Music 365 - Day Six - Atoms for Peace

So I'm driving to work the other day listening to channel 36 on my Sirius Radio, the Alternative Station and on comes on this band, Atoms for Peace.  I'm listening to it for a couple minutes and I say, "Wow, that sounds a lot like Thom Yorke".  They sound just like Radiohead, who is this?  So Mrs. Media Room jumps on her Blackberry to find out because I have to know and I have to remember it so I can look into it later. Turns out Mr. Yorke and Flea from Chill Peppers formed this Supergroup.  I had no idea.

I was sad to see that they didn't have an album yet, but thankfully the album Amok gets released in a few short weeks. February 25th to be exact.  I'm a big fan of Radiohead so I'm kind of embarassed that I didn't know about this project.  But I felt the need to share this great tune forward.

Check out the single Judge, Jury and Executioner and enjoy it.

So after reading this I had to look into what Radiohead was doing because it seems like forever since they released anything, it has been a while, King of Limbs was released in 2011.  Everything on the net points to Radiohead releasing something this year.  Fingers Crossed.

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 31st

The Big Bang Theory - 8:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 6 Episode 14
Episode Title: The Cooper/Kripke Inversion
Sheldon is outraged, and his confidence takes a hit, when he's forced to work with his nemesis, Barry Kripke. Meanwhile, Howard and Raj shell out big bucks for action figures of themselves.


30 Rock - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 7 Episode 12 and 13
Episode Title: Hogcock!; Last Lunch
In the series finale, Liz settles into her new role and Jack reflects on the developments in his life. Elsewhere, Kenneth adapts to his new job, and Jenna gears up to perform a farewell song as the cast and crew reassemble for one final "TGS" edition.


American Idol - 8:00 - FOX - Season 12 Episode 6
Episode Title: Auditions #6
Auditions continue.


The Vampire Diaries - 8:00 - The CW - Season 4 Episode 12
Episode Title: A View to a Kill
Klaus turns to Stefan for help when Rebekah refuses his plea to stop Kol and protect Jeremy. Meanwhile, Bonnie has a frightening encounter with Kol; and mayor Hopkins cancels a school dance, but Stefan finds a charming way to make it up to a disappointed Rebekah.

Two and a Half Men - 8:30 - CBS/CTV - Season 10 Episode 14
Episode Title: Run, Steven Staven! Run!
Lyndsey is miffed when Alan won't give her a key to the beach house, so she decides to go on a date with a gynecologist. Meanwhile, Alan, Walden, Herb and Billy trade tales of their romantic woes.

Grey's Anatomy - 9:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 9 Episode 13
Episode Title: Bad Blood
Derek and April burn the midnight oil trying to come up with a solution to the hospital's problems, while Cristina has a tough time acceding to the wishes of a family whose son is dying. Meanwhile, Arizona deals with a teen who's facing the same physical problems as she.


Person of Interest - 9:00 - CBS/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 13
Episode Title: Dead Reckoning
Reese is kidnapped by an old acquaintance who is plotting a destructive act of cyber warfare.


The Office - 9:00 - NBC - Season 9 Episode 13
Episode Title: Junior Salesman
Dwight is tasked with hiring a part-time salesman to be Jim's substitute, so he rounds up a supergroup of his cronies, including his oddball beet-farmer cousin, Mose; Pam is left wondering who her new deskmate will be; Erin seeks her birth parents with help from Pete.


Glee - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 4 Episode 12
Episode Title: Naked
A glee-club fund-raiser involves a calendar photo shoot. Elsewhere, Rachel faces a moral dilemma after landing a role in a student art film.


Beauty and The Beast - 9:00/8:00 - The CW/Showcase Canada/Global - Season 1 Episode 11
Episode Title: On Thin Ice
Vincent is conflicted by his feelings for Cat and his former fiancée. Meanwhile, Tess investigates the mysterious death of a billionaire adventurer's wife.


The Office - 9:30 - NBC - Season 9 Episode 14
Episode Title: Vandalism
Dwight and Nellie are on the case to catch the mysterious vandal who defaced Pam's warehouse mural. Elsewhere, Darryl struggles with Jim's cleanliness habits in their shared apartment in Philadelphia; Angela throws a birthday bash for her son and, with hesitation, invites Oscar and Kevin.


Scandal - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 12
Episode Title: Truth or Consequences
The "Gladiators in Suits" discover the truth about the rigged election, and learn a thing or two about Olivia, also. Meanwhile, Mellie goes to great lengths to reel in Fitz.


Elementary - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: The Red Team
Sherlock investigates a suspicious hit-and-run accident that involves a conspiracy theorist. Meanwhile, Watson tries to mend the fractured relationship between Holmes and Gregson.


Do No Harm - 10:00 - NBC/CTV - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Successful neurosurgeon Jason Cole struggles to keep a lid on his dangerous alternate personality, known as Ian Price, but in this drama's premiere finds he can no longer control his lethal side, who's grown immune to his oppressor's serum and can now run wild at the same time every night, threatening Jason's life and career, and everyone he knows.


Suits - 10:00 - USA - Season 2 Episode 13
Episode Title: Zane vs. Zane
Harvey faces off with Rachel's father on a gender-discrimination case, forcing Rachel to deal with her strained relationship with her dad.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Impact Wrestling - Spike
9:00 - Fast N Loud - Discovery Channel Canada
9:00 - Project Runway - Life Network
9:00 - The First 48 - AandE
9:30 - Anger Management - FX
10:00 - Moonshiners - Discovery Channel Canada
10:00 - Archer - FX
10:00 - Bellator MMA - Spike
10:00 - Beyond Scared Straight - AandE
10:00 - Covert Affairs - Showcase Canada
10:00 - Kathy - Bravo USA
10:30 - Legit - FX

Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Intolerable Cruelty - CHCH
9:00 - Johnny Mnemonic - Space Canada

What's Playing on the CBC:
9:00 - Doc Zone


What's on TLC:
10:00 - What Not to Wear


A Look a Late Night:
Late Show: Al Pacino, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Late Late Show: Rashida Jones; Julie Gonzalo.
Kimmel: Jennifer Lawrence, Katie Couric, Musical Guest Tegan and Sara.
Tonight Show: Piers Morgan, Quvenzhane Wallis and Benh Zeitlin, Lisa Loeb.
Late Night: Channing Tatum and Al Roker and Tim Ferriss
Conan: Occupy Conan.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - The Big Bang Theory, The Vampire Diaries, 30 Rock, American Idol
8:30 -
9:00 - Person of Interest, Glee, The Office
9:30 - The Office
10:00 - Elementary, Scandal, Do No Harm, Suits

Last Night in the Media Room - January 30th

So last night, we got home at a decent hour and after a few days of watching some Sherlock. Some time spent clearing off the PVR was in order.

We were able to get home at 7:02 and I was able to record the Sportsnet Jays Up Close special on the Winter Tour and I'm so happy I did. Great stuff all around. Hilarious to see these guys way out of their element in the frozen tundra that this country has to offer. Can't wait for the balls season to start.

All of my tv sites and twitter was a flutter from New Girl from the night before so I knew we had to get that in. What a fantastic episode. Great laughs through out and one hell of an ending.

