Archive: February 2010 (101-110 of 489)

Feb 23 2010 01:12 AM ET

'24' recap: Cue the harps! Jack meant it like it sounded!

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Good things come to those who wait: Dana (or is it…Jenny?) haters finally got the resolution they were longing for from this C-story about a gal, an ex-con, and his loco buddy Nick. Tonight, a silencer-packing Dana followed Kevin and Nick to an isolated park, where she pressed her lips together and plotted the exact moment when she’d leave her sedan and blow her adversaries to smithereens. But dammit, what’s this? It’s Cole coming to foil her plans, thanks to a little meddling from Arlo who managed to convince Freddy Prinze Jr’s alter-ego that the nuclear rods will have to wait – he’s got a far more explosive situation unfolding with his fiancee!

Finally, Buffy’s hubby got to utter more than a quarter-page of dialogue (even though his weak attempt at a Brooklyn dialect made me wishing this show was back in L.A.). Though clearly pissed off at Dana – who admitted her real identity and the fact that she’s a convicted felon – Cole still gave Kevin and Nick the chance to skip town as long as they didn’t return. Huh? Up until this point, Cole seemed like a stand-up law dog, but letting these two douches skedaddle made about as much sense as Dana prancing in the wild while wearing a short skirt and heels.  No matter; Nick made the far more plausible decision to stab Kevin and go after Cole himself, but not before Kevin could shout out a warning to his Jenny, giving Cole a chance to end this whole mess once and for all. The scene ends with Nick bleeding out and Dana cradling a dying Kevin in her arms, which suggests that maybe she had more than just ill feelings toward her fellow con. Judging by the teaser for next week, however, this arc that you find frustrating but I found mildly entertaining is far from over.

And who knew CTU medical could do wonders for a gal’s complexion? Renee emerged this week looking as fresh and pretty as a bundle of daisies, even though the pink in the cheeks disappeared as soon as that gal from Justice started interrogating her about Vladimir’s death. Sent at the personal request of Rob Weiss, it’s now Justice’s job to find a reason to hang the failure of this mission on Renee’s shoulders – something Jack picked up on immediately (almost too immediately) when he arrived back to CTU. But there’s just one problem: READ FULL STORY »

Feb 23 2010 01:05 AM ET

Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': The Women Tell All

I was looking forward to this Women Tell All special more than any other we have ever done. There were so many stories I wanted to talk about. I was happy to get the chance to hear Elizabeth’s thoughts on the games she played. I think she realizes what she was doing but I just don’t think she’s fully ready to admit it publicly. I enjoyed getting Michelle’s side of the story. I think this process was overwhelming to her and she was very much out of her element. Gia is a great example of somebody who will leave our show with a much better understanding of who she is and what she really wants in life. I think she now knows she can love and, more importantly, be loved by a good man. Seeing Ali and Jake together again was very interesting. If you’re an old-school Bachelor fan you’ll remember season 2’s Women Tell All. In that show, our Bachelor Aaron confronted a woman he let go named Gwen. You could tell that there was love there, everybody felt it, but for some reason life just got in the way and it didn’t happen. I got the same feeling watching Jake and Ali together again. Who knows if she had stayed if she would have been the one but it just seemed like they let life get in the way of what could have been a good thing.

Obviously the most talked-about part of the reunion show was Rozlyn’s return. I truly think the two segments with Rozlyn speak for themselves and I know that there is no doubt in anybody’s mind now as to what really happened between her and our former producer. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 23 2010 12:05 AM ET

'Totally Lost': We go back into the cave to discuss 'The Substitute' and offer up teasers for tonight's episode, 'Lighthouse'

