TV Newsline: Mad Men get renewed, but it's not all rosy

Mad Men has officially been picked up for a fifth season, though for those you who have been following this story, it should come to no surprise that it comes with a few caveats.

Archer: "El Secuestro"

Once I bemoan the absence of Krieger, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump….

Justified: "The Spoil"

Once I make my own educated guess as to what Mag’s secret plan is, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump….

TV Newsline: Matthew Weiner has a few things to say about this whole Mad Men situation

As the storm clouds continue to gather around Mad Men's continually uncertain future, Matthew Weiner, who was away on a ski trip of all things, attempted to clear a few things up.

Lights Out: "Sucker Punch"

Once I get over the fact that this is the second to last episode we will ever see, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump….

TV Newsline: FX renews our faith in television

After the sadness of last week's cancellation of Lights Out (and the still lingering sadness some may have over the cancellation of Terriers, like this blogger does), FX has finally been able to deliver some good news, as it announced today that it has renewed the current "ass kicking" show, Justified, for a third season.

(For those of you still wondering, no word yet on the future on Archer, though expect that news any day now.)

AMC's 'The Killing' premiering this Sunday

Perhaps I have been hypnotized by the shiny ads. Perhaps I've been turned into a mindless zombie by brand loyalty. Or maybe I've been snorting crystal meth. But whatever the reason, I have decided to cover AMC's new show The Killing, which will have it's two-hour premiere this Sunday at 9/8c. So tune in, enjoy, and be sure to drop by the blog afterwards for my review of the premiere.

TV Newsline: Mad Men set to return in 2012, but what about Matthew Weiner?

As the continuing negotiations around AMC's hottest show keep going for what feels like forever, the show's creative future seems in danger.

Fringe: "Bloodline"

Once I create my dream cast for the hypothetical 12^th season of The West Wing, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump…..

Archer "Placebo Effect"

Once I deiced to rearrange my life so I can catch Regis every morning, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump….

Parks and Rec: "Camping"

Once I find out what the f**k a German muffin is, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump….

Community: "Critical Film Studies"

Once I purchase my own copy of My Dinner with Andre, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump….

TV Newsline: Glee to release (yet another) album

Because teenage girls and creepy men who live in their basements just can't get enough of the stuff, Glee is releasing yet another album, this with songs sung by Mckinley High rivals, and all around plot machination, The Warblers.

Even though the albums have been a big financial boost for both the show and the Fox network, at some point it must be asked when this gravy train will stop running. But we call all rest assured that we will still be hearing about these albums long after we have grown irritated at there mere presence.

The complete track list can be found at HitFix.

TV Newsline: The TV Gods Giveth, and the TV Gods Taketh Away

Some good and some bad news today from two different television stations concerning two critically acclaimed shows. (Note: good/bad nature of news will vary based on personal tastes.)

Modern Family: "Boys' Night"

Once I discover the origins of the name ‘Longinus,’ I’ll offer up a review of last night’s episode, after the jump…

Justified: "Save My Love"

Once I figure out how much money I could get for my dirty gym clothes, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump….

Lights Out: "Rainmaker"

Once I figure out how someone’s hands can be registered as a lethal weapon, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump….

The Chicago Code: "Black Hand and the Shotgun Man"

Once I start a petition for more rhyming episode titles on television, I’ll offer up a review of last night’s episode, after the jump….

How I Met Your Mother: "Legendaddy"

Once I make sure that my future progeny will never mispronounce the word “chameleon,” I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump….

Fringe: "Stowaway"

Once I calculate the efficiency of communicating through brain waves, I'll offer up a review of last night's episode, after the jump....

Archer: "Stage Two"

Once I get the image of two skeletons banging out of my head, I'll offer up a review of tonight's episode, after the jump....

Parks and Rec: "Harvest Festival"

Once I use white people's inherent fear of curses against them, I'll offer up a review of tonight's episode, after the jump....

Community: “Custody Law and Eastern European Diplomacy”

Once I make an educated guess about what was wrong with Tall Kyle, I'll offer up a review of tonight's episode, after the jump....

Justified: "Blaze of Glory"

Once I learn the difference between dynamite and road flares, I'll offer up a review of last night's episode, after the jump...

Glee: "Original Song"

Once I firmly show my support for “Big Ass Heart,” I'll offer up a review of last night's episode, after the jump...

