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“A Nice Girl’s Guide to Fan Conventions” (2009)

  Quite frequently I get asked the question: How does one find out about fan events?  Sometimes people ask out of mild curiosity and other times it is because someone has a genuine interest in what...

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“A Nice Girl’s Guide to Navigating Comic-Con (2009)”

As a follow-up to my earlier article “A Nice Girl’s Guide to Fan Conventions,” I thought I should write a few tips on how to plan for and survive Comic-Con, the annual sci-fi/fantasy convention in San...

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“Defining Sci-Fi: A Nice Girl Makes Her Case”

“Defining Sci-Fi: Is it Genre, Fantasy or Something Else Entirely?” Because I watch so much television, I am frequently asked what kinds of shows I watch.  This question usually perplexes me as it is...

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Reflections on the 2009 Emmy Nominations (part 3)

“Maneater” -  Despite sounding like it is a story about a serial killer, this little gem of a mini-series focused on the beautiful and terrifically comedic talents of Sarah Chalke in the role of...

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Reflections on the 2009 Emmy Nominations (part 2)

“Dexter” -  For the 2nd year in a row, “Dexter” snagged nominations for both Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Michael C. Hall. This year it also scored a 3rd...

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Reflections on the 2009 Emmy Nominations (part 1)

Celebrating the 2009 Emmy Nominations for TV Shows that Deserve a Chance to Shine in the Spotlight -  Normally I am not a big fan of the Emmys. For one, many of the shows I like do not get nominated;...

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Spotlighting a few select 2010 Golden Golden Nominees

Julianna Margulies –  Continuing a red-hot streak of accolades for her performance as Alicia Florrick, the wife of a state attorney accused of corruption turned junior litigator at a prestigious law...

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Reminder re: “National Doodle Day” (2010)

In honor of “National Doodle Day” a collection of extraordinary individuals have donated their time and creative abilities to raise awareness and funds for this worthy event to help find a cure for...

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A Television Critic’s Dream Ballot for the 62nd Emmy Nominations 2010

In Hollywood, awards season begins each year with the Emmys. Then it is a whirlwind countdown towards the Oscars with everything from the Golden Globes to the Screen Actor’s Guild awards in between....

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Highlighting a few worthy Emmy-Nominated Television Shows (2010)

Modern Family Coming off a phenomenal debut season as one of the most critically lauded comedies in years, “Modern Family” has been nominated for 14 Emmy nominations. Nominations include Outstanding...

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What are the new hot TV shows to look for Fall 2011?

“Once Upon A Time” (ABC, Sundays at 8 pm) – Starring Jennifer Morrison, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Carlyle, Lana Parrilla, Jamie Dornan, Josh Dallas, and Raphael Sbarge. This show invites viewers into a...

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Television Shows To Be Thankful For (2011)

While Thanksgiving is an American holiday and perhaps not celebrated globally, this seemed like an opportune time to give a warm shout-out to 10 television shows for which I am thankful this year. One...

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R.I.P. – Television Shows Canceled in 2011

Each year, the networks cull out shows that are under-performing and not drawing the expected audience base; and 2011 was no exception and a number of shows fell beneath the guillotine.  Here are just...

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R.I.P. – Remembering 2011’s Memorable Television Character Deaths

The following are a few characters we fell in love with and lost in 2011. We salute the actors who endeared them to our hearts and wish them well as they venture on to new series and projects.  We will...

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The TV Watchtower’s Top 10 TV Shows of 2011

With the vast array of astoundingly good TV shows currently airing across the television landscape, it is incredibly hard to point a mere Top 10.   In an effort to single out what I thought reached the...

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Showcasing 10 Favorite Films from 2011

Looking back at 2011, there are few films that really stood out from the rest, and I want to highlight a few of my favorite from 2011: “The Way Back” “The Way Back” is a film that most people never...

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Predicting the Oscars for 2012: Who Will Win and Who Should Win

In Hollywood, there is no bigger event than the Oscars.  Each year, the Academy Awards captures everyone’s attention and imagination by collectively gathering the best and brightest of the former year...

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The Essential Comic-Con Survival Tips & Checklist: How to Prepare For...

In an effort to assist you as you plan towards attending Comic-Con, I have compiled this handy list of tips to help you prepare for the big event. (This is an updated version of my articles “A...

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30 of the Hottest “Can’t Miss” Television Panels of San Diego Comic-Con (2012)

For those attending this year’s entertainment extravaganza at San Diego Comic-Con, here are 30 of the hottest shows on television that you may want to check out (schedule permitting). If you are not...

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What Are the Hot New Shows To Look Forward to For the 2012-2013 Television...

Having had a chance to preview the pilot episodes of the new TV series scheduled to debut on the “Big 5” Networks for the 2012 – 2013 television season, here are the hot new shows to keep an eye out...

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