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...

Desperate Housewives 6×12 ‘You Gotta Get A Gimmick’

A sizable improvement over last week's episode, Desperate Housewives is back to its usual tricks with 'You Gotta Get A Gimmick'. The Sex, The Tears and The Strip Club This episodes is perhaps one of the more traditional Desperate Housewives episode of the season.  It features a scandalous storyline with Susan stripping in front of gawking men.  It features a heartbreaking story with Lynette's continued woes over her lost child.  It also features a comedic and very much ironic story with Ju...

Modern Family 1×11 ‘Up All Night’

Adults rarely act their age, especially since normal behavior is rarely legitimized.  For Modern Family, 'Up All Night' is their way of illustrating the immaturity of adults.  For a sitcom, it's like saying the sky is blue. The Message The tricky part about Modern Family is just like Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives, everything has to fit in a box while staying out of it.  For a show centered around one big family, it can be difficult to supplement every week with a meaningful yet o...

Desperate Housewives 6×11 ‘If…’

In terms of coming back strong, Desperate Housewives pulls a relatively safe if not interesting episode with 'If...'.  The alternate reality paints an interesting picture of what could have been, but it is the urgency of the present that makes the episode sing. The Rules The main problem with an alternate reality is that the consequences hardly seem relevant.  Why should we care if it is all imagination at the end of the day?  Ultimately, Desperate Housewives makes a very formidable and co...