TV and Movie News (page 752)

Social Media Buzz: 'Pacific Rim' vs. 'Gravity'
October 17, 2013 @ 9:55 am PST    Gravity, Pacific Rim, Sharknado     EG    
If thousands of people are tweeting about your movie before it even hits theaters, it makes sense to think that you could have a hit on your hands. It makes sense, but such an assumption could be far from accurate. This summer especially, movie studios that counted on social media buzz to deliver big bucks at the box office were, surprisingly often, disappointed.

'Glee' to Call It Quits
October 17, 2013 @ 9:01 am PST    Glee     EG    
No one thought "Glee" would go on forever, especially not its creator, but news of the series' planned conclusion still comes as a bit of a shock. In the wake of last week's touching tribute to Cory Monteith, Ryan Murphy has announced that the series will end after next year's season 6.

'Trophy Wife' Season 1, Episode 4: 'The Breakup' Recap
October 15, 2013 @ 7:51 pm PST    Trophy Wife     Shannon Keirnan    
Meg stays with Kate after a fight with her boyfriend, but Meg in the house opens another can of worms entirely.

'The Mindy Project' Season 2, Episode 5: 'Wiener Night' Recap
October 15, 2013 @ 7:11 pm PST    The Mindy Project     Shannon Keirnan    
In an epic revenge against her ex-husband, Christina hosts an art opening that features all nude photos of Danny; Mindy meets a new guy, but he thinks he's too sophisticated for her.

'New Girl' Season 3, Episode 5: 'The Box' Recap
October 15, 2013 @ 6:36 pm PST    New Girl     Shannon Keirnan    
When Nick gets a sum of money from his father's "estate," Jess discovers his private box... the place where he keeps all his old unpaid bills.

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Season 1, Episode 5: 'The Vulture' Recap
October 15, 2013 @ 6:05 pm PST    Brooklyn Nine-Nine     Shannon Keirnan    
After Jake Peralta fails to bring in assistance on an important case, Major Crimes sends a detective to swoop in and solve it... and take the glory; Terry holds a gun once more.

'Dads' Season 1, Episode 5: 'Oldfinger' Recap
October 15, 2013 @ 5:32 pm PST    Dads     Shannon Keirnan    
Warner and Eli need physicals for work, and they convince their dads to get their health evaluated as well.

Frightful Flix: 12 Great Horror Movies on Netflix
October 15, 2013 @ 9:07 am PST    Silent House, Dracula, The Mummy, The Wolfman, Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, Rosemary's Baby, Carrie, Let the Right One In, The Host, Ju-on: The Grudge, The Evil Dead, Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland, Session 9     EG    
Netflix's horror category is filled with dozens upon dozens of movies, but the majority of them are low-budget exploitation flicks, sub-par sequels to popular films and clumsy copycats trying to capitalize on familiar formulas. If you know where to look, though, you can find true fright on Netflix, and these 12 films will give you a place to start, no matter what your horror preferences are.

'Fifty Shades of Grey': Script Polishing and a New Christian Grey?
October 15, 2013 @ 9:00 am PST    Fifty Shades of Grey, Closer, Notes on a Scandal, The Fall, True Blood, Once Upon a Time     EG    
The big-screen adaptation of the erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" was certain to cause some controversy, but producers were probably not prepared for just how turbulent the project was going to become. With shooting scheduled to start in just a few weeks, the project is faced with a script that needs polish and a leading role that is not yet cast.

'Mom' Season 1, Episode 4: 'Loathing and Tube Socks' Recap
October 14, 2013 @ 7:52 pm PST    Mom     Shannon Keirnan    
Christy is having one of those days, until a woman at A.A. suggests maybe Christy herself is the problem.