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- 10 Movies That Critics Were Totally Wrong About
- Which 'SpongeBob SquarePants' Character Are You?
- 'Power Rangers' Reboot Pushed to 2017 Release Date
- Can Hulu Catch Up to Netflix and Amazon Prime?
- President Obama to Visit 'Late Show with David Letterman' One Last Time
- Streaming Now: 'Legally Blonde,' 'The Last Waltz,' & More
- 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Scores $27.6 Million Thursday Opening
- It's Reese Witherspoon vs. Sofia Vergara at the 'Hot Pursuit' Red Carpet Premiere
- Watch Samantha Bee's Emotional 'Daily Show' Goodbye
- Batman Facts: 25 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the Dark Knight
- Here's a First Look at Stephen Amell as Casey Jones in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2'
- Robert Downey Jr. Facts: 11 Crazy Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the Superstar
- Amy Schumer's 'Girl You Don't Need Makeup' Sparks Social Media Movement
- Best of Late Night TV: Kim Kardashian's Comments on Bruce Jenner and Idina Menzel's Dirty Dancing (VIDEO)
- Recap of 'The Blacklist' Season 2 Episode 20: Quon Zhang
| 10 Movies That Critics Were Totally Wrong About Posted:  Because sometimes you just can't trust that Rotten Tomatoes score. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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| 'Power Rangers' Reboot Pushed to 2017 Release Date Posted:  The upcoming reboot of cult classic '90s superhero show "Power Rangers" has been pushed back from its initial release date. According to Variety, the new "Power Rangers," which was set for release next summer, will now bow in early 2017. It trades a July 22, 2016 release date for a new date of January 13, 2017. Why the change? Filmmakers aren't talking, a strategy in line with sparse revelations about the film so far. Not much is known about the reboot, other than that it will focus on a group of teenagers with special powers, who band together to fight evildoers bent on destroying the globe. Lionsgate, the studio behind the "Hunger Games" franchise, is distributing the film. Original "Power Rangers" creator Haim Saban is producing, alongside "Hunger Games" producer Allison Shearmur. [via: Variety] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Can Hulu Catch Up to Netflix and Amazon Prime? Posted:  At its annual "upfront" presentation to advertisers on Wednesday, streaming service Hulu unveiled its secret weapon, aimed at capturing the hearts and subscription dollars of millions of millennials: Jerry Seinfeld.Yep, the cornerstone of the strategy behind what Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins calls "the year Hulu will break out" is the site's acquisition of "Seinfeld" reruns. Hulu will have exclusive streaming rights to all 180 episodes of the landmark sitcom. Now, granted, that's a pretty big deal, especially since Hulu paid an estimated $700,000 to $1 million per episode, for a total expenditure of $126 to $180 million. That's a lotta yada yada. But, c'mon... "Seinfeld" reruns? Yes, "Seinfeld" is a great show, maybe the greatest sitcom ever. Most of the episodes hold up surprisingly well, considering that the show went off the air 17 years ago. But are two-decade-old reruns the way to grab the primarily young viewers that Hulu and its advertisers want? Sure, Netflix made a big splash when it made available all 10 seasons of "Friends" recently, another singles-in-1990s-Manhattan sitcom that used to share Must-See Thursdays on NBC with "Seinfeld." But Netflix has plenty of other buzzworthy shows -- not just old reruns, but also acclaimed original programming, from already well-established series like "House of Cards" and "Orange Is the New Black" to much-loved newcomers like "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "Daredevil." And Netflix also seems to introduce a new, high-profile show just about every month. (Coming up this month: it's "Grace and Frankie," reuniting "9 to 5" stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.) Netflix's big rival these days isn't Hulu but Amazon Prime, which has nearly as big a library of TV shows and movies and also has a much-touted flagship original show, the award-winning "Transparent." The rest of its original series don't get nearly the hype that Netflix's shows do, but at least the subscription service has a clever gimmick in its regular pilot-season promotions, where users get to watch trial episodes of potential series and vote on which ones Amazon should greenlight for full seasons. On top of that, there's Prime's perks, including free shipping on many items sold by the giant retailer. What's Hulu got to match all that? It does have the entire "South Park" archive -- at least that show is still generating new episodes every year. It has next-day viewing of a lot of current network and cable series. It has a lot of original shows that you've never heard of. It has a deal with Cablevision, the New York metro area cable provider, to provide on-demand programming to Cablevision subscribers -- the kind of deal that might help