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Ally McBeal Is Coming to DVD - For Real!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:30:01 -0700

Rejoice, Ally McBeal fans! The series is finally coming to DVD (Region 1 DVD, at long last). It was a rumor a couple weeks ago, and now Popwatch alerted me to the fact that Amazon has listed both the first season's DVD set as well as the complete series DVD set. Though Fox hasn't yet issued a release date for these goodies, they are both available for pre-order right now.

This absolutely makes my day. I don't even care that there's no release date yet, just the fact that this is really happening is enough for me. I already own one of the soundtracks (go Vonda!) and The Official Guide (yup, this was one of my coffee table books for a long time, because I am that cool) and I cannot wait to be able to watch Ally any day, anytime on my TV.

What do you think, Ally fans? Which episodes are you most looking forward to seeing again? One of my very favorites is when Barry White guest stars and sings "My First, My Last, My Everything" while the whole gang does John Cage's dance together. Brings a tear to my eye! To watch this scene and share your own favorites, read more.

TV Tonight: Brothers and Sisters

BuzzSugar — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:30:00 -0800

Have you seen any of the promos for tonight's two-hour special episode of Brothers and Sisters? They're awfully intense, promising a birth, a death, and more than the average amount of Walker family drama.

In this episode - or, rather, these two episodes - Trish goes into labor with Kitty and Robert's baby. It's a big day for the couple, and not just for that reason: Robert's also planning on making public his decision to run for governor of California. Meanwhile, Rebecca continues to rekindle her relationship with her father, and she ends up discovering some more disturbing information that could destroy Ojai Foods and maybe even send a Walker to prison.

Apparently, this episode is a tearjerker and a surefire Emmy submission for Rob Lowe - but I don't want to say any more than that. Instead, I'll just be tuning in tonight to see what all goes down. What about you? To check out a promo for the episode, just read more.

First Look: Brothers and Sisters Season Three

BuzzSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:33:40 -0700

Last Spring, we did some talking 'round here about the Justin and Rebecca situation on Brothers and Sisters, and it looks like those of us who were a little uneasy seeing the two of them together will have lots of chances to get used to it in the coming season. From the looks of things in this ABC promo, the two are definitely more than just ex-brother-and-sister when the show's third season premieres Sept. 28.

Of course, we know promos can be misleading, so take what you see in this one with a grain of salt. But in general, things appear to be mostly the same as ever for the Walker clan. And I'm not saying that's a bad thing, because for this huge and dysfunctional family, that means a lot of fights, awkward family dinners, occasional romantic interludes, and a whole lot of lies that always come out in the worst possible ways. "Certain members of this family are keeping all kinds of secrets," Calista Flockhart's Kitty exclaims in the promo - and I wouldn't want it any other way.

I'm excited for this soapy show to be a fun diversion on my viewing schedule again. What about you? To check out the promo, just read more.

TV Tonight: Brothers & Sisters

BuzzSugar — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:30:36 -0700

Brothers & Sisters hasn't been gone as long as some of the other shows that went off the air during the strike - we spoiled fans of the Walker family got to see an original episode in February, after all. But when the show went off the air, it seemed like a lot of big things were about to happen, so I'm frankly relieved that it's finally returning.

While I'm excited about many of the upcoming developments in the B&S universe, I'm a little worried about others - particularly the dynamic the writers have been setting up with Rebecca and Justin, though they recently assured E! that the resolution will be better than viewers imagine. (For some reason, I have shades of Shonda Rhimes promising Grey's Anatomy viewers that she wasn't following the rules of TV right before bringing Meredith back from the dead - once bitten, twice shy?)

On the other hand, I've been loving most of the other Walker siblings' stories - especially the ever-lovable Kevin and his dating issues. (There are plenty of juicy spoilers out there about where his story might be going, and while I won't mention them here, well, go here and scroll down.) Plus, watching matriarch Nora Walker wade into romance again has been a great argument for showcasing interesting, complex middle-aged characters in primetime. That sounds like it will continue tonight, as Nora reacts to a life-altering offer from Isaac.

Which Walker stories are you digging most this season? To check out a sneak peek from tonight's episode, plus a recap of the series narrated by Rebecca, just read more.

TV Tonight: Brothers & Sisters

BuzzSugar — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0800

Is it just me, or have there been a lot of weddings on TV this fall? Wilhelmina on Ugly Betty, Karen on Dirty Sexy Money, and, soon, Robert and Kitty on Brothers & Sisters.

The planning for that last one is in full swing on tonight's episode, with Kitty and Robert trying to figure out the songs - and the steps - for their first dance. The wedding itself is supposed to happen in next week's episode, but when you're dealing with a presidential candidate and the Walker family, aren't things bound to get messed up? In the meantime, you can check out a preview clip that will tell you more than you ever needed to know about Nora Walker's sex life if you just read more

TV Tonight: "Brothers & Sisters"

BuzzSugar — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:14:22 -0700

I haven't written much about "Brothers & Sisters," but over the course of its first season, it's become a show I can't wait to watch every Sunday. The show has only gotten stronger over the past few episodes, with the introduction of Emily VanCamp (formerly of "Everwood") as the Walker family's previously unknown half-sibling. Sally Field is delightfully inappropriate as matriarch Nora, and I'm amazed at the show's ability to juggle a number of plot lines (at least one per member of the Walker clan) without getting too overwhelming.

