Tag Archive: HBO

THE SURF REPORT: New LIGHTS OUT, new GOOD WIFE–3/22/11

TweetCHUCK: This week’s episode was a huge improvement over last week’s lackluster installment. The story about Chuck trying to find more intersect candidates like him was solid but the far more interesting story is the one they planted about Ellie finding her true calling by continuing the work her father did with spies and the…

THE SURF REPORT: Jimmy Kimmel Live “Twilight” special–6/23/10

TweetMEMPHIS BEAT: I watched, I yawned. Though I like Jason Lee, the writing was nothing special and it’s a formula detective show. Best part of the show is the background music but that’s not enough to make me tune in every week. LIE TO ME: Great guest turn by Melissa George in this week’s episode…

THE SURF REPORT: PARTY DOWN returns tonight, PSYCH at the Paley Center–4/23/10

TweetCOMMUNITY: This week’s episode “Contemporary American Poultry” was the best yet! It contained so many incredible movie homages and mentions that I had to replay many moments as I watched. And the focus of this primo episode: chicken. The source of all power: chicken. The downfall of Starburns and the rise of Abed to a…

THE SURF REPORT: New ABC comedies, great CNBC docu & nip/tuck–1/6/09

TweetLAST RESTAURANT STANDING: The incroyable Chef Raymond Blanc and his elite team of restaurant managers have returned for another season of putting aspiring restauranteurs through their paces.  Last night’s opener was a doozy with Raymond aghast at one woman who decided to open a tin of coconut milk with a large kitchen knife.  Upon seeing…

THE SURF REPORT: DOLLHOUSE returns, MONK finale, Blake Lively hosts SNL, AMAZING RACE finale!

Tweet MTV’S JERSEY SHORE: Though the ratings for last night’s premiere were mediocre, I think word of mouth may get more people to watch the show because it’s a spectacle.  A bonafide Jersey-centric spectacle complete with tanning beds, hair gel, alcohol, bar fights and indiscriminate sex.  Most people are using the word “trainwreck” and that…