They Deserve Their Own Show (Part 15)

Here is the next installment of actors and actresses who are under-appreciated, deserving of more attention or perhaps even their own show: Kate Mara – Kate has made guest appearances in TV shows such as Law & Order, Ed, Everwood, Cold Case, Boston Public, CSI and CSI: Miami. She also had several appearances on Nip/Tuck, Jack & Bobby and 24. …

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Glee-ful Guest Stars: A Sneak Peek

I was out pulling photos for upcoming FOX shows today when, to my delight, I saw that the Glee press site had been updated with photos for the next three episodes, featuring some to die for guest stars. Here’s a  little sneak peek: Awesome guest stars, killer musical numbers, and Jane Lynch’s Sue Sylvester trying to put the ky-bosh on …

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Emmy Spotlight: Oh, the Drama

The Emmys are coming! The Emmys are coming! This week the Nice Girls will preview some of the contenders for Emmys in a variety of categories, focusing on our faves. Outstanding Drama Series: Mad Men (AMC) Though, I never find the time to talk about how this show moves me each week, it goes without saying that Mad Men has …

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NGTV Guide: Tuesday, September 15

Tonight we get some creepy Edgar Allan Poe action on Warehouse 13 as the summer series begins to wind down. Also, the CW has shows about pretty people. Warehouse 13 – Syfy 9/8c “Nevermore” – Myka visits her ailing father and learns that he has half of an artifact once owned by Edgar Allan Poe. Meanwhile, the other half causes …

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A NiceGirl at a Hollywood Movie Premiere

Last week I got together with some of my local friends (who are also fans of the defunct CBS series Moonlight) for a special event: the Hollywood premiere of the movie Whiteout, which co-stars Alex O’Loughlin (the former star of Moonlight). Oh yeah, Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht and Tom Skerritt also star in the movie. The premiere was held at …

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Nice Girls Remember Nice Boy Patrick Swayze

Whether it was dancing his way into our lives in Dirty Dancing or kicking ass and taking names in The Beast, we all have our favorite Patrick Swayze memory on film and television. My first and favorite Swayze project was North and South, Books 1 and 2. But I think his most amazing role was as Charles Barker on the …

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Here Comes the ‘True Blood’ Bride

No, not Maryann, I’m talking about Sookie. Was anyone expecting that proposal at the end of last night’s True Blood season finale? It was very romantic. Bill and Sookie had just come through yet another life-threatening situation. Bon Temps was back to relative normalcy, at least for a few hours. Bill took Sookie out on a proper date for dinner …

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Emmy Spotlight: Legend of the Seeker, Battlestar Galactica Win Creative Arts Emmys

The Emmys are coming! The Emmys are coming! This week the Nice Girls will preview some of the contenders for Emmys in a variety of categories, focusing on our faves. When Legend of the Seeker debuted in syndication last season, I’m sure the cast and crew would not have expected to be nominated for an Emmy, but that was exactly …

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NGTV Guide: Monday, September 14

Monday night TV is still somewhat in limbo between summer and fall, but the CW fills the gap with the third season premiere of the only teen show we’ve been able to stomach with any regularity. The jury’s still out on Vampire Diaries. Gossip Girl – the CW 9/8c – SEASON PREMIERE “Reversals of Fortune” – As the summer is …

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NGTV Guide: Sunday, September 13

It feels like it’s been a long, crazy road through Bon Temps, but in reality this season had only 12 episodes. They know how to pack in the drama over at HBO! True Blood – HBO 9/8c – SEASON FINALE “Beyond Here Lies Nothin'” – Bon Temps reaches a fever pitch as Maryann prepares for her ultimate bestial sacrifice, conscripting …

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