I'm especially intrigued by tonight's episode because of the cliffhanger set up a couple of weeks ago: Rebecca claimed that her half-sister Sarah's husband, Joe, kissed her during a guitar lesson. The kiss wasn't shown on TV, and I'm not sure if Rebecca's story is true; regardless, it's certain to put even more stress on Joe and Sarah's already screwed-up marriage. But "Brothers & Sisters" always throws a lot of lighter moments in among the heavy stuff, and this episode should be no exception: To see a cute scene of Calista Flockhart's character, Kitty, giving her boyfriend/boss a massage, read more

What Did You Think of Tonight's "Brothers & Sisters"?

BuzzSugar — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:39:38 -0800

In tonight's "Brothers & Sisters," Justin and the Walker family aired their dirty laundry during therapy. In the meantime, Kitty mulled over an interesting proposition from Senator McCallister (Rob Lowe).

Tell me: What did you think of tonight's episode?

Brothers & Sisters Recap: Episode 10, "Light the Lights"

BuzzSugar — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:44:46 -0800

Last night's episode of "Brothers & Sisters" tried to pack in as many plot lines as possible, perhaps in order to wrap everything up - and quick! - before the winter hiatus. The episode included some great lines, and some nice moments, but it had a rushed feel, with a lot of information all at once. I mean, I know it's a big family and everything, but sometimes it's hard to care about everyone all the time.

The episode starts with the Paige story line, in which she's grappling with her religious identity. Noting that her mother is Jewish, she wonders why the family never celebrates Hanukkah, only Christmas. Jewish grandmother Nora doesn't really have an answer, except to say that Santa is "just so much fun!" She also adds that they are secular humanists, to which Paige says, "Secu-what?" Ultimately, it comes out that Paige is anxious about her spiritual self because she needs God to listen to her prayers so she will be cured of her diabetes. Somehow, this statement makes Nora go slightly crazy, and she goes on a mission to bring Judaism to the Walker household immediately and forcefully.

Meanwhile, Saul, Sarah, and Tommy try to trick Holly into selling the property she received from Nora's late husband William for far less than it's worth, so they can keep that money and save the family business. Holly, however, smells a rat, and Saul suddenly gets his conscience back and comes clean about the whole deal. This is a pretty weak part of the episode: If Saul cares for Holly as much as he claims to, he would never have deceived her in the first place. Holly, rightfully angry that he tried to swindle her out of $10 million, ends her personal relationship with Saul. But that's only a taste of the action, so read more

As for druggie soldier Justin, he and Kevin argue in court that to call Justin back to Afghanistan before he has the three months of respite promised him is "unconscionable." The brothers lose their case in court, and the judge orders Justin back to duty as scheduled. Outside the courtroom, however, Brigadeer General Hendricks randomly grants Justin six months reprieve, offering as explanation only, "I had a brother, too." And then, of course, "Merry Christmas." What? This part seemed pretty ridiculous and, like much of this episode, mighty convenient. The holidays must be a very magical time in Los Angeles.

During a particularly sappy moment, Justin thanks Kevin for all of his hard work in the courtroom, and then declares, "I love you." This is a bit much, even for a sentimental drama, so it is a relief when Kevin, his gay brother, responds with, "You're so gay."

And then there's Kitty, whose story line was thrown in clearly just to wrap things up before the hiatus. Instead of being fired from her political show, she is offered her own show without Warren, who, in a surprising twist, is getting fired from the show in one month. In the end, Kitty refuses to do the show and decides to take the job with Senator McCallister. So, goodbye Warren, hello Rob Lowe.

In the middle of the episode Nora throws a large, lavish Hanukkah party. By now, of course, Paige is utterly intimidated by Nora's crazy religious enthusiasm. Thankfully, the writers finally acknowledge that Saul speaks and is different from all the other members of the family when he says, "Nora, I couldn't be more Jewish, and I'm overwhelmed by your intensity."

He then swoops Paige over to the dining room table to conduct a proper Hanukkah lighting of the menorah and makes a nice speech about having faith, in order to live, "no matter what has come before," with meaningful glances to indicate that all the bickering and struggle (Justin with the military, Sarah with Holly, Paige's diabetes) is surmountable if they only have faith in themselves, and each other. Aw, how sweet.

This message of goodwill prompts Nora to pay a visit to Holly, and the two women have a moment of reconciliation. Nora admits that her husband did care for Holly and she wasn't just a fling. Although fairly sudden, Nora's declaration of forgiveness toward Holly is not totally out of character. She's kind of prone to doing crazy things in most episodes, and this one most of all.

In the end, Holly decides she wants only half of her $10 million paid out, and the other half put in Ohi Foods stock. This ensures, to Sarah's dismay, that Holly will be involved in the family's business, and, of course, that she will be in future episodes so there can be more conflict between Sarah and Holly.

Paige eventually learns that she will never be cured of her diabetes, regardless of whether she's Jewish or Christian and she declares Christmas her favorite holiday again. The episode ends with the family lighting the giant Christmas tree just as they find out that Justin has six more months for the writers of the show to figure out how he can avoid military duty-I mean, six months of more Walker family time. They all smile and hug to the tune of Sarah McLachlan's "Song For A Winter's Night." The strangest thing about this holiday episode is that, for a series that started with William's sudden death, there is absolutely no moment of remembrance or honoring of William during this first Christmas without him. One might think that would be important, but then again, the episode was rather full already.

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What Did You Think of Tonight's "Brothers & Sisters"?

BuzzSugar — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 23:13:35 -0800

On tonight's episode of "Brothers & Sisters", Page questions her religious roots, so Nora goes a little overboard in trying to make the holidays (that's Christmas and Hannukah) bright. Meanwhile, Saul, Tommy, and Sarah make a major mistake when they try to save the family business.

I'll post a full recap tomorrow, but for now, let's discuss: What did you think of tonight's holiday episode?

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