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Previously on Lost, we journeyed into an out-of-the-way cave and received some intriguing intel about Jacob and our castaways. Of course, considering that the Man In Black/Locke/Smokey served as our tour guide, we are left to question the veracity of this information. Perhaps we will find further illumination in a “Lighthouse,” which is the name of this week’s episode. But don’t go wandering off into the jungle half-cocked—prepare yourself properly by watching the latest installment of Totally Lost, in which your semi-reliable hosts—Jeff Jensen (Doc!) and Dan Snierson (hey, that’s me!)—break down the action from “The Substitute,” and provide teasers for “Lighthouse.” You will also be forced to choose sides—between good and evil, yes, but also between… Rush and Huey Lewis. Trust us, it’ll make more sense after you press play. And when you ‘re finished, take advantage of the space below to express any residual feelings about “The Substitute.” What was the best moment of the episode? How many of Smokey’s cave facts do you believe? And do you think Ben and Locke will mentor rival students who wind up strangling each other backstage at the high school talent show? Let us know. And be sure to follow us on Twitter @ewdocjensen and @dansnierson (but run the other way from @pigevil).

Feb 22 2010 10:04 PM ET

'The Bachelor: The Women Tell All' gets ugly: 'On my child's life that never happened'

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Uh-oh, them’s fightin’ words, wouldn’t you say, Bachelor fans? But I suppose that’s exactly what we were all expecting from tonight’s “reunion,” which was mostly devoted to rehashing Rozlyn-gate. I, for one, am pretty surprised Rozlyn decided to show up — it seems like a lose-lose proposition all around — but her confrontational interview with Chris Harrison certainly did make for some riveting TV, didn’t it? I won’t go into any specifics here (click over to my full Bachelor TV Watch recap for that, as well as Chris Harrison’s exclusive behind-the-scenes blog on PopWatch), but if you’ve seen the episode and need a place to vent — and I’m guessing you do — get crackin’ and post your thoughts about the most shocking WTA reunion special… ever! Are you buying Rozlyn’s story? Do you think Ali made a strong case for why she should be the next Bachelorette? Were you bummed that the majority of the “ladies” there didn’t even get to open their mouths? Let’s hear it.

Feb 22 2010 05:52 PM ET

Poll: Preview tonight's free dances, vote on who takes gold!

One more ice dancing post today, can you take it? Here’s a look at the free skates the top four couples will be performing tonight (NBC, coverage starts at 8 p.m. ET). Who takes gold? Poll after the jump! Come back tomorrow for our recap and to say I told you so.

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir at Canadian Nationals (currently leading):

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Feb 22 2010 05:30 PM ET

'Kick-Ass': Ten things about the new trailer too NSFW for us to discuss in any detail

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A new red band trailer for the ordinary-kids-decide-to-become-extremely-violent-superheroes movie Kick-Ass turned up over the weekend. It’s the film’s most offensive clip to date, and that’s saying something given that one of the previous trailers featured a young girl uttering the “c-word.”

Truth is, this new trailer contains a lot of things we really shouldn’t talk about in any great detail, so as not to distress the easily offended. Here’s a detail-free list of the top ten…

1. What Kick-Ass (Aaron Johnson) does in his bedroom.

2. What he fantasizes about while he’s doing it.

3. Nicolas Cage’s facial hair.

4. “I want this ———-’s ——- head on a stick.”

5. What Hit-Girl (Chloe Moretz) does to one goon’s head…

6. And to the back of another goon’s head…

7. And to the top of a third goon’s head.

8. The exact shape of the signal which the mayor is supposed to shine in the sky when he wants to contact Hit-Girl.

9. What a female fan would like to do to Kick-Ass’s brains if she had the chance.

10. Pretty much everything else.

You can see the trailer below. Check it out if you like, and tell us what you think. But don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Feb 22 2010 04:30 PM ET

Who's your 2010 Winter Olympics crush?

