Smallville Returns for Season 8

No Lana. No Lex. No Kara. And Clark is M.I.A. That's the scenario the Smallville 8 premiere brings us to. Things will never be the same on the Kent farm and that's exactly what needs to happen in order for Clark to grow as a character and for him to fulfill his destiny.



I must admit I'm already missing Lana and Lex, they were pretty much the back bone of the show for so long. But that last scene with Clark and Lois at the Daily Planet was a charming prelude to their inevitable relationship, which is the stuff legends are made of. Plus the scenes where Clark collaborated with the Justice League made me ecstatic to know that The Green Arrow (Justin Hartley) will be a solid member of this season's cast.

Also, the introduction of a new villain in Tess Mercer (Cassidy Freeman) could prove to be rather intriguing. Will she be able carve her own place in Lex's evil stead. I sure hope so! The battle between Clark and the dark forces is a big part of what makes Smallville so captivating.


What are you thoughts on the new season so far? Where would you like to see the storylines go?

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TV Review: Fringe

The series premiere for Fringe was layered full of intrigue, making it a prime example of a pilot episode done right. On every facade Fringe delivers from superb acting to impressive special effects all the way down to a solid plot that leaves the audience wanting more.

Most of the story takes place in Boston and its surrounding suburbs. The snowy setting establishes the show's vibe quite nicely. We're introduced to FBI special agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) who's latest call to duty is about to change her life forever. As she follows the case and becomes engaged in a race to save her partner/lover's life she encounters a crazed scientist (John Noble), a rogue genius (Joshua Jackson) and a homeland security agent (Lance Reddick) who help her make sense of all the strange science that's happening around her.


Bottom line: Fringe has all the right ingredients to make a wonderful season. Let's hope they keep things fresh and captivating every Tuesday night.

What were your impressions of the show?

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Fringe Debuts Tonight on FOX

Fringe is probably the most highly-anticipated sci-fi TV show premiere of the year. The premise is amazing, the cast seems nicely chosen and it's another J.J. Abrams production. Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. (EST) to see if it's really the next big thing. And remember to come back here and share your thoughts. I'll be posting my review.

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Battlestar Galactica Republican Look-a-likes

John McCain = Colonel Tigh
President Roslin = Sarah Palin
I wish I would have thought of this first! The similarities are too funny. And the plot only thickens because Cindy MCain kind of resembles Ellen Tigh. Hilarious.

Can you think of any other sci-fi connections for the presidential candidates?

[Hat tip to FilmChat]

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