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'Dollhouse' Episode 2.05 & 2.06 Recaps: 'The Public Eye' & 'The Left Hand'
3 hours ago | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Episode Titles: "The Public Eye" & "The Left Hand"
Written By: Andrew Chambliss / Tracy Bellomo
Synopsis: Senator Daniel Perrin (Alexis Denisof) continues his investigation into the Rossum Corporation, but what he finds — and what the Dollhouse crew expects — turns out to be drastically more deadly and life-changing than he could have ever imagined.
In light of the revelation that Perrin isn't who he thinks he is, the senator finds an unlikely ally in Echo (Eliza Dushku) as the two attempt to escape the clutches of the D.C. branch of the Dollhouse — but beyond the authorities looking to recapture them, Perrin and Echo must contend with the brilliant Bennett Halverson (Summer Glau), the D.C. Dollhouse's technician who has a score to settle with Echo.
The Rossum Candidate: The reveal that Senator Daniel Perrin, the man leading the charge against Rossum and the Dollhouse, is in fact a doll himself was pretty darn cool. »
- Josh Wigler
3 Sneak Peeks – Dollhouse 2.05 and 2.06
2 December 2009 5:15 PM, PST | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »
Dollhouse finally returns from its Fox-imposed exile this week with a two-hour episode (check out the schedule for the remaining Dollhouse season 2 episodes). Originally scheduled to air on November 6th, these episodes will now be airing on December 4th. I've already posted the promo photos (for part 1 and part 2 of the episode) and now Fox has released three sneak peeks.
Echo Races To Stop The Dollhouse’S Secrets From Being Exposed On An All-new “Dollhouse” Friday, December 4, On Fox
Summer Glau, Alexis Denisof and Keith Carradine Guest-Star
Echo is sent to stop Senator Daniel Perrin (guest star Alexis Denisof) before he can expose the Dollhouse’s secrets, and Adelle and Topher travel to the Washington, D.C. Dollhouse to meet its genius programmer, Bennett Halverson (guest star Glau), a woman with a mysterious past connection to Echo. In the second hour, Echo and Bennett have a shocking meeting as Adelle »
- Clarissa
Movies This Week: Dogme Alums Get An Education with Bronson
13 November 2009 11:00 AM, PST | Slackerwood | See recent Slackerwood news »
Happy Friday the 13th! Walk under a ladder, hang out with a black cat, and see some movies. It's a very British heavy release week; three British films are opening in town (two with Emma Thompson in them). Two films new to Austin are directed by Dogme 95 alums. You know, the minimalist film movement started by Lars von Triers and others to thumb their noses at Hollywood and big budgets, with a manifesto demanding a vow of cinematic chastity? Can you guess which film on the list is anti-Dogme?
An Education -- It's London in the 1960s, and a teenage girl encounters a playboy in this coming of age story. Directed by Lone Scherfig (Italian for Beginners, Dogme #12 ), with a slew of memorable actors, including Dollhouse's Olivia Williams, Rosamund Pike (Pride and Prejudice), Dominic Cooper (The History Boys), and the inestimable Emma Thompson. Only a select few were able »
- Jenn Brown
Dollhouse: Fox Cancels Joss Whedon Series; No Season Three
11 November 2009 3:01 PM, PST | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
With such low ratings, it had to happen eventually. The Dollhouse is closing after two seasons on Fox.
From the mind of Joss Whedon, Dollhouse revolves around a group of people whose minds are wiped of their own identities and implanted with temporary memories for jobs-for-hire. The cast includes Eliza Dushku, Harry Lennix, Fran Kranz, Tahmoh Penikett, Enver Gjokaj, Dichen Lachman, Olivia Williams, Amy Acker, Reed Diamond, and Miracle Laurie.
Though loved by many fans, the series has been ratings-challenged from the start. Surprisingly, Dollhouse received a second season order last May, despite low ratings. The second season's ratings have been even worse but Fox publicly committed to at least produce and air all of the 13 ordered episodes.
