Author Archives: Melissa

CALL THE MIDWIFE: Love, Loss, & Babies in Post-War England

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I had a long post written about Call the Midwife and how it addresses multiple social issues against the backdrop of post-War England, but, gosh, it was dull. Nurse Trixie’s eyes would have glazed over halfway through and Nurse Jenny Lee would have given it a polite smile, then moved on to something more interesting. I shudder to think what ... Read More »

TV OBSESSIONS: Costume Designer Audrey Fisher

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This is part of our series interviewing celebrities, bloggers, and all-around-interesting-people about the TV shows that impacted them as children, young adults, and today. This week we’re talking with True Blood costume designer Audrey Fisher. What’s the first show you remember watching? How old were you? I remember being mesmerized by I Dream of Jeannie. I was obsessed with her ... Read More »

NICE BOY OF THE WEEK: John Krasinski

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In honor of tonight’s series finale of The Office, this week’s Nice Boy is leading man John Krasinski who has played affable, mischievous, smart, sardonic, and often sweet Jim Halpert for 10 seasons. The Office was Krasinski’s first big break, making him a household name as half (with Jenna Fischer) of one of the most beloved TV couples of all ... Read More »

Megan Follows Returning to TV in the CW’s REIGN

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The CW announced their pilot pickups today, and I am over the moon about their new series, Reign! I know Reign is all about young Mary, Queen of Scots and her rise to power when she arrives in France as a 15-year-old, betrothed to Prince Francis, and with her three best friends as ladies-in-waiting.  The “unknown”, “secret” history of the young ... Read More »

NECESSARY ROUGHNESS Adds Ioan Gruffudd, Raphael Sbarge

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The third season of USA Network’s Necessary Roughness is shaping up to be Must See summer viewing! In addition to previously announced recurring stars John Stamos and David Anders, Dr. Dani will also be working with (against?) Raphael Sbarge (Once Upon a Time) and Ioan Gruffudd (Ringer). Sbarge will be part of the team at V3, the sports and entertainment management ... Read More »

Style Story: Dr. Mindy Lahiri of THE MINDY PROJECT

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In this installment of our style series, we’re peeking inside the virtual wardrobe of one Dr. Mindy Lahiri, OB/GYN and eternal romantic from The Mindy Project. Possessed of a determinedly cheerful spirit, as well as a belief that a person can never be overdressed, Mindy’s optimism and confidence are reflected in her clothes. She favors a wide color palette, ranging ... Read More »

Abed Creates a Web of Destiny on COMMUNITY {SPOILERS}

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This week’s episode of Community sees Abed attempting to create an origin story for the group by connecting their actions back in 2008, proving that they were destined to meet. MILD SPOILERS AHEAD With graduation looming, Abed has been in a particularly nostalgic, ruminative mood. Naturally this translates into a need to prove that the study group were destined to ... Read More »

GIRL CRUSH: Lennon & Maisy Stella of NASHVILLE

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You all are watching Nashville, right? The freshman series is my favorite new drama from this season, a confection of soapy plots and beautiful people and surprisingly good music (I say “surprisingly” because that’s not the country music I remember disliking as a child) that is imminently watchable. It’s not perfect, but occasionally the show goes from good to fantastic, ... Read More »

VIDEO: Stana Katic Talks Lois Lane in SUPERMAN: UNBOUND

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Castle star Stana Katic is getting animated in the new Warner Bros. feature,  (May 7). Stana gives voice to Lois Lane, a modern day heroine working alongside Superman for the good of Metropolis. In the video below, Stana compares Lois to Kate Beckett, talks about giving the beloved character her own spin, and her impression of doing voice work. Superman: ... Read More »

TV OBSESSIONS: Author Leanna Renee Hieber Reveals All

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This is part of our new series interviewing celebrities, bloggers, and all-around-interesting-people about the TV shows that impacted them as children, young adults, and today. This week we’re talking with author Leanna Renee Hieber. What’s the first show you remember watching? How old were you? Doctor Who, the Tom Baker years. I was about 7. I loved The Doctor long ... Read More »