Articles written by Deanna Couras Goodson

Jigsaw's still dead but he's got some more help. Detective Mark Hoffman takes center stage and sets a new game in motion while more of the past comes to life.

Oct 26, 2008 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Last House on the Left is not as scary as the creators would have you believe it is. Wes Craven and crew build the 1972 horror film on a flimsy foundation with potential.

Oct 10, 2008 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Deep Red, aka Profondo Rosso , is a gory bloodfest, a true masterpiece of giallo. The film is not meant to be viewed so much as savored. Read on for the review.

Sep 23, 2008 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Learn why greens are good for you, what the proper ratio of greens/fruit in a great-tasting smoothie is and how you can make a few green smoothies of your own.

Sep 5, 2008 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Saw IV continues the story of the Jigsaw killer, aka John Kramer (Tobin Bell), filling in many of the blanks from the previous installments while adding more meat to this

Oct 30, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

The Return of the Vampire, starring Bela Lugosi, proves that war can be hazardous to the health and day-to-day activities of the Un-Dead.

Oct 26, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Dementia 13 is often dismissed as a bad B movie. The flick takes elements from earlier Gothic treatments while adding the slasher dimension that has grown so popular.

Oct 15, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

The Raw Food Movement has been slowly and quietly taking the world by storm. In a way, you could say it's a revolution. Learn more about what raw foodists believe here.

Mar 28, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Giallo films have a rich history. These Italian horror/exploitation flicks paved the way for slasher movies and combined sex and violence in a revolutionary way.

Mar 5, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Top Design is Bravo's foray into the world of interior design. It's a smart and stylish show that can border on the snobby. With a few renovations, it could be awesome.

Feb 19, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

You'd think that people would remember to learn their gosh-diddly-arn lyrics during the Hollywood Week competition by now, but no. Aw, here's the fudgin' recap.

Feb 14, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Tiffany Pollard has trimmed her suitors down to six. The action is starting to heat up and feelings are beginning to get in the way.

Feb 14, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Survivor: Fiji premiered on Thursday. The castaways built a kick-@$$ shelter and fought to remain there. One person got exiled; another got sent home.

Feb 9, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

The auditions are finally over. Can I get an Hallelujah, y'all? The producers saved the best - and the worst - for last. Here's the recap.

Feb 8, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Simon, Paula, Randy and Ryan paid a visit to the Lone Star state. Did they find some talent, or just more of the same?

Feb 7, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

But you already knew that, didn't you? 'Food & Wine' scooped Bravo and mentioned that Ilan won before the episode aired. Ugh! Here's the recap anyway.

Feb 1, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

The audition tour has brought us to Los Angeles. The City of Angels had some serious talent but more than a few devilish auditions.

Feb 1, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Ruben Studdard, Bo Bice and Taylor Hicks all hail from the Yellowhammer State. Now, we have to wonder - has AI tapped out the talent in 'Bama? You be the judge!

Jan 31, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Tiffany Pollard has cut two more potential suitors on 'I Love New York'. Onix and Heat leave us - and none too soon. Read on for the wild recap here.

Jan 30, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

The chefs take a two-month hiatus. When they return, we see not much is changed. Sam, Elia and Ilan still hate Marcel. Ugh!

Jan 25, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

For a city that never sleeps and boasts an impressive talent pool, why didn't the auditions in New York for this season's 'American Idol' impress or keep me awake?

Jan 25, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

The show's called 'Top Chef', but you wouldn't have known it from this week's episode. The remaining contestants didn't do a thing right.

Jan 13, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

The 'Armed & Famous' crew faces some hairy situations. This time, the scariest things in Muncie are a kitty cat and some fake breasts. Read on for the review.

Jan 13, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Vh-1 has put a bunch of 'celebs' - and we use the term loosely - in a house yet again. This time, they are pitted against each other. Oh no! Say it isn't so!

Jan 12, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

The premiere of 'Armed & Famous' was interesting enough. Heck, I didn't think LaToya Jackson could take down not one, but two, bad guys either.