While it looked highly unlikely that Dollhouse would be given a full season or be renewed for a third year, many »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
An Education (Review)
11 November 2009 2:11 AM, PST | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
An Education Directed by Lone Scherfig Let's start with the bad. Carey Mulligan's Jenny is just slightly too self-assured and forthright for a sixteen year old. The lurch from light-hearted to a darker tone midway through the film is marginally clumsy. And the running time is about 5 minutes too long: the ending grates somewhat and fractionally undermines that which has gone before it. And...that's about it. An Education is a film in which so much is of the highest order, from the acting to the screenplay to the direction, that these really are its only flaws. [1]The screenplay itself comes from the pen of Nick Hornby, adapting an autobiographical essay by journalist Lynn Barber (the full memoir, of the same name, was not published until June of this year). He does a wonderful job of crafting rounded, likeable characters who are all true to life yet eminently watchable »
- Joel
Review: An Education - A-Grade
10 November 2009 2:04 AM, PST | t5m.com | See recent t5m.com news »
Director: Lone Scherfig Starring: Carey Mulligan - Jenny Peter Sarsgaard - David Alfred Molina - Jack Let's start with the bad. Carey Mulligan's Jenny is just slightly too self-assured and forthright for a sixteen year old. The lurch from light-hearted to a darker tone midway through the film is marginally clumsy. And the running time is about 5 minutes too long: the ending grates somewhat and fractionally undermines that which has gone before it. And...that's about it. An Education is a film in which so much is of the highest order, from the acting to the screenplay to the direction, that these really are its only flaws. The screenplay itself comes from the pen of Nick Hornby, adapting an autobiographical essay by journalist Lynn Barber (the full memoir, of the same name, was not published until June of this year). He does a wonderful job of crafting rounded, likeable »
- Joel Gregory
Dollhouse . 'Belonging'
2 November 2009 10:01 PM, PST | AirlockAlpha.com | See recent Airlock Alpha news »
.Dollhouse. fans who may have complained that Sierra (Dichen Lachman) hasn.t been given enough screen time this season should be especially pleased with .Belonging.. Not only is Sierra the central figure in this particular episode, but the show also uses her story to drive the Dollhouse.s continuing descent into chaos. As the episode opens, we discover that a dangerous man from Sierra.s past has become one of her regular clients at the Dollhouse, and when Echo (Eliza Dushku) notices that Sierra . who was an aspiring artist named Priya prior to becoming an Active . is exhibiting strange behavior after these engagements, Adelle (Olivia Williams) attempts to pull the plug on this particular client relationship. Meanwhile, Boyd (Harry Lennix) investigates Echo.s discovery. .Dollhouse. works ... »
TV Recap: ‘Dollhouse: Belonging’
26 October 2009 12:15 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Well, cut me open and splay my innards. This episode was awesome. Written by Joss Whedon’s little brother Jed and his wife Maurissa Tancharoen, this episode Topher develops morals and Sierra kills a client. Also, this episode was directed by Jonathan Frakes (of Star Trek The Next Generation) making it all around awesome.
The last time I recapped Dollhouse, I was pretty harsh saying the show has to give me something worth saving it for. Now I can say that for episodes like this one, its worth saving this show for more of this kind of stuff.
We open on Sierra displaying some of her art on the beach, when Dr. Nolan Kinnard (Vincent Ventresca) comes up to her and asks her out. Flash forward to a gallery showing of Sierra/Priya’s work. Priya wants to leave with Victor who has been imbued with the consciousness of an Italian Art Dealer. »
- David Press
TV Or Not TV: 10/26 - 11/01
26 October 2009 12:51 AM, PDT | Quick Stop | See recent Quick Stop news »
Welcome to another edition of TV or Not TV where I never cease to be amazed by Fox.
Just last week the Fox network put out a press release about the exciting programming we could expect for the sweeps season. In the day-by-day breakdown we were informed of all of the pending action, drama and great guest stars coming up on Dollhouse. The network also started sending out press screener copies of the next two installments of Dollhouse to wet critic appetites to show them the forthcoming Whedonistic brilliance so they could shout from the rooftops to tell the masses to watch for they would be amazed! What is the network now doing to cash in on this? Apparently they have decided to put the show on the backburner during sweeps and instead air repeats of House and Bones.
Joss Whedon commented on this situation via whedonesque.com. Here’s an excerpt:
“Howzabout that schedule? »
- willwilkins
Bethany’s Austin Film Festival Diary: Day 3
25 October 2009 4:35 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
The problem with getting robbed in Houston a few weeks ago is that your sunglasses get robbed, too. There are other problems, sure, but when you wake up in a badgeholder's line at the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz at noon on a Saturday with a bunch of friendly people trying to shake hands, it's hard to fake like you're blind. Faced with this problem, I did what any fake blind person would do: I made friends. An Education By now, you're probably sick of hearing about An Education. Too bad. I saw it yesterday, and I liked it. It's a beautiful movie with great performances, and it's hard not to fall in love with this film. While I'll cover it deeper in my Monday sex column, for now I'll say that, even though the story unfolds pretty predictably, it is the the interestingly-named Lone Sherfig's direction and supporting performances that make this film. Peter Sarsgaard »
- Bethany Perryman
CinemaSpy's Week-End TV Recap (Oct. 24)
24 October 2009 9:00 PM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Our reviews for this past week are down a couple of shows, thanks primarily to baseball. Fringe was a no-show on account of the former, and Supernatural offered us a repeat of this season's premiere.
