Friday 29 November 2013

Sherlock Series 3 UK Air date announced! [TV News]


It's finally here. After much anticipation and waiting, the Sherlock Series 3 UK air date has been announced - for none other than New Years Day. The first episode entitled 'The Empty Hearse' will premier on January the 1st, 2 years after Series 2. The second episode of Series 3 of Sherlock will be aired on January the 5th and the third on January the 12th. This will no doubt please fans who have agonisingly waited for the third series starring Benedict 'Otter' Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin 'Bilbo' Freeman as Doctor John Watson. Rejoice Sherlockians! Here's a selection of trailers below to get everyone in the mood and ready for January! 



Sherlock Season 3 #SherlockLives Trailer:

Thursday 28 November 2013

Sky Ferreira - Night Time, My Time (Official Music Video - Watch now!) [+ Review]


In Sky Ferreira's new music video for the title track of her debut album, 'Night Time, My Time,' Sky takes a particularly dark route to showcase her persona of a prostitute.  There's a whole heap of shady lighting and disturbing imagery to get you really in the mood for the video. Sky also goes through a number of wigs to achieve her look, ranging from a striking red piece, to a short black bob (looking not dissimilar to Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction); her activities culminate in a ride on a creepy porcelain rocking horse. As the music video progresses, things get just that little more eerie, with the repetition of 'Faster/Faster,' until things go completely hazy and Sky rocks and shakes back and forth. Watch the deliciously disturbing video below: 

Will.i.am. ft. Miley Cyrus - Feelin' Myself (Official Music Video) [+ Review]


And coming courtesy to you today is another music video featuring Miley Cyrus - yes, she is officially everywhere. Will.i.am's new track Feelin' Myself is out and in a thankfully rather understated video, which also features Wiz Khalifa and French Montana (did someone say Hannah?). There's enough ego in this video to fill several jumbo jets, as they all rap about how they're 'the shit.' The video possesses a distinctly digital theme with bright lit backgrounds and varying shapes and patterns, to combine with the extra added effects to all singers. Watch the video below: 




Sunday 24 November 2013

New Sherlock Season 3 Trailer - 'Sherlock Lives' [Watch Now!]


For eager viewers who were tuned in to watch BBC's 'The Day of The Doctor' last night, there was another great surprise. A season 3 teaser trailer for Sherlock arrived, [watch below] with the hashtag #SherlockLives, re affirming for viewers that he is indeed alive, in case you hadn't watched the last episode of season 2. The release of the new teaser sent the social networking website Twitter, into a frenzy, with many retweeting the hashtag and expressing their delight at the return of the popular crime drama, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, and Martin Freeman as his partner, Watson. There has still be no announcement of the airing date for the new series, however, as the American air date is around the mid January, we can expect to see Sherlock back on British screens before then, as the BBC has first rights to air the programme. In case you were in your local cinema watching 'The Day of The Doctor,' and didn't get the opportunity to see the trailer, watch below: 

Saturday 23 November 2013

The Big Bang Theory - Season 7, Episode 9 'The Thanksgiving Decoupling' [Recap + Review]


The latest episode of The Big Bang Theory really piled on the laughs; there was turkey, divorce and drunk Sheldon. What more could you ask for? One of the best episodes from the latest series, 'The Thanksgiving Decoupling' opened with Sheldon, Leonard and Raj trying to explain to Penny that it is physically impossible to tip a cow. After much deliberation, Penny eventually realised that she was just drunk and had fell over herself. In comes Howard who confirms this theory and then invites everyone to thanksgiving at his mother's house, to which Sheldon initially declines. 

However, everyone manages to persuade him and they all agree to go. Whilst everyone gets ready at Sheldon's flat, Sheldon moans to Amy about how he is being forced to go and the begins to compare his situation to that of an African slave, to which Amy is appalled. 


The attention is diverted from Sheldon when Penny reveals she once got 'married' in a Las Vegas wedding chapel, which she thought was fake, but it turns out it was in fact real. Leonard is angry and annoyed and the gang help Penny think up a reason to get it annulled, which turns out to be her lack of understanding of the situation. They arrive at Howard's mum's house, where Howard is trying to get along with Bernadette's dad, whilst simultaneously attending to his loud and obnoxious mother. 

