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Blog Entries by Laura Prudom from 01/2012

'Alcatraz': Jorge Garcia & Sarah Jones Talk From The Set Of New J.J. Abrams Thriller

Posted 01.02.2012 | TV

Alcatraz is a term deeply ingrained in our cultural consciousness as a source of mystery and curiosity, so it seems fitting that J.J. Abrams and Eliza...

Nikita Recap: Alex's Past Comes Back To Haunt Her In Season 2, Episode 11

| Posted 01.07.2012 | TV

It was very satisfying to see Nikita and Alex once again working on the same team -- Nikita's willingness to abandon her mission to help Alex was all the reassurance Alex needed to prove that she could still trust her mentor.

Supernatural Recap: Adventures in Babysitting

| Posted 01.07.2012 | TV

While I've always enjoyed Supernatural for its mythology rather than for its monster-of-the-week episodes, occasionally it's nice to return to what attracted us to the show in Season 1.

Once Upon A Time Recap: Rumpelstiltskin's Past Revealed in 'Desperate Souls'

| Posted 01.09.2012 | TV

As one of the most enigmatic and manipulative characters on "Once Upon a Time" thus far, Rumpelstiltskin has also proved to be the most fascinating. I've been eagerly anticipating this week's episode for some time.

What's On TV January 9 To 15: 'Pretty Little Liars,' '30 Rock,' 'One Tree Hill' & More (PHOTOS)

Posted 01.09.2012 | TV

Midseason TV is back in full swing, and several fan favorites make their triumphant returns this week. After a long hiatus, "30 Rock" is back with its...

'Chuck' Exclusive: Sarah Makes A Life-Changing Decision (VIDEO)

Posted 01.11.2012 | TV

In last week's "Chuck" (which aired on Jan. 6 on NBC), super-spy Sarah had a pregnancy scare that had both her and Chuck reevaluating their career pat...

'Supernatural' Exclusive Sneak Peek: Dean Time Travels To Shoot It Up With 1940s Mobsters (EXCLUSIVE)

Posted 01.11.2012 | TV

No show does time-travel quite like "Supernatural." Some of The CW drama's most memorable episodes have taken place in the Old West, the post-apocalyp...

Supernatural Wins At The People's Choice Awards, But Is There Evidence Of A Genre Conspiracy?

| Posted 01.12.2012 | TV

Can you imagine CBS turning down a chance to tell the world that "the people" voted "The Good Wife" their favorite network drama, had the legal show won last night instead of "Supernatural"?

'Fringe' Cancellation Rumors: Executive Producers Talk Fans' Fear, What's Next For Peter (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)

Posted 01.12.2012 | TV

Thanks to baseball pre-emptions and winter hiatus, it's been two months since the last time "Fringe" (Fridays, 9 p.m. EST on Fox) aired in our univers...

Nikita Recap: Percy Makes His Move In 'Sanctuary'

| Posted 01.14.2012 | TV

For a show that places such emphasis on the strength and agency of its female characters, I was disappointed that a character as powerful and manipulative as Amanda could be so easily manipulated by a man because of her emotions.

Supernatural Recap: Dean Goes Back To The Past (And It's Awesome)

| Posted 01.14.2012 | TV

"Time After Time" may have been Season 7's strongest story since the premiere, effortlessly blending humor, pathos and a fascinating concept ... I just hope the show can keep up the momentum.

Once Upon A Time Recap: Emma Faces Her Past In 'True North' (Season 1, Episode 9)

| Posted 01.16.2012 | TV

I have no doubt that the writers and producers know exactly how everything slots together, but I do wish they could clue the audience in. It's a minor nitpick, but ... I think the narrative would have more clarity.

What's On TV January 16 To 22: Betty White, 'American Idol,' 'Justified,' & More (PHOTOS)

Posted 01.16.2012 | TV

As midseason TV kicks into full gear, there's something for everyone this week. NBC pays tribute to American treasure Betty White on Monday with a tel...

Gossip Girl Recap: Top 5 OMG Moments In 'The End Of The Affair' (VIDEO)

| Posted 01.17.2012 | TV

It's depressing that something as serious and emotionally devastating as a miscarriage can be used as such a throwaway plot device, but sadly, it's been a foregone conclusion ever since Blair's ill-advised pregnancy storyline was introduced.

American Idol Recap: The 5 Most Memorable Auditions from Savannah, GA

| Posted 01.19.2012 | TV

Gabby has a sultry, bluesy tone in her voice that had all the judges bobbing their heads, and Steven Tyler gave her his patented eyes-closed, music-gasm face, which was exactly what she'd been aiming for.

American Idol Recap: The 5 Most Memorable Auditions From Pittsburgh, PA

| Posted 01.20.2012 | TV

The hour-long installment seemed positively svelte compared to last night's episode, and there was apparently no time to highlight the worst of the worst, only the best of the best.

'Once Upon A Time': Ginnifer Goodwin Exclusive On Snow White, Seven Dwarves, Romance & More

Posted 01.20.2012 | TV

Countless little girls dream of becoming princesses, but for Memphis-born Ginnifer Goodwin, all that wishing on a star during her formative years paid...

'Fringe' Producers Talk Love Stories, Olivia's Destiny And The Return of David Robert Jones

Posted 01.20.2012 | TV

Last week's "Fringe" brought the sci-fi drama back from hiatus with a bang, and according to executive producers Jeff Pinkner and Joel Wyman, it only ...

Once Upon A Time Recap: Time Is Not On Snow White's Side In '7:15 A.M.' (VIDEO)

| Posted 01.23.2012 | TV

Thanks to my proclivity towards Snow and James' story, I think that "7:15 a.m." was my favorite episode of "Once" to date. The tragic romance of it all was more than enough to crack my cynical critic's heart.

American Idol Recap: Jim Carrey's Daughter Heads To Hollywood & More San Diego Auditions (VIDEO)

| Posted 01.23.2012 | TV

Ali's take on Corinne Bailey Rae's "Just Like a Star" was raspy and tremulous ... There was an Adele-like quality to her tone that made her interesting to listen to.

Gossip Girl Recap: Top 5 OMG Moments In 'Father and the Bride' (VIDEO)

| Posted 01.24.2012 | TV

Whether she was getting up close and personal with handsy bridge and tunnel types, mistaking cops for strippers or downing shots like Snooki, Blair's ditzy drunk routine was utterly hilarious, and played perfectly by Leighton Meester.

American Idol Recap: The 5 Most Memorable Auditions from Aspen, CO (VIDEO)

| Posted 01.25.2012 | TV

Possibly the most bizarre (and transparently fake) audition so far, "Magic Cyclops" was certainly memorable for trying to be memorable, affecting a terrible British accent while insisting that he was from Davenport, Iowa.

American Idol Recap: The 5 Most Memorable Auditions From Houston

| Posted 01.27.2012 | TV

Ramiro was born without ears, prompting doctors to predict that he would never be able to hear or speak. Thankfully, he's able to do both, as well as sing ... Compared to some of the duds we've been subjected to this week, he could be a Grammy winner.

What's On TV January 30 - February 5: 'Gossip Girl,' 'Glee,' 'The Voice,' 'Nikita' & More

Posted 01.29.2012 | TV

It's a big TV event week as February sweeps gets into full swing. On Monday, "Gossip Girl" celebrates 100 episodes with a big song-and-dance number...

Once Upon a Time Recap: The Magic Mirror's Origins Revealed In 'Fruit Of The Poisonous Tree'

| Posted 01.30.2012 | TV

My main problem with this episode was that, by the end, we were right back to where we started narratively, with nothing having truly developed ... I think I'm mostly craving some momentum.