Next up was Raising Hope and the big wedding. I must say, now that they've got married, I really don't think I need to watch another episode here. The second episode that aired I found horrible and I barely even laughed. If I remember correctly, I just cut it with 10 minutes left. Done with this one.

I don't know how we held out so long, but next was The Following and I'm loving this show. How far does the conspiracy go? Who else and how many are involved in his master plan? I loved the second episode even more than the first. If you haven't watched this yet, find a way to catch up. This doesn't feel like any Network Show I've watched before, it feels more FX or AMC. Great stuff here that you shouldn't be missing folks.

Then we had the premiere episode of The Americans, funny story I didn't realize this was 90 minutes and when we did, we had to turn it off because it was getting late and we only watched the first 50 minutes. What I saw I liked, some great acting performances all around and loads of potential. Nice and dark and that's what FX does best. I did too much following along on twitter for this one and apparently the last 20 minutes are pretty epic. That was thing, it didn't feel like a pilot episode. It wasn't trying too hard to convince me just how awesome this is. It just was.

Last Night in the Media Room - January 29th

I kind of like the format for the post I did yesterday, so I thought I'd give it another whirl for last night.

Starting off, last night was a bit of a shit show.  The weather was bad and that screwed things up royally, ended up getting back to the media room two hours later than I had expected which means I wasn't able to watch any more episodes of Clone Wars.

So Mrs. Media Room and I finished watching the last episode of Sherlock season one.  But that was broken up with flight plans.  You see, I'm a Blue Jays fan.  A fan enough where again this year we're heading down to Florida in March to catch some spring training games.  Well, we're trying to head down.  We've got tickets to some of the games we want to catch, but sadly we don't have any plane tickets yet.  We're finding the whole thing quite frustrating at this point really.  Such horrible flight times are left. Ugh.

So we finished off season one of Sherlock and it really does end with quite a bang.  I can't recommend this series enough to each and every one of you that might visit this blog.

Due to the weather I decided to turn in a bit earlier than normal.  So I thought I'd post in some great tweets that I came across during the evening's viewing time.


@TVLineNews: Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on THE WALKING DEAD, GREY'S, SCANDAL, BIG BANG, NASHVILLE, BONES and More! http://tvline.com/2013/01/29/the-walking-dead-season-3-spoilers-ask-ausiello/

@HuffPostTV: Get ready for a new #DoctorWho special! But is it the one fans have been waiting for? Huffington Post TV Page

@BatmanNewsCom: Young Justice petition: let's try and save a great show

@GuyKawasaki: The geek’s guide to becoming an uber-geek [infographic]

@alancross: 10 richest musicians…ever.  Alan Cross' Blog

Another quiet night as the pvr recorded a bit more for future viewing.  Happy Endings Double Episode, Raising Hope, Pioneers of Television on PBS and what I've been told and told is supposed to be an epic episode of New Girl.

Hopefully we get a bit back to normal on Wednesday night.

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 30th

Whitney - 8:00 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 7
Episode Title: Sorry!
Whitney's dreadful ex-boyfriend contacts her, creating complications with Alex. Elsewhere, R.J. suspects Roxanne may be romantically interested in Mark.


American Idol - 8:00 Two Hours - FOX/CTV - Season 12 Episode 5
Episode Title: Auditions #5
Auditions continue.


Arrow - 8:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: Vertigo
Thea is arrested when she is caught with a drug called Vertigo and could face time in prison. Oliver tries to help by searching for the dealer; and Laurel agrees to defend Thea in court. Meanwhile, Felicity tells Oliver some disturbing news about Moira.


The Neighbors - 8:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 14
Episode Title: The Back Nine
A competition between the Weavers and the Bird-Kersees for membership at a new country club comes to a head at an open house for prospective members.


Guys With Kids - 8:30/9:30 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 14
Episode Title: Me Time
Marny seeks alone time after the pressures of her job and family start to wear on her. Meanwhile, Chris suggests a trivia night, but Nick and Sheila are too competitive for the rest of the group.


Law and Order:SVU - 9:00 - NBC - Season 14 Episode 12
Episode Title: Criminal Hatred
An undercover investigation into savage attacks leads to a murder case, yet ADA Barba must tangle with a deceptively tough and cunning defense attorney in court.


Supernatural - 9:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 8 Episode 12
Episode Title: As Time Goes By
Sam and Dean meet a man who claims to be their grandfather. The man says he traveled through time to stop a demon.


Suburgatory - 9:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 11
Episode Title: Yakult Leader
Dallas' dog, Yakult, becomes depressed, so she calls on former flame Yoni to cure her, but George suspects the ex wants to rekindle their relationship. Meanwhile, Tessa helps Lisa get back in the dating game, but they end up on a double date with Ryan and Scott Strauss.


Chicago Fire - 10:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: Warm and Dead
Chief Boden goes to the police after teenage arsonist Ernie starts a deadly hardware-store fire. Meanwhile, Severide reaches out to his father after making a decision about his future; Otis works a few shifts at a slow firehouse; and Dawson and Shay find themselves in trouble during a call to a tenement apartment.


The Americans - 10:00 - FX - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Two KGB spies pose as an American married couple living in 1980s Washington, D.C. In the series opener, an FBI agent moves in across the street from the spies.


Necessary Roughness - 10:00 - USA Network - Season 2 Episode 13
Episode Title: Hits and Myths
Dani treats rock stars; T.K. tries to get his job back; the team adjust to Juliette's leadership; and Dani tries to tap into her subconscious for insight into her love life.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - American Restoration - History Channel Canada
8:00 - Bomb Girls - Global Canada
8:00 - Nature - PBS
8:00 - Superbowl's Greatest Commercials - CBS
9:00 - Auction Hunters - Spike
9:00 - Counting Cars - History Channel Canada
9:00 - Ghost Hunters - SyFY
9:00 - Nova - PBS
9:00 - White Collar - Bravo Canada
9:30 - Auction Hungers - Spike
9:30 - Shipping Wars - AandE
10:00 - Barter Kings - AandE
10:00 - GHost Mine- SyfY
10:00 - Hot in Cleveland - TvLand
10:00 - Life on Fire - PBS
10:00 - The Soup - E!
10:00 - Ice Pilots - History Channel Canada
10:00 - Savage Family Diggers - Spike
10:00 - Suits - Bravo Canada
10:00 - Top Chef - Bravo USA
10:00 - Washington Heights - MTV
10:00 - Workaholics - Comedy
10:30 - Happily Divorced - TvLand


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Mr. D
8:30 - Ron James Show
9:00 - Arctic Air


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Toddlers and Tiaras
10:00 - Cheer Perfection


Movies Worth Mentioning:



A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actor Jason Bateman; actress Alison Brie; Shovels & Rope performs.
Late Late Show: Actor Dominic Monaghan; actress Ellie Kemper.
Kimmel: Former professional basketball player Magic Johnson; actor Nicholas Hoult; Antibalas performs.
Tonight Show: Actor Charlie Sheen; director David O. Russell; Holly Williams performs.
Late Night: Actor Jude Law; actor Mike Tyson; technology editor Joshua Topolsky; Bad Religion performs; Michael Bolton performs with The Roots.
Conan: Sanjay Gupta; Ben Folds Five.