Cablevision and other providers keep young, tech-savvy viewers from cutting the cord. And now, it has "Seinfeld." Hulu also has some original shows coming up that sound promising. At the upfront on Wednesday, J.J. Abrams and James Franco showed up to tout "11/22/63," their series based on the Stephen King novel about a man who travels back in time and tries to prevent the JFK assassination. Amy Poehler came to promote her show "Difficult People," along with comics Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner. Filmmaker Jason Reitman was there to push his show "Casual," and Jason Katims (showrunner of "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood") came to sell his new family drama, "The Way." These are certainly some talented folks who seem to know how to make compelling TV. And they're not cheap. But then, Hulu has to dip into its $750 million war chest if it wants to catch up to Netflix and Amazon. It's paradoxical that Hulu should have to play catch-up at all. The site launched officially back in 2008, around the same time that Netflix began transitioning from a DVD delivery service to a streaming video platform. Amazon Prime got into the game later, but Amazon's retail business gives it plenty of cash to throw at talent for new programming and syndication for existing shows. So does Netflix, which has a subscriber base of 41 million in the U.S. and millions more around the world. Hulu's American subscriber base is just 9 million. Why is Hulu so far behind its competitors? For a long time, it was the go-to site for archival shows and especially embeddable clips from those shows. (Especially shows seemingly made for shareable clips, like "The Simpsons" and "Saturday Night Live."). But it was slow to move into original programming, and when it did, it wasn't spending the kind of money needed to create shows whose production values, writing, and acting were the equal of those on premium cable, the way Netflix and Amazon did. True, that sort of programming is expensive, but Hulu is backed by some major conglomerates with deep pockets. What's more, those conglomerates are corporations like Fox and Disney, content companies that already have deals with top talents. It's good that Hulu now has people like Abrams, Poehler, and Katims on board, but it should have had them years ago. No doubt Hulu is paying these creators big bucks for their services, but it's not paying any of them "Seinfeld" money. To be fair, the streaming business is mutating quickly. Apparently, it's changing so fast that even major players who were there since day one can't keep up. (It's not like Netflix and Amazon haven't had their stumbles. Remember Qwikster? Probably not.) At least Hulu has the technology it needs to move forward. And it has a solid foundation in its vast library of current and recent series. But it might take more than "Seinfeld" reruns for Hulu to win the contest for streaming supremacy and become master of its domain. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| President Obama to Visit 'Late Show with David Letterman' One Last Time Posted:  David Letterman is winding down his "Late Show" tenure soon, and CBS has announced that President Barack Obama will make his final appearance on the program next week. Obama will sit down with Letterman for Monday's show, marking his third time stopping by "Late Night" as president. He previously appeared on the program in September 2009 and September 2012, and also paid a visit five times during his tenure as Illinois senator (including during the 2008 presidential campaign). First Lady Michelle Obama has also been a frequent guest, and just appeared on "Late Night" on Thursday night. The Obamas are just two of the high-profile guests planned for Letterman's farewell slate of shows. Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Tina Fey, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, and Robert Downey Jr. are all set to make appearances. "Late Show with David Letterman" is set to wrap its run on Friday, May 14. [via: Deadline] Photo credit: AFP/Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Streaming Now: 'Legally Blonde,' 'The Last Waltz,' & More Posted:  May brings warm weather, blooming flowers, the tail end of the school year and... a brand spankin' new crop of streaming options to enjoy. This week, Stream On recommends you "bend and snap" with Reese Witherspoon in "Legally Blonde," take in some rock and roll history through Martin Scorsese classic concert doc "The Last Waltz," and watch young Natalie Portman in action in the 1994 hitman favorite, "The Professional." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Scores $27.6 Million Thursday Opening Posted:  Pundits have been saying for weeks that "Avengers: Age of Ultron" was poised to score a massive box office debut, and the hotly-anticipated superhero flick didn't disappoint during its first night of screenings.The sequel to "The Avengers" pulled in a whopping $27.6 million during Thursday night previews, blowing the first flick's $18.7 million Thursday take out of the water. That makes "Age of Ultron" Marvel's highest-grossing Thursday night debut. Of course, that's a bit of a dubious record. Forbes points out that there are several other films ahead of "Ultron" on the Thursday night chart, led by "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2" with $43.5 million, and also including "The Dark Knight Rises" ($30.6 million), and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 2" ($30.4 million). But "Ultron" has bigger box office plans in its sights, and according to Forbes, this huge Thursday take could predict an unheard-of gross in the $230 million range if numbers stay consistent all weekend. That's a bit unlikely, but based on previous Marvel flicks' performances, it's not impossible. Stay tuned. These superheros have only just begun to fly. [via: Forbes] Photo credit: Disney This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| It's Reese Witherspoon vs. Sofia Vergara at the 'Hot Pursuit' Red Carpet Premiere Posted:  Moviefone tracked down Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara at the red carpet premiere of "Hot Pursuit" in hot pursuit (see what we did there?) of the answer to the age-old question: Who really has more fun: blondes or brunettes?"Hot Pursuit" hits theaters everywhere May 8th. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Watch Samantha Bee's Emotional 'Daily Show' Goodbye Posted: Like host Jon Stewart, "The Daily Show" correspondent Samantha Bee is also leaving the Comedy Central series, and her final episode aired Thursday night. Stewart marked the occasion with a sweet speech praising Bee's talents, calling her a "delightful, incredibly funny person" and noting that her departure marked the "end of an era" for the show. Bee was "The Daily Show"'s longest-running correspondent, after joining the satirical series in 2003. A clip reel of some of Bee's best moments from her time on "Daily" revealed just why she'll be missed so much, including her repeated visits to the Republican National Convention, her uncomfortable attempts to discuss race relations, and getting a penis pump stuck to her face. Bee made only a brief appearance herself during the episode, walking out to cheers from the audience, crying as she and Stewart shared a big hug. Check out the clip below, and prepare for an emotional rollercoaster. [via: Comedy Central] Photo credit: Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Batman Facts: 25 Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the Dark Knight Posted:  Happy Batman Day, everyone! Around the world, May 1st may mark a spring holiday, but here, it marks the first appearance of the Dark Knight, in Detective Comics No. 27, in 1939.For the past 76 years, the Caped Crusader has been fighting Gotham City evildoers in comic books, movies, TV shows, and pretty much anywhere else you can shine a Bat-signal. Throughout the years, Bruce Wayne's alter ego has gone through many incarnations, not just in actors (from Adam West to Michael Keaton to Christian Bale to Ben Affleck, among the many), but also in character, from haunted avenger to squeaky-clean do-gooder to campy clown to kinky prowler to world-weary fighter. He's due for yet another change this week, with the releases of DC's Batman No. 40 -- in which Bruce Wayne and the Joker finally kill each other (or do they?) and a special issue of DC's Divergence, where an undisclosed character takes up Bruce Wayne's mantle and becomes a new Batman in a heavily armored, RoboCop-like getup. As familiar as we've all become with Batman over the years, there's still plenty you may not know about the character. (Indeed, DC and Warner Bros. are banking on it, hoping the mystery will draw you to see Affleck in next year's "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.") Here, then, are 25 things you didn't know about your favorite masked vigilante. 1. Bruce Wayne is named after Scottish hero Robert the Bruce and American Revolutionary hero Mad Anthony Wayne (who turns out to be an ancestor of Batman's, according to the comics). 2. The initial Batman stories were especially violent. Batman had no compunction about carrying a gun or killing his foes. Only later did Batman develop a code in which he refused to do either of those things, lest he sink to the level of the man who killed his parents. 3. Robin didn't show up until issue No 38. The young sidekick was the alter ego of Dick Grayson, part of a family of circus acrobats whose parents died in a high-wire accident. (It turned out that they'd been killed by mobsters who were shaking down the circus owner for protection money.) Naturally, Bruce Wayne identified with Dick's plight and adopted him as his ward. 4. There have been several Robins since, including Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown, and Damian Wayne (Bruce Wayne's son by Talia al Ghul). 5. Batman's first screen appearance was in a 1943 serial called "The Batman." It starred Lewis Wilson as Batman and Douglas Croft as Robin. Made at the height of World War II, the shorts featured as their villain a Japanese spy named Dr. Daka, played in yellowface by J. Carroll Naish. The series wasn't very good, though it did introduce the concept of the Batcave. It also introduced a thin version of Alfred the Butler, who was then drawn skinnier in the comics. 