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Blog Entries by Jackie K. Cooper from 06/2011

Fallen Shows the Extraordinary Talent of Karin Slaughter

| Posted 06.07.2011

Fallen is Karin Slaughter's latest novel and once again she carries forward the characters she has created in her past novels. Each of her books stand...

The Protector: Deja Vu All Over Again

| Posted 06.08.2011

This series has a lot going for it. It has a solid cast and a likeable "star." Still the perception is this show is too late for the party.

Sakey's Newest Suffers in Comparison to His Earlier Works

| Posted 06.13.2011

Marcus Sakey is a talented writer that America has not yet discovered, and it is about time they did.

A Trio of Hits From TNT

| Posted 06.14.2011

All three of these shows are worth watching. Falling Skies looks like it could be a major hit; Hawthorne seems to be finding its power in its various stories; Memphis Beat still has Jason Lee.

Green Lantern: One Superhero Too Many

| Posted 06.20.2011

This seems to have been the year of the superheroes. We have had Green Hornet, Thor, X-Men and now Green Lantern. Still to come are Captain America an...

The Big C: Summer's Must Watch Series

| Posted 06.20.2011

Golden Globe winning actress Laura Linney brings a depth of humanity to The Big C story that is staggering in its impact. The show is funny, dramatic, sexy and totally entertaining. This is one summer series you do not want to miss.

Royal Pains/Necessary Roughness: Bright Summer Viewing

| Posted 06.28.2011

Each episode of Royal Pains is a joy to watch. The scripts are well written, the scenery is lush, and the actors are all believable and enjoyable in their roles.

The Ridge Shows a Stephen King Influence

| Posted 06.29.2011

This is a strange and intense novel that has a touch of Stephen King thrown in for good measure.