Sons of Anarchy is having one heck of a season, no? Whether or not Kurt Sutter agrees with most of the criticisms of the mediocre third season, it is apparent that he decided to push the series back towards the things it does best in season four. Now that we’re coming to the final stretch … Continue reading Review: Sons of Anarchy, “Hands”
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Review: Sons of Anarchy, “Family Recipe”
When I checked in with Sons of Anarchy last week, I couched many of my praises with some concerns. Sons had been having a very good season that led to a number of truly great moments last week, moments that I didn’t actually expect to come until the end of the season. But amid … Continue reading Review: Sons of Anarchy, “Family Recipe”
Review: Sons of Anarchy, “Fruit for the Crows”
I don’t have a whole lot of time this evening, but I wanted to jot down a few things about this season of Sons of Anarchy, which I haven’t written about since the season premiere. You can also check out my extended thoughts on the season by listening to a podcast Les Chappell and I … Continue reading Review: Sons of Anarchy, “Fruit for the Crows”
TV Surveillance Podcast Episode 10 — There are no ‘Good Guys’ on this show
In the latest episode of the TV Surveillance Podcast, I'm joined by my buddy Les Chappell for a lengthy discussion of Sons of Anarchy's rock-solid fourth season and Les shrewdly shills for FX and their smartphone applications. Reminder: You can now subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, should you like to do so.
Season Premiere review — Sons of Anarchy, “Out”
“We’re not a gang, we’re a motorcycle club.” Like many of you, I come into this season of Sons of Anarchy with complicated feelings. As I’ve discussed a few times, I found the third season to be pretty tepid, but I don’t think I was as disappointed as most – if only because I didn’t … Continue reading Season Premiere review — Sons of Anarchy, “Out”
2011 Emmy Nomination Predictions
I’ve done my wishful thinking, now it’s time to make some last-minute official predictions for this year’s Emmy nominations. As you might notice, this “ballot” is much different than my dream one. This makes me sad, but oh well. I’ll have some reflections on the nominations after they are announced on Monday THURSDAY (thanks to Myles … Continue reading 2011 Emmy Nomination Predictions
2011 Dream Emmy Ballot: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
It’s that time again, folks. The Emmy nominations will be announced on July 14, which means I have almost an entire month to flood this space with hopes, dreams and predictions about what could happen come nomination time. To kick things off, I’ll be bringing back the Dream Emmy Ballot. It’s something I did last … Continue reading 2011 Dream Emmy Ballot: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Globes Go Glee (Again) — A Reaction to the Golden Globes
When I wrote my predictions for the television categories last week, I prefaced them by saying that I didn't really know anything. I don't follow the Globes as intensely as I follow the Emmys or even the Oscars, but I've taken a more detailed interest in award shows over the past few years anyway, so … Continue reading Globes Go Glee (Again) — A Reaction to the Golden Globes
Aimless Prognosticating: Predicting the Television Golden Globe Awards, Lead Categories
I feel like I probably know the answer to the primary question of this post. We all know that the Golden Globe Awards are a crock, especially when in reference to television. I originally wanted to write a post discussing whether or not it was worthwhile to even predict the outcome of the Golden Globe … Continue reading Aimless Prognosticating: Predicting the Television Golden Globe Awards, Lead Categories
Season Finale — Sons of Anarchy, “NS”
As Sons of Anarchy's third season comes to close, I found myself wondering if I could even muster up the energy to write about the finale, "NS," and the season as a whole. I looked back to my thoughts on the freaking awesome premiere, "SO," and also my Summer Surveillance posts on the series -- … Continue reading Season Finale — Sons of Anarchy, “NS”
Sons of Anarchy, “Firinne”
It might have taken most of the season, but Sons of Anarchy's third season is finally resembling the heights of season two, as "Firinne" feels like both the culmination of a lot of frustrating times for Jax and us at home and a launching pad for some interesting things to come in the final three episodes. After the … Continue reading Sons of Anarchy, “Firinne”
Sons of Anarchy, “Turas”
I haven't checked in with Sons of Anarchy for a couple of weeks because I've still been generally disappointed with the direction of this season, but I had planned on writing up some musings on "Turas" no matter how good or bad it turned out to be. Thankfully, last night's episode felt more propulsive and … Continue reading Sons of Anarchy, “Turas”
Sons of Anarchy, “Widening Gyre”
If you've been following along with my thoughts on season three of Sons of Anarchy, you probably recognize that I"m a little cold on this season -- and I think, for good reason. Things have been really slow-moving and honestly, at some times, boring. I've said previously that I totally understand where Kurt Sutter and … Continue reading Sons of Anarchy, “Widening Gyre”
Sons of Anarchy, “The Push”
I could very easily explain my lack of posting about Sons of Anarchy by noting that hey, I'm in graduate school and I've been fairly busy over the last month. But though that's certainly part of the equation, I can't just leave it at that. I've been frustrated and even disappointed in Sons of Anarchy … Continue reading Sons of Anarchy, “The Push”
Sons of Anarchy, “Caregiver”
Sometimes even the best of series have off episodes. "Caregiver" is solid in a number of ways, but feels sometimes feels obviously manipulative or like attempts to extend stories that perhaps don't need extending. I'm not sure that I want Gemma back in Charming and A-Okay, but having Tara make a very stupid an unrealistic … Continue reading Sons of Anarchy, “Caregiver”