Jan 11, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

With more than 11 million viewers, the premiere of 'Grease: You're the One That I Want' proved promising, but did it live up to the hype?

Jan 8, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

What makes a great reality television ensemble? Looks, personality, talent... Read on to find out the scoop from a film and television casting director.

Jan 8, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

If Beauty & the Geek is a 'social experiment', I say it's time to pass a law against social experiments. The show is boring, cliché and idiotic. It sucks. Yuck-a-doodle!

Jan 4, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Top Chef 2 has launched the series into a new stratosphere with a new host, a new look and a cast of new characters.

Jan 2, 2007 - Deanna Couras Goodson

In the second installment of the top reality moments of 2006, we give big ups to families, models and chefs. Yippee!

Dec 30, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

In this first installment of the Top Ten Reality TV Moments of 2006, we revisit Taylor Hicks' impressive win, New York's dramatical flavor and Yul's brilliance, etc.

Dec 30, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Did you know that Santa Claus was really real? In this episode, Mrs. Claus talks to Tyria Hanks and shares what life is really like with the legendary figure.

Dec 22, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Yul and Ozzy were neck in neck last night. Ozzy won a car. Yul won a million dollars. Read on for more info about the 'Cook Islands' finale.

Dec 18, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Yul, Ozzy and Parvati go from a mud bath to a hot tub. Adam is sent to Exile Island. Becky and Sundra discuss their place in the Final Four. Here's the recap.

Dec 15, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Do you love "Survivor" like I do? Do you know who's who and what's what? Let's discover some "Survivor" fun facts together, shall we?

Dec 10, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

"America's Next Top Model" crowns CariDee English, a photographer from Fargo, as the winner of its seventh cycle. She beat out a lackluster field of contestants.

Dec 8, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Jonathan ticks off Parvati, Adam and Candice. They try to get him voted off. In the end, Candice is sent to Exile Island ... and the jury!

Dec 1, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

CariDee and Melrose snipe about each other to the cameras. The gals dance the flamenco and attempt to become water nymphs.

Nov 30, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

I love reality tv. It's not much of a secret, is it? I've been following the genre for years. Here's a short list of my favorite reality shows EVER.

Nov 24, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Carrie Grosvenor is a reality TV diva. She's also a foodie. She runs the Party Food site at Suite101.com. Let's peruse it together, shall we?

Nov 21, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

The girls head off to Barcelona and shoot a commercial in Catalan. Oh man! It was bad. Jaeda gets her walking papers. Adéu!

Nov 16, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Okay, let's get up to speed here. If you've missed out on this season of The Bachelor, I'm pretty sure I can recap the entire season so far in one paragraph. Ready, go!

Nov 14, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

There were several surprises on this week's "Survivor". The players got an opportunity to switch tribes - and Brad became the first member of the jury. What an episode!

Nov 10, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Last week was an off-week, so I was rarin' to go this week...until I saw the episode. It's more ho-hum from the dull castaways on Cook Islands.

Nov 3, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Question - What's got more drama and butt-whupping than an episode of "Jerry Springer"? Why the Flavor of Love 2 Reunion, of course! We've recapped it here for you!

Oct 30, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Brooke missed graduation to get tossed off of "Top Model". Tyra gets an attitude with a few of the girls. She also takes some scary pics, and the girls cuddle with Fabio.

Oct 26, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Jeffrey's waiting to find out if he can even show his collection at Bryant Park. Will he or won't he? Who will win it all? The answers to these questions are below!

Oct 19, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Michelle, the twin with a few curls in her red hair, comes out of the closet ... sort of! AJ gets le boot for her apathetic attitude!

Oct 18, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Raro gets some surprise visitors. The tribes struggle with their alliances - and the challenges. Stephannie gets sent home!

Oct 14, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson

Wednesday's "Project Runway" was full of fashion, passion and drama. Tim meets with the designers on their home turf. Laura accuses Jeffrey of cheating.

Oct 13, 2006 - Deanna Couras Goodson