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Category Archives: Television
Supernatural, Season 10, Episode 5: Open Thread
I was sick of looking at Dean’s wonk-eye. I won’t have a chance to watch tonight, or maybe even tomorrow. Crazy times, back-to-back stuff for the next couple of days. But carry on, and I will have a lot of … Continue reading
Cousin Mike on the Windy City Queercast
A great interview with my cousin Mike on the long-running Windy City Queercast, created and hosted by Chicago actress Amy Matheny. My dear friend Mitchell is often a co-host. It’s such a treat when worlds collide like this! Mike talks … Continue reading
Supernatural: Season 2, Episode 8: “Crossroad Blues”
Directed by Steve Boyum Written by Sera Gamble I realize putting this up on the same day as a Season 10 episode could be confusing, but I trust my devastatingly intelligent Supernatural readers to be able to segue between the … Continue reading
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Tagged Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Robert Johnson, Sera Gamble, SPN Season 2, Supernatural
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Supernatural, Season 10, Episode 4: Open Thread
New re-cap up in the post below this one, for “The Usual Suspects,” from Season 2. I know. I’m running things weirdly here. But it suits me. Here’s the open thread for tonight’s episode. Won’t be able to watch until … Continue reading
Supernatural: Season 2, Episode 7: “The Usual Suspects”
Directed by Mike Rohl Written by Cathryn Humphris There are a couple of reasons why I hold “The Usual Suspects” dear. One is obvious: I love the woman who starred in the movie that practically single-handedly ruined my Catholic childhood. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cathryn Humphris, Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Mike Rohl, SPN Season 2, Supernatural
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Supernatural, Season 10, Episode 3: Open Thread
Will catch you all on the flipside for a discussion about tonight’s episode, directed by our favorite freckled demon. I need a vacation after October, I am telling YOU. T-minus ….
Paley Center, October 18th: The Cast of Hannibal
My good friend Keith Uhlich, who moderated an extremely entertaining QA with Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny at the Paley Center for Media last year, will be moderating another discussion there this Saturday, only this time on Hannibal! Keith will … Continue reading
Supernatural, Season 10, Episode 2: Open Thread
T-minus … Still busy working for a living – my October schedule, holy mackerel, it’s nonstop, but let’s keep the chatter going! I won’t be watching tonight, will have to catch up with you all sometime tomorrow! And thank you … Continue reading
“But at that point in my life, I was done playing transgender characters in the hospital, going to the hospital. I was done wearing the gown!” – Alexandra Billings
A beautiful interview (it made me cry, dammit!) with Alex Billings on her role as Davina in Transparent. As she mentions in the interview, she does work “through a lens of kindness.” In every aspect of her life. It’s such … Continue reading
Survivor’s Remorse Already Picked Up For Season 2
Great news for the O’Malley entertainment dynasty: Survivor’s Remorse, produced by LeBron James and my cousin Mike O’Malley, scripts by Mike, has already been picked up for Season 2. It’s fantastic. Funny, unexpected, smart, with wonderful deep acting, and allll … Continue reading