TweetAs I was burning through screeners and Sunday night TV, I kept thinking about the wonderfully strong, interesting women in current summer shows: Gina Torres as attorney and managing partner Jessica Pearson on SUITS. Her performance has been strong from the start but with the increasingly difficult internal politics at Pearson Hardman, Torres has become…
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THE SURF REPORT: BOSS, REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER, STRIKE BACK return tonight–8/17/12
TweetTHE NEWSROOM: I’m watching because some of the writing is Sorkin at his best and some of it makes you groan with disdain. And yes, the groans are usually because of his weaker portrayals of female characters. While I think Sorkin likes women, he doesn’t write them as the equal of men, not even McKenzie….
THE SURF REPORT returns — 8/16/12
TweetHello Friends and Fellow TV Fans, As of today, THE SURF REPORT is resuming as an email newsletter and blog. I’ve missed blogging and talking about TV with you and now that I’m a free agent again, I’ll be here to give you a heads up about the new fall season, as well as my…
THE SURF REPORT: BORED TO DEATH season premiere, ENLIGHTENED series premiere–10/10/11
TweetBREAKING BAD: SPOILER ALERT – IF YOU DIDN’T WATCH THE SEASON FINALE, SCROLL DOWN. I can’t get this season finale off my mind. Every adjective for “superlative” fits this season closing episode. I’ve rarely spent an entire hour with my jaw dropping but BREAKING BAD had that effect on me. Let’s break it down: –Walt…
THE SURF REPORT: Week 3 of fall season: cancellations begin–10/4/11
TweetAnd the first cancellation of the fall season is…THE PLAYBOY CLUB (NBC). I watched the three episodes that aired and I can’t say I’m shocked. The writing had some clunky moments but Eddie Cibrian was the real problem. He’s had many talent deals but hasn’t clicked in any of the shows he’s been in. Note…
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The Surf Report Editor-In-Chief Diane Gordon with the cast of USA Network's "Royal Pains." Left to right: Jill Flint, Mark Feuerstein, Gordon, Reshma Shetty and Paulo Costanzo. -
