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Lady Gaga to Star in American Horror Story: Hotel

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Don’t look now, but a certain pop star will be checking into the newest incarnation of the hit show American Horror Story! Lady Gaga will star in the upcoming fifth season of hit show titled American Horror Story: Hotel. The singer took to twittter to announce the news and even included a small teaser video. You can check it out below!

 

Gaga has previously appeared in such movies as Machete Kills, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, and last years Muppets Most Wanted, but this will be her first major television role.

The series will premiere this October

Laura Benanti Tapped to Play Supergirl’s Mother

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Deadline is reporting that Nashville star Laura Benanti has been cast to play Alura Zor-El, the birth mother of Kara, aka Supergirl (Melissa Benoist). The article provides a short description of the character:

A strong noblewoman, Alura sends Kara to Earth to escape Krypton’s destruction. Her wisdom and guidance echoes across space and time, proving invaluable on Kara’s journey toward becoming Supergirl.

Warner Bros. TV and Berlanti Productions, best known for bringing successful DC properties Arrow and The Flash to the CW, are partnering on this Supergirl project for CBS.  The project centers around Kara Zor-El (Benoist), who escapes the destruction of Krypton and arrives on Earth where she finds out that she has the same powers as her now famous cousin, Superman. As the years pass, Kara soon learns to harness her powers and use them to become a hero in her own way.

Since the show takes place after the destruction of her home planet, my guess is that we will see Laura Benanti’s appear in some hologram messages sent along with Kara on her escape much in the same vein as Kal-El. Only time will tell though.

No word on the premiere date for the pilot, which was written by Ali Adler and Greg Berlanti, the producers on the show, along with Sarah Schechter and Warner Bros. TV.

Look for Supergirl to appear on the CBS lineup in the coming months

Netflix’s ‘Richie Rich’ Trailer is Here

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RichieRichNetflix debuted the trailer for their new series, Richie Rich, based on the classic Harvey Comics character. The series was announced in October 2014 as part of an ongoing partnership between Netflix and Dreamworks Animation, in which Dreamworks will create 300 hours of original programming for the service.

Unlike the comics, Richie Rich will have a self-made fortune from an innovative green technology. The series is expected to follow his adventures with his new wealth.

The series stars Jake Brennan (“Dark Skies”), Joshua Carlon, Jenna Ortega, Lauren Taylor, Kiff VandenHeuvel  and Brooke Wexler.

All 21 episodes of season one will be available this Friday. February 20th on the streaming service.

Are You Ready for Season 3 of ‘Orphan Black’?!

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AA_orphanblack_thumbnail_s2_02_webThe third season of the hit BBC America show Orphan Black is set to premiere on  Saturday, April 18th and today, the network gives us a tiny glimpse into what’s in store. Check it out the footage below!

The fallout from Season two will no doubt impact the sisters as Sarah, Cosima, Alison and Helena are faced with their toughest test to date. Will the emergence of a new threat cost them the freedom they desperately want and protect the ones they love?

Star Tatiana Maslany leads this amazing cast which includes Jordan Gavaris, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dylan Bruce, Kevin Hanchard, Ari Millen, and Kristian Bruun. The series is co-created by Graeme Manson and John Fawcett.

Jon Stewart Departs ‘The Daily Show’ After 16 Years

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jon-stewartThe world just got a little bit darker tonight with the news that comedian Jon Stewart would end and era of television history and leave his beloved Daily Show in the hands of another yet to be named host.

Comedy Central has just issued the following statement on the matter:

“For the better part of the last two decades, we have had the incredible honor and privilege of working with John Stewart. His comedic brilliance is second to none. Jon has been at the heart of Comedy Central, championing and nurturing the best talent in the industry, in front of and behind the camera. Through his unique voice and vision, ‘The Daily Show’ has become a cultural touchstone for millions of fans and an unparalleled platform for political comedy that will endure for years to come. Jon will remain at the helm of ‘The Daily Show’ until later this year. He is a comic genius, generous with his time and talent, and will always be a part of the Comedy Central family.”

