I have to admit, I was a bit distracted in the beginning - I kept looking specifically for Emily Deschanel since I knew that she was in the film. But I quickly got caught up in the story and was only a little bit shaken out of the flow of the film when I finally saw her character on screen. As I was afraid, her part was brief, although I was happy with the actor who played the primary care doctor as well, unknown to me as he was… Another character that threw me for a loop was when we met “Taylor.” I looked at the screen and thought, “no, that’s not who I think it is…” but as I got past the bald head, I realized that it was in fact Thomas Dekker - or as I had to explain to my husband later that evening, John Connor from the show Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

(I have to admit, there was one line where someone asked his character if he ever thought of dying, or if he was afraid of dying, or something like that. All I could think at that moment was “Of course he does! The machines have been trying to kill him his whole life!” I know, I know, bad, but as I’ve said before, I get a big kick out of seeing different actors I recognize from different shows/movies in projects that are different from their normal.)

Anyway, don’t go see the film just for Emily’s role, (like I said, she’s awesome, but only on screen 3 different times and each time is brief), and certainly don’t go see if it you don’t like emotional movies. But do go see it if you want a good, thoughtful movie. Oh, and pack some tissues just in case…

However, in checking out who was in it, I found out that Emily Deschanel has a role as Dr. Farquad. No idea who the character is or if it’s a big/small role, but that she’s in the film at all is a nice surprise. Oddly enough, one of the first things that came to mind when I read who she was playing was, “she’s a character named after the evil prince-wannabe in Shrek.” Ugh. But if anyone could make that name look good, it’s Emily!

It sounds like the film is going to be a tearjerker, and not exactly a fun or relaxing escape from reality, so I have a feeling I’m going to have to swing by someplace “fun” on the way home and pick up a milkshake or something to make up for it. But hey, that’s okay with me! In the meantime, I’m looking forward to seeing Emily as a non-anthropologist role, although as a doctor, I’m sure she’s still got the “brainy” character going on. I think sometime I’d like to see her in something goofy…

Although Dollhouse may not have drawn the viewers like they had hoped - in my opinion due to lack of publicity and a confusing opening (looked more like something risque than the almost sci-fi show it is) - I’m glad to see they’re giving it anther season to prove itself. Fox says that thanks to “having two scripted freshman hits this season - “Fringe” and “Lie to Me” [they had] more flexibility to be choosy and also to be more patient with a slow starter like “Dollhouse.”

(Somehow, I never saw this promo on TV, and after talking to several friends about the show, they had gotten the wrong impression from whatever it was they had seen, so hopefully this next season will draw a better crowd and get better ratings. I’d like to see where they take the show…)

And Fringe - which will pair up on Thursdays with Bones next season - is another show I’m glad to see sticking around. I enjoyed the X-Files but never got into it so that I was a big follower. Fringe, on the other hand, is a similar show that has truly pulled me in. Although the show is more scientific in origins instead of the extra-terrestrial that was X-Files, maybe that’s why it has more draw for me personally.

So far, the only disappointment I see for Fox is the discontinuation of Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles. Since I never was big on the movies, (although I liked the new one that just came out: Terminator Salvation), it’s been interesting to watch from a newbie’s point of view. But as long as I get to keep my ultimate favorites, I won’t complain too much…

We love you David and hope you have an awesome birthday and wish you all the best!

When I first read about this week’s guest star online a few weeks ago, I didn’t believe it. Even after seeing it on a few reputable sources, I was still hesitant to believe it. Call me skeptical. But it’s true, and this week, our honored guest star is none other than baby Stewie Griffin from Family Guy!

The episode The Critic in the Cabernet will be one of a kind for Bones. Before you question whether or not the writers of Bones have lost their minds, rest assured that his presence isn’t some strange plot twist. Booth is suffering from an undiagnosed illness and is hallucinating Stewie. One has to wonder if the baby’s appearance has anything to do with Booth’s unconscious attempt at working through Bones’s request to father her child.

Stephen Nathan said that “Stewie actually does give Booth some good advice [about Bone's request]… in the manner only he could.” He said “this was written for Seth MacFarland [the voice of Stewie] and he just gave us gold…improvising and ad-libbing. He was terrific.”

I can’t wait to see it - even if I don’t watch Family Guy! Although I’m loving Seth’s commercials for Hulu…

Considering they had to narrow it down to their choice of the top 35, it’s a job I would find hard, although I can’t say I wouldn’t love to give it a try! According to TV Guide’s editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum, they took “hundreds, if not thousands, of photos,” and the issue took months to compile.