That said, we've got some new entries in the mix, which we'll be continuing as well. Blaine Kyllo chimes in with his thoughts on this past week's episodes of House, 30 Rock and Dollhouse (the latter of which returned to the airwaves after a one week absence).
With choices reduced on account of America's favorite pastime, viewers had a second look at shows they might have otherwise missed the first go-round, in their quest for something to watch, and this benefited FlashForward, which earned its best audience since its second week, picking up a 6.2 rating/10 share.
Meanwhile, according to the stats, Fringe, which has been a big ratings loser in its sophomore season, saw an uptick the week ending Oct. »
Victims and Villains: Belonging on "Dollhouse"
24 October 2009 8:50 AM, PDT | Televisionary | See recent Televisionary news »
I've expressed frustration with Fox's Dollhouse in the past; the series seemed always out of touch with its own potential, focusing on engagements of the week or fitting up Eliza Dushku in outrageous ensembles rather than delving into the heart of darkness within the Dollhouse itself. With the notable exception of the unaired post-apocalyptic bookend "Epitaph One," the series hasn't come close to fulfilling its promise over the past seventeen episodes or so. Until this past episode, "Belonging," that is. The evocative and bleak installment, beautifully scripted by Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen and flawlessly directed by Jonathan Frakes, showed us the Dollhouse that might have been: a series filled with ethical dilemmas, morally compromised characters, and tough decisions. In an episode, it posits that the evil performed by the Dollhouse's staffers isn't being done willingly; in fact, they could be victims as much as the poor Actives they »
- Jace
BFI Lff Review: An Education
20 October 2009 1:54 PM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
Lone Scherfig’s An Education is the surprise of the festival for me. Knowing only that Nick Hornby had adapted a journalist’s memoirs centring on her first love during the early 1960s I didn’t expect much. When the credits rolled I was certain that I’d seen perhaps the best British film of the year.
Carey Mulligan leads the cast, including Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper, Olivia Williams and Alfred Molina with a strong and charming performance, and should easily be in contention come Oscar season. For such a young actor to shoulder so much and with such ability is truly phenomenal; she will be a bright shining star. To stand out in a crowd of accomplished actors such as Emma Thompson and the aforementioned Molina is truly incredible, yet she is able to avoid the trappings of cliche and imbues her character will a wilfulness and originality that »
- Jon Lyus
Promo Photos & Synopsis – Dollhouse 2.05 "The Left Hand"
20 October 2009 7:53 AM, PDT | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »
The November 6th episode of Dollhouse will be part 2 of a two-part episode (click here to see the promo photos and synopsis for part 1) and Summer Glau looks like she's still sticking around. View the synopsis and promo photos for the episode below.
Echo Is Pushed To The Limit On An All-new “Dollhouse” Friday, November 6, On Fox
Summer Glau (“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) Joins the Cast in a Recurring Role
Echo and Bennett (guest star Summer Glau) have a shocking meeting as Adelle goes head-to-head with the ruthless head of the Washington, D.C. Dollhouse (guest star Ray Wise). Meanwhile, Topher sees double when he involves Victor in his espionage, and Perrin finds a surprising witness to testify against the Rossum Corporation in the all-new “The Left Hand (Part 2 of 2)” episode of Dollhouse airing Friday, Nov. 6 (9:00-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. (Dol-206) (TV-14 L, V)
Cast: »
- clarissa
Promo Photos & Synopsis – Dollhouse 2.05 "The Public Eye"
20 October 2009 7:11 AM, PDT | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »
Alexis Denisof (who went from a nerdy Watcher on Buffy to a hot hero on Angel) will be guest starring on the new episode of Dollhouse next week on October 30th, along with Summer Glau who is joining the series as a recurring guest star. Below we have a synopsis and promo photos for episode 2.05, which is meant to be part 1 of a two-part episode. On a side note, after seeing these photos I really miss Angel and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Echo Races To Stop The Dollhouse’S Secrets From Being Exposed On “Dollhouse” Friday, October 30, On Fox
Summer Glau (“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) Joins the Cast in a Recurring Role
Alexis Denisof and Keith Carradine Guest-Star
Echo is sent to stop Senator Daniel Perrin (guest star Alexis Denisof) before he can expose the Dollhouse’s secrets. Adelle and Topher travel to the Washington, DC, Dollhouse where they meet its genius programmer, »
- clarissa
Fox November Highlights: ‘The Wanda Sykes Show’ Premiere; New Episodes of ‘House,’ ‘Fringe,’ More
15 October 2009 8:52 AM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Fox recently sent over the details on their post-baseball coverage including the series premiere of “The Wanda Sykes Show,” the special “Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show,” a week-long “The Simpsons”-themed on-air scavenger hunt November 9th through the 15th, and synopsis information for the hit shows they have planned for the sweeps period including “House,” “Glee,” “Bones,” “Fringe,” and “Lie to Me”.
