StayTuned Staff, Author at StayTuned Magazine

“How I Met Your Mother” Recap: Little Boys

October 16, 2007 StayTuned Staff

Before we start this week’s recap, there’s something that needs to be said: Something is not quite right about the third season of How I Met Your Mother — and I’m not talking about Robin’s lame storylines (yet). Maybe I was too distracted by hot early-season guest stars Mandy Moore and Danica McKellar to notice it until now, but everyone on the show looks considerably worse than they did during the first two seasons. Before, Robin was always hot enough that you could understand why Ted went to such lengths in pursuing her. Lily’s bangs and Marshall’s side part are — […]

“The Office” Recap: Launch Party

October 12, 2007 StayTuned Staff

Warning: It’s about to get all stupid up in here. One would think that — a week after driving his rental car into a lake at the command of his GPS navigation system —Michael Scott would put a little more forethought into his actions. One would be wrong. “Launch Party” starts out innocently enough, with the employees gathered in the conference room, seemingly hanging on Michael’s every word but really just rooting for a little animated cube to land in the corner of the TV screen. From there, it all goes downhill for Michael. Ryan has issued a release announcing […]

Countdown To Extinction Week 2: A “Cavemen” Recap

October 10, 2007 StayTuned Staff

Like “The Onion” once did with John Leguizamo’s abysmal sketch show “House of Buggin’,” we’re going to provide weekly recaps of “Cavemen” until it gets canceled. When I committed to writing weekly recaps of Cavemen, I was pretty sure it was going to be a one-time deal. But, to my surprise, the show was back last night for a second episode, so here we go again. Episode 2 (“Nick Get Job”) begins with Nick at his computer, purportedly working on his dissertation, which, despite its wordy title, is basically about how cavemen invented “the finger.” The subject of rent — […]

“How I Met Your Mother” Recap: The Third Wheel

October 9, 2007 StayTuned Staff

Two words: “the belt.” At this point, we don’t know what they mean, but Ted does, and as he speaks them over the phone to Barney from the men’s room at McLaren’s, they’ve got him freaking out. Barney also seems to grasp the importance of the belt, while the rest of us must wait for a flashback to “less than 30 minutes ago” to find out what’s going on. And here it is. Ted, Barney and Marshall are headed to McLaren’s. Or, at least, that was the plan, until it took Ted too long to suit up and achieve that […]

Erik King Loves Being The “Bad” Guy

October 6, 2007 StayTuned Staff

Fans of Dexter who have also read the novels on which the series is based, Darkly Dreaming Dexter and Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, know a couple of things about Sergeant Doakes that casual viewers do not. First, “Sergeant” is a nickname, acknowledging his days in Army Special Ops. Second, his first name is Albert — a good reason for a man who is hardly a “call me Al” sort of guy to go with the nickname. I asked Erik King, who plays Doakes, about his character and the remarkable success of this show. Last year, when I saw […]

“The Office” Recap: Dunder Mifflin Infinity

October 5, 2007 StayTuned Staff

As we start the second of four straight hourlong episodes set to begin Season 4, Toby witnesses Jim and Pam sharing an intimate moment and, out of equal parts jealousy and loneliness, issues a memo warning employees against engaging in public displays of affection in the workplace. And that’s how the until-now secret relationship between PB&J (which, thanks to Kevin, is how we will always refer to Pam Beesly and Jim from now on) is revealed to the rest of the office. Somehow everyone is surprised, and everyone has an opinion on the subject. Dwight thinks that both Jim and […]

Countdown To Extinction: A “Cavemen” Recap

October 3, 2007 StayTuned Staff

Last night saw the premiere of Cavemen, one of the most talked about new shows of the fall season. Sure, most of that talk has been people saying things such as, “Can you believe they actually made a show out of those stupid GEICO commercials?” or “I think Cavemen is really going to suck.” But we’ve decided to give it a chance anyway. Like The Onion once did with John Leguizamo’s abysmal sketch show House of Buggin’, we’re going to provide weekly recaps of Cavemen until it gets canceled … which could happen by the time you’re done reading this. […]

“How I Met Your Mother” Recap: We’re Not From Here

October 2, 2007 StayTuned Staff

This week’s episode (sadly, the first Mandy Moore-less one of the season) begins with Lily and Marshall explaining the concept of “death folders” to Ted and Barney. Should either husband or wife die unexpectedly, the folders are supposed to include any pertinent information that the surviving spouse might need to settle the affairs of the deceased — and, as Marshall learns during the conversation, they are also supposed to include a personal letter. Realizing that all Lily would find upon opening his folder are a bunch of bank statements and a list of funny things to do with his ashes […]

Dexter Hits Bottom As His Bodies Rise

October 2, 2007 StayTuned Staff

Posted by Elaine B. (Warning: contains spoilers) Like every Dexter fan, I anxiously awaited the moment when our good-guy killer would return and say “Tonight’s the night.” Unfortunately, this season that means bowling, bowling and more bowling and, in spite of the team shirts that proclaim “Bowl till you bleed,” there is a world of difference between a split and a slice. Knowing how long it has been to the minute since he last killed (his brother), Dex is getting hinkey. The only severed body part he has to play with is the Barbie doll head his brother left as […]

“The Simpsons” Recap: The Homer of Seville

October 1, 2007 StayTuned Staff

After a summer movie that was, if not great, at least well above average, and a season premiere that was equally solid (at least during the first half), I had almost forgotten just how unbearable a bad episode of The Simpsons can be. Now I remember. The bad ones usually start out with a ridiculous premise — such as the Simpsons unwittingly crashing a wake after their post-church search for a meal yields only long lines at establishments such as Griddler on the Roof, Thank God It’s Fried Eggs, Luftwaffles, Bodacious Frittata, Buffet the Hunger Slayer and Denny’s. If the […]