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Title: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 07, 2014, 03:16:54 AM

'The Strain': Guillermo del Toro didn't hold back on the 'brutality of vampires feeding' (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/guillermo_del_toro_the_strain_fx_carlton_cuse_vampires_feeding-2014-07)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 09, 2014, 05:32:42 PM

Mega Buzz (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Mega-Buzz-Elementary-Blacklist-Hawaii-Spoilers-1084076.aspx)
(Scroll down to: This Week's Recommendation)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 10, 2014, 12:00:09 AM

Guillermo del Toro wants to direct more episodes of 'The Strain' (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/guillermo_del_toro_direct_episodes_the_strain-2014-07)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 10, 2014, 04:56:31 PM

Summer TV 2014: Must-Watch New Shows  - The Strain (FX) (http://www.tvguide.com/special/summer-tv/PhotoGallery/2014-New-Summer-Shows-1081802/1081937)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 11, 2014, 12:52:37 AM

'The Strain' Season 1 set photos (http://www.zap2it.com/photos/zap-the-strain-season-1-set-photos-20140709)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 11, 2014, 03:50:03 PM

'The Strain': Corey Stoll used Orson Welles as inspiration for Ephraim Goodweather (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/the_strain_corey_stoll_orson_welles_ephraim_goodweather-2014-07)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Gerard on July 11, 2014, 10:12:33 PM

I'd love to watch it (because I loved the novel), but it appears that it airs at the same time as Falling Skies.  I'm now a Falling Skies junkie, so I had to make a choice.  I'm poor, so I don't have that cable/satellite recording thingamajig, and my VCR can no longer record.  Maybe it'll be re-broadcast at another time or can be found on-line.

Gerard

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 12, 2014, 03:37:03 AM

Most FX shows are shown multiple times during the week, so you should definitely check the listings in your area, Gerard.  [ghost_smiley]  The show may even be repeated right after the first showing finishes...

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 12, 2014, 03:38:52 AM

'The Strain' series premiere: Ephraim and Nora find the survivors (http://www.zap2it.com/videos/the-strain-series-premiere-video-ephraim-and-nora-find-the-survivors-968345)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 12, 2014, 12:26:58 PM

'The Strain' series premiere: Setrakian shows how dangerous he can be (http://www.zap2it.com/videos/the-strain-series-premiere-video-setrakian-shows-how-dangerous-he-can-be-9849)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 12, 2014, 04:19:36 PM

The Strain: Is FX's Vampire Drama Too Graphic? (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Strain-FX-Vampires-Carlton-Cuse-1084190.aspx)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 13, 2014, 08:00:08 PM

'The Strain' series premiere: Eichorst meets with Eldritch Palmer (http://www.zap2it.com/videos/the-strain-series-premiere-video-eichorst-meets-with-eldritch-palmer-439459)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 13, 2014, 09:14:17 PM

'The Strain': Guillermo del Toro wants to make vampires creepy again (http://www.zap2it.com/videos/the-strain-video-guillermo-del-toro-wants-to-make-vampires-creepy-again-235191)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 13, 2014, 11:04:26 PM

'The Strain' series premiere: Ephraim tries to save his marriage (http://www.zap2it.com/videos/the-strain-series-premiere-video-ephraim-tries-to-save-his-marriage-830075)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 14, 2014, 01:05:43 AM

'The Strain': Leave your 'Twilight,' 'Vampire Diaries' bloodsuckers at the door (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/the_strain_twilight_vampire_diaries_guillermo_del_toro_carlton_cuse_bloodsuckers_horror_wormball-2014-07)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 14, 2014, 04:26:09 PM

'The Strain': 5 reasons to keep tuning in after the series premiere (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/the_strain_5_reasons_to_keep_tuning_in_after_the_series_premiere-2014-07)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 16, 2014, 04:42:12 PM

Mega Buzz (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Mega-Buzz-Blacklist-Extant-Greys-Spoilers-1084448.aspx)
(Scroll down to #9.)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Midnite on July 18, 2014, 03:51:54 AM

From the LA Times review FX's 'The Strain' has creepy, old-fashioned fun with vampires (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-the-strain-review-20140712-column.html)--

"Shouting advice and invective at the characters of 'The Strain' ... conjured memories of shows gone by. 'Dark Shadows,' 'Night Stalker,' the miniseries 'Salem's Lot' were tales born in a more innocent time, before the knowing smirk and twisted romance of modern horror tried to convince us that vampires are hot, witches just feminists with control issues, and that werewolves and zombies are not monsters but metaphors for the human condition.

'The Strain' is having none of that."

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: michael c on July 20, 2014, 11:42:59 AM

thoughts on episode one?

I wasn't super impressed. it certainly wasn't as "scary" as all get out as it's been reported. and there was some extraneous subplot with the main character's ex-wife.

I also found the main actor's (who's almost completely bald) wig extremely distracting.