However, the whole thing is absolutely hilarious as Howard makes many quips about his mother. Bernadette's dad sits down to watch the game and Howard begrudgingly joins him with Sheldon. In the kitchen, Raj, Bernadette and Amy prepare the food, but are ultimately distracted when Amy reveals that Penny married Zack. 

Bernadette also simultaneously stuffs her face with marshmallows. Leonard and Penny argue with each other about Penny's mistake, which leads Penny to invite Zack over to sign the papers straight away, so they can get it annulled as soon as possible. Raj, who is watching whilst Bernadette and Amy listen from the kitchen, makes the most ridiculous comment about the plot thickening like the gravy he is holding in his hands. Meanwhile, Sheldon and Bernadette's dad are actually bonding over their knowledge of football, as Sheldon's dad made Sheldon watch it when he was young, before he was allowed to do his homework. 


When Sheldon reveals his dad died when he was 14, Bernadette's dad comforts Sheldon and offers to have his first beer with him. This leads to some surprising bonding between Sheldon and Bernadette's dad, and the two get absolutely hammered. Howard retreats to the kitchen hoping to get some comfort from Bernadette, but as soon as the doorbell rings and Zack shows up, Bernadette, Amy and eventually Raj, jet out of the kitchen faster than a cheetah to go watch. 


Zack is initially weary to sign as he is concerned for the children (of which they have none), but Penny eventually bullies him into signing, after arguing with Leonard some more. Afterwards, Sheldon and Bernadette's dad are still drinking, and Sheldon remarks that he is having the best thanksgiving ever. Bernadette comes in with Howard and Amy, telling them to apologise for being mean to Howard. Sheldon apologises, and when Amy berates him he tells her that she is great and she appreciates it and blushes. He then smacks her on her ass and asks her to go get him some more beers, and she looks surprisingly happy at the fact that he touched her. The episode ends with everyone eating food around the table, whilst Sheldon goes upstairs to vomit all over the clowns in Howard's mum's bathroom. Also, Bernadette's dad tells Howard that he is not the worst son in law he could have, which is about as much of a compliment that he'll ever get. Huzzah! The next episode will be in 2 weeks time, and is called 'The Discovery Dissipation.' 

Reviewed by Mel. 

Friday 22 November 2013

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Review

                                'Since the last games, something is different. I can see it'
                                                     'What can you see?'
                                                               'Hope.' 


Straight hot off the screen is the new second instalment from the movie series The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. It is surprising that in this case, the latter appears to be just that bit more impressive than the former. Visually breath-taking and with a certain flair for the dramatic, the film picks up the pace and flies off with it.


The film continues to follow Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) after her victory in the 74th Annual Hunger Games, alongside her fake beau, Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), as they embark on their victory tour around all the districts in Panem. Soon however, Katniss’ new found symbol of hope forces President Snow to become weary of an uprising, so he thrusts a weary Katniss back into the games in a 75th Annual Hunger Games (also known as the Quarter Quell), which is made up of previous victors. Also back is third member of the love triangle, Gale, (Liam Hemsworth) and Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks), who returns to rally her team from District 12. Also along for the journey are Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson) and designer Cinna, (Lenny Kravitz), whilst ruthless dictator President Snow is portrayed by Donald Sutherland. Some of the key tributes in the latter part of the film are Finnick Odair (Sam Claflik), Mags (Lynn Cohen), Johanna Mason (Jena Malone), Beetee (Jeffrey Wright) and Wiress (Amanda Plummer), who help Katniss along with her journey.

Lawrence (Jennifer) sparkles on screen as the symbol of rebellion herself, Katniss Everdeen; electrifying the audience’s attention and making sure that all eyes are on her (literally). It is questionable as to whether the film would prove to be made of such a sound infrastructure without Lawrence being there to hold everything together, but nevertheless, all the actors put in a fine performance, which helps to unify the struggle that each character is facing.

What’s more obvious in this film is the level of devastation and the impact and consequences violence has. Everything is kicked up a notch, the events more ruthless and emotional, and the depth of the characters explored further and presented more complexly. We see Katniss once again at possibly an even more vulnerable level; everyone is thrust into the scenes of war and rebellion, and with that comes violence and death, which the film certainly deals with. 

