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Spoilers for upcoming Episodes 9 and 10 (so starts Team Haggie v. Team Baggie, looks like even Matt could get a girlfriend).. Falling Skies Episode: "Till Death Do Us Part" Season 4, Episode 9 Episode Synopsis: Tom and a team track the Volm in an attempt to find equipment to work on a crippled airship. Meanwhile, Maggie and Ben inch closer together at camp while Pope and Sara clash. Original Air Date: Aug 17, 2014 Guest Cast Treva Etienne Mira Sorvino: Sara http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/falling-skies-2014/episode-9-season-4/till-death-do-us-part/309031 Falling Skies Season 4 Episode 9 "Til Death Do Us Part" Photos http://www.spoilersguide.com/falling-skies/season-4-episode-9-til-death-do-us-part-photos/ Falling Skies Episode: "Drawing Straws" Season 4, Episode 10 Episode Synopsis: Tom and the 2nd Mass learn to pilot an airship as part of a perilous mission to destroy the Espheni power core. Meanwhile, long-standing issues impact the group as the threat of death hangs over them. Original Air Date: Aug 24, 2014 Guest Cast Treva Etienne http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/falling-skies-2014/episode-10-season-4/drawing-straws/309031 Falling Skies Season 4 Spoilers: Hal, Ben, and Maggie Love Triangle; Finale Air Date and Time http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/817761-falling-skies-season-4-spoilers-hal-ben-and-maggie-love-triangle-finale-air-date-and-time/

Some Marvel news... James Gunn confirms MAJOR change they're making to Guardians of the Galaxy backstory http://www.blastr.com/2014-8-12/james-gunn-confirms-major-change-theyre-making-guardians-galaxy-backstory Report: The next major Marvel movie franchise could be Inhumans http://www.blastr.com/2014-8-12/report-next-major-marvel-movie-franchise-could-be-inhumans Here's an interesting poll (note what they call Sara's superhero persona in this poll)... POLL : What CW spin-off would you like to happen? http://www.spoilertv.com/2014/08/usd-poll-what-cw-spin-off-would-you.html

Watch Wil Wheaton's steampunk date with John Barrowman in this extended clip from The Wil Wheaton Project http://www.blastr.com/2014-8-12/watch-wil-wheatons-steampunk-date-john-barrown-extended-clip-wil-wheaton-project

For you Joss Whedon fans, articles about his recently released biography by Amy Pascale.. Whedon biography offers hilarious reason why he named his show Firefly http://www.blastr.com/2014-8-1/whedon-biography-offers-hilarious-reason-why-he-named-his-show-firefly Read Nathan Fillion's touching (and hilarious) foreword for Joss Whedon's biography http://www.blastr.com/2014-8-4/read-nathan-fillions-touching-and-hilarious-foreword-joss-whedons-biography Another Hollywood legend has passed away - Lauren Bacall. In tribute: 15 Memorable Lauren Bacall Quotes: 'Stardom Isn't a Profession; It's an Accident' http://parade.condenast.com/327160/linzlowe/15-memorable-lauren-bacall-quotes-stardom-isnt-a-profession-its-an-accident/

I remember watching this episode the first time and when Slade showed up at Laurel's apartment at the end, I thought he was there to kill her - I thought, wow, they're really going to go there - after threatening Thea's life all episode, he lets her go and then kills Laurel - what a great shocking ending! Then, of course, they didn't.

I came across this review at TVOvermind that also noted the Lost ripoffs - er, similarities: Under the Dome 2.07 Review: “Going Home” http://www.tvovermind.com/reviews/dome-2-07-review-going-home-238104

For allTerminator fans... ‘Terminator: Genisys’ is Official Title of the Next Terminator Film http://nerdrepository.com/terminator-genisys-official-title-film/ I loved the first Terminator movie. I loved Sarah Connor (played by Linda Hamilton) and Kyle Reese (played by Michael Biehn). Arnold Schwarzennegger was perfectly cast for his part as well because he just had to act like a robot and not talk much. I liked the second film mostly because of the awesome Linda Hamilton and was okay with AS' beefed up role in his interactions with John. I hated the third Terminator movie. I was okay with Terminator:Salvation because I like Christian Bale. But now I really don't see how AS can still play a Terminator - he's way too old. Despite the fact that I can't stand AS because he seems to have an ego the size of the universe (and there's that whole housekeeper love child thing), I will probably see this new film because it also stars Emilia Clarke and Matt Smith(!).

Of course, Ben, as a Mason, can easily come and go from an Espheni location. He had to first find Lexi so that she could conveniently tell him about the Espheni plans and then he had to return to the 2nd Mass just in time so that he could conveniently contribute his spikes and later participate in the love triangle with Hal and Maggie. The Espheni ship sounds like it may be a partially living ship (shades of Battlestar Galactica and Farscape). The highlight of the buried-under-rubble scene was the terrific acting by the guy who portrayed Dingaan. I'm sure no one seriously believed that Tom was ever in danger of dying. I think part of my problem with Tom is Noah Wyle's acting. All of the characters I've ever seen him play on TV (from ER to the Librarian movies to Falling Skies) have that same kinda obnoxious know-it-all characteristic. I remember first watching Falling Skies in season 1 and having such hopes for the show and for the Tom Mason character - a history professor who would use lessons from past wars to fight the alien invasion. Now it just seems such a hot mess. Regarding the episode title, I believe it may be referencing a poem by Emily Dickinson: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/171619 So maybe the theme of this episode was Hope. But I could be wrong.