Here’s a look at David’s spread, and below that is a look at the photo shoot and a quickie interview with him about the show.

And the video…

The interview is worth watching because hey, it’s David Boreanaz, but the dancing really makes it time well spent!

I got a kick out of the part when he talked about how protective his son is of him, and the monkey pulling tissues out of the box… sounds like something my toddler would enjoy! But the dancing, that just makes it! Way to go Rachel!

Oh, and in case you missed it, David’s dancing skills have been showcased before when he was on Angel…

Too, too funny… Now we just need a clip of the rest of the Bones cast getting their groove thing on!

In a recent TV Guide magazine, William Keck answered the question “How does David Boreanaz get along with Brendan Fehr, who plays his brother Jared on Bones?” The answer was enlightening. The opening line to his answer is “Better than they used to.” Huh? Apparently the two actors did have a real-life scuffle that started a few years back after they played against each other at a celebrity hockey game. Brendan Fehr shared that “We had a pushing match, and we delved into our book of unflattering words to call each other.” David added that they “ended up getting into a brawl on the ice and things were said. We were pushing each other around, as hockey players to. And then he backed off.” (Good for you Brendan!)

It also sounds like the two hadn’t truly gotten over their scuffle on the ice since Brendan admitted that although he was surprised that David approved of his being cast as his brother, the two of them ended up getting along while on set. Whew, big sigh of relief there! But, with that being said, he also admitted that he would “have no problems punching David in the face,” and expects that David would most likely react the same. Yikes. “And then we’d have a beer after.”

Oh, okay. Must be a guy thing…

This week’s Bones episode reads like it’s going to be a real tearjerker. Not only is there the traditional corpse - what kind of Bones episode would it be without one? - but it’s someone from Cam’s past. I guess that’s kind of putting it lightly. It’s Cam’s ex from 10 years ago, Dr. Andrew Welton, and he wasn’t just any old fling or a high school crush. This was a serious relationship - one where she even raised his daughter for two years before it ended.

Now, with the ex found half-eaten outside of a tiger cage after a charity event at the zoo, Cam joins the rest of the squints to figure out just how the good doctor came to be in such a condition. During the investigation, we meet suspect Brandon Casey (guest star Chad Lowe whom I remember best from the TV show Life Goes On) whom is hypnotized by Sweets and Angela as part of an effort to get him to remember exactly what he saw the night of the murder.

One of the more emotional aspects of this episode will be Cam’s interaction with Dr. Welton’s daughter who is now 16 and who also doesn’t remember Cam in the least. With the daunting task of breaking the news of her father’s death to the girl, coupled with the memory of raising her for two years as a young child, their reunion promises to be a tense one if nothing else.

The team will also be joined once again by intern Dr. Clark Edison, who always adds a little fun to the mix as he expresses his discomfort at the group’s lack of professional and personal separation. Add to his dislike for the team’s habit of providing “TMI,” Angela’s self-imposed celibacy (which is making her just a little - okay, a lot - more obsessed with sexual thoughts than normal) should make him extra uncomfortable…

In a recent interview, Daley talked about the ongoing development of his character after he was invited to stay on as a recurring character rather than a short guest-star stint. The fact that he and Bones share the common background of being in foster care should (hopefully) come back up in upcoming episodes. We’ve seen in various episodes how Bone’s foster-child status has affected her during a case, so I can imagine it will come up again. Hopefully we’ll learn more about Sweets then too. Also, how can we ignore his carnie connection? (So do they mean that his real parents were carnies and he was left in foster care while they traveled with the circus or that his foster parents were the carnies? Either way, that’s a really interesting story-line to explore!)

Daley also expressed his desire to explore some of his actual interests onscreen - including kung fu and a talent at playing the piano. I can definitely see Sweets playing the piano, but as for the kung fu, well, not so much. Although seeing him attempt to learn kung fu, now that I’ll buy! (Oh, and the recent episode where he posed as a buyer at the Sci-Fi convention for the sword and he dressed in the Trekkie costume that he already had - that was too perfect! So characteristic for Sweets! Loved it!)

Last but not least, Daley addressed the deep, dark secret that his character Sweets has been keeping. You know, the heartbreakingly agonizing secret that Zack isn’t really a murderer? Yeah, that one. He didn’t give us any spoilers or even any real hints, but surely we haven’t heard the last of that…