A more emotional, and thought-provoking piece than the first, it masterfully gets the audience involved, and feeling the flames, the burn and the heat that the districts feel. It would seem that Francis Lawrence’s film does what it says in the title; it ‘catches fire,’ both in the literal sense, but also in the way it is able to ignite a certain sense of thrill into its audience, not only for the characters on screen but also engages with the darker, more political plot that underlines the film.


For the most part, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a gripping and thoroughly entertaining piece of cinema, whose only flaw is that it perhaps overruns too much; the 146 minute running time can drag on for even the most eager viewer. However, the film’s overall more intimate and personal themes of plight and struggle, put forth a greater meaning to viewers, and provide a more substantial source of material for director Lawrence to work with. This in turn is executed superbly, managing to grip and intensify the situation for all involved, both on and off screen.



Exceedingly darker and devious, and overall more rebellious and violent, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire serves to remind everyone who the real enemy is. 

4.5 stars 

Reviewed by Mel. 


Thursday 21 November 2013

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - New Character Posters!


Some new character posters for The upcoming Hobbit movie are in! And as usual, they are looking pretty spectacular. For larger images and captions, and to revel in the glory of the film, see below: 
Good ol' Gandalf [the grey] (Ian McKellan) looking pretty bad-ass in his new character poster. 


In a nice change of character posters, Legolas (Orlando Bloom) the elf is doing the butt-shot pose instead of Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly). Yep, you go elves. 


Luke Evans as Bard the Bowman. 

Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, looking to be in a bit of a sticky situation. 

And finally, the hobbit himself, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins! (who has also stars alongside Sherlock Co-Star, Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Smaug and The Necromancer.) So, how do the new posters shape up for you? Getting excited for the film which is released less than a month away? If not, watch a sneak peek below!: 

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Muppets Most Wanted (2014) - New Theatrical and UK Trailers!


The new theatrical and UK trailers for Muppets Most Wanted (scheduled for release in March 2014) have been released, and see the good ol' green frog and his friends back, and in more trouble, than ever. Following on from the last film, The Muppets go on a tour in Europe, where they unfortunately encounter Constantine, the World's number 1 criminal, who looks almost identical to Kermit, who plans to become to most notorious criminal ever. Quickly and abruptly the gang and especially Kermit face various foes including Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), who is Constantine's sidekick. The film features a whole heap of celebrity cameos, most notably including the formidable Tom Hiddleston (Thor: The Dark World), Sean Combs, Tina Fey (who plays a Russian GULAG officer), Ty Burrell (who plays a French interpol inspector) and many more. Watch the new theatrical trailer below: 



And watch the official UK Trailer as well, below:


Film news by Mel. 

Castle - Season 6, Episode 9 'Disciple' (RETURN OF 3XK!) [Review + Recap]


Well, this week's episode of Castle was certainly one of the most interesting and disturbing episodes. Just in case killed doppelgängers of Laine and Espo wasn't enough to get you interested, the potential return of 3XK and his equally as crazy girlfriend certainly will be. 


What's that you say? You want a bit more of a detailed recap? Can do! And this one's certainly going to beguile you. The episode opens with a security guard at the docks who finds a women who is seemingly levitating off of the ground, but upon closer inspection, it's revealed she is hanging from fishing wire. Now for the scary part - she looks exactly like Laine. 

Yep, and Laine's pretty freaked out by it all. Cue the arrival of Castle and Beckett, who were previously discussing potential honeymoon locations, except that Castle has been pretty much all around the world - oh dear. It is soon uncovered that Laine and her doppelgänger, Pam, are exactly identical, and nope they're not related, someone has made Pam (aka ex streetwalker) up to look exactly like Laine. Creepy. Even down to a tattoo that Laine has in a private place. Kate and Rick go to see a plastic surgeon who operated on Laine to ask her a few questions. Her name is Dr. Kelly Nieman. 


She is pretty useless in terms of information. However, she is pretty creepy, complimenting Kate on her looks but insisting she isn't perfect, and let's just say she's less that complimentary to Rick. Ryan calls and says that they have located the boat Pam was last seen on, and they go on over to investigate. Ryan and Espo go on the boat only to find another victim, Daniel, who looks exactly like Esposito. 

