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'Smallville' Season 10, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) Recap (VIDEO)
by Mike Moody, posted Sep 25th 2010 1:10PM
['Smallville' - 'Lazarus']In the opening hour of its 10th and final season, 'Smallville' quickly tied up the hanging threads from last season's cliffhanger finale and flew, or leaped, in a dark new direction.
Clark Kent will face a great evil before he becomes a true hero, or so he was told by a disappointed Jor-El while stuck in the void between life and death in the premiere's opening minutes.
Jor-El was probably referring to Lex Luthor, Superman's ultimate nemesis, but fans who have been following the news surrounding season 10 know that he might have also been talking about Darkseid, the big blue alien overlord from the DC Comics.
The Red Queen on 'Smallville' (VIDEO)
by Oliver Miller, posted May 9th 2010 9:45PM
The Red Queen is a member of a shadowy group called "Checkmate" -- a organization whose goal has been to unmask superheroes. Naturally, Checkmate is fairly bad news if you are Clark Kent (Tom Welling), one of the world's greatest heroes. But the question is: who is the mysterious Red Queen?[Spoiler alert.]
Zod Kills on 'Smallville' (VIDEO)
by Oliver Miller, posted May 2nd 2010 10:50PM
The thing about being incredibly evil is that, well, it can sometimes backfire on you. That's what happens on 'Smallville' (Fri., 8PM ET on The CW). Supervillain Zod (Callum Blue) takes out his rage on the woman he's been having a relationship with. But what he doesn't realize is that she's carrying his child.'Smallville' - 'Charade' Recap
by Brad Trechak, posted Apr 23rd 2010 11:33PM
(S09E18) With only four episodes remaining in the season, this felt like an episode that should have come a little earlier. But, it is what it is. I liked the non-linear storytelling aspect of it and almost wish they did an even less linear version of the story to keep it interesting. Now that it's very mature, 'Smallville' as a show is taking more chances.
Brian Austin Green Likes Lois Lane on 'Smallville' (VIDEO)
by Oliver Miller, posted Apr 18th 2010 10:20PM
One of the downsides to hanging out with Superman is that you may occasionally get hit on by a supervillain. On 'Smallville' (Fri., 8PM ET on The CW), Lois Lane (Erica Durance) gets a taste of this when Metallo (Brian Austin Green) puts the moves on her. Sure, he's cute. But he's a cyborg with a Kryptonite-powered heart who hates Superman -- not really the best catch.Watch the video after the jump.
A Dramatic Rescue on 'Smallville' (VIDEO)
by Oliver Miller, posted Apr 11th 2010 10:20PM
On the latest episode of 'Smallville' (Fri. 8PM ET on The CW), Clark Kent (Tom Welling) attempts to save Chloe (Allison Mack) from the clutches of the evil super-group "Checkmate." Also involved in the episode: Amanda Waller, General Zod, and Oliver Queen. And if you recognize all these names and know their alter-egos, then congratulations! You are either a 'Smallville" super-fan, or have read a lot of comic books.Watch the video after the jump.
'Smallville' - 'Checkmate' Recap
by Brad Trechak, posted Apr 10th 2010 1:03AM
(S09E15) I'm usually pretty critical of 'Smallville,' but tonight was a darn good episode. Pam Grier's character of Amanda Waller, taken straight from the comic books, showed the right amount of menace (albeit a bit comic book-y). The interaction between Tess, Oliver, Chloe and Clark kept my interest. There was even a new mystery relating to whomever Jonn is working for.If there were any downsides to the episodes, they were minor and revolved around Tess. Her character seems all over the place and has had too many different roles in her history. First, she's Luthor's pawn, then she's a bad-ass corporate CEO, then she's in bed with Zod, then she's a Checkmate agent, and now she's a rogue agent with a price on her head. The writers need to decide who she is and be consistent about it. Or maybe the inconsistency is part of her character. But that gets a pass since the rest of the episode worked so well.
'Smallville' - 'Escape' Recap
by Brad Trechak, posted Apr 3rd 2010 1:34AM
(S09E15) 'Smallville' is back! For a tenth season, no less.Six more episodes remain in this season, and tonight we got some advancement in the Lois/Clark relationship, plus some sort of relationship between Chloe and Oliver which remains vague. But then, if relationships on television weren't fluid, they'd be far more boring.
When we last left the show, Zod had obtained his Kryptonian powers from Clark's blood. Now, instead of one of the 'Saw' movies, the episode has become an 80's horror flick with Silver Banshee becoming the equivalent of Freddy or Jason (or perhaps one of the 'Leprechaun' movies, if you want to keep with the same Irish heritage as the Banshee).
'Smallville' Becomes Legal Battleground
by Scott Harris, posted Mar 29th 2010 12:30PM
Over the last 75 years, Superman has taken on challengers of all shapes and sizes, from alien overlords, to mischievous imps to killer robots. But now he's about to face a menace far more dangerous than Lex Luthor could ever be: a phalanx of Hollywood lawyers. That's because, according to the Hollywood Reporter, 'Smallville' creators Miles Millar and Alfred Gough have teamed up with series co-producer Tollin/Robbins Productions in a lawsuit against Warner Bros. and the CW network. The allegation? Bilking 'Smallville' producers out of profits through the iffy industry practice known as "vertical integration."
'Smallville' Producers Sue the WB and CW
by Brad Trechak, posted Mar 29th 2010 9:21AM
Hollywood in-fighting is nothing new, and it's usually pretty interesting. The latest example is that the current producers behind 'Smallville' are suing both Warner Brothers and the CW. The accusation is that the company is "short-selling" the show to the network and thereby cutting the producers out of potential profit.
Money has always seemed a problem for the show. While 'Smallville' does not have the worst special effects in history (that award goes to classic 'Doctor Who'), it does sometimes appear to be made on a shoestring budget. In this recessionary environment, it should be no surprise that everybody is fighting like wolves for a bigger piece of the pie. More's the pity since the show has gotten better in the last two or three years.
The curious thing is the long-term effect. Will the producers for the tenth season now be replaced? Will this be the final nail in the coffin to make the show's tenth season its last? What do you think?
'Smallville' Is Coming Back Next Season
by Brad Trechak, posted Mar 4th 2010 9:45PM
In a move that surprises very few, The CW has decided that 'Smallville' will get a tenth season next year. God willing, it's the last one and Clark finally wears the tights and cape at the end of it.Truthfully, the show's quality has improved in the last two years. The teen angst factor has gone down in favor of the geek factor. The increased ratings reflect this improvement, added to the change of the broadcast night (because Friday night is geek night on television).
To The CW: here is some free, unsolicited advice. Ten years is a good number, but the tenth year should be the show's last. If it continues, then have Clark don the costume at the end of the season and either spin-off a 'Superman' movie series or create a sequel television series called 'Metropolis.' Don't call it 'Superman' if it's a television series. That's the kiss of death.
Clark Saves Zod's Life on 'Smallville' (VIDEO)
by Jane Boursaw, posted Mar 1st 2010 5:03AM
When Clark saved Zod on 'Smallville' (Fri., 8PM ET on The CW), he gave him the power to fly. But that's not all he gave him."When you saved my life, I realized that I could trust you," said Zod. And Clark replied, "Together we'll make sure that our people can call Earth their new home."
Cue speedy exits and leaps off of tall buildings.
Watch the video after the jump.
'Smallville' - 'Conspiracy' Recap
by Brad Trechak, posted Feb 27th 2010 1:18AM
(S01E15) Tonight's episode started with a callback to last week's destruction of the solar towers by Clark. Then it turned into your average 80's horror flick combined with one of the 'Saw' movies.One of the rules of casting for this show must be that every male character must be able to look good without a shirt. Both Oliver and Zod did just that in this episode. Zod looked good for a soldier that has been in battle and taken shrapnel while leading his army of American Apparel models. Krypton must have a great H.M.O.
Who else predicted the ending other than me? More on that after the jump.
'Smallville' - 'Persuasion' Recap
by Brad Trechak, posted Feb 20th 2010 2:05AM
(S09E14) There goes that possible future. Actually, the destruction of the solar tower was probably a good thing. Since we already saw where that would lead in that "future" storyline, we now have no idea where the season will go. Obviously, there will be some sort of Clark/Zod confrontation down the line, but the context remains a complete blank. Here's hoping the writers think of something good and it doesn't become one of those 30-second final confrontations with the season's Big Bad in order to save on the special effects budget (so much for 'Doomsday').
'Smallville' - 'Warrior' Recap
by Brad Trechak, posted Feb 13th 2010 1:23AM
(S09E12) Tonight's episode provided a reason towards why Clark eventually puts on the costume. Ironically, it revolves around George Lucas. Apparently, despite having superheroes, the 'Smallville' universe has the Metropolis Comic Con (to go along with such ones as the San Diego Comic Con and the New York Comic Con). The episode takes the opposing opinion of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons from their 'Watchmen' comic that a universe populated with actual heroes would lose interest in heroic comic books.When one thinks about it, the 'Star Wars' references make sense. It was the success of the first 'Star Wars' movie that led to Hollywood's interest in science fiction and fantasy that led to the first 'Superman' movie. Irony of ironies.
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