6. Another serial a few years later, 1949's "Batman and Robin," starring Robert Lowery and Johnny Duncan, was better. It had the Dynamic Duo facing off against a black-hooded mastermind called The Wizard. 7. Were Batman and Robin gay? That was the insinuation of Dr. Fredric Wertham, whose 1954 book "Seduction of the innocent" became a best-seller with its claim that comic books were contributing to a nationwide epidemic of juvenile delinquency. He denounced comics for their grim tone and sensationalist violence, and he singled out Batman comics in particular for centering on a rich playboy who wore tights and went out swinging at night with his teenage ward. The book led to Congressional hearings, which in turn led to the creation of the Comics Code Authority, the industry's self-censorship operation. To earn the CCA seal and be sold in stores, comic books had to tone down the violence and sexuality, and heroes became more overtly positive role models. DC characters like Superman and Batman became virtual boy scouts. With more sordid underworld and occult tales off-limits, Batman and Robin soon found themselves entangling with space aliens and other bizarre, sci-fi monsters. 8. The 1966-68 "Batman" TV series starring Adam West as Bruce Wayne and Burt Ward as Dick Grayson brought some of the kink back, but strictly as camp, so arch that it went over the heads of the children who were the show's target audience.(Watch the reruns now, as a grown-up -- IFC has been running them every weekend -- and you'll guffaw at how much they got away with.) Hardcore Bat-fans hated the campy silliness, but the show did revive the DC comic's flagging sales. 9. In one series of Batman comics, Bruce Wayne married Catwoman. Their daughter Helena Wayne grew up to be the Huntress. 10. Frank Miller is generally credited with restoring Batman to his old gritty self with "The Dark Knight Returns," a four-issue series published in1986, where an aged Batman comes out of retirement, joined by a new Robin, to clean up the streets of a Gotham run amok. 11. Tim Burton's 1989 "Batman" became the first modern comic book blockbuster, cited for its dark tone borrowed from Miller. Before the film's release, fans were skeptical that Michael Keaton, the comic actor from Burton's "Beetlejuice," would make a credible Batman, but he proved more than capable of playing a Bruce Wayne still tormented by childhood trauma. 12. Among those actors Warner Bros. considered for the lead role were Kevin Costner, Mel Gibson, Bill Murray, Tom Selleck, Charlie Sheen, and Pierce Brosnan, who turned down the role because he couldn't take seriously the idea of playing a hero in tights. 13. Jack Nicholson played the Joker in that film, but he received top billing over Keaton's Caped Crusader. He also was smart enough to demand a percentage of the merchandising, resulting in a payday for the film that was worth between $60 and $90 million. 14. Bob Kane, the artist who (with writer Bill Finger) created Batman in 1939, was supposed to have a cameo 50 years later in Burton's film, but while he served as a consultant on that film (and the next three), he was too ill to appear in the film. But the fanciful sketch of the winged vigilante that reporter Knox (Robert Wuhl) is shown comes from Kane's pen and bears his signature. 15. Burton and Keaton reteamed for a successful sequel, 1992's "Batman Returns," but after that, Burton begged off the series, claiming he'd had a nervous breakdown making the second film, Keaton was game to return, but Warner Bros. deemed his demands unreasonable and replaced him with Val Kilmer for 1995's "Batman Forever." 16. Robin didn't appear in either of the Burton-Keaton movies, but the character appeared in early scripts for both movies. Kiefer Sutherland was considered for the first film, and Marlon Wayans was up for the part in the second. 17. After Joel Schumacher directed "Batman Forever," he broke Hollywood protocol and openly blasted Kilmer for being difficult on the set. "What's the worst that could happen to me?" Schumacher said of his undiplomatic candor. "That I'll never work with Val Kilmer again?" 18. Indeed, Schumacher's next Bat-film was "Batman and Robin," starring George Clooney as Bruce Wayne. The film was widely derided by Bat-fans for its campiness (that rubber-nippled Bat-suit!), killed off the film franchise for nearly a decade, and was named the worst film of all time by readers of Britain's Empire magazine. Schumacher said the studio pressured him to make the movie frothier than the previous installments. "Adults think kids are too scared of Batman, so we had to make it more kid-friendly, make it funnier, make it lighter," he said in a 2003 interview with The A.V. Club. Still, he accepted the blame for the final product. "I take full responsibility. It's all me. I know I disappointed some people, but it's a Batman movie. We're at war. Let's get over it." 19. Before Warners finally hired Christopher Nolan to direct what became the "Dark Knight" trilogy with Christian Bale, several other Batman movie projects died in development. Darren Aronofsky was to direct a "Batman: Year One" adaptation, based on the late-'80s DC title that covered Bruce Wayne's earliest days as a crimefighter. But he dropped out to make "The Fountain." And Wolfgang Petersen was going to do "Batman vs. Superman," but he dropped out to make "Troy." And then Warners decided to shelve the superhero duel in favor of a lighter Superman story -- which also went through several iterations before becoming the 2006 movie "Superman Returns," with Brandon Routh. 