Medals, shmedals! The only real competition is who’s the hottest athlete. Am I right? I mean that’s why we watch television — to look at attractive people. Or maybe that’s why I watch television (I’m not the only one though: Be sure and check out Popwatch’s Olympic Stud of the Day posts!). Anyway, I think my new Olympic crush is a fella that I noticed this past weekend during skiing coverage: Ted Ligety. He looks a little surfer-ish and has a great smile. Also, his last name makes me think of the word “jiggy.” Not sure why but that gets him extra points in my book.

My lady crush is obvs gonna have to be Lindsey Vonn (the USA skiers are clearly gold medal winners in the hotness competition). She’s just so purdy and talented!

Who’s your Olympic crush, PopWatchers? Who should win the gold in the looks competition?

Feb 22 2010 04:00 PM ET

'The Little Prince' as a 3-D film: Oui?

French producers have signed a deal to create a 3-D animated version of the classic The Little Prince. Please god, let this star a tiny CGI version of Prince!

I kid, I kid. Previous film adaptations of The Little Prince have run the gamut from horrible to seriously horrible, but I’m convinced somewhere out there could be a good adaptation, as long as the filmmakers adhere to one firm guideline: Don’t go for adorable. The thing about The Little Prince is that it’s not OMG so cute, like a lot of even good animated features. The drawings are relatively simplistic, which adds to the pervasive sense of melancholy about the story — a Pixar-style, shiny-character ebullient film just doesn’t make sense. Think Persepolis, not Ratatouille. Let Dr. Seuss adaptations serve as flashing neon warning signs that blare “do not do this.

What if instead of using 3D to make the images flashier or more dynamic, it was used to draw out how desolate some places seem — and how majestic the escape can be? What about a  dreamy, stripped-down aesthetic that stays perfectly faithful to the book’s imagery?

I think a faithful adaptation of The Little Prince could be mesmerizing, PopWatchers. Can you see it rightly with your heart?

Feb 22 2010 03:02 PM ET

Becki Newton: Better bitchy?

I am over the moon that Ugly Betty‘s Becki Newton turned down 10 other offers (!) to headline the NBC dramedy pilot Love Bites. But I’m skeptical of the description of her Love Bites character: “Annie, an optimistic, infectiously bubbly social worker who is a virgin.” First of all, OH MY GOD, I can, like, so totally relate to this character! Just kidding; I am maybe one of those things, and that’s only if you consider blogging “social work.” No, my hangup is this: I want Becki Newton to play a complete bitch!  More Amanda Tanen, less wholesome hostess at the Olive Garden:

It’s okay, though — Becki Newton is hilarious, and I know she’ll work it out. Anyone who can feign breathless amusement after realizing an adult woman’s “date” IS HER CHILD should be able to make a virgin social worker funny. Also, that kid is going to have traumatic soup-salad-’n'-breadsticks flashbacks for the rest of his life.

Annie on Twitter: @EWAnnieBarrett

Feb 22 2010 02:30 PM ET

Which is dorkier: Olympic Ice Dancing or 'Dancing With the Stars'?

Before you get all up in sequin-caked arms about how the answer is “Neither!” and each is beautiful and special in its own way, know that I obviously have much love for both Olympic Ice Dancing (read Mandi’s recap) and Dancing With the Stars. Also obvious: Both are ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS.

During Friday night’s ice dancing telecast, no less than five people emailed or texted to alert me that NBC was airing what is basically Dancing With the Stars on Ice. They didn’t need to; I was already watching it! I got into a bit of a text war with EW’s Missy Schwartz, whose alert read, “Ice dancing is almost as dorky as DWTS.” Blasphemy! As I used one hand to wield my Slanket around my head as a paso doble cape, I responded with the other: “Uh no I think ice dancing is dorkier, because at least on DWTS they’re in on the joke.” Her reply: “True. But it IS an Olympic sport.”

You decide. Two Russians in “toned-down” aboriginal costumes, or a Mormon doll designer being “wound up” by her professional partner. This is gonna be a close one.

Annie on Twitter: @EWAnnieBarrett

Image credit: Stockman/Getty Images

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