I just don't buy this big love affair between Julia and Barbie. Her crying, yelling and wringing her hands over Barbie's "death" was cringe-inducing. Barbie's willing to risk death to get back to Julia in the Dome was not believable. It's not like they've been married for 20 years and can't live without each other. Maybe it's the lack of chemistry between the two actors, but it never seemed like more like a casual hook-up to me. When Barbie fell down the hole and landed in the city, I first thought he fell into Lost's Purgatory world. But no - when it turned out to be the real world, I thought, great, the show's over. Just send a message to the Dome people and have them all jump into the hole and get out of the Dome. But, with the hand tremors (as someone else mentioned above), it's probably not going to be that simple. Maybe the Dome let these three guys out for a specific purpose and once they do what they're supposed to do (provide information to the viewers?), the Dome will magically suck them back in.

I remember Veronica Mars. The problem with Duncan, in my opinion, is that he didn't seem sharp enough for Veronica - like he couldn't keep up with her. I don't mean book-smart necessarily, but Veronica was very witty and quick-thinking. Logan seemed better able to keep up with her (as BkWurm1 said). Their chemistry was a surprise because Jason Dohring isn't good-looking in that usual TV way. I don't know anything about behind-the-scenes conflicts but when the cast reunited for that Kickstarter movie, they seemed happy to see each other - at least it appeared that way from the interviews and video clips that I saw. There's a difference between bland and quiet. There are good actors who can play reserved characters of few words and still have a lot of on-screen presence. There are bad actors who can play loud, colorful characters and still be forgettable. And sometimes you need the right project for the actor to shine. I remember seeing Stephen Amell in some Hallmark movie a few years back and he was bland and forgettable. Yet, on Arrow, he's like a completely different actor - giving Oliver a lot of layers and depth and emotion. Sorry to hear about Robin Williams - a genuine talent.

Some interesting behind-the-scenes, background info about Arrow (warning: the introductory paragraph mentions the )... 15 Things You Didn’t Know about Arrow By Tim Gerstenberger on Aug 11, 2014 http://www.tvovermind.com/arrow/15-things-didnt-know-arrow-237702

One hour of filler... ending with yet another reason for me not to watch The Food Network.

Catrox14, after you finish watching all four seasons of Farscape, make sure you also watch the special movie that follows - Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars, if you want to see the conclusion of the John/Aeryn love story.

For you WH fans, it looks like TV Overmind talked to Willa as well... SDCC 2014: Arrow’s Willa Holland Talks Thea Queen’s Arc in Season 3 http://www.tvovermind.com/arrow/sdcc-2014-arrows-willa-holland-talks-thea-queens-arc-season-3-237829

Skye's long-lost father has been cast... Kyle MacLachlan Cast in Major Role for Season 2 of ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ http://nerdrepository.com/kyle-maclachlan-cast-major-role-season-2-agents-shield/

From the EW Spoiler Room: http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/08/08/spoiler-room-dallas-arrow-the-mindy-project/2/

Interview: Grant Gustin on Becoming ‘The Flash’ Posted by: Kyle Wilson 2 days ago http://nerdrepository.com/interview-grant-gustin-becoming-the-flash/

I agree with both wonderwall and dancingnancy. It would be nice to get Oliver settled in his romantic relationship and end all the shipping wars, which tend to overshadow fan discussions of the show. However, I don't think the EPs will stabilize his romantic life - if they ever do - unless and until they stabilize his mental and emotional state. If Oliver's 'hero' journey also means his character journey - from weak asshole to strong fighter to vigilante to Arrow to Green Arrow, then his inner turmoil also needs to go through that arc so that he can come to peace with himself and actually maintain a stable relationship. If the EPs planned for his hero journey to take 5 years, then they may also have him screwing up his relationships (while slowly improving) for at least 4 years. I don't know. I suppose they could have him settled enough to have a stable relationship after 3 years and still continue his hero journey for another 2 years. Regarding the couples on the other shows mentioned above, I don't know if any of those characters had to go through as drastic a change (or as horrendous an experience) as Oliver has and will have to before all is said and done.

I don't think this has been posted yet... SDCC 2014: Arrow’s Colton Haynes Talks Roy/Thea Relationship, Easter Eggs and More http://www.tvovermind.com/arrow/sdcc-2014-arrows-colton-haynes-talks-roythea-relationship-easter-eggs-237711

Another pic of EBR in her Felicity outfit for that Flash crossover episode: https://twitter.com/chinoiskai/status/498272243789463554/photo/1

Here's one more pic from the comics: Source: ‘Arrow’ EP shares sneak peek at Felicity and Diggle in digital tie-in comics Posted on August 9, 2014, by The CW Source http://cwtvsource.com/2014/08/09/arrow-ep-shares-sneak-peek-at-felicity-smoak-in-digital-tie-in-comics/

SpoilerTV.com has more pics of Felicity and Barry from the shooting of The Flash, Episode 1.04: "Going Rogue" - http://www.spoilertv.com/2014/08/the-flash-episode-104-going-rogue-bts.html

I want to qualify what I posted above. While I like seeing more Felicity on the show and love that she's a regular cast member, I'm concerned that they're going to go overboard with her character and create a fan backlash. At the same time, I didn't like seeing her and Team Arrow sidelined for so much of the back half of Season 2. I realize it's a difficult balancing act when you have so many characters on the show.

Oliver had sex with Sara while he had feelings for Felicity, and Felicity isn't allowed to kiss Barry? And, yes, I'm assuming that Oliver loved Felicity way before "Unthinkable". If I'm wrong, I'm wrong. It just sounds like they're spreading Felicity all over the place and using her to prop up whoever they think needs propping up. Felicity's popular with a lot of fans so 'Felicity, your mission, if you choose to accept it': Laurel - make her more likeable. Barry Allen - draw more Arrow viewers over to The Flash. Ray Palmer - show how charismatic he can be... whatever.

I don't think this has been posted yet - but if it has, I apologize for posting it again... The Walking Dead - "They're fucking with the wrong people" - UNCENSORED