20. The Tim Drake character, one of the later Robins in the comics, was the apparent inspiration for John Blake, the character played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt in "The Dark Knight Rises." 21. In the comics, Batman has an online alias. It's JonDoe297. 22. He also has a favorite food: Mulligatawny soup. 23. The actor who has logged more time as Batman than anyone else is Kevin Conroy, who has voiced the character since the debut of the acclaimed "Batman: The Animated Series" in 1992. Over the past 23 years, he's been Batman in eight TV series, one animated feature film, two TV movies, 10 home video movies, and 10 video games. 24. Batman plays a central role in no fewer than seven current DC titles. 25. In recent years, the owners of the original Bat-copter from the Adam West series have been taking the half-century-old chopper around to state fairs and such, selling rides. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Here's a First Look at Stephen Amell as Casey Jones in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' Posted:  With just a little over a year until the movie is released, producer Michael Bay has revealed our first look at Stephen Amell as Casey Jones in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2." Bay shared the image on his flickr page this week, giving fans a sneak peek at the vigilante who teams with the turtles to fight Shredder and his goons. Based on Amell's appearance, filmmakers aren't changing much about Jones -- the iconic hockey mask and stick are still there -- except for his haircut. Amell is just one of several new additions to the rebooted "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" franchise. Tyler Perry, Laura Linney, and Brian Tee have all joined the cast in recent weeks. Megan Fox and Will Arnett are reprising their roles from the original, though it's unclear if the rest of the cast -- including Johnny Knoxville and Tony Shaloub -- will follow suit. Director David Green ("Earth to Echo") is helming the sequel. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" is slated to hit theaters on June 3, 2016. [via: Michael Bay] Photo credit: Michael Bay This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Robert Downey Jr. Facts: 11 Crazy Things You (Probably) Don't Know About the Superstar Posted: From rising star to Hollywood poison to international superstar -- all in the span of two decades -- Robert Downey Jr. has had a roller coaster career and one hell of a life. The son of an underground filmmaker, Downey Jr. bounced from city to city growing up, instilling a movement in the future star. By the time he was 17, he had dropped out of high school and moved to New York to become an actor. And today, more than 30 years later, Downey Jr. has ridden one wave after another -- some nearly catastrophic -- that have made him Hollywood's highest paid actor and one of its most beloved stars. From his upbringing by his father to his unbelievable "Avengers" paycheck, here are 11 crazy things you probably don't know about Robert Downey Jr.  [Sources: IMDb, Celebuzz!] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Amy Schumer's 'Girl You Don't Need Makeup' Sparks Social Media Movement Posted:  Amy Schumer has struck yet another chord when it comes to feminist commentary, and this time, she's inspired a social media campaign, too. On the latest episode of her Comedy Central series "Inside Amy Schumer," the comedian parodied silly boyband songs that implore women to take off their makeup and revel in their natural beauty. Of course, the tune, "Girl You Don't Need Makeup," eventually devolves into the four teenyboppers quickly realizing that they don't actually like the way their lady looks without cosmetics, and morphs into a series of digs at her appearance. Lines like "You'll be the hottest girl in the nation with just a touch of foundation" and "Just a little mascara will make you look human" (as well as a reference to "the ghost from 'The Ring'") reveal the harsh truth behind impossible beauty standards: natural is fine, provided you look like a supermodel to begin with; otherwise, pass the blush. Schumer took to Twitter before Tuesday night's show aired and invited fans to post their own makeup-free selfies with the hashtag #girlyoudontneedmakeup. Women (and even a few men) quickly flooded the social media site with responses. The comedian was floored by the response, and implored women to "waste no time stressin bout looks." "We are sisters and fighters and laughers and happy strong women," Schumer added. "Smile at yourself in the mirror girl." [via: Amy Schumer, h/t Huffington Post] Photo credit: YouTube This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted:  If you're like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's the best of what happened last night on late night.Kim Kardashian West hit up "Jimmy Kimmel Live," and you better believe she was asked about Bruce Jenner's transition. "Bruce is doing really well, he is so happy," she said. "It's a really brave thing to come out and be so truthful." Watch the clip for more of her reaction!  