouse being caught committing a prank and, because they need more adult supervision, they are separated into two separate youth groups which start out trying to teach the kids …
House: Here Kitty
Well, the television series House seems to finally be getting back to interesting plots. I still wouldn’t put the more recent episodes in the same class as earlier ones but tonight’s episode “Here Kitty” managed to be kind of cute while making you think.
House has a patient come into …
Iron Chef
My wife and I started watching the show Iron Chef very recently. And, while the show does provide some entertainment, I do question whether the show might be a bit overrated.
First of all, watching chefs competing against each other to prepare a five course meal in 60 minutes is …
Bones: The Man in the Mansion
Sometimes it pays to stay home sick. If I wouldn’t have today, I would have missed a re-run of the Bones episode, the Man in the Mansion; an episode I didn’t see until tonight.
This one was actually somewhat interesting. The case itself isn’t overly unique. A millionaire is found …
Spongebob: Something Smells
I stayed home sick today and have spent all afternoon watching Spongebob Squarepants with my daughter. I got to see one episode I haven’t seen before “Something Smells” and will admit it was kind of cute; atleast compared to some of the other episodes of this show I’ve seen.
Spongebob …
Bones: The Bones that Foam
Well, last night’s episode of Bones wasn’t too bad; at least compared to some of the weaker episodes that have aired recently.
You have a corpse being discovered by a bungie-jumping couple on their wedding day. And, after ruling out suicide or accidental death, the team finds its murder investigation …
House: The Softer Side
OK, I know the show House has been going downhill a bit over the past couple seasons but last night’s episode “The Softer Side” was one of the few times I felt like I wasted an hour of my life watching it.
I’m not sure what’s worse, having a patient …
Bones: The Princess and the Pear
For the most part, I like the show Bones. But, some episodes, like this week’s “the Princess and the Pear” tend to be a bit too dumb to be enjoyable.
This one decided to focus on the fantasy world many people enjoy living in. People who attend comic book conventions, …
Mr. Monk Fights City Hall
Only 16 more episodes remain of the series Monk. And, after last night’s episode “Mr. Monk Fights City Hall” I’m really finding myself not caring too much anymore. And, that’s kind of sad considering this was my favorite show at one point.
The episode, which featured Monk trying to save …
Psych: An Evening with Mr. Yang
Last night’s Psych season finale “An Evening with Mr. Yang” was somewhat interesting but yet a disappointment at the same time.
I liked the idea of a super-genius serial killer taking on Shawn one-on-one and leaving clues for him to solve to save the life of a waitress and then …
Law & Order SVU: Transitions
Eh, saw yet another Law & Order SVU episode last night, “Transitions” and, once again, I find myself very unimpressed with the show.
It’s not really the writers’ fault. It’s just, after so many seasons and so many episodes, it’s very hard to come up with something that is going …
The Night the World Ended
As I mentioned in another review, I’m introducing my wife to the classic television show Alfred Hitchcock Presents. One of the episodes I got her to watch with me last night was the episode “The Night the World Ended.” This one turned out to be one of the better …
The Dangerous People
My wife has never seen the show “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” so, since there was nothing else on TV last night I decided to put on a re-run of the classic series. Fortunately, there was a great episode on at the time “The Dangerous People.”
This is one of those episodes …
House: Unfaithful
OK, for the most part, last night’s House episode “Unfaithful” was a bit better than some of the more recent episodes in the series. At least we actually had a case that was baffling and the central theme of the whole episode rather than something that takes place on …
Psych: Tuesday the 17th
There aren’t many shows that do a Friday the 13th episode. But, watching Psych last Friday and seeing them do a spoof of the movie was kind of cool.
Ok, it wasn’t really true to the film. But, seeing Shawn and Gus investigating a disappearance at their old youth campground …
Mr. Monk and the Magician
There’s only a few more Monk episodes remaining before the show is permanently done. And, I think it is definitely about time. The episode “Mr. Monk and the Magician” is a good reason.
It was an interesting twist having Monk’s neighbor Kevin Dorfman being the murder victim this time around. …
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