There is a certain miraculous effect in the world of movies and television. Somehow, when a certain TV show or film is bad enough, it circles back around, becoming good. It’s the same scientific principle that draws gawkers to circus sideshows; we can’t believe something so ridiculous could possibly exist, we must see it with [...]

Two weeks ago, I theorized the broadcast order of The Big Bang Theory was shuffled. I based this accusation on new character Bernadette’s unceremonious debut and integration without explanation. Contrary to these assumptions, Bernadette was actually introduced in episode five of this season, The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary. Seeming to mock my lack of attention [...]

Quick, when I say the words “SyFy Original Movie,” what images immediately rush to mind? Hokey CGI effects? Laughable character motivation? Bafflingly obtuse plots and stories? Now imagine this heralded brand, responsible for such masterpieces as “Ice Spiders” and “S.S. Doomtrooper,” attempting to interpret one of the most beloved pieces of western fiction ever. This [...]

On this week’s season finale episode of The Amazing Race, we were treated to the one-hour representation of America: Las Vegas, Nevada. As habitually first place team Meghan and Cheyne ripped open their clue envelope, viewers at home were greeted with a montage of iconic Vegas imagery: poker chips, bright lights, and a fairly decent [...]

Remaining in last week’s setting, Prague in the beautiful Czech Republic, the four remaining teams saw a brand new side of the city: the nocturnal side. Departing under a twilight sky, dating couple and perpetual frontrunners Meghan and Cheyne were instructed to find The Spanish Synagogue, the city’s oldest Jewish house of prayer. Apart from [...]

As I’ve said previously, The Big Bang Theory survives solely because of its humorous components. If said humor disappeared from the show, its appeal would be nonexistent. This week’s episode proves this axiom, dropping everything appealing in favor of displaying its poorest quality: storytelling. This week’s episode begins with a plotline appearing from nowhere; resident [...]

In the world of How I Met Your Mother, running gags are not just common, they’re an essential element of the show’s humor. So much so, jumping into the show cold during its fifth season guarantees a minimum of three jokes per episode will go unnoticed, or at least underutilized. These jokes include catchphrases (“Legen [...]

This week’s episode of The Amazing Race began just as many other episodes have this season: dating couple Meghan and Cheyne departing first as a reward for last week’s first place finish. Ripping open their clue envelope in the dreary morning hours, the pair discovered the locale of this week’s mobile adventure: Prague, the capital [...]