Lights Out: "Cut Men"

Once I figure out a way to make cooking a competitive sport, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump…

The Chicago Code: "The Gold Coin Kid"

Once I research the average battery life of current heavy duty walkie-talkies, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump….

Chuck: "Chuck Versus The A-Team"

Once I protest the fact that 100 mg doesn’t really make anything salty enough to be a substitute for sea water, I’ll offer up a review of tonight’s episode, after the jump…

Review Schedule, Interrupted

Sometimes grad school can get in the way of one's nonprofessional television criticism duties. Even if that time is during their spring break. Go figure.

To make a long story short, I will be out of town for the next couple of days in order to do research for one of my classes, and as such my ability to deliver timely reviews for shows airing Monday and Tuesday will be shot. This means that my reviews of Chuck, The Chicago Code, Glee, and Lights Out will all be delayed, most likely to be posted on Wednesday.

Given how often such reviews are delayed by my class schedule, I would like to apologize ahead of time for these subsequent delays. I'm truly sorry.

SNL: "Zach Galifiankis/Jessie J"

Which Zach Galifianakis hosted SNL last season, there was a lot on anticipation, and even more disappointment. Admittedly, it had little to do with Galifianakis, who gave a genuine effort, and more with the writing, but there was still some trepidation over what Galifianakis' return tonight will signal for the show. See how he did as a second time host, after the jump....

Fringe: "Os"

Once I add philosophy to the requisite bank of knowledge needed to fully enjoy an episode of Fringe, I'll offer up a review of last night's episode, after the jump....

Archer: "Movie Star"

It's a been a pretty big week over here at the blog, what with achieving 1,000+ page views, and (including this writing) publishing 100 posts. So once I through myself a low-key, one man party, I'll offer up a review of tonight's Archer, after the jump....

Justified: "Cottonmouth"

Once I accustom myself to referring to weed as “herbal relief,” I'll offer up a review of tonight's episode, after the jump....

Lights Out: "Inflight"

Once I find out how much it would cost to install a personal lap-swim-only pool, I'll offer up a review of tonight's episode, after the jump....

Glee: "Sexy"

Once I celebrate achieving 1000+ page views (woo!), I'll offer up a review of tonight's episode, after the jump...

The Chicago Code: "O'Leary's Cow"

Once my head stops spinning from having typed that quick succession of quotes and apostrophes, I'll offer up a review of last night's episode, after the jump....

SNL: "Miley Cyrus/The Strokes"

Before I get this review underway, a few things:

     1. I have spent most of my day grading student's tests.
     2. Miley Cyrus irks me to my very core
     3. Due to the ire raised by 1 and 2, I've been doing some drinking. 

All in all, this should make for a very interesting (and possibly entertaining) reviewing/reading experience, so click through at your own risk.....

A Colbert Celebrity Showdown

Enjoy.

The Witty Wisdom of Jon Stewart, 3/3/11

Jon calls out those that propose salary cuts for teachers, but not CEOs.



After the jump, the enlightening interview with Diane Ravitch on the state of the American school system...

Archer: "Tragical History"

Once I learn how to spell 'onomatopoeia,' I'll offer up a review of last night's episode, after the jump...

The Witty Wisdom of Jon Stewart, 3/2/11

The Vatican release Jews from their culpability of Jesus' death, just as a new conspiracy theory comes into existence.

Modern Family: "Two Monkeys and A Panda"

In recent months, Modern Family unfortunately hasn't been living up to the high standards set by seasons one, which generally means I've been taking it out of the review rotation, as I don't like to cover a show week to week if I am just going to point out the same problems each post. Last night's outing, however, was quite good, so a review that episode, as well as some thoughts on what makes it stand out from this latest batch of episodes, after the jump....

Justified: "For Blood Or Money"

Once I determine which dessert is the best compliment for delivering bad news, I'll offer up a review of tonight's episode, after the jump....

Lights Out: "Head Games"

Once I determine how Ed Romeo could have survived those cuts to his arms, I'll offer up a review of tonight's episode, after the jump....

The Witty Wisdom of Jon Stewart, 2/28/11

Conservative pundits are suggesting we cut teacher's benefits. Jon has a problem with that.

The Chicago Code: "Cabrini-Green"

Once I refresh my memory on the statue of limitations for attempted murder, I'll offer up a review of last night's episode, after the jump....

How I Met Your Mother: "A Change of Heart"

Once I determine how Marshall and Lily could afford three separate trips to a cardiologist on what obviously can't be that great of a health insurance policy, I'll offer up a review of tonight's episode, after the jump....