December 2, 2008
Every Supernatural fan has a story about how they discovered the series. Some people watched from the very first episode, others tuned in later after being pestered by friends, some caught up on DVD after a couple seasons had gone by, and a few people may not have seen a single episode before "Lazarus Rising" sucked them in. We all stumbled upon the Winchesters in a different way, and we all fell in love with the show for different reasons.
With over a month to wait before Supernatural returns with new episodes, I thought it'd be a good time to share our stories about how we discovered this fantastic show. When did you start watching, and what got you hooked?
December 1, 2008
Not all Supernatural fans are willing to crown season 4 the best of the series, but most can agree that the show is firing on all cylinders this year. The stakes have been raised, Heaven and Hell are battling it out and the Winchesters are caught right in the middle of it all. We may not be able to predict what will happen in the remaining episodes of the season, but we can look back and rank the first 10 installments. Last week I asked Supernatural fans to vote for the best of season 4, and thousands of people chimed in with their favorites. Read on to see which episode was crowned the best of the bunch.
November 30, 2008
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and, most importantly, a time to plan your holiday shopping. The day after Thanksgiving is often called Black Friday because shopping malls are crowded with people doing all their Christmas shopping.
BuddyTV wants to make that experience simpler, so we offer our new Holiday Gift Guide. We chosen the best gifts for TV and movies, plus a few other specialty categories to cater to your every need. Whether you’re trying to stay on a budget for your office Secret Santa or if you’re finding the perfect gift for that obsessive Supernatural fan in your life, we have great ideas for everyone.
November 27, 2008
Supernatural fans are in for a long wait as they become hungry for more details about upcoming plots of Eric Kripke's paranormal thriller. Luckily, I've stumbled upon a casting scoop that will hopefully ease several weeks of waiting before The CW series returns next year.
According to Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello, viewers can expect Barry Bostwick, John Rubinstein and Richard Libertini to join the cast of Supernatural for at least one episode. While some of these names may not ring a bell, they have familiar faces that have graced a number of movies and TV shows. Another thing they have in common is that they're all featured in Tara Ariano and Adam Sternbergh's Hey, It's That Guy!, a guide to identifying "famous" character actors and actresses, which is sort of a salute to the unsung heroes of the entertainment industry.
November 26, 2008
What is the best episode of Supernatural's fourth season? That's a question I posed in an article yesterday, eventually settling on the mythology-heavy "In the Beginning." It offered up a plethora of answers to questions we had been pondering for years, and successfully added numerous layers to the Winchester family history. Of course, not all fans agreed with my choice, with some claiming that the episode lacked the brotherly bonding moments that makes Supernatural so special. That's why I've created a showdown that allows fans to vote for season 4's most awe-inspiring hour. Is "In the Beginning" worthy of the honor, or should another episode rise to the top?
November 25, 2008
I'm tempted to declare season 4 of Supernatural my absolute favorite of the series, but we still have about 12 episodes remaining before the big finale. It's too early to judge the season as a whole, so I decided to look back at the first 10 episodes and grade them individually. I enjoyed every installment when it initially aired, but some held up better in my memory than others. Read on for the report card, then chime in with your own opinions on the best and worst of season 4.
November 24, 2008
Ruby has been a controversial character among Supernatural fans since her introduction in season 3 of the series, and that certainly didn't change when actress Genevieve Cortese took over the role. Some people, including myself, have found Cortese's acting skills to be a bit distracting, though most would agree that she's improved in recent episodes. Performance aside, the fact remains that Ruby is a shady, possibly untrustworthy character. We don't know if her true motivation is to help the boys or use them as her pawns, and until that becomes clear it may be impossible to warm up to Ruby.
In a recent interview with TV Guide, Cortese revealed her theory as to why Ruby is helping the Winchesters. Could she actually be in love with Sam?
November 21, 2008
If you told me a year ago that Supernatural would feature a battle between angels and demons that ended with one angel recapturing her grace, I would have thought you were speaking gibberish. The mythology of the series has taken an interesting twist in the past 10 episodes, with plenty of talk about Heaven, Hell, angels and even God Himself. Some fans aren't particularly thrilled with all this Biblical mumbo jumbo, but I think it's made Supernatural more epic than ever. My only concern is that creator Eric Kripke may not be able to top this in the show's fifth and possibly final season. Once the boys outwit the armies of Heaven and Hell, what will they do for an encore?