Whats Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 -
8:30 - Guys with Kids
9:00 -
9:30 -
10:00 - The Americans

Last Night in the Media Room - January 28th

I haven't posted in quite some time now and I felt like writing something. This might turn into something, we'll see how it goes. Nothing overly complicated. Just a "Hey, what did we watch last night kind of thing."

Last night we started a bit late because Mrs. Media Room goes line dancing on Monday nights so we weren't able to get much in. While she was dance dance dancing away I able to get in 3 or 4 more episodes of Clone Wars Season One in. I've been told for years that this is a show I need to watch. I decided to start craming in episodes where I can to catch up. Because you know, I'm only watching around 53 other shows at the moment, why not throw another one on there. Yes, I did count and I'm around 53 actual shows I'm watching right now. That's kinda gross.

So last night, it didn't help that so much on last night was repeats either, actually maybe it did help. Damn I watch a lot of television. We only recorded Dragons' Den and I'm not sure if we've seen the episode yet or not. Then we recorded The Following and Deception as well. Not sure how much longer we'll record Deception as I'm sensing a cancellation soon.

Last week I was off because I was having major back issues so I finally jumped on the Sherlock train and watched the BBC version with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. LOVED IT! Cumberbatch is a fantastic Sherlock and shouldn't be missed. While I do enjoy the CBS version Elementary, I really liked this version much more. Lucy Liu doesn't bother me in Elementary like I thought she would, but after watching the BBC version. I can't help but notice that she really doesn't do a hell of a lot in helping solve the crimes.

So, on my sick day I blasted through the 3 episodes of Season 1, doesn't sound like a lot, but they are 90 minutes long. So now Mrs. Media Room is catching up. She's now just as hooked and can't wait to watch the next episode. I re-watched the first episode again because I just loved the case and the introduction to Sherlock and his skills. So she took up the Media Room last night in catch up mode.

I was upstairs in the Toy Room/Office reading some new Dominion Cards from the latest expansion that I got for Christmas. I also realized that I had an expansion for the Catan Card Game that I haven't even opened yet. How does that happen? Yep, Board Gamer.

Once I was back in that world. Did quite a bit of surfing on Board Game sites, getting prices on the stuff I'd like to get. So much great gaming out there. Never enough money or time.

So all and all, a very quiet night in the Media Room. Can't wait to get back at it and see what tonight will bring us.

Golden Globes 2012 Live Blog - Third Hour

9:55 - My cat has managed to squeeze herself into the smallest of baskets.  It's quite cute, you really should see it.

9:57 - Glass down! Glass down! We've had a wee accident here in the Media Room.

10:04 - BURN! On Taylor Swift.

10:05 - Ya! Iron Man.

10:06 - How many of us are running around on IMDB trying to figure out the connection between Downey and Foster?

10:09 - There it was, the connection. Home for the Holidays.

10:12 - Woah. That was a fantastic speech. Cheers to Jodie Foster for her lifetime award.

10:17 -  Halle Berry out to deliver Best Director.  Where the heck has Halle Berry been lately?  Ben Affleck takes it with Argo. Great great film.

10:21 - Josh Brolin graces the stage to introduce Moonrise Kingdom. 

10:23 - NBC brings out their late night combo.  Jimmy and Jay.  Are we far enough from the whole Jay and Conan thing that it's ok to make fun of it now? Best comedy musical tv series goes to Girls. Mrs. media Room is perplexed.

10:29 - Welsh Batman introduces Silver Linings Playbook.

10:30 - Mrs. Affleck out to clean up Bens mess of forgotten names.  Best Actor in a Comedy of Musical.  The older Bill Murrary gets, the crazier he looks.  Wolverine wins!

10:39 - That guy from the Hurt Locker is out and he's bringing use Zero Dark Thirty.

10:39:30 - Best comedy of Musical Motion Picture from Dustin Hoffman, who looks like an extra from The Hobbit.  Les Mis wins it.

10:47 - George Clooney comes out to bring us Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama.  Jessica Chastain wins for Zero Dark Thirty.

10:50 - Double Up Award! Best Actor Drama, Biggest duh moment of the night goes here with Daniel Day Lewis wins for Lincoln.  Greatest acting performance I've ever seen. Not even fair to the other guys nominated.

10:57 - Here we go with the last award of the night. Motion Picture Drama.  It goes to Argo!! Every movie did quite well in various categories leading up to the final award tonight. Tough to pick a winner.

Good night all.  It's been an interesting show.

Golden Globes 2012 Live Blog - Second Hour

9:11 - Some seriously funny right there. House of Lies rules. The Office used to be funny!  Schmidt!!  Wow. It would appear I really need to watch Game Change.

9:13 - I don't like the fact the Jamie Foxx is introducing his own movie. Doooouchy.

9:15 - "How lucky am I" Jonah Hills mind.  Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture is up.  Anne Hathaway wins it for Les Mis. Mrs. Media Room is very excited once again.

9:22 - And we're back with a couple of people that apparently can't show any emotion.Best Screenplay is up with Motion Pictures.  Quentin Tarantino wins for Django.  Let's get the music playing. It's dragging on.

9:25 - Somebody from my movie of actors with great voices.  Jeremy Irons.  Salmon Fishing on the Yemen gets it's preview.

9:27 - Best Actor in a Comedy Series.  Don Cheadle wins it for the fantastic House of Lies.

9:30 - There it is. The PVR has caught up to the show and I've just heard the words we all fear when using a pVR. We're live. Ugh.  No more fast forwarding bad speeches and the super long commercials.

9:33 - Woah.  1986 called and they want their presenters back.  Loved the bit about not being able to speak English.  Did anyone see Copland. No, not Copland.  I'm thinking of another movie.  The girl from Josie and the Pussycats. The dude from the Wrestler who's name escapes me. Mickey Rourke! what Sly movie was that?!?!? Amour wins! I got one of the tricky categories in our game!

9:37 - Slow down on the Self Tanner Lea Michelle!  Homeland wins yet another. This time Claire Danes.  Bit of a douchey speech if you ask me.  I've been on this stage since I was 15. Cough, douchey.

9:40 - Mrs. Media Room just tried to fast forward and quickly realized, we're live.Hahahaa.

9:43 - Ahhh, I miss you Rescue Me.

9:44 - Sasha Cohen tries to lighten up the crowd a bit.  Best Animated Feature is up.  So he was introducing the cartoon category? Wow. Bad choice.  Upskirt Joke? Really?  Brave wins it.

9:48 - Sabretooth introduces Life of Pi. 

9:50 - Jason Bateman rocks as always.  Best Actress in a Comedy Series is up.  Poehler looked awesome on Clooneys lap and very comfortable.  Lena Dunham wins it for Girls. 

9:53 - Next up is the Demille Award so I'll take a break here.

   

Golden Globes 2012 Live Blog - First Hour

Starting off a bit late tonight as we were cramming in Zero Dark Thirty.

I've been looking forward to seeing what the two super comics would be bringing to the table tonight and right out of the gate they've been fantastic.  Mrs. Media Room would like me to add how stunning Amy Poehler is looking this evening, eat your heart out Mr. Will Arnett.


8:02 - It only took two minutes for our lovely hosts to make a Ricky joke.  Since hosting he's been relegated to BBC productions it seems.

8:03 - Wow. That James Cameron joke was awesome.

8:05 - Plenty of Homeland jokes, we'll see who's laughing at the end of the night, won't we Breaking Bad?