The news also comes mere months after Stephen Colbert announced he would be ending his run on The Colbert Report to take over hosting duties on The Late Show from David Letterman later this year.

Stewart began hosting The Daily Show in 1999 after taking over for then host Craig Kilborn. 

Thank you Jon for all the laughs…you will be missed

NBC Considering a Move for ‘Constantine’

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One of the best shows on television has had a difficult time finding an audience in its first season. NBC’s Constantine has been well written and, more importantly, well acted, but NBC has mishandled the show from the beginning and is now on the verge of making a monumental change. After the network decided to limit the first season order to 13 episodes, a move many considered the death blow for the show, NBC has now began to rethink its position and are considering moving the show to its sister station SyFy. Word also comes that the show could take on the title Hellblazer, and perhaps be even closer to the comics on which it is based.

At this stage this is no more than a rumor so keep checking back as we monitor the situation.

What do you think of a move for the show? Has NBC dropped the ball again?! Will a move save the show or doom it for good? Sound off!

The ‘Gotham’ Episode 16 Promo…Is That Who I Think It Is?!

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*****This article could contain spoilers******

This week’s episode of Gotham was quite lackluster besides the introduction of  Jonathan Crane, who will later become the Batman villain Scarecrow, but the real story came during the credits when the preview for next week ran….you can view it below! Is that…..? Whoa!

Here’s the synopsis:

Gordon takes Dr. Leslie Thompkins (guest star Morena Baccarin) to the circus, but the day turns quickly when the circus comes under attack. Then, Falcone enlists Butch Gilzean to help Penguin with the night club, while Fish Mooney is otherwise occupied. Also, Bruce Wayne schedules a meeting with the Wayne Enterprises board in the all-new “The Blind Fortune Teller” episode of GOTHAM airing Monday, Feb. 16 (8:00-9:00 ET/PT) on FOX. (GTH-116) (TV-14 D, L, V).
Cast: Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon; Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock; Jada Pinkett Smith as Fish Mooney; Sean Pertwee as Alfred; Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin; Erin Richards as Barbara Kean; David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne; Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle/the future Catwoman; Zabryna Guevara as Captain Sarah Essen; Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma/the future Riddler; Victoria Cartagena as Renee Montoya; Andrew Stewart Jones as Crispus Allen; and John Doman as Carmine Falcone.
Guest Cast: Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean; Morena Baccarin as Dr. Leslie Thompkins; Carol Kane as Gertrude Kapelput; Anthony Carrigan as Victor Zsasz; Dashiell Eaves as Kelly; James Monroe Iglehart as Ringmaster; Robert Gorrie as John Grayson; Abbi Snee as Mary Lloyd; Cameron Monaghan as Jerome.
Sound off! What have you thought of the season so far? Is Gotham introducing too many characters all at once?

‘The Walking Dead’s’ Emily Kinney Joins ‘The Flash’

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Beth may be gone, but Emily Kinney is moving on. According to PUNKD Images the actress will be joining the ever growing cast of the CW’s hit series The Flash in the coming weeks as Flash nemesis  Bug-Eyed Bandit. Although the character’s name in the comics is Bertram Larvan, Kinney’s character will be named Brie Larvan. Read More →

Want a piece of HBO history? Boardwalk Empire goes up for bid!

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BWELogoLiterally 100’s of Boardwalk Empire props, costumes, and vintage set pieces are up for bid right now. You could get your hands on Richard Harrow’s iconic mask. Maybe Nucky Thompson was for favorite character? His opening credits suit is on the block. Check out the auction at ScreenBid. Let us know if you score a piece of HBO history and we’ll feature you on the site! Good Luck! Read More →

Is The Truth Still Out There? The X-Files May Be Returning to TV

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xfilesFox TV Group chairman Gary Newman confirmed this weekend that the network is in talks for a new installment of the wildly popular series The X-Files. The series, created by Chris Carter , and starred David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, was ended a successful nine year run on the network in 2002. Read More →

‘Community’ is Returning and We Now Know When!