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 22, 2014, 12:27:13 AM

The Strain's' Kevin Durand: Vasiliy Fet was born to kill vampires (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/the_strain_kevin_durand_vasiliy_fet_guillermo_del_toro-2014-07)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 22, 2014, 04:29:33 AM

The Truth About Corey Stoll's Wig and Other Fun Facts About FX's The Strain (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Strain-Corey-Stoll-Wig-FX-1084708.aspx)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: michael c on July 22, 2014, 08:46:00 PM

I haven't seen a wig that bad since Cassandra Collins skipped town. [ghost_rolleyes]

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 23, 2014, 02:36:42 PM

Mega Buzz (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Mega-Buzz-Chicago-Fire-Scandal-Sleepy-Spoilers-1084751.aspx)
(Scroll down to #14.)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Robot_Quentin on July 28, 2014, 02:56:28 PM

I've enjoyed the first two episodes, but the 2nd episode last weekend had about 30 minutes of filler material it seemed... I think this would have been a better mini-series rather than a longer season. Everything must be dragged out to elongate the story of course. I agree with you Michael C, the whole child custody battle, and not spending enough time with your kid sub-plot is completely boring, and the show comes to a screeching halt with this material.

You would think that the producers would really want to knock the socks off the viewers for the 2nd installment, but it seemed to fall a little flat to me... But the "good" stuff was pretty good actually.

I like the idea of going back to an ugly, non-romanticized type vampire (nothing against Barnabas of course), and I do like Del Toro. We'll see if it gets any better, as I haven't watched the third installment yet.

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 28, 2014, 04:21:51 PM

'The Strain' Season 1, episode 3: 'Gone Smooth' photos (http://www.zap2it.com/photos/zap-the-strain-season-1-episode-3-gone-smooth-photos-20140723)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: michael c on July 29, 2014, 12:27:03 PM

oh and that "ye olde tyme" pawn shop is ridiculous. there haven't been businesses like that in New York for decades.

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on August 03, 2014, 03:22:50 PM

'The Strain' Season 1, episode 4: 'It's Not For Everyone' photos (http://www.zap2it.com/photos/zap-the-strain-season-1-episode-4-its-not-for-everyone-photos-20140801)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on August 10, 2014, 08:13:37 PM

'The Strain' Season 1, episode 5: 'Runaways' photos (http://www.zap2it.com/photos/zap-the-strain-season-1-episode-5-runaways-photos-20140808)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on August 11, 2014, 12:47:05 AM

'The Strain': Guillermo del Toro wants to be on Season 2 set every day (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/the_strain_guillermo_del_toro_season_2-2014-08)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Robot_Quentin on August 14, 2014, 06:13:19 PM

Thanks for all the updates MB! 

I've been enjoying this show so far... It's finally getting better after episodes 2 and 3 almost made me lose interest completely! The vamps are now starting to be a city-wide threat it seems.  [ghost_shocked]

RQ.

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on August 20, 2014, 02:08:30 AM

FX Renews The Strain for Season 2 (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Strain-Season-2-Renewed-FX-1085686.aspx)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Robot_Quentin on August 20, 2014, 02:22:52 AM

Yes, Guillermo, there really is a Santa Claus...  [ghost_grin]

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on August 24, 2014, 08:28:02 PM

'The Strain' Season 1, episode 7: 'For Services Rendered' photos (http://www.zap2it.com/photos/zap-the-strain-season-1-episode-7-for-services-rendered-photos-20140822)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on August 28, 2014, 04:15:21 AM

Halloween Horror Nights: 'Halloween,' 'The Walking Dead,' Guillermo del Toro and more teases (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/halloween_horror_nights_halloween_the_walking_dead_guillermo_del_toro_and_more_teases-2014-08)
(Scroll to: Guillermo del Toro might bring his vision to HHN)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 01, 2014, 12:27:09 AM

'The Strain': Sean Astin defends Jim Kent's misdeeds (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/the_strain_sean_astin_defends_jim_kents_misdeeds-2014-08)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 02, 2014, 08:39:06 PM

Ask Matt: ..., Summer TV (..., Strain), ... (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Ask-Matt-Emmys-Longmire-Leftovers-Outlander-Doctor-Who-1086452.aspx)
(Scroll down to question #8.)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 03, 2014, 03:47:24 AM

'The Strain': Sean Astin opens up about 'Creatures of the Night' (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/the_strain_sean_astin_creatures_of_the_night-2014-09)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 04, 2014, 03:33:47 AM

The Strain Episode 12 "Last Rites" Guide (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/spoilers-guide/the-strain-episode-12-last-rites-guide)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 08, 2014, 12:11:16 AM

'The Strain' Season 1, episode 9: 'The Disappeared' photos (http://www.zap2it.com/photos/zap-the-strain-season-1-episode-9-the-disappeared-photos-20140906)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Gerard on September 08, 2014, 03:50:47 PM

I finally saw my first episode last night (now that Falling Skies is over for the season).  Needless to say, since I haven't seen any of the previous ones, I wasn't much familiar with the characters other than from what I vaguely remember from reading the novel several years ago.  It was interesting but being so out of the loop from it I don't know if I'll become a regular viewer.

Gerard

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 14, 2014, 04:33:10 PM

'The Strain' Season 1, episode 10: 'Loved Ones' photos (http://www.zap2it.com/photos/zap-the-strain-season-1-episode-10-loved-ones-photos-20140911)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 22, 2014, 12:47:30 AM

'The Strain' Season 1, episode 11: 'The Third Rail' photos (http://www.zap2it.com/photos/zap-the-strain-season-1-episode-11-the-third-rail-photos-20140919)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on October 06, 2014, 04:27:00 PM

'The Strain' Season 1 finale recap: 'The Master' comes calling (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/the_strain_season_1_finale_recap_the_master-2014-10)

Title: Re: The Strain
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on October 07, 2014, 05:03:02 PM

'The Strain's' Mia Maestro: Eph's inaction divides the group in Season 2 (http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/the_strain_season_2_mia_maestro_eph_nora-2014-10)