8:07 - Has Daniel Day Lewis been knighted yet? Seriously Queen what are you waiting for.

8:08 - Love Daniel Day Lewis playing along with the ET joke. That was fantastical.

8:09 - Wow. That couple would have some great looking kids.

8:10 - Best Supporting Actor in a Dramatic Motion Picture is up first tonight. 

8:11 - Christoph Waltz takes it for Django Unchained. Wow. Surprise.  He was fantastic in Bastards, but I thought he was very subdued in this role.

8:13 - This seems like a strange pairing. Both are on tv and?? Supporting Actress in a Minseries, Commercial, TV Series, Made for Television Movie. Sigh. So many options.  Maggie Smith takes it. We've been on the air for a whole 13-14 minutes, so let's take a break.

8:17 - Speaking of a couple that would have very attractive kids.  Mr and Mrs Golden Globe intros. The young Mr Fox really needs to be wearing a vest like his father in Back to the Future.  Now we're on to best Mini-Series or TV Movie.  Game Change takes it.  Another chance for Hollywood to kind of make fun Palin.

8:20 - Woah, slow down. Double up awards. Best Actress in a Miniseries.  If they're going to fake nominees all night, that'll be awesome.  Julianne Moore takes it and Game Change is on a bit of a run here. Good for them.

8:23 - Mrs. Media Room makes the comment, a lot of open breasts this year.

8:24 - Catherine Zeta Jones giving us the first Drama Preview of the night, Les Miserables.

8:24:30 - Let's take another quick break, we've had a few minutes of show and that's far too much.

8:28 - My cat Cogami is sleeping at my feet and is making this very, very uncomfortable.

8:29 - Boooooring time. Hollywood Foriegn President speech time. How self important are you?

8:30 - Mental note, when the heck can we see Sin City 2?

8:30:30 - Another movie preview, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.  Did anyone under 40 see this movie?

8:31 - "Her boobies are covered up!", says Mrs. Media Room.

8:31:30 - The nights toughest category, Actor in a Dramatic TV Series.  Wow. Let's start the Homeland parade perhaps? Damien Lewis wins.

 8:33 - Millions of Americans are all saying, "Woah woah woah. That guy isn't speaking English.  He's speaking Austrilian or something."

8:35 - TV series Drama, damn another tough one right after. Awkward pause for effect. Damn this category is so full of great television.  The Homeland parade keeps on growing.  Another year that Mad Men gets nothing is ok by me. HOLY SPOILER ALERT!!

8:41 - Super long commercial break.While we just got a commercial for The Following, how awesome does that show look?  Argo is up next for it's special preview time. No standing ovation?

8:42 - Now that we've seen George Clooney sitting with Mr. Afleck. I ask, where is Brad Pitt?

8:44 - Statham, you need to go back to England and make British gangster movies imo.  Best Original Score is up and that seems like an odd pair to introduce it to me. Anyone else?  Michael Danna for Life of Pi grabs the Globe.

8:47 - Double award!! We're flying now. Original Song.  I guess that's why J. Lo is there, but it still seems weak to me.  That answers my, Why the Hell is Taylor Swift there?!?!?!? I didn't read anyone eleses name except for Adele.  That's why because she's a winner!!!

8:54 - When the hell is Touch back on the air? Actor in a Miniseries. Kevin Costner on the television alert! Mrs. Media Room is screaming.  The fake nominee actually got Alba to smile.  Ok, I was wrong. NOW Mrs. Media Room is screaming. 

8:58 - An actual President at the Globes, what's up with this?  Ahhh, that makes sense.  Lincoln gets a preview of it's own.

9:01 - Love the intro for fellow SNLers! God, I miss those two on the Saturday night show.   Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical.  This might be the longest award intro EVER! Apparently Tommy Lee Jones doesn't find this funny AT ALL. Jennifer Lawerence wins!!

That's the first hour and let's see what surprises await us for the second hour.

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 13th

Once Upon a Time - 8:00 - ABC - Season 2 Episode 11
Episode Title: The Outsider
Mr. Gold wants to search for Bae, so he tests a new spell on a reluctant guinea pig. Meanwhile, Belle runs into Hook; Mary Margaret and David look for a larger home; and back in fairy-tale land, Belle teams up with Mulan to conquer a terrifying creature.


60 Minutes - 8:00 - CBS
Technological advances in the workplace; Justice Sonia Sotomayor; free diving.


The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards - 8:00 Three Hours - NBC
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association stages its 70th annual gala, which recognizes achievement in 25 movie and TV categories. Highlights include a tribute to Jodie Foster, who receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.


The Simpsons - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 24 Episode 10
Episode Title: A Test Before Trying
Springfield Elementary must depend on Bartificial intelligence when it's threatened with closure after doing poorly on standardized testing, and since Bart's the only one who missed the exam, it's up to him to raise the average grade to save the school. Meanwhile, Homer finds a parking meter in the dump and turns it into his own private moneymaker by placing it at various spots around town, where unsuspecting drivers pump coins into it.


Bob's Burgers - 8:30 - FOX/Global - Season 3 Episode 11
Episode Title: Nude Beach
The new health inspector proves to be a decent fellow, until he blackmails Bob into being allowed to perform his atrocious music at the restaurant, which drives away the customers. To rectify the situation, Bob tracks down Hugo, the former inspector, who has retired to a nudist beach, where Bob bares more than his soul in an effort to get Hugo to go back to work.


Revenge - 9:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 11
Episode Title: Sabotage
Emily and Aiden stage their next scheme at a fund-raiser and wine auction. Meanwhile, Victoria carefully plans her next move; and the Porters try to come to grips with what the future holds for them.


The Good Wife - 9:00/10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 4 Episode 12
Episode Title: Je Ne Sais What?
Attorney Elsbeth Tascioni is arrested, so Alicia helps out with a case she was working on. Meanwhile, Peter gets conflicting advice from Eli and Jordan.


Family Guy - 9:00 One Hour - FOX/Global - Season 11 Episode 11
Episode Title: Brian's Play
Brian is riding high after his play proves to be a big hit in town, but he is soon trumped as a writer when Stewie pens a piece that winds up on Broadway, leading to problems between the two authors.


Girls - 9:00 - HBO - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: It's About Time
In the Season 2 premiere, Hannah throws a party with her new roommate, Elijah, and is ready to move on in her romantic life despite still tending to a needy Adam and his broken leg. Meanwhile, Shoshanna does her best to avoid Ray; Marnie gets bad news from her boss; and Jessa returns from her honeymoon with Thomas-John.


Shameless - 9:00 - Showtime - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: El Gran Canon
In the Season 3 premiere, Fiona adapts to living with Jimmy; Frank awakens in a strange place; and Lip gets sentenced to community service. Meanwhile, Jody and Sheila are losing sleep over Baby Hymie's nocturnal restlessness.


American Dad! - 9:30 - FOX/Global - Season 8 Episode 9
Episode Title: The Adventures of Twill Ongenbone and His Boy Jabari
Francine sets out to teach Roger a lesson in the importance of working hard, but the idea backfires. Meanwhile, Steve's school project requires interviewing Stan about his past, and he's soon sorry he asked.


Enlightened - 9:30 - HBO - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: The Key
Fearing her job is about to be eliminated, Amy contacts an investigative reporter in the Season 2 premiere when she uses Tyler's IT password to compile a trove of incriminating e-mails from Abaddonn executives that could bring the company down.


