My New TV Obsession: Breakout Kings On A&E

Last night was the premiere episode of A & E's new TV program 'Breakout Kings', and boy am I hooked. The show comes from two of the writers/producers of 'Prison Break', which means they are familiar with the "con on the run" genre that Prison Break did better then any show I have ever seen. It is also executive produced & had its pilot directed by Gavin Hood, who despite fucking up the 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' movie a bit (What?... I kinda liked it, but no one else did) is an Academy Award winner for 'Tstotsi'. Basically it comes from good stock. That's always a start, no?

The cast is also quite capable. Laz Alonzo (Avatar) plays Charlie, the leader of a special branch of the U.S. Marshalls. He is joined by street cop Ray (played by Domenick Lombardozzi, or Dom from 'Entourage'!) and there job is to track down the toughest breakout guys to escape from jail. What better way then to recruit a few of the other hardest guys & gals that ever gave them a hard time after they escaped the big house? They get former Doctor and child progeny Lloyd (Jimmi Simpson), drug dealer Shea (Malcolm Goodwin), and con artist Philly (Nicole Steinwedell) to help the cause. The cast is funny and well chosen, and mesh together well. It has only been one episode but I am hooked.

It didn't hurt that in the previews of whats to come this season they dropped the name of a certain fugitive: Teddy 'T-Bag' Bagwell. Anybody who ever watched 'Prison Break' knows T-Bag well, and I am sure Robert Knepper's guest starring spot on this show is sure to bear some wonderful fruit. The guy is wonderful as the bad guy you love to hate, and he will make it happen. This one airs every Sunday @ 9 PM on A&E, so make sure you give it a gander. I know I will be.

OHC of the Day: Sarah Wayne Callies

Sarah Wayne Callies was a star on the show Prison Break from 2005-2009. She played DR. Sara Tancretti, the main character Michael Scholfield's girlfirend and accomplice. I have been watching the show on Netflix Instant Streaming over the last few weeks, and she has given one of the best performances out of a very good cast of actors on that wonderful show (You would never think it, but that show is bad ass!!!)

Anyways, I was searchin the 'net because I was curious over the fact that I have not seen her in much else besides Prison Break. It's not like she is tough on the eyes, nor a bad actress... so whats up??? Well, I got my answer. She has two major TV roles coming up this season. First up, she has a starring role on Fox's hit House M.D., playing a doctor yet again. But secondly, she is playing one of the main characters on AMC's The Walking Dead, the TV/Comic adaption being made by director Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile). The show is sure to be a hit given AMC's recent track record (Breaking Bad, Mad Men). She also has a couple of movie roles coming down the pipe. If ou don't know Sarah Wayne Callies... you need to get familiar. She is about to be kinda popular...

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NetFlix Streaming Picks of the Weekend - 7/2/2010

One of the coolest parts of subscribing to NetFlix is the live streaming option. Not only are you able to recieve the discs at your home, but using all sorts of devices (Wii, XBox 360, PS3, Blu-Ray Players, Computers, etc.) you can stream 1,000's of titles instantly to your TV. Every week, I will give you 3 recommendations on some great stuff for you to catch. Just drop these titles into our Instant Que and you will never wonder what you should pick to watch again. Enjoy!!! 

Pick #1 - Bronson - This movie about a convict who was supposed to be in jail for a short stretch and ended up being a lifer is fantastic. Ulrta violent and awesome, a great British import.

Pick #2- Prison Break Season 1 - One of the coolest things about the Netflix Instant Streaming is the TV shows. I'll admit I didnt watch this show when it was on, but I tried it out this week and finished Season 1 & 2 (22 episodes each) in 3 days. This show is great. Nice tats Mr. Scofield...

Pick #3- The House of the Devil - This Ti West directed horror movie may only be a year old, but you could sub it in with an 80's horror classic and no one would be able to tell. It looks and feels like the good old days of horror. If you like the O.G. horror films, this is a newbie for you to check out

See you next week with some more picks... happy viewing!!!