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The best show in the history of the human race will return to a computer screen near you in a few short weeks it was announced today. The former NBC comedy will make its debut on Yahoo! Screen on March 17th, with two episodes, and then release a new one each Tuesday thereafter. As of now, the season will consist of 13 episodes. Read More →

When’s Your Favorite Show Returning in 2015?! We Have Your Scoop!

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Get your DVR’s ready cause your favorite shows are coming back!…Well…some of them anyway. Like many of you, I was heartbroken when my favorite shows took a break for the Christmas holiday, but this week comes the start of the midseason premieres which will keep you busy until the next round of shows comes back….OK OK I’ll stop typing…here’s the list you’ve all been waiting for…

January

Friday, January 2
8:00 p.m. – Undercover Boss – CBS
9:00 p.m. – Hawaii Five-O – CBS
9:00 p.m. – Blue Bloods – CBS

Sunday, January 4
8:00 p.m. – Galavant – ABC *NEW SHOW*
8:00 p.m. – Madam Secretary – CBS
8:00 p.m. – The Simpsons – Fox
8:30 p.m. – Brooklyn Nine-Nine – Fox
9:00 p.m. – Downton Abbey – PBS
9:00 p.m. – The Good Wife – CBS
9:00 p.m. – Family Guy – Fox
10:00 p.m. – CSI – CBS
10:00 p.m. – Revenge – ABC

Monday, January 5
8:00 p.m. – Bachelor – ABC
8:00 p.m. – 2 Broke Girls – CBS
8:00 p.m. – Gotham – Fox
8:30 p.m. – Mike & Molly – CBS
9:00 p.m. – Sleepy Hollow – Fox
9:00 p.m. – Scorpion – CBS
10:00 p.m. – NCIS: Los Angeles – CBS
10:00 p.m. – State of Affairs – NBC

Tuesday, January 6
8:00 p.m. – Pretty Little Liars – ABC Family
8:00 p.m. – NCIS – CBS
8:00 p.m. – New Girl – Fox
8:30 p.m. – Mindy Project – Fox
9:00 p.m. – Marvel’s Agent Carter – ABC *NEW SHOW*
9:00 p.m. – NCIS: New Orleans – CBS
9:00 p.m. – Marry Me – NBC
9:30 p.m. – About A Boy – NBC
8:00 p.m. – Switched at Birth – ABC Family
10:00 p.m. – Chicago Fire – NBC
10:00 p.m. – Person of Interest – CBS
10:00 p.m. – Forever – ABC

Wednesday, January 7
8:00 p.m. – American Idol – Fox
8:00 p.m. – The Mentalist – CBS
8:00 p.m. – The Mysteries of Laura – NBC
8:30 p.m. – The Goldbergs – ABC
9:00 p.m. – Empire – Fox *NEW SHOW*
9:00 p.m. – Modern Family – ABC
9:00 p.m. – Law and Order: SVU – NBC
9:30 p.m. – Black-ish – ABC
10:00 p.m. – Chicago PD – NBC
10:00 p.m. – American Horror Story: Freak Show – FX

Thursday, January 8
8:00 p.m. – The Big Bang Theory – CBS
8:30 p.m. – Mom – CBS
9:00 p.m. – Two and a Half Men – CBS
9:30 p.m. – The McCarthys – CBS
10:00 p.m. – Elementary – CBS
10:00 p.m. – Archer – FX
10:00 p.m. – Parenthood – NBC

Friday, January 9
8:00 p.m. – Last Man Standing – ABC
8:30 p.m. – Cristela – ABC
9:00 p.m. – Shark Tank – ABC
9:00 p.m. – Glee – Fox (2-hour premiere)
10:00 p.m. – Banshee – Cinemax