Both victims were involved in seedy industries until apparently they both got a big break and someone who funded their lavish lifestyle, and also, they both knew each other. Kate likes Kelly for the crime, as it is revealed she was having a 'physical' relationship with Daniel, but she is less than upset about his death. However, there is no evidence and apparently she has good alibi's, so back to square one. The team uncover security footage of Daniel getting into a car owned by the security guard at the beginning of the episode, who found Pam, and they feel confident they have found the right killer. 


However, all the pieces don't exactly match up and Castle is unsure. Castle has had an overarching theory that 3XK is behind the killings, and upon inspection, they find the lab files and other documents missing, having been checked out by the doppelgängers. Uh-Oh. Castle is now certain 3XK didn't die on the bridge, but is back, and now he just needs to figure out how everything fits. The security guard Carl eventually admits to the murders but says he doesn't know anything about 3XK, and as Kate and Rick leave the room he makes a significant comment that they have no idea what is truly going on. Ryan, on the other hand, has discovered that Dr. Kelly knew 3XK when he was imprisoned, and that she is potentially his girlfriend. Double Uh-Oh. 

They rush on over to her office, but it is completely abandoned and the only thing left behind is a Dr.Kelly pen and a note saying 'better luck next time.' Whilst back at home, contemplating the situation, Rick discovers that the pen is actually a flash drive, and plugs it into his computer, only to hear the song 'we'll meet again' by Vera Lynn. 

Kate and Rick are speechless. The episode ends with a lot of potential questions, like as to whether 3XK is back and teamed up with his girlfriend to kill again? Will Castle and Beckett be able to uncover the truth? Who knows, but this was one hell of an episode. The next episode entitled 'The Good, The Bad and The Baby' sees Kate and Rick become temporary parents to a newborn baby who was left at the scene of a murder. Watch the promo below:


Reviewed by Mel. 

Kanye West - Bound 2 [Watch the Official Music Video!] [+ Review]


The new video, (starring a topless Kim Kardashian) for Kanye West's track 'Bound 2' is out, and let's just say it's weird. Ok, it's a whole heap of weird, with a dash of awkward for good measure. Just in case you haven't heard, the new music video [which you can watch below] features Kanye West's new fiancée, Kim Kardashian. Except she's topless, not a big deal, necessarily, but when you pair it with the ridiculous graphics and the fact Kanye and Kim are riding on the back of a motorbike, performing some questionable intimate acts. The whole thing is a heap load of bizarre, and the random wild horses just make the thing possibly even more laughable. I'm not quite sure whether this is some sort of international joke, but it does resemble some hap-hazard project by a bunch of students with a penchant for green screen. If all the above hasn't aroused your attention enough to encourage you to watch the video, then I would suggest you perhaps watch it just so you can be in the know, when everyone else is talking about it, no doubt. Watch the ridiculous video below: 




We hope you enjoyed this ground-breaking, deeply poetic piece of video. You're welcome. 

Katy Perry - Unconditionally


Katy Perry has recently released the music video for her new track 'Unconditionally,' from her fourth studio album Prism. The video has an air of the festive and whimsical, featuring copious amounts of snow, flowers and elaborate costumes. Not to mention a hawk. Perry is certainly capitalizing on the upcoming seasonal event. Watch the dramatic and striking music video below: 




The video sees Perry belting out her power pop record whilst sitting amongst various people dancing whilst snow falls all around. It's certainly atmospheric, that's for sure. The singer switches between a variety of outfits and settings; donning a gorgeous gold number and a slinky black dress whilst standing in a large ballroom, with multiple dancers. The lyrics discuss the notion of accepting a partner's multiple flaws due to presence of a love that is unconditional; a slightly ironic theme perhaps for Perry. The track is relatively catchy and the video certainly helps to communicate the ideas of the pop song, whilst giving is a fantastic visual element. 

Reviewed by Mel. 

Sunday 17 November 2013

Future, Miley Cyrus - Real and True ft. Mr Hudson (Official Music Video) [+ Review]


It seems to be the latest trend to whack good ol' Miley Cyrus on your track and in the video, and rather unsurprisingly, it will get you views. In this particular instalment, Cyrus is lathered in metallic silver and a whole heap of glitter that would make even Ke$ha jealous. Cyrus plays an out of this world creature for the video, which features vocals from the former, Mr Hudson and of course Future (who is by now pretty irrelevant to his own song - oops). The whole focus is of course, heaped on to Cyrus in the video, considering the serious amount of media attention she's received since, well, all of her antics. 



