Wednesday, November 26, 2008

TV Geek Out 25: True Blood, "I Don't Wanna Know"

"I Don't Wanna Know" found most of True Blood's characters in major denial -- almost as much denial as the TV Geek Out geeks are in about the fact that the show's first season is almost over! It's gritty, it's bleak and it's often sad (poor teenage shape-shifting Sam!) We also learn that Bill has a loofah, what ipecac does and get a few more clues as to who the killer might be. The TV Geek Out Geeks don't wanna know about evil, they just wanna talk about it all.

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TV Geek Out 28: Gossip Girl, "The Magnificent Archibalds"

Even though "The Magnificent Archibalds" had a kidnapping plan courtesy of Nate's dad and the revelation that Bart Bass is keeping his entire family under surveillance, it was a surprisingly low-key Thanksgiving for our favorite Upper East Siders. Maybe it was an early case of turkey coma? The TV Geek Out geeks heat up the Gossip Girl leftovers.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

TV Geek Out 27: The Office, "Business Trip"

Michael, Oscar and Andy's jaunt to exotic Winnipeg in "Business Trip" resulted in some of the season's biggest developments. Andy was back to first base with Angela, Ryan and Kelly are back together, and Michael is alone again, naturally. Did Pam "come back the right way?" Was Darryl happy about his breakup with Kelly? Are butt-themed jokes a running gag this season? The TV Geek Out Geeks enjoy some "bad decisions in a glass" as they discuss these issues and more.

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Monday, November 24, 2008

TV Geek Out 26: Pushing Daisies, "Oh Oh Oh ... It's Magic" and Dirty Sexy Money

Things get a little emotional as TV Geek Out geeks Dana and Heather discuss "Oh Oh Oh ... It's Magic," and that was even before we heard news that our beloved show was canceled. The news couldn't have come at a more bittersweet time, since this was one of the second season's best episodes, with spectacular magic tricks, fraternal bonding and some terrific cameos.

In light of ABC's pre-Thanksgiving cancellation bloodbath, we also present a mini-rant about one of the network's biggest disappointments, Dirty Sexy Money. We can't believe it's over! Not the show, unfortunately -- the writing has been on the wall regarding DSM's fate for awhile -- but in Nick and Lisa George's marriage. They split in "The Injured Party," but will they reconcile yet again? The TV Geek Out geeks wonder if 30 Rock's Kathy "KISS! KISS! KISS!" Geiss isn't behind Dirty Sexy Money's ridiculous twists.

Check it out here (Dirty Sexy Money starts at 14:37) and don't hesitate to drop us a line at TVGeekOut@gmail.com.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Oh Oh Oh...It Was Magic: R.I.P. Pushing Daisies


Well, we've been discussing the possibility for weeks, but now it's official -- Pushing Daisies' flagging ratings have led to its untimely demise. In probably the most disheartening premature cancellation in years, ABC has axed our beloved series. The happy little show about life and death never failed to deliver exuberant, joyful, human, genuine, fantastically delicious stories, with some of the most original characters and storylines to ever grace the small screen. From charmingly literary names like Olive Snook and Emerson Cod to the endearing characters themselves to the sardonically warm writing, the amazing eye-candy visuals, and everything else that made up the show, Pushing Daisies was the definition of Whimsy, with a capital W. The only consolation is knowing that the immensely talented people involved are likely to follow up their work on the series with similarly impressive projects. We look forward to seeing what Bryan Fuller cooks up next (or, if he returns to Heroes, just how awesome that show could get again); as well as to future appearances on the big and small screens by Lee Pace, Kristin Chenoweth, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Ellen Greene, and Swoosie Kurtz -- and Jim Dale can narrate our TV shows anytime! We're glad we had you in our lives for a while, but Pushing Daisies, you will be greatly missed. You'd better bet we're going to enjoy every minute of the last seven episodes of the series. Stay tuned for more geeky discussions of each and every one.

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Thursday, November 20, 2008

TV Geek Out 24: House

Our resident House geek Dana brings us up to speed on season five's goings-on, and what goings-on they are: Lesbian one-night stands! House and Wilson's troubled bromance! That Cuddy kiss! And of course, lots more medical mysteries that aren't lupus... or cancer. Look for discussions of individual House episodes soon!

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

TV Geek Out 23: The Office, "Customer Survey"

The yearly customer survey is upon Dunder Mifflin again, and Dwight and Jim aren't just robbed of good reviews -- they're mugged! Hypothetical sales, a crucial missed America's Got Talent party and more of Angry Andy made this one of the wackier episodes of the season. Did the "I was raped" joke go too far? Was Dwight's mustardy shirt more of a spicy brown or French's yellow? Was the world's smallest bluetooth a big mistake for Jam? The TV Geek Out geeks ponder it all over piping hot drinks served in their party favor mugs.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

TV Geek Out 22: Gossip Girl, "There Might Be Blood" and "Bonfire of the Vanity"

It's a gargantuan Gossip Girl geek out! The TV Geek Out Geeks cover two episodes this time, "There Might Be Blood' and "Bonfire of the Vanity." The rise and fall of Little J -- not to mention the fierce and frequent catfights she had with Agnes -- as well as Rufus' lacking parenting skills, Dan's brief career as an investigative journalist, and the addition of Wallace Shawn as Eleanor Waldorf's squeeze Cyrus Rose are all grist for the TVGO mill.

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Monday, November 17, 2008

TV Geek Out 21: Heroes, "Villains"

"Villains" took Heroes back in time courtesy of Hiro's spirit walk, filling in some gaps that needed it badly (Arthur and Angela Petrelli's relationship) and others that didn't really need explanation (couldn't we just leave Sylar as an awesomely creepy, power-hungry cipher?). Some of season three's most neglected characters -- namely, HRG and Nathan Petrelli -- got some much-needed airtime, but after trying to track some of the biggest twists and turns in the Heroes mythology, the TV Geek Out Geeks need Linderman to heal our brains.

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TV Geek Out 20: Fringe

One of the bigger successes of the Fall 2008 TV season is Fringe, the latest brain-teasing show from the mind of J.J. Abrams. The show's stories exsist on the periphery of science fact and science fiction, and characters like FBI agents Olivia Dunham and Peter Bishop and Peter's estrangd father, the literally mad scientist Dr. Walter Bishop, give the show its own personality (despite the similarities to beloved shows like The X Files). TV Geek Out geek Dana brings us up to speed on the season so far, and look for discussions on individual episodes soon!

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