Some of my colleagues think I’m crazy, but I’m currently obsessed with Robin Tunney’s terrific performance on CBS’ freshman crime procedural The Mentalist. The way her Teresa Lisbon gloats just a little bit whenever she informs local law enforcement that she and her CBI team are taking over a crime scene. The hint of concern she shows for Simon Baker’s troubled Patrick Jane whenever his ill-fated family is mentioned. The fact that she can go from crabby to bemused to totally focused on her work all in the course of a brief scene. Yes, people, if you haven’t caught Tunney’s work on one of the few undisputed hits of the TV season, set your DVRs! (Or just catch the clip embedded below.)
What about you, PopWatchers? Give us a clue about what’s on your Must List this week by listing up to three items from current TV/movies/music/books/games/online. Don’t forget your e-mail address, in case we decide to use your submission in the magazine. Deadline is Thursday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. ET.
Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s Animal/Not Animal
One of my favorite records of the year comes from these Indianapolis Rockers. It’s great music for these cool autumn days and the cold winter ones ahead.
Mentalist WAS on my Must-List every week, until CBS pulled the ol; bait ‘n switch by yanking the episodes offline (along with 11th Hour) as soon as it looked like being a hit. I watch all my telly online because our VCR got busted in a recent move and we don’t have a DVR, so now I’ve missed several episodes. Way to attract more viewers, CBS.
Alison Becker, who hosts the remaining video countdown alive (on VH1) and who is part of Kenny Mayne’s new little show on ESPN.com. I miss Amir and Rachel, but she’s growing on me.
Jim Parsons on “The Big Bang Theory”- seriously, he is emmy worthy. Hee lair ee us.
David cooks cd and the new trailer of Harry potter
must list – chuck! this week’s hi-c by casey – comedy gold.
Tropic Thunder Unrated DVD. From the insane but relevant extras to the movie itself, I was on the floor laughing for hours.
The return of Top Chef. I’m always thrilled to see what the cheftesants will come up with next.
Tomb Raider Underworld for 360/PS3/Wii/PC. Not since TRII has a Lara Croft adventure been so innovative, breathtaking, and downright fun to play. I’ve always been rooting for Lara to be relevant again, and Underworld’s finally put her back in the game (pun completely and shamelessly intended).
“cheftestants”! Awesome.
Also, I hereby request a moratorium on the phrase “_____ gold.” Nothing (with the exception of Michael Phelps’ torso) can be gold. It’s done.
How I Met Your Mother.. NPH, you rock my world.
“Skins” on BBC America. It’s semi-subtitled for those with a tin ear for Brit accents, and just as much snogging as “Gossip Girls.”
Jim Parsons on The Big Bang Theory – this guy absolutely deserves an emmy nod. “Rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock” oh yeah!
The Mentalist is at the TOP of my must list. Last night’s episode was ridiculously good.
Can there be a “Must Not” List? And can we put Twilight on it? Seriously, EW – enough is enough.