By now, it seems silly to talk about the actual song, what with all the naked Cyrus and alien paraphernalia, but, still - the track is a lot more slower and sentimental than maybe first anticipated. The track, according to future is all 'about somebody sacrificing their life for love,' which seems a bit contradictory to me. So, by now how are we all holding up with the new Cyrus? Are you enjoying seeing her in pretty much every music video and all over TV or is it getting a bit too much? Let us know in the comments! 

Reviewed by Mel. 

Die Hard (1988) Review

Die Hard (1988) Review
                                    'I'm going to count to three, there will not be a four.'

With its release pre dating my existence, unfortunately I was not privy to the Die Hard films until at least a decade after its conception, and even then, I was far too young to thoroughly appreciate what I had just watched. However, many, many, years later I find myself able to truly recognise the exceptional work of the original Die Hard (1998), directed by John McTiernan, as nothing short of ingenious. 



Set on Christmas Eve, the film follows New York City Police Detective, John McClane (Bruce Willis) who travels to Los Angeles to try to reconnect with his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) at a Christmas party in the Nakatomi Plaza Tower, where she works. However, the reconciliation is put on hold when a group of heavily armed criminals seize control of the tower lead by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman.) 


Like previous films that I have watched in my youth and re-discovered in later life, I find myself able to develop a personal attachment to the film and watching in brings back a certain sense of nostalgia, not to mention it is, for me, the epitome of great action sequences combined with memorable characters and a coherent plot line. 



The film has the added attraction of possessing one of the greatest villains in action films – Hans Gruber (portrayed expertly by the phenomenal Alan Rickman) whose inconceivably comical one liners and dramatic performance make him not easily forgotten and earns him a place as the ‘quintessential Die Hard villain.’ A particular favourite amongst many is the resonating line - ‘alas your Mr. Takagi did not see it that way... so he won't be joining us for the rest of his life’ that Rickman delivers with such finesse that make it terribly hard not to like his rather depraved character. Equally, in the original instalment of what later becomes a series of films, Bruce Willis portrays a shunned family man (McClane) and cop turned Christmas time hero rather well, pulling off a convincing performance and too, delivering iconic lines such as ‘yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker’ with the determination, amusement and annoyance that the character possesses. 



The film spawned countless sequels and inspired a whole new range of movies to adapt the genre and plot of McTiernan’s gritty action thriller about a lone man who takes on an entire squad of highly skilled criminals. It is this which shows its significance and defines the very reasons why audiences should go see it. It’s likely that some of your favourite movies have been influenced by this piece; I would describe it as a poignant landmark in cinematic history as it has been referenced in countless descriptions of films. Such as Speed (1994) being ‘Die Hard on a bus’ and Passenger 57 (1994) as ‘Die Hard on a plane.’ It is no surprise that the movie has been continually listed in numerous lists of greatest movies and villains of all time and is always particularly popular with its focus on disaster at Christmas time. It’s not hard to see why this has proven so popular over the years, it encapsulates everything a ‘die hard’ thriller movie goer could want; ruthless action, epic fight scenes, dramatic explosions, sensationally suave villain, lone hero and plenty of comical and intense moments to boot, make Die Hard unable to be forgotten.




4.5/5 stars 

Reviewed by Mel. 

Rihanna - What Now (Official Music Video) [+ Review]


Rihanna has recently released her new music video for the track 'What Now,' which is taken from her album, Unapologetic. The video [which is available to watch below] is particularly understated for the Barbadian singer, who gives us a glimpse of her tortured soul (not dissimilar to that of 'Disturbia') in a simple white gown and crucifix. The song is a pretty typical power ballad and is something a little different from the singer, whose recent singles have been more suited to her risky persona. 




The track although by no means Rihanna's best work, is a welcome change and the understated look of the video compliments the vocals performed by the singer on the song. It's one of the singer's more 'real' songs in terms of performance and vocal offerings, and the use of instrumentals (piano, specifically) gives it that more sentimental tone. So, what do you think of the new video for 'What Now'? 

Reviewed by Mel. 

