Monthly Archives: January 2013

We’ve Moved!

A Couple of Critics are now blogging on Chicago Now. Check us out there to keep getting your daily dose of TV snark and movie madness. http://www.chicagonow.com/couple-critics/

We’ve Moved!

A Couple of Critics are now blogging on Chicago Now. Check us out there to keep getting your daily dose of TV snark and movie madness. http://www.chicagonow.com/couple-critics/

AHS: Madness Ends

American Horror Story, a show built around surprising twists, disturbing violence, and over the top plots managed to do the most shocking thing of all; give us a truly touching and poignant season finale. After all the Devil nuns and

AHS: Madness Ends

American Horror Story, a show built around surprising twists, disturbing violence, and over the top plots managed to do the most shocking thing of all; give us a truly touching and poignant season finale. After all the Devil nuns and

Series Premiere: The Following

I have to admit; I fell for the hype. The ads for The Following made it look like a fresh, innovative, serialized new drama. Judging from the pilot (and I will preface this review with the acknowledgement that its hard

Series Premiere: The Following

I have to admit; I fell for the hype. The ads for The Following made it look like a fresh, innovative, serialized new drama. Judging from the pilot (and I will preface this review with the acknowledgement that its hard

Girls: I Get Ideas

Last week I discussed just how much the girls of Girls had changed in comparison to how much they thought they had changed and came to the conclusion that they had all greatly overestimated their growth. This week, I take

Girls: I Get Ideas

Last week I discussed just how much the girls of Girls had changed in comparison to how much they thought they had changed and came to the conclusion that they had all greatly overestimated their growth. This week, I take

Revenge: Collusion

Looks like somebody on the Revenge staff reads this blog because, this week, all my questions were answered. Ok, maybe not all my questions, but it’s a lot more information than we’ve previously had.  So now I will pose a

Revenge: Collusion

Looks like somebody on the Revenge staff reads this blog because, this week, all my questions were answered. Ok, maybe not all my questions, but it’s a lot more information than we’ve previously had.  So now I will pose a

Nashville: I’m Sorry for You, My Friend

The day has finally arrived, after a lot of bickering, and name calling, and feet dragging, Rayna and Juliette are touring together.  This week marked their first sold out stadium and if you ignore all the personal drama, I’d say

Nashville: I’m Sorry for You, My Friend

The day has finally arrived, after a lot of bickering, and name calling, and feet dragging, Rayna and Juliette are touring together.  This week marked their first sold out stadium and if you ignore all the personal drama, I’d say

AHS: Continuum

Well, whattya know, you take out all the crazed serial killers and the Nazi experiments and suddenly all the excitement is gone. After the insane runaway train that has been the last two weeks at the Asylum, the penultimate episode

AHS: Continuum

Well, whattya know, you take out all the crazed serial killers and the Nazi experiments and suddenly all the excitement is gone. After the insane runaway train that has been the last two weeks at the Asylum, the penultimate episode

Revenge: Sabotage

Last week Revenge returned to its procedural past, but the nostalgia was short lived. This week it was back to shady corporate antics, mysterious Initiative goals and fake out missions. I can’t say it was a welcome return. From the

Revenge: Sabotage

Last week Revenge returned to its procedural past, but the nostalgia was short lived. This week it was back to shady corporate antics, mysterious Initiative goals and fake out missions. I can’t say it was a welcome return. From the

Girls: It’s About Time

While Lena Dunham and company we’re collecting their Golden Globes, Hannah and her girls were up to their old tricks… kind of. It’s a little confusing just how much time has passed in Girls world, but the changes are drastic.

Girls: It’s About Time

While Lena Dunham and company we’re collecting their Golden Globes, Hannah and her girls were up to their old tricks… kind of. It’s a little confusing just how much time has passed in Girls world, but the changes are drastic.

Recap: Golden Globes

Like most (good) awards shows, last night was mix if expected and surprise. New TV reigned supreme with rookie shows Homeland and Girls dominating their categories. Film spread the love around, giving awards to all the major contenders. Here’s a

Recap: Golden Globes

Like most (good) awards shows, last night was mix if expected and surprise. New TV reigned supreme with rookie shows Homeland and Girls dominating their categories. Film spread the love around, giving awards to all the major contenders. Here’s a