Important dates to mark in the Fox November 2009 Sweeps period include November 7th, when “The Wanda Sykes Show” debuts. The next night, on November 8th, which is an entire night devoted to the comedy of Seth MacFarlane, including the original variety show special “Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show,” and all-new episodes of “Family Guy,” “American Dad,” and “The Cleveland Show”. The rest of that week pays “homarge” to twenty years of “The Simpsons” with tributes and clues »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Roman Polanski Finishing His Latest Movie from Jail
15 October 2009 4:42 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Ever since his arrest last month, Roman Polanski has been locked away in a Swiss jail awaiting his fate. But that hasn't stopped him from working. Aceshowbiz reports that he is continuing work on his latest movie, an adaptation of the Robert Harris novel The Ghost, while incarcerated.
Harris spoke with the press and said that Polanski was supplying instructions to composer Alexandre Desplat regarding the score. He also said Polanski is trying to have the movie completed in time for the Berlin Film Festival in February.
He can make his wishes known from his cell. I don't think he can make phone calls, but he can communicate ... It is a nightmare looming that the director might be in jail at the time [of the film's release] but we will just have to cope with this as the situation develops ... I'm sure he would want the film to go ahead, having worked on it for two years. »
- Rich Z Zwelling
Talking with the Headmistress of An Education: Director Lone Scherfig
13 October 2009 9:50 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
(Filmmaker Lone Scherfig, above.)
By Terry Keefe
(This article is currently appearing in this month's Venice Magazine.)
In the early 60s, Britain had not quite started swinging yet, but it was about to. While we were driving Cadillacs and generally thinking big here in post-war America, much of Britain was still in economic and emotional recovery from WWII at the dawn of that decade. If you had to pick a color scheme to represent the mood of the time, it would be a light grey, with some vibrant primary shades starting to bleed in from the edges. This calm-before-the-cultural-storm is the setting for director Lone Scherfig’s An Education, which centers around a suburban teenage schoolgirl named Jenny (played by Carey Mulligan) who is working hard to get into Oxford, until she meets the suave, thirtysomething David (Peter Sarsgaard) who seduces her into his hipster world and shows her an alternate future, »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
TV Recap: ‘Dollhouse – Belle Chose’
12 October 2009 2:00 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Fan favorite, Joss Whedon’s TV show Dollhouse, is kind of like going back for a third date with someone you know can’t get it up. This week’s episode, “Belle Chose”, has the plot of a porno. Echo (Eliza Dushku) takes the implant to be an English student, and is contracted by a lonely English teacher. Yet another Battlestar Galactica alumni Michael Hogan (Colonel Tigh) guest stars on this episode and he has issues with Adelle DeWitt (Olivia Williams), the woman who runs this particular Dollhouse.
She informs Tigh that his nephew is a serial killer who kidnaps people that look similar to their family. He’s a dangerous guy, having smashed a woman’s skull with a croquet malet at the beginning of the episode. After the bludgeoning, Serial Killer gets hit by a car trying to kidnap another woman to replace the woman he just killed. »
- David Press
Mvff '09: An Education
10 October 2009 10:00 PM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
How much is your education worth? Nick Hornby's script has impressionable characters and sharp dialogue, but raises compelling dilemmas, then cops out of answering the questions raised. After a flawless first half, the story deteriorates.
Disappointing, considering the strong performances. Alfred Molina's fantastic, and it's always nice to see Olivia Williams even if I already have a weekly fix of her, though it's Carey Mulligan that's deserving every praise her way as the brilliant up-and-comer.
This is a capsule review for a film festival. We'll have a full review of the film on opening day.
• • •
An Education opened in New York and Los Angeles October 9th, and will see an expansion on October 16th.
Mvff Page
Running time: 100
Country: UK
Category: World Cinema
Directed by: Lone Scherfig
Producers: Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey
Screenwriter: Nick Hornby
Cinematographer: John De Borman
Editor: Barney Pilling
Cast: Carey Mulligan, Emma Thompson, Peter Sarsgaard, »
- Arya Ponto
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