Friday 15 November 2013

The Big Bang Theory - Season 7, Episode 8 'The Itchy Brain Simulation' [Recap + Review]


 The Big Bang Theory is back for episode 8, and it appears things are getting itchy. Hideous-red-sweater itchy. The episode opens with Sheldon asking Leonard to rummage in a box to find some leftover prize tickets. Inside the box is the game tickets, but also an itchy old sweater with 'Lenny' embellished on it, apparently from one of Leonard's relatives. Unfortunately, also inside the box is a DVD which never got returned to the store, and Leonard is surprised when Sheldon actually remains calm about the whole thing. 


This leaves Penny notably scared, and she walks out, out of fear. Later on, Sheldon discusses the type of feeling he feels when something isn't right, and likens it to an itch in his brain that he cannot scratch. This causes Sheldon to come up with a wager, that Leonard wouldn't be able to wear the itchy sweater that he hates without becoming annoying and irritable to everyone. He then suggests that he wear the sweater until he can resolve the DVD matter.

Leonard accepts, and puts on the itchy sweater and so the games begin. Except that Sheldon now admits that the store has gone out of business. Uh-Oh. Meanwhile, at The Cheesecake Factory, Amy and Bernadette are waiting for drinks from Penny, who gets pre-occupied when Amy spots Lucy, Raj's ex who dumped him by email, sitting across on another table. 


This causes Penny to go over and interrogate Lucy as to why she broke up with Raj, whilst Amy and Bernadette look on bewildered and simultaneously get their own drinks from the dispenser. Commando Penny hammers into Lucy until (apparently revealed later on) she leaves crying. Good job, Penny. 

Back at Sheldon's apartment, the gang are having their usual take-out dinner and Leonard is becoming annoyed by his sweater, and maps out his plan to locate the owner despite the store having gone out of business. Howard calls Leonard an idiot (strangely apt). Back at Penny's apartment, Amy and Bernadette are raiding the cupboards for food as Penny never managed to get them their order. 

Then, Raj shows up and gets angry at Penny for interfering in his past relationship, until he receives a text from Lucy wanting to meet up and chat - then it's all rainbows and sunshine and Raj embraces Penny. Later on at Caltech, Sheldon is going over his work with Howard when Leonard arrives and exclaims that the owner died drunk at the bottom of a pool. This concludes, in Leonard's mind, the investigation, and Leonard begins to put on his usual t-shirt revealing several sore rashes he has developed from the sweater. This is until Howard points out that he could locate the owner's relatives and give them the late fee and poor Leonard despairs, and puts back on the jumper. 

Later, Bernadette, Raj and Howard are having a meal together discussing Raj's imminent meeting with Lucy, and it's quite clear that he hasn't got the concept of taking it slow and keeping cool, and Bernadette tries to give him some advice in order to not scare her away. Meanwhile, Penny tries to get Leonard to take off the sweater as he is in pain and itchy, but he soldiers on. At Amy's apartment, Sheldon is playing around with his squirting water flower, but fails to squirt Amy and just makes his suit all wet. Oh, Sheldon. Raj goes to meet Lucy, but it is quickly revealed that she is seeing someone and has no interest in getting back together, leaving Raj visibly upset. Raj goes to be angry at Penny some more, until she sets him up with one of her friends at The Cheesecake Factory - except, obviously, he ruins that by being the ever-so-desperately-lonely person he is. Back at Sheldon's apartment, Leonard comes back and is irate and exclaims that the DVD store owner had no living relatives and no one attended his funeral. Sheldon then reveals that he paid the store fee 7 years ago when he found the DVD and that he was merely using this for learning purposes. 

Amy looks visibly astounded and slowly backs away as Leonard practically foams at the mouth, and rips off the sweater, chucks it in the bin and compresses his sores against ice packs, and then bewilderingly walks away. Sheldon seems pleased with himself, though. The whole episode was rather clever, and seemed to just re-affirm how annoying Sheldon can be to other people around him, which is quite apt considering the premise of the whole series. It was satisfying to see what happened to Lucy and begs the question about whether she will pop up again later in the series. Poor Leonard and that hideous and itchy sweater. The next episode looks like a right hoot, as 'The Thanksgiving Decoupling' features everyone at Mrs. Wolowitz's house and apparently Penny has to deal with a past mistake. Watch the promo below: 


Reviewed by Mel.