Kim also taught Jimmy a valuable life lesson: how to take the perfect selfie. Unfortunately, Jimmy had a hard time taking the photo due to being distracted by her cleavage. #TheStruggleFirst Lady of the United States Michelle Obama visited "The Late Show," and David Letterman asked her point-blank if she's considering a presidential run ones POTUS's term is up. She didn't exactly say no, guys....This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Recap of 'The Blacklist' Season 2 Episode 20: Quon Zhang Posted: This week on "The Blacklist," Raymond Reddington worked tirelessly to track down his enemies (and blew up a yacht while doing so -- no bigs), while his kinda-maybe-sorta daughter, Elizabeth Keen, made eyes at her estranged husband, hunted a blacklister, and learned a huge secret about her past. Spoiler alert: she's the descendant of Russian spies. Keep reading to find out more! Keen Hunts A Deranged Blacklister, Agent Navabi Double Crosses Red (Or Does She?) There's a new blacklister in town, and his name is Quon Zhang (aka "The Smuggler"). This nefarious gentleman specializes in -- wait for it -- exhuming recently deceased bodies and turning them into mail order corpse brides, so yes, you might say he has the creepiest job ever. Turns out Red put Zhang on The Blacklist because he has ties to The Director, and once in captivity he tells the task force that he was contracted by The Cabal to deliver a package. More specifically, a casket housing a mysterious agent named "Karakurt" who's part of The Director's evil master plan. Speaking of The Director, Red's obsessed with finding out what he's up to -- other than being inexplicably villainous. Red tracks down Cabal member, Kenneth Jasper, to do a little digging, and eventually forces Agent Navabi to interrogate the poor guy. But wait! Instead of torturing Jasper, Agent Navabi reveals herself to be on The Director's bank roll, and then helps him escape. But wait again! Navabi's betrayal is actually part of Red's plan to make Jasper divulge information about The Director's plan to stage a terrorist attack. Our Red-inspired fedora just blew off from pure shock. Elizabeth Learns The Truth About Her Mom, Causes Viewers To Gasp Liz found a picture of her mom in Redington's apartment last week, and now she's on a mission to track this lady down -- with the help of her estranged husband, Tom Keen, no less! Tom recognizes the ring on Mama Liz's finger as being Russian, so he does what any normal ex would do: hangs out in a "spy spa" and chats with a bunch of naked Russians who refuse to give up information (they've been paid off by Red). Thanks to Tom being completely unhelpful, Liz decides to take matters into her own hands by breaking into Red's apartment and threatening to hunt down his secrets if he doesn't play ball. Red agrees to come clean, and tells Liz the following bombshell: she was born in Moscow and the woman in the photo is her mother, Katarina Rostova...who happened to be a KGB agent. Our reaction: ?!?!? Cooper's Life Hangs In The Balance, Liz and Tom Get Cozy Over in the FBI's creepy underground offices (seriously, why do they never turn the lights on?), the newly evil Attorney General asks Agent Cooper to leak classified information. Naturally Cooper's way too moral to do this, so he takes the road of martyrdom and decides to risk his clinical trial by standing up to the AG. Unfortunately, this is a huge mistake --- not only does Coop's wife go behind his back and leak the info, the Attorney General threatens to take down the task force if Cooper doesn't cooperate! In other news, it should be noted that Liz and Tom's sexual tension is off-the-charts. It should also be noted that Tom still hasn't covered up his SS tattoo. Look at your life, look at your choices, buddy. There are only a few episodes left of "The Blacklist's" second season, and obviously there are lots of burning questions that need to be answered: 1. Who is Agent Karakurt? He understands Russian, so could this possibly be Liz's long-lost dad? 2. Did Elizabeth's mother really die in the fire, or is she still alive and well? 3. What is The Director's sinister terrorist plan? And also, can someone explain why he's so evil? 4. Is Agent Cooper going to risk his life by refusing to play ball with the Attorney General, or will he continue to be a puppet? This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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