Happy Endings - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 10
Episode Title: Kickball 2: The Kickening
Alex recruits the gang to play in a citywide kickball tournament for a team that she sponsors, but then learns they'll have to go toe-to-toe with Jane, who has stepped up to play with a more successful squad.


The Mentalist - 10:00 - CBS - Season 5 Episode 10
Episode Title: Little Red Corvette
The team investigate a geologist's homicide, which Lisbon believes is linked to Tommy Volker and therefore can lead to his downfall.


House of Lies - 10:00 - Showtime - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: Stochasticity
In the Season 2 premiere, the aftermath of the sexual-harassment scandal leaves Marty and his Pod adjusting to a new corporate culture at Galweather Stearn, where the interim CEO entrusts consummate closer Marty with sealing a big deal. Later, a boozy night on the town leaves Jeannie reeling, while Marty's relationship with Roscoe is in need of some repair.


Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23 - 10:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 10
Episode Title: Mean Girls...
June befriends some ladies in her exercise class who are the epitome of everything Chloe detests. Meanwhile, James tries to improve his public image by mentoring an at-risk kid.


Californication - 10:30 - Showtime - Season 6 Episode 1
Episode Title: The Unforgiven
In the Season 6 premiere, still reeling from the murder attempt on his life, Hank accompanies Charlie to a meeting with a rock star who wants to mount a Broadway musical based on Hank's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love."


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Real Housewives Of Atlanta - Bravo USA
9:00 - Ax Men - History Channel USA
9:00 - Downton Abbey - PBS
9:00 - Lost Girl - Showcase Canada
9:00 - Making Mr Right - VH1
9:00 - Shahs of Sunset - Bravo USA
10:00 - Bamazon - History Channel USA
10:00 - Banshee - HBO Canada
10:00 - Rizzoli and Isles - Showcase Canada


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Serendipity - E!
9:00 - Men With Brooms - Bravo Canada
9:00 - The Transporter - CHCH


What's Playing on the CBC:
8:00 - Dragons' Den
9:00 - Republic of Doyle


What's on TLC:
9:00 - Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
10:00 and 10:30 - Pete Rose: Hits and Mrs.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
7:00 -
8:00 - Once Upon a Time, The Globes, Dragons' Den
8:30 -
9:00 - Revenge, Shameless, Girls
9:30 -
10:00 - Happy Endings, House of Lies
10:30 - Don't Trust the B, Californication

Golden Globe Nominations

So the Globes are tonight and I realized yesterday I didn't post any nominations and I certainly needed to make picks for tonights show for Battle Media Room that goes on around here.

I hope you tune in as they've picked two great hosts this year with Amy Pohler and Tina Fey.

See you tonight!


Best Motion Picture — Drama
Argo
Django Unchained
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Zero Dark Thirty

Thoughts from the Media Room: Same as my Oscar pick.


Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama
Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln
Richard Gere, Arbitrage
John Hawkes, The Sessions
Joaquin Phoenix, The Master
Denzel Washington, Flight

Thoughts from the Media Room: Same as my Oscar pick.


Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama
Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty
Marion Cotillard, Rust & Bone
Helen Mirren, Hitchcock
Naomi Watts, The Impossible
Rachel Weisz, The Deep Blue Sea

Thoughts from the Media Room: Same as my Oscar pick.


Best Motion Picture — Comedy Or Musical
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Les Miserables
Moonrise Kingdom
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Silver Linings Playbook

Thoughts from the Media Room: You get nominated in all for Oscar acting categories, really says something about your movie.


Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Comedy Or Musical
Emily Blunt, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Judi Dench, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook
Maggie Smith, Quartet
Meryl Streep, Hope Springs

Thoughts from the Media Room: Same reasons as above. And I really like Lawrence, one of the best young actors out there today.


Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Comedy Or Musical
Jack Black, Bernie
Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook
Hugh Jackman, Les Miserables
Bill Murray, Hyde Park on Hudson
Ewan McGregor, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Thoughts from the Media Room: It's always tough not to write down Bill Murray.


Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Amy Adams, The Master
Sally Field, Lincoln
Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
Helen Hunt, The Sessions
Nicole Kidman, The Paperboy

Thoughts from the Media Room: Same as my Oscar pick.


Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Alan Arkin, Argo
Leonardo DiCaprio, Django Unchained
Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Master
Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln
Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained

Thoughts from the Media Room: Same as my Oscar pick.


Best Director — Motion Picture
Ben Affleck, Argo
Kathryn Bigelow, Zero Dark Thirty
Ang Lee, Life of Pi
Steven Spielberg, Lincoln
Quentin Tarantino, Django Unchained

Thoughts from the Media Room: Same as my Oscar pick.


Best Screenplay — Motion Picture
Argo, Chris Terrio
Django Unchained, Quentin Tarantino
Lincoln, Tony Kushner
Silver Linings Playbook, David O. Russell
Zero Dark Thirty, Mark Boal

Thoughts from the Media Room: Same as my Oscar pick.


Best Original Score — Motion Picture
Anna Karenina, Dario Marianelli
Argo, Alexandre Desplat
Cloud Atlas, Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimet & Reinhold Heil
Life of Pi, Michael Danna
Lincoln, John Williams

Thoughts from the Media Room: Always tough for me to vote against Williams, he did Star Wars.


Best Original Song — Motion Picture
“For You ” (music and lyrics by Keith Urban), Act of Valor
“Not Running Anymore” (music and lyrics by Jon Bon Jovi), Stand Up Guys
“Safe & Sound” (music and lyrics by Taylor Swift, John Paul White, Joy Williams and T Bone Burnett), The Hunger Games
“Skyfall” (music and lyrics by Adel and Paul Epworth), Skyfall
“Suddenly” (music by Claude-Michel Schonberg and lyrics by Schonberg and Alain Boublil), Les Miserables

Thoughts from the Media Room: Have you heard any of the others on the radio? Nuff said.


Best Animated Film
Brave
Frankenweenie
Hotel Transylvania
Rise of the Guardians
Wreck-It Ralph

Thoughts from the Media Room: Same as my Oscar pick.


Best Foreign Language Film
Amour
The Intouchables
Kon-Tiki
A Royal Affair
Rust & Bone

Thoughts from the Media Room: It was nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, it must be pretty good. Plus, I've never heard of the others.


Best Television Series — Drama
Boardwalk Empire
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Homeland
The Newsroom

Thoughts from the Media Room: Sorry Homeland fans and I'm one of them. I wasn't blown away by Homeland this year like I was last year. I loved Newsroom. You should really check it out. Boardwalk Empire also had a really good year.


Best Television Series — Comedy Or Musical
The Big Bang Theory
Episodes
Girls
Modern Family
Smash

Thoughts from the Media Room: Big Bang has no chance, Modern Family will win again for some reason. The show hasn't been consistent since Season One in my opinion.


Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Drama
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Damian Lewis, Homeland

Thoughts from the Media Room: That opening scene at the school. Epic.


Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series – Drama
Connie Britton, Nashville
Glenn Close, Damages
Claire Danes, Homeland
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife

Thoughts from the Media Room: Two Network Shows nominated!


Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Kevin Costner, Hatfields and McCoys
Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock
Woody Harrelson, Game Change
Toby Jones, The Girl
Clive Owen, Hemingway and Gellhorn

Thoughts from the Media Room: Mrs Media Room loves Kevin, so if I didn't vote for him, trouble for me.


Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Nicole Kidman, Hemingway and Gellhorn
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Asylum
Sienna Miller, The Girl
Julianne Moore, Game Change
Sigourney Weaver, Political Animals

Thoughts from the Media Room: Didn't love this season of it, but once again Lange was awesome.


Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Max Greenfield, New Girl
Ed Harris, Game Change
Danny Huston, Magic City
Mandy Patinkin, Homeland
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'd like Max to win, but I have a feeling Mandy will get it. What a stupid category by the way. Series? Mini-Series? TV Movie? Really?


Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Hayden Panettiere, Nashville
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
Sarah Paulson, Game Change
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family

Thoughts from the Media Room: Who doesn't love Maggie Smith? Seriously?


Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series — Comedy Or Musical
Zooey Deschanel, New Girl
Lena Dunham, Girls
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Amy Poehler, Parks And Recreation

Thoughts from the Media Room: I want to see one of our two hosts get an award and see where the show goes after that. I think it'll be hilarious.


Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series — Comedy Or Musical
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Louis C.K., Louis
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

Thoughts from the Media Room: Did you watch House of Lies? Cheadle is soooo good in it. Tough to vote against Sheldon, but it had to be done.


Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television
Game Change
The Girl
Hatfield & McCoys
The Hour
Political Animals

Thoughts from the Media Room: The Costner thing.


Cecil B. DeMille Award
Jodie Foster

Oscar Nominations 2013

Best Picture
Amour
Argo
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Django Unchained
Les Miserables
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Silver Linings Playbook
Zero Dark Thirty

Thoughts from the Media Room:Loved this flick, so many great performances in there. The film is a brief 2 Hours 35 minutes and it flies by. A couple of those I've never even heard of.


Best Actor
Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook
Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln
Hugh Jackman, Les Miserables
Joaquin Phoenix, The Master
Denzel Washington, Flight

Thoughts from the Media Room:Really? Is there any other option?


Best Actress
Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty
Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook
Emmanuelle Riva, Amour
Quvenzhane Wallis, Beasts of the Southern Wild
Naomi Watts, The Impossible

Thoughts from the Media Room:I haven't seen any of these performances yet. I'm hoping to Zero Dark Thirty soon, but I've only ever heard great things about Chastain's performance.


Best Supporting Actor
Alan Arkin, Argo
Robert De Niro, Silver Linings Playbook
Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Master
Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln
Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained

Thoughts from the Media Room:Tough to go against Christoph on this one, but Tommy Lee Jones is soooo good in Lincoln.


Best Supporting Actress
Amy Adams, The Master
Sally Field, Lincoln
Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
Helen Hunt, The Sessions
Jacki Weaver, Silver Linings Playbook

Thoughts from the Media Room:I heard a lot of complaints on twitter about Les Mis, but everyone seemed to agree the one stand out thing was just how outstanding Hathaway was in it.


Best Director
Michael Haneke, Amour
Ang Lee, Life of Pi
David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook
Steven Spielberg, Lincoln
Benh Zeitlin, Beasts of the Southern Wild

Thoughts from the Media Room:No Quintin and no Kathleen for Django and Zero Dark? That seems weird.


Best Original Screenplay
Amour, Michael Haneke
Django Unchained, Quentin Tarantino
Flight, John Gatins
Moonrise Kingdom, Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola
Zero Dark Thirty, Mark Boal


Best Adapted Screenplay
Argo, Chris Terrio
Beasts of the Southern Wild, Lucy Alibar and Benh Zeitlin,
Life of Pi, David Magee
Lincoln, Tony Kushner
Silver Linings Playbook, David O. Russell

Thoughts from the Media Room:Loved Argo and loved Lincoln, but I think the acting and the editing made Lincoln so great. Coin toss here for me, but I'm going to pick Argo.


Best Animated Feature:
Brave
Frankenweenie
ParaNorman
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Wreck-It Ralph

Thoughts from the Media Room:Classic Tim Burton vs. Video Game stars of my youth. Either or and I'm good here.


Best Cinematography
Anna Karenina, Seamus McGarvey
Django Unchained, Robert Richardson
Life of Pi, Claudio Miranda
Lincoln, Janusz Kaminski
Skyfall, Roger Deakins

Thoughts from the Media Room:I haven't seen Life of Pi, but for some reason I think this might be its shot at winning one.


Best Costume Design
Anna Karenina, Jacqueline Durran
Les Misérables, Paco Delgado
Lincoln, Joanna Johnston
Mirror Mirror, Eiko Ishioka
Snow White and the Huntsman, Colleen Atwood

Thoughts from the Media Room:A pick em for me here.


Best Documentary Feature
5 Broken Cameras
The Gatekeepers
How to Survive a Plague
The Invisible War
Searching for Sugar Man


Best Documentary Short
Inocente
Kings Point
Mondays at Racine
Open Heart
Redemption


Best Film Editing
Argo, William Goldenberg
Life of Pi, Tim Squyres
Lincoln, Michael Kahn
Silver Linings Playbook, Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers
Zero Dark Thirty, Dylan Tichenor and William Goldenberg

Thoughts from the Media Room:Again, the movie flowed so nicely that you don't even realize just how long you've been sitting there.


Best Foreign Language Film
Amour, Austria
Kon-Tiki, Norway
No, Chile
A Royal Affair, Denmark
War Witch, Canada


Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Hitchcock, Howard Berger, Peter Montagna and Martin Samuel
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Peter Swords King, Rick Findlater and Tami Lane
Les Misérables, Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell

Thoughts from the Media Room:I wasn't impressed with Hitchcock's makeup and how do you vote against all the Dwarves in the The Hobbit? Seriously?


Best Original Score
Anna Karenina, Dario Marianelli
Argo, Alexandre Desplat
Life of Pi, Mychael Danna
Lincoln, John Williams
Skyfall, Thomas Newman


Best Original Song
“Before My Time” from Chasing Ice, music and lyric by J. Ralph
“Everybody Needs A Best Friend” from Ted, music by Walter Murphy; lyric by Seth MacFarlane
“Pi’s Lullaby” from Life of Pi, music by Mychael Danna; lyric by Bombay Jayashri
“Skyfall” from Skyfall, music and lyric by Adele Adkins and Paul Epworth
“Suddenly” from Les Misérables, music by Claude-Michel Schönberg; lyric by Herbert Kretzmer and Alain Boublil


Best Production Design
Anna Karenina, Production Design: Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, production Design: Dan Hennah; Set Decoration: Ra Vincent and Simon Bright
Les Misérables, Production Design: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Anna Lynch-Robinson
Life of Pi, Production Design: David Gropman; Set Decoration: Anna Pinnock
Lincoln, Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Jim Erickson


Best Animated Short
Adam and Dog
Fresh Guacamole
Head over Heels
Maggie Simpson in “The Longest Daycare”
Paperman


Best Live Action Short
Asad
Buzkashi Boys
Curfew
Death of a Shadow
Henry


Best Sound Editing
Argo, Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn
Django Unchained, Wylie Stateman
Life of Pi, Eugene Gearty and Philip Stockton
Skyfall, Per Hallberg and Karen Baker Landers
Zero Dark Thirty, Paul N.J. Ottosson

Thoughts from the Media Room:I haven't seen ZDT yet, but I'm going with that in hopes that the editing is done in such a way that they make you hear just how horrible combat truly is.


