A Look Back at 2009 (Part 6)

Much like the New Faces of 2009, there are always entertainers of note to be on the look-out for in the new year. With the help of some online research, here are my predictions for the faces of 2010 (in no particular order): 1. Alessandra Torresani – Starring in a pivotal role in the new Syfy series Caprica, the “prequel” …

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A Little Show from Altadena

In a very small room in the back of a coffee shop, The Uke Box Heroes performed last night. Comprised of Miracle Laurie (formerly of Dollhouse) and her fiancé Christopher May, the duo played mostly covers, with a few of their own songs. By the end of the show, one thing crossed my mind about where I’d want to see …

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Spotlight On: Sofia Vergara

For anyone who has been watching the new ABC comedy sensation Modern Family, the name Sofía Vergara is already well known to you. Sofía plays the luminous Gloria Delgardo-Pritchett. However, before crossing over to American television, in the 1990’s, Sofía was a reality television star in the Columbian travel series Fuera de Serie. Then, after a successful 4 year stint …

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NGTV Guide: Wednesday, February 10

It’s a full night of TV viewing for the Nice Girls as the Valentine’s Day episodes begin. Modern Family – ABC 9/8c “My Funky Valentine” – Phil and Claire break from their traditional Valentine’s Day dinner date and plan a little “role play” excursion. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria’s ideas of romance clash when he takes her to a comedy show, …

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They Deserve Their Own Show (Part 36)

Here is the next installment of actors and actresses who are under-appreciated, deserving of more attention or perhaps even their own show: Monet Mazur – Monet got her first big break in the soap opera Days of Our Lives before landing guest spots in Party of Five and Jack & Jill. She appeared in the box office movies Austin Powers: …

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NGTV Guide: Tuesday, February 9

You may have noticed that our Tuesday nights are fairly empty until 10/9c. Is there an earlier show we should be watching? White Collar – USA 10/9c “Home Invasion” – Peter and Neal find themselves on the trail of an elusive femme fatale who is stealing pieces of a valuable collection. Now they must find the woman and reassemble the …

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Should TV Series Have A Shorter Run?

With each TV season comes a crop of new pilots, hoping to be picked up by a major network for at least an initial 13 episode run. If things go well for said pilot – such as decent ratings (obviously) as well as fan, and sometimes even critic, acclaim – the series could potentially be picked up for a full …

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NGTV Guide: Monday, February 8

The Olympics start this weekend, but before we become enraptured by speed skating and ice dancing, we’ve got another week of scripted TV to watch! Chuck – NBC 8/7c “Chuck vs. the Mask” – Chuck and Hannah (guest star Kristin Kreuk) unexpectedly become part of agent Daniel Shaw’s (guest star Brandon Routh) latest mission. Much to Sarah’s chagrin, she gets …

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I’m Confused About LUX

So Life Unexpected is better than I, you know, expected. Good cast with interesting chemistry; not too schmaltzy but still endearing; a fresh take on the family drama; etc. I watch it while on the treadmill and it makes my workout fly by, for which I’m always grateful. But something has been nagging at me since the pilot: I cannot …

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The Weekly Round Up (Feb. 1 to 5)

Here are the entertainment news items for this week: CONDOLENCES Days of Our Lives actress Frances Reid passed away this week at the age of 95. She was a theater veteran who appeared in the soap for 42 years (from 1965 to 2007). Condolences are extended to her family, friends and fans. NEWS Congrats to all the winners at this …

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