Chronicles of a Writer

Grey’s Anatomy 6×11 ‘Blink’

The funny thing about Grey's Anatomy is that even in good intentions lie complications that can do harm.  'Blink' takes the world we are comfortable in and transforms it into something new in the blink of an eye. Teddy In a world full of medical procedures, it's surprising the find that Teddy is the best complication of all.  By simply inserting her presence, Cristina and Owen are able to shake up their relationship and discover unexplored emotional territories.  Well, in a way... In al...

Modern Family 1×12 ‘Not In My House’

Misunderstandings can often lead to comedy.  'Not In My House' takes full advantage of the idea with a Modern Family episode that requires more set up than a 3-D puzzle. The Stream For the most part, the storylines blend very well with each other, especially Jay and Mitchell's dilemmas.  The comedy here is very, very situational.  At parts, it feels like a bit of a stretch (Jay and the dog, for example), but it doesn't distract from the hilarity of the moment. Given the circumstantial e...

The Big Bang Theory 3×12 ‘The Psychic Vortex’

If Will & Grace possessed the ultimate obstacle for an on-screen couple, then Sheldon and the female race possess the second.  Indeed, 'The Psychi Vortex' is the first episode to really hone in on a very comedic and potentially touchy subject for The Big Bang Theory: Sheldon's love life. Coupling If nothing else, Leonard and Howard's relationships have opened up a new direction for the show, one that is geared towards the comedic effects of emotional relationships rather than academic ...