Category Archives: 2013

The Originals (CW) Rated TV-14

A family of original vampires heads back home to the city they built to dominate those who have crossed them. Starring Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, and Charles Michael Davis. This show is a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries. Having enjoyed The … Continue reading

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The Millers (CBS) Rated TV-PG

A divorced reporter is looking forward to single life when his parents’ marriage begins to unravel. Starring J.B. Smoove, Nelson Franklin, and Margo Martindale. The show is interesting, and I thought that once it found its footing, the show would be … Continue reading

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The Michael J. Fox Show (NBC) Rated NR

A comedy inspired by the life of Michael J. Fox. Starring Michael J. Fox, Betsy Brandt, and Wendell Pierce. I was really rooting for this show. I’ve always enjoyed watching Fox, but this show just doesn’t seem to fit him. Surprisingly, … Continue reading

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Behind the Candelabra (2013) Rated TV-MA

The story of megastar Liberace and his six-year romance with Scott Thorson. Based on the book Behind the Candelabra: My Life With Liberace by Scott Thorson. Starring Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, and Eric Zuckerman. I think this film portrays Liberace’s life as well … Continue reading

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The Big Wedding (2013) Rated R

A long-divorced couple fakes being together for a family wedding. Starring Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, and Diane Keaton. This film’s jokes revolve around sex. I know that I sound arduous, but I’ll say this again: sex jokes are a cheap … Continue reading

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Super Fun Night (ABC) Rated NR

A group of female friends decides to have a “Super Fun Night” every Friday night. Starring  Rebel Wilson, Kevin Bishop, and Liza Lapira. Yes, the show is exactly what you expect it to be: three friends go out and party … Continue reading

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Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013) Rated PG-13

Starfleet finds a terrorist among them. Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Zoe Saldana. As a daughter of a Trekkie, I’m getting rather irritated by this new timeline that they have decided to follow. I felt that this movie went farther … Continue reading

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World War Z (2013) Rated PG-13

A former United Nations investigator is in a race against time to save the world from the zombie apocalypse. Based on the book, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks. Starring Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, and … Continue reading

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A Madea Christmas (2013) Rated PG-13

Madea travels to a rural town to help a friend pay her daughter a visit. Starring Tyler Perry, Anna Maria Horsford, and Tika Sumpter. I’m not a huge Madea fan, but I do enjoy Tyler Perry. This film takes Madea … Continue reading

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Back in the Game (ABC) Rated TV-PG

A recently divorced mother moves back in with her father, a former baseball player, to help raise her son. Starring James Caan, Maggie Lawson, and Benjamin Koldyke. This is one of those shows that has nothing much going for it. It’s … Continue reading

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