Best Sound Mixing
Argo, John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Jose Antonio Garcia
Les Misérables, Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon Hayes
Life of Pi, Ron Bartlett, D.M. Hemphill and Drew Kunin
Lincoln, Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Ronald Judkins
Skyfall, Scott Millan, Greg P. Russell and Stuart Wilson

Thoughts from the Media Room:I got nothing here.


Best Visual Effects
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton and R. Christopher White
Life of Pi, Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R. Elliott
The Avengers, Janek Sirrs, Jeff White, Guy Williams and Dan Sudick
Prometheus, Richard Stammers, Trevor Wood, Charley Henley and Martin Hill
Snow White and the Huntsman, Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, Philip Brennan, Neil Corbould and Michael Dawson

Thoughts from the Media Room:A Helicarrier is all I'm saying. They created a f'in Helicarrier. Avengers.



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What's Playing in the Media Room - January 7th

The Bachelor - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC - Season 17 Episode 1
Episode Title: Episode 1701
Spurned Dallas businessman Sean Lowe seeks a second chance at love as the matchmaking contest's Season 17 bachelor. In the opener, Sean chats with fellow "Bachelorette" alum Arie Luyendyk Jr. before arriving at the mansion to meet 26 female contenders at the first cocktail party. After the rose ceremony, seven of the women are sent home.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Did we really need another season of this?


The Biggest Loser - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC/CTV - Season 14 Episode 2
Episode Title: Get Moving
The players push themselves during exercise sessions at outdoor gyms set up by the trainers; the adults receive health assessments; the NFL's Antonio Gates encourages the contestants during a football-theme challenge; and the kids take a fitness test.


The Mob Doctor - 9:00 - FOX/CTV - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: Life and Death
In the series finale, Grace's world is falling apart when her family's in danger and the FBI's ready to make a move. Meanwhile, Al Trapani increases his involvement in Constantine's business; and what Franco wanted to remain hidden is no longer a secret.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Apparently the producers are saying that you have to stay to the very end to see the shocking ending. Riiiiight, of course we do.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 5 Episode 10
Episode Title: Significant Others
Castle and Beckett investigate a divorce attorney's homicide and compile a long suspect list full of angry ex-spouses. Meanwhile, Alexis' mom nurses her ill daughter back to health at the loft, where Beckett is also bunking while her place is fumigated.

Thoughts from the Media Room: It feels like it's a really long time since I watched some Castle. Glad to have it back.


Deception - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
The series premiere of a drama about a detective named Joanna Locasto, who, in the opener, keeps her job under wraps as she reenters the lives of the wealthy Bowers clan to investigate the mysterious death of her childhood friend, the troubled Vivian Bowers.

Thoughts from the Media Room: The cast on this one looks good, I'm just not sold on it yet. We'll see what happens tonight.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Antiques Roadshow - PBS
8:00 - Love and Hip Hop - VH1
8:00 - Switched at Birth - ABCFamily
8:30 - Happy Endings - CityTV
9:00 - Air Aces - History Channel USA
9:00 - Black Ink Crew - VH1
9:00 - Bunheads - ABCFamily
9:00 - Market Warriors - PBS
9:00 - The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Bravo USA/Slice - Two Hours
10:00 - The Haunting of... - AandE
10:00 and 10:30 - Pawn Stars - History Channel USA
10:00 - Outback Hunters - History Channel Canada
10:00 - POV - PBS
10:00 - Teen Mom 2 - MTV


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Scarface - Spike
9:00 - Breakfast Club - CHCH


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Mr.D
8:30 - Ron James Show
9:00 - Murdoch Mysteries


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Cake Boss: Next Great Baker
10:00 and 10:30 - Cake Boss


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: TV host Michael Strahan; actress Jessica Chastain; Conor Maynard performs.
Late Late Show: Actor Billy Gardell; actress Krysten Ritter.
Kimmel: Memorable moments from the show. This is the last show at Midnight.
Tonight Show: TV host Bill Maher; reality-TV stars Nicole ``Snooki'' Polizzi and Jenni ``JWoww'' Farley; Miguel performs.
Late Night: Actress Betty White; comic Jeff Ross; Sky Ferreira performs.
Conan: Actress Courteney Cox; comic Chris D'Elia, Dan Sode.


What's Playing in My Media Room Tonight:
8:00 -
8:30 -
9:00 -
9:30 -
10:00 - Castle, Deception
10:30 -

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 6th

Once Upon a Time - 8:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 2 Episode 10
Episode Title: The Cricket Game
When Regina is accused of murdering a beloved fairy-tale character, Emma thinks she is innocent; Prince Charming and Snow White plan the evil queen's execution.


Dateline NBC - 8:00 - NBC
After going through in vitro fertilization, a couple get shocking news from their doctor; Al Roker and his family share how they plan to stay healthy in the new year; two women do a digital detox; Dr. Mehmet Oz; singer Usher.


The Simpsons - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 24 Episode 9
Episode Title: Homer Goes to Prep School
Homer joins a survivalist group whose leader has set up a retreat to prepare for the end of the world, despite Marge's skepticism about the group's shenanigans.


Bob's Burgers - 8:30 - FOX/Global - Season 3 Episode 10
Episode Title: Mother Daughter Laser Razor
Linda forces Louise to attend a mother-daughter seminar in hope of improving their relationship; Tina asks Bob to teach her to shave her legs.


Revenge - 9:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 10
Episode Title: Power
Victoria starts planning a scheme that includes Emily; Emily locks in on a new target; Declan learns something that may threaten the Stowaway's future.


The Biggest Loser - 9:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 14 Episode 1
Episode Title: We're Back ... And So Is Jillian
Fifteen adults and three young teens come to the ranch to lose weight and change their lives; Jillian Michaels returns to train contestants along with Bob Harper and Dolvett Quince.


The Good Wife - 9:00/10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 4 Episode 11
Episode Title: Boom De Yah Da
Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition could complicate Will's latest and potentially lucrative case; Diane and Will have a face-off with Clarke.


Family Guy - 9:00 One Hour - FOX/Global - Season 11 Episode 10
Episode Title: Space Cadet
When the Griffins try to pick Chris up from space camp, they find themselves accidentally launched into space and reliant on Chris to get them home.


American Dad! - 9:30 - FOX/Global - Season 8 Episode 8
Episode Title: Finger Lenting Good
The Smiths get drunk at Roger's Mardi Gras party and make a pact with Bullock; Roger tries to find the person who left a pastie in the attic.


Happy Endings - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 8
Episode Title: Fowl Play/Date
When Brad and Penny try to glue together a broken memento of Alex's, they accidentally kill her pet; Jane and Dave try to find someone for Max.


The Mentalist - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 5 Episode 9
Episode Title: Days of Wine and Roses
A young model dies during her stay at a high-end rehab center; Lisbon pursues her investigation into Tommy Volker.


Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23 - 10:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 8
Episode Title: Paris...
June is excited to meet a nice co-worker at her new job, but Chloe warns that the new person probably isn't being as friendly as she seems; Mark goes to James for help expressing his feelings to June.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Mob Wives - VH1
8:00 - Real Housewives Of Atlanta - Bravo USA
9:00 - An Amish Murder - Life Network
9:00 - Ax Men - History Channel USA
9:00 - Downton Abbey - PBS Season Premiere
9:00 - Lost Girl - Showcase Canada
9:00 - The Mob Doctor - CTV
9:00 - Shahs of Sunset - Bravo USA
10:00 - Bamazon - History Channel USA
10:00 - Rizzoli and Isles - Showcase Canada


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Forrest Gump - CHCH


What's Playing on the CBC:
8:00 - Dragons' Den
9:00 - Republic of Doyle Season Premiere


What's on TLC:
9:00 - Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
10:00 - Best Funeral Ever


What's Playing in my Media Room:
7:00 -
8:00 - Once Upon a Time
8:30 -
9:00 - Revenge
9:30 -
10:00 - Happy Endings
10:30 - Don't Trust the B
11:30 - Comic Book Men

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 4th

Last Man Standing - 8:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 8
Episode Title: Bullying
Eve is suspended for name-calling; after Ryan gets a job, he buys a motorcycle.


Undercover Boss - 8:00 - CBS - Season 4 Episode 6
Episode Title: Mood Media
Mood Media CEO faces his fear of heights and learns how to use a soldering iron while he is under cover.


Malibu Country - 8:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Push Comes to Shove
Reba tries to get June's school to revive its music program; Cash earns a bad boy persona when he stands up to the most popular boy in school; Lillie fights to keep her local pot dispensary open.


Shark Tank - 9:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 4 Episode 12
Episode Title: Episode 412
Mark and Lori offer an entrepreneur $1 million; enclosed tabletop food screen; a beer and arcade game cabinet; peel-off face paint transfer; hair care products for children; update on Squirrel Nut Butter.


Dateline NBC - 9:00 Two Hours - NBC
A teen's murder shakes a Nevada community, especially when two unlikely people make confessions.


CSI: New York - 9:00/8:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 9 Episode 11
Episode Title: Command Plus P
When two victims are linked by a very unusual weapon, the CSI team tries to solve the puzzling mystery.


20/20 - 10:00 - ABC/CHCH
Episode Title: Half Their Size
People magazine profiles readers who have lost half their body weight; long-term weight loss secrets; overweight friends of svelte celebrities; weight loss marketing scam; reality-TV star Ruby Gettinger.


Blue Bloods - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 3 Episode 10
Episode Title: Fathers and Sons
When two different people driving gas-guzzling vehicles are killed by a sniper, the city thinks a radical environmental serial killer is responsible; Danny's son is severely injured in a bicycle accident.


Repeat Rundown:
9:00 - Parenthood - Global Canada


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Cotton Bowl - FOX
8:30 - Clone Wars - Teletoon
9:00 - Great Performances - PBS
10:00 - Teen Trouble - Life


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Bring it On - Much Music
8:00 - Mean Girls - YTV
9:00 - The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - Bravo Canada
9:00 - Timeline - Space Canada
9:00 - Justice League:Doom
10:00 - Rambo - Showcase Canada
10:00 - Merlin - SyFy


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 and 8:30 - MR D repeats.
9:00 - Air Farce New Years Eve


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Say Yes To The Dress
9:30 - Say Yes To The Dress
10:00 - Say Yes To The Dress
10:30 - Say Yes To The Dress


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actor Tracy Morgan; sportscaster Marv Albert; Everest performs.
Late Late Show: Repeat.
Kimmel: Repeat.
Tonight Show: Actress Courteney Cox; talk show host Joy Behar; Youngblood Hawke performs.
Late Night: Actor Bill Cosby; actress Tempestt Bledsoe; Grace Potter performs.


What's Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Last Man Standing
8:30 -
9:00 - Sharktank
9:30 -
10:00 - Blue Bloods
10:30 -

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 2nd

TV has been with its family, it has had its turkey and it's partied through New Years. Like most of us, it's back to work time now. Like many of us, it's a slow road back. But we get a small start tonight!


Whitney - 8:00 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 5
Episode Title: Three's Company
Alex's ex-fiancée arrives and stirs up tension between Alex and Whitney. Meanwhile, Lily uses Roxanne's apartment to spend alone time with a date, so Roxanne stays with Mark for the night.


Mobbed - 8:00 - FOX - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: You Saved My Life
A woman honors her father, who made a living as a firefighter, and her sister, who died in a car accident.


Guys With Kids - 8:30/9:30 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 11
Episode Title: First Word
The guys wax nostalgic about the past: Chris and Nick disagree on who met Sheila first; and Gary remembers life before becoming a stay-at-home dad. Meanwhile, Chris and Sheila wait for Ernie to say his first word.


Law and Order:SVU - 9:00 - NBC - Season 14 Episode 9
Episode Title: Presumed Guilty
Fin's former brother-in-law gets arrested for assaulting a priest prior to Christmas, and Fin wants to help him by finding evidence that will vindicate him. As the detectives assist Fin, they uncover a hidden church scandal.


Mobbed - 9:00 - FOX - Season 1 Episode 11
Episode Title: Hot for Teacher
A woman shocks a friend and coworker with a profession of love.


Nashville - 10:00 - ABC
A clip show spotlighting major story lines from the first part of Season 1, including the intersecting tales of Rayna and Juliette's careers and love lives.


Chicago Fire - 10:00/9:00 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 11
Episode Title: God Has Spoken
Cruz is overcome with guilt over Flaco's death and turns to Casey. Meanwhile, Shay recovers from head trauma; Severide asks Dawson to help him cope with his injury; Casey has family troubles; and Hermann has a hard time accepting a business deal.


American Horror Story - 10:00 - FX - Season 2 Episode 10
Episode Title: The Name Game
Monsignor Howard confronts the Devil; Dr. Thredson arranges a reunion for Kit.

Thoughts from the Media Room: We started to catch up on this yesterday and while I'm only 3 episodes into the season so far. I'm really not enjoying this one as much as the first season. Feels like a totally different show so far. Within 5 minutes of the first season I was hooked. Just not feeling it this year.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - American Restoration - History Channel Canada
9:00 - Counting Cars - History Channel Canada
9:00 - Nova - PBS
9:00 - The Hour - BBC America
10:00 - American Restoration - History Channel USA
10:00 - Hot in Cleveland - TvLand
10:00 - Life on Fire - PBS
10:00 - The Soup - E!
10:00 - Ice Pilots - History Channel Canada
10:00 - Top Chef - Bravo USA
10:30 - Happily Divorced - TvLand


Tonight on the CBC:
Repeats O' Plenty


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Toddlers and Tiaras
10:00 - Cheer Perfection


Movies Worth Mentioning:
Nothing jumping out at me here.


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Comic Kathy Griffin; actor Chris Pratt; Big Boi performs.
Late Late Show: Repeat
Kimmel: Repeat
Tonight Show: Actor Kevin Hart; actress Betty White; Dwight Yoakam performs.
Late Night: Actor Fred Armisen; rapper Common; reality tv stars Shae Bradley and Shain Gandee; Lupe Fiasco performs.
Conan: Repeat


Whats Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 -
8:30 - Guys with Kids
9:00 -
9:30 -
10:00 - Nashville, American Horror Story