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Villainess Review: Gloria Ford (Found)
I bring some good news to start out this review: Found is being renewed!! The news broke earlier this week that NBC renewed both freshman crime drama shows--Found and The Irrational--for second seasons. I'm elated on a personal note, because I watch both shows religiously, but it's also good for diversity, because both shows have a Black lead. In the case of Found, it's Shanola Hampton leading the charge as Gabi Mosley.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Victoria Gossett (Medium)
I've said this before in past reviews: Medium really delivers in the villainess department. It's less about quantity and more about quality, as while I've seen many consecutive episode without a villainess, the ones that do have one really have some amazing ones. Season Six (the show's first on CBS after five seasons on NBC) definitely had some good ones, and that includes the episode, "Dead Meat."
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Duma (Supernatural)
Happy Halloween all! I had been wanting to write this review for the longest time, and this day is a perfect time to do so. The fact that it's Halloween is one reason, but another involves the actress pictured above: Erica Cerra. I've been a fan of Erica Cerra since Eureka, where she spent five seasons as the tough-as-nails Jo Lupo. Other than also playing the dual role of Becca and A.L.I.E. on The 100, Cerra's acting career includes an immense number of villainous roles, and while they have all been amazing, her best and most memorable evil role came during a two season span on Supernatural.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Reviewing a Pair of Sinister Villainesses from "One Night Stand Murder"
I had been looking forward to this film, One Night Stand Murder, for a few weeks since I learned about this movie being on Lifetime's list of September flicks. So after watching an intriguing Sunday Night Football matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots, I tuned in to this film, which started with the central protagonist, Alyssa Morgan, suddenly waking up next to a corpse, and with no memory of how she got there.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Reviewing Queen Latifah's Brief Heel Turn in "The Equalizer"
I love The Equalizer with a passion. Haven't seen the original series, but I've seen the Denzel Washington movies--I know his third one is out now, and I've been watching Queen Latifah's version since Day One, which came after CBS' telecast of Super Bowl LV. Since then, it's been a habitual occurrence every Sunday--I never miss an episode. I am anxiously awaiting for Season Four, I know a fourth season is coming, but I do not know what impact the ongoing strike will have on the fourth season. With all of that said, Season Three definitely had its moments, with the best one airing just one day after my (and series star Queen Latifah's) birthday.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
John Ritter: Iconic Legend
20 years ago today, the world became a lot less bright. It was on September 11, 2003 that John Ritter passed away, and I remember how stunned I was when I heard the news that morning. I've been watching John Ritter since I was six years old, and yes, it was Three's Company. Like clockwork, when it was 6:00, I tuned into Three's Company, which had been in reruns by the time I entered this world.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
"The Rookie" and "The Rookie: Feds" Cast on Celebrity Family Feud
I am a huge fan of Celebrity Family Feud; actually, I've been a fan of Family Feud overall since I was a kid, but that's another story for another time. The current iteration of Celebrity Family Feud has been part of ABC's usually summer collection of prime game shows for at least five years, and I've seen many great groups on this version currently hosted by the legendary Steve Harvey. TV show casts, athletes, comedians, and this season featured teams of WWE stars. Speaking of this season, the latest episode featured the casts of two of my current favorite shows: The Rookie and The Rookie: Feds.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
The King of Showcases
Thirty seconds. That's how long I had my face in my hands when I read the news. In a week that has seen us mourn the losses of wrestling icons Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt, we are mourning yet another loss. Bob Barker, the longtime iconic host of The Price is Right, passed away on August 26, 2023--only 108 days short of his 100th birthday. Again, I buried my face in my hands for a half of a minute after reading this, because The Price is Right was a massive part of my childhood. The show was my jam. Still is.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Ariande Conniver (The Serial Killer Seduced Me)
Man, oh man...where do I start?! Let me just say, I had my ultimate reason for being excited for this Lifetime film, originally titled, Picture Her Dead, now retitled, The Serial Killer Seduced Me. The film's central protagonist is Chloe Cochran, a practicing artist who works at a senior care facility. Her favorite tenant is Lillian, who happens to own a particular portrait, though she doesn't reveal much about the artist, or what the "V" on painting means or stands for. Chloe, with the permission of her friend/co-worker, Rona, receives the permission to pursue her dream, but after Chloe leaves, sadly, Lillian is murdered.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Julia Byron-Kim (Dangerous Lies)
I remember learning about this movie three years ago, and two simple words hooked me: Camila Mendes. There's a rule I have: if someone from Riverdale has something out, I watch it. Camila Mendes is amazing on that show as Veronica Lodge, I think she's one of the true top stars on that show. So because of this, in 2020, I dove right in to this Netflix film, Dangerous Lies, which starred Mendes as Katie Franklin, a waitress who is married to Adam Kuttner, who saves Katie's diner from being robbed at gunpoint. Four months pass, and Katie is suddenly working as a caretaker for elderly Leonard Wellesley, and as for Adam, he ends up hired as Leonard's gardener after Katie vents to Leonard about their money problems.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Reviewing the Killer Season 2 Finale of "Cruel Summer"
Cruel Summer. Once only known as the title of a hit song by Bananarama, now it's the title of Freeform's highly addictive series. I thoroughly enjoyed Season One of the series, especially that last "wham shot" twist, but we would have to wait two years for the second season after its renewal. Once the promos were out and the date was set, I was over the moon with excitement!
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Reviewing VC Andrews' Dawn (Part 3: "Twilight's Child")
The preview for Part 3 of VC Andrews' Dawn had me quite intrigued, and this was coming after a Part 2 that ended with such a bang. The ultimate tease was that Dawn would find herself tormented by the very monsters who plagued her immensely, to the point where she would become the very thing that she had been haunted by. Reminds me of Harvey Dent's line in The Dark Knight: "You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." Speaking of movies, it's nice to see the word "Twilight" in the title of a movie that's actually good and not annoying as hell. But I digress.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