Sunday, January 11
9:00 p.m. – Girls – HBO
9:00 p.m. – Shameless – Showtime
9:30 p.m. – Togetherness – HBO *NEW SHOW*
10:00 p.m. – Looking – HBO
10:00 p.m. – House of Lies – Showtime
10:30 p.m. – Episodes – Showtime

Monday, January 12
10:00 p.m. – Castle – ABC

Tuesday, January 13
8:00 p.m. – Parks and Recreation – NBC
10:00 p.m. – Younger – TV Land *NEW SHOW*
10:00 p.m. – Wrestling with Death – WGN America

Wednesday, January 14
8:00 p.m. – Melissa & Joey – ABC Family
8:30 p.m. – Baby Daddy – ABC Family
9:00 p.m. – Criminal Minds – CBS
10:00 p.m. – Stalker – CBS
10:00 p.m. – It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia – FXX
10:30 p.m. – Man Seeking Woman – FXX *NEW SHOW*

Friday, January 16
8:00 p.m. – Constantine – NBC
9:00 p.m. – Grimm – NBC
9:00 p.m. – 12 Monkeys – Syfy *NEW SHOW*
10:00 p.m. – Helix – Syfy

Monday, January 19
8:00 p.m. – The Fosters – ABC Family
8:00 p.m. – The Originals – The CW
9:00 p.m. – Jane The Virgin – The CW
9:00 p.m. – Chasing Life – ABC Family

Tuesday, January 20
8:00 p.m. – The Flash
9:00 p.m. – Supernatural
10:00 p.m. – Justified – FX

Wednesday, January 21
8:00 p.m. – Arrow – The CW
9:00 p.m. – The 100 – The CW
Thursday, January 22
8:00 p.m. – The Vampire Diaries – The CW
9:00 p.m. – Reign – The CW
9:00 p.m. – Backstrom – FOX *NEW SHOW*

Saturday, January 24
9:00 p.m. – Black Sails – Starz

Tuesday, January 27
10:00 p.m. – Sirens – USA

Wednesday, January 28
10:00 p.m. – The Americans – FX
10:00 p.m. – Suits – USA

Thursday, January 29
8:00 p.m. – Scandal – ABC
9:00 p.m. – How To Get Away With Murder – ABC
9:00 p.m. – Grey’s Anatomy – ABC

February

Sunday, February 1
11 p.m. – The Blacklist (post-Super Bowl premiere) – NBC (Will move to Thursdays after the premiere)

Wednesday, February 4
8:30 p.m. – Fresh Off The Boat – ABC (Will move to Tuesdays at 9 starting February 10) *NEW SHOW*
10:00 p.m. – Nashville – ABC

Thursday, February 5
9:00 p.m. – The Blacklist Official Return – NBC
10:00 p.m. – Allegiance – NBC *NEW SHOW*

Sunday, February 8
9:00 p.m. – The Walking Dead – AMC
10:00 p.m. – Better Call Saul (2-night premiere) – AMC *NEW SHOW*

Monday, February 9
10:00 p.m. – Better Call Saul (2-night premiere) – AMC *NEW SHOW*

Thursday, February 12
8:00 p.m. – The Slap– NBC *NEW SHOW*

Thursday, February 19
10:00 p.m. – The Odd Couple – CBS *NEW SHOW*
10:00 p.m. – Vikings – History

Monday, February 23
8:00 p.m. – The Voice – NBC
10:00 p.m. – The Night Shift – NBC

Wednesday, February 25
8:00 p.m. – Survivor, 90 minute episode – CBS
9:30 p.m. – The Amazing Race, 90 minute episode – CBS (will subsequently move to regular Friday night timeslot)

Friday, February 27
12:00 a.m. – House of Cards – Netflix

March & Beyond

Sunday, March 1
8 p.m. – Once Upon A Time – ABC
9 p.m. – Secrets and Lies – ABC *NEW SHOW*
9:30 p.m. – The Last Man on Earth – FOX  *NEW SHOW*
10:00 p.m. – Battle Creek – CBS *NEW SHOW*

