We’ve got some goodies from Showtime in the form of previews of next week’s episode of The Big C! Entitled “Divine Intervention”, the new episode is giving us a peek at Cathy’s (Laura Linney) emotional and spiritual issues.
The first video features the return of Cathy’s hilarious friend Rebecca (played wonderfully by Cynthia Nixon) who is going toe-to-toe with Cathy about the state of their friendship, or the lack thereof. As a reminder, one of the [Read more...]
I think it’s appropriate to go ahead and get my loudly expressed “OMG!!” out of the way. Here goes: OMG!! That’s much better. Last night’s episode contained more tense moments than any episode that we’ve seen thus far!
It starts off with Cathy (Laura Linney) teaching Adam to drive. This is always a nightmare for any parent, but Cathy’s case is an exception. Her son is actually only 14, but she’s jumping the gun for good reason. After all, she [Read more...]
Sometimes, it only takes one or two misplays before I switch teams altogether. Since the pilot episode of The Big C, I have been Team Cathy 100%. After last night’s episode, however, I find myself feeling torn. My sympathy only extends so far before it begins to retract like a handyman’s tape measure.
The episode begins with our lovely, cancer-stricken protagonist Cathy Jamison (Laura Linney) having a pity party (literally) at her neighbor Marlene’s house equipped with a large cake. A large wedding cake, to be more specific, even though the occasion happened to be Cathy’s 43rd birthday! Cathy points out to Marlene that white cake with buttercream frosting is her favorite, and that instead of [Read more...]
What’s not to love about Showtime’s successful hit The Big C starring Laura Linney? The writing is impeccable, the casting choices are BRILLIANT, and the soundtrack gives me goosebumps every episode. If you are not watching this show, you have remained blithely unaware of a void that is currently in your life; I suggest that you fill said void immediately by tuning in to Showtime on Monday evenings at 10:30pm.
For those of you that are a part of the fortunate group of viewers that enjoy the show weekly, you are aware that The Big C is about [Read more...]
Plot:
A successful professional man (Idris Elba) with a beautiful wife (Beyonce) finds his idyllic life threatened by a temp (Ali Larter) in his office who reveals herself as a stalker.
Release Date:
April 24, 2009
Trailer:
