michael.ausiello
Were you at last Tuesday ...
Question: Were you at last Tuesday night's M:i:III screening at the Ziegfeld? I think I saw you one seat in from the aisle on the right of the auditorium. Answer: If this person you saw started sobbing uncontrollably around 30 minutes into the film, then yes, it was me.
Thank you so much for not ...
Question: Thank you so much for not spoiling Ana Lucia's death on Lost. I like hint-and-nugget spoilers, but not the big ones. Speaking of nuggets, did Damon and Carlton give you any for the final few episodes? Answer: I think you just coined a new phrase with "hint-and-nugget spoilers." I may have to steal that. And to answer your question, yes, I'll have some season-ending scoop tonight in my blog. Now let's get to more pressing matters: What about last night's Veronica Mars?!?