Monday, March 2
8 p.m. – The Following – FOX

Tuesday, March 3
8:00 p.m. – Hell’s Kitchen – FOX
9:00 p.m. – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – ABC

Monday, March 4
8:00 p.m. – CSI: Cyber – CBS *NEW SHOW*

Thursday, March 5
10:00 p.m. – American Crime – ABC *NEW SHOW*

Thursday, March 6
12:00 a.m. – Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt – Netflix *NEW SHOW*

Monday, March 9
9:00 p.m. – Bates Motel – A&E
10:00 p.m. – The Returned – A&E
12:35 a.m. – The Late Late Show with James Corden – CBS

Tuesday, March 17
9:00 p.m. – Undateable – NBC
9:00 p.m. – iZombie – the CW *NEW SHOW*
9:30 p.m. – One Big Happy – NBC  *NEW SHOW*

Wednesday, March 18
9:00 p.m. – Supernatural – the CW

Friday, March 20
12:00 a.m. – Bloodline – Netflix *NEW SHOW*

Tuesday, March 31
9:30 p.m. – Weird Loners – FOX *NEW SHOW*

Saturday, April 4
9:00 p.m. – Outlander (second half of Season 1) – Starz

Sunday, April 5
9:00 p.m. – A.D. – NBC *NEW SHOW*
10:00 p.m. – Odyssey – NBC *NEW SHOW*

Friday, April 10
12:00 a.m. – Daredevil – Netflix *NEW SHOW*
8:00 p.m. – Cedric’s Barber Battle – the CW *NEW SHOW*
8:30 p.m. – Whose Line Is It Anyway? – the CW
9:00 p.m. – The Messangers – the CW *NEW SHOW*

Sunday, April 12
9:00 p.m. – Game Of Thrones – HBO
10:00 p.m. – Silicon Valley – HBO
10:30 p.m. – Veep – HBO

Saturday, April 18
9:00 p.m. – Orphan Black – BBC America

Still TBA
Turn
Haven
Da Vinci’s Demons
Beauty and the Beast
Ray Donovan
Hannibal
The Whispers
Louie

Coming in the Summer

Wayward Pines   *NEW SHOW*
Mr. Robinson  *NEW SHOW*
The Astronaut Wives Club*NEW SHOW*
The Last Ship
The Leftovers
Under the Dome
Extant
Defiance
Continuum
Power
America’s Got Talent
Married
You’re The Worst

We will update this page as often as we can get confirmations of series premiere dates

 

 

‘Penny Dreadful’ Season 2 Trailer is Here!

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2000px-Showtime.svgShowtime’s hit series Penny Dreadful is just around the corner and we here at RND could not be happier! The show is set to return on Sunday, April 26 at 10pm ET/PT and today the trailer for the new season has been released! You can check it out in the player below.

The new season will see continue to follow Vanessa (Eva Green) and Ethan (Josh Hartnett), Sir Malcolm (Timothy Dalton), Dr. Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway), and Sembene (Danny Sapani), as they continue to wage war against the evil forces that threaten to destroy them.  Dorian Gray (Reeve Carney), the Creature (Rory Kinnear) and Brona (Billie Piper) are also set to return.

“This season Vanessa and Ethan face new challenges,” says John Logan, series creator and executive producer, “and old enemies, and turn to each other for solace. Their intimacy grows as they are forced to confront their demons together.”

Safe to say we will be in for one hell of a ride come April 26th

 

Coming Up This Week: ‘Buffy’ alum releases new book- Liz’s interview with Amber Benson

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Let’s be honest, a lot, and I do mean A LOT of us are fans of the Whedonverse.  This past Sunday, Liz had the opportunity to sit down with Amber Benson, actor, director and successful author, best known to some from her iconic TV role as Tara on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Amber’s new book, “The Witches of Echo Park” just became available last week. Stay tuned for a special edition of the Girls on Film podcast for the exclusive audio!!

TV: ‘Constantine’ Midseason Wrap Up and Interview with Charles Halford!

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[Warning: This story contains spoilers for Friday’s midseason finale of Constantine, “The Saint of Last Resorts.”]

This fall TV season has been jam packed with quality shows that makes keeping up on each one a full time job. One of the most anticipated and well received shows has been Constantine, based on the DC comic book series “Hellblazer“. Producers Daniel Cerone and David S. Goyer developed the show for NBC with the intent to bring a faithful adaptation of one of comics most beloved antihero’s; John Constantine into our homes, and succeed they have. Handcuffed by the constraints of network TV, the show pushes the boundaries of acceptable television, while making sure that the core fans stay engaged and coming back each and every week. With this weeks midseason finale taking the show to its darkest place yet, the moment has come for John and his associates to meet their toughest test to date. Read More →

TV: ‘Arrow’ Midseason Wrap Up

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Arrow_season_3_poster_-_a_city's_saviors[Warning: This story contains spoilers for Wednesday’s midseason finale of Arrow, “The Climb.”] Read More →

TV: ‘The Flash’ Midseason Wrap Up

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It needs to be said, The Flash is the best new show on TV, hands down. With each passing week, the show ups it’s game and provides viewers with the most entertaining shows by not taking itself too seriously and allowing the fun to shine through. The acting of star Grant Gustin and the supporting cast has proven to be the perfect blend of personalities and makes the characters they are playing shine each and every scene. If you are not watching this show, it’s time to catch up, cause The Flash has taken off! Read More →

Santa Claus, King Moonracer and Most of the Other Reindeer Are Giant A-holes – A Reflection on Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at 50

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For fifty years now, families have gathered together to sit and watch the children’s classic movie Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer. As I have again started to watch this with my own children, I’ve always been struck by one thing – Santa the slave-driving fascist, King Moonracer of the Island of Misfit Toys and the bulk of the other reindeer surrounding Rudolph, including his father Donner, are just outright assholes.

From the day of Rudolph’s birth, Santa is on his ass about his nose. When Santa visits to see the new buck and Rudolph’s nose starts to glow (as the ubiquitous song points out), Santa says, “Great bouncing icebergs! Let’s hope [it stops] if he wants to make the sleigh team some day.” As if having a red nose somehow prohibits his ability to fly a damn sleigh. And his bastard of a father shows what backbone he’s got (none) by agreeing with Santa. So what does he do? He first covers Rudolph’s nose with mud and when that doesn’t work, he puts on a cap making him sound like a kid with an allergy to cats who gets locked in an animal shelter. Not exactly setting him up for success, are they?

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Despite this auspicious beginning, Rudolph goes to try out for the sleigh team on the day of the Reindeer Games. There he meets Fireball and despite his ridiculous sounding voice (courtesy of the stupid nose cap), he and Fireball hit it off. When they see a couple of does nearby, the mack is on. Fireball prods Rudolph into talking to one exceptionally cute doe named Clarice. After throwing out his smooth lines and getting her to agree to walk home with him, Clarice tells him she thinks he’s cute. This literally sends him into orbit and he jumps into the sky and flies better than all of the other mean ass reindeer at the games.

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But when he and Fireball engage in a little reindeer fun, his nose cap comes off. And that’s when the shit hits the fan. Fireball immediately yells at Rudolph to get away from him and that’s when the other lemming reindeer come in and start the insults. Instead of stopping the nonsense, Santa scolds his father. “Donner, you should be ashamed of yourself. What a pity.” And to add insult to the injury, Comet the coach, dick that he is, announces to all of the other bucks as they head back to practice, “Oh no, not you. You better go home with your folks. From now on gang, we won’t let Rudolph join in any Reindeer Games, right?” Clarice is the only stand up deer in the bunch as she is still interested in Rudolph despite his “malady”. Of course, her assfaced father comes and busts them up because he doesn’t want any doe of his with a red-nosed reindeer.

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When Rudolph meets Hermey the Dentist Elf, he at least finds a kindred spirit. Hermey, like Rudolph, was run out of Christmastown because he didn’t want to be like every other single-minded toy slave that the other elves were. He probably didn’t dig Santa bagging on the elves for their singing either. They pal up and along their way, they pick up Yukon Cornelius, a precious metals prospector and loner himself. The triumvirate, in escaping the terrible Abominable Snow Monster, Bumble, end up on the Island of Misfits Toys where they, misfits in their own right, hope to stay. Of course, King Moonracer isn’t having any of it stating that the island is only for toys, stating, “Unlike playthings, a living creature cannot hide himself on an island.” I guess he missed the part where he is a living damn creature. After denying them asylum, Moonracer has the balls to ask them a favor! This guy. He asks them when they return to Christmastown, would they ask Santa to come pick up all of the misfit toys and get them to children? Uhhh, Moonracer – Santa basically consented to Rudolph being run out of town, much in the same way you did. Why would they ever go back let alone do you a favor?

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The last turn of assholishness occurs at the end of the movie when Santa declares Christmas is canceled because of some storm. Now, did it not occur to Santa that Christmas could be delayed? That he would rather just ruin the lives of every child on earth who celebrate the holiday rather than reschedule is insane to me. Talk about tunnel vision. Perhaps the most insulting thing he does the entire movie is when he literally sees the light (of Rudolph’s nose to be exact). Only when he figures out that Rudolph can be of any use to him in this exact moment does he embrace him. “That nose. That beautiful, wonderful nose of yours!” Wait a minute – you told his father he should be ashamed of him because of that nose, now it’s beautiful and wonderful? Fuck that. And Donner in true fashion says, “I knew that nose would be useful someday. I knew it all along!” No you didn’t. You were as much of a dick to him as Santa was, Donner, you sycophantic ass, so cut the shit. You see a chance to capitalize on your son’s new status, no different than Honey Boo-Boo‘s mom.

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It’s no wonder kids who grow up watching this turn into assholes, too. This is the blueprint on how to be racist, afraid of “others” (poor Bumble), tyrannical, indifferent and cruel. Get ’em while they’re young, I guess. I don’t know what their intentions were, but maybe the writers and director were using the film as a mirror for American society to look at itself as a way to change these behaviors. I seriously doubt that, though.

My kids love this movie and I remember it with fondness from my childhood as well. That doesn’t mean there isn’t some bad shit in there, though. It’s a wonder kids love Santa at all after watching this. His dickheadedness is hardly subtle. The only thing he doesn’t seem to do is punch his wife or kick a dog. Maybe Tarantino will direct a grindhouse version of it and we’ll get those two elements taken care of. Fifty years on, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is still a staple in American households. My questions is, should it be?

TV: Flash vs Arrow Recap

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first-images-from-the-flash-arrow-crossover-reveal_tz1p-1920-arrow-could-crossover-with-gothamI mean, of course I was looking forward to the Flash/Arrow crossover! It was the number one television event I was looking forward to this entire Fall season, but I was also quite nervous as to how it would turn out. Being a lifetime comic book reader, one thing is abundantly clear when superhero “events” are concerned, you are destined for a letdown more often then not. Thankfully the producers of these shows and the brains in charge of the CW carefully created a wonderful two night spectacular that was not only fun, but faithful to each shows strengths. Read More →

TV: ‘The Walking Dead’ Midseason Wrap Up

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The fifth season of AMC’s smash hit series The Walking Dead has been one filled with ups and downs leaving many fans complaining about the pacing and overall direction of the current season. A season which started off with a bang in episode one as the group fought their way out of Terminus and away from their captures but has abruptly slowed to a crawl in the episodes that followed. Similar to many episodes in season 4, the producers of the show chose to split up the group and elected for more character driven episodes with very few instances of action, a move jeered by fans of the gritty violent nature of the show. As the group begins a new chapter, they will face a rough road ahead and the loss of a member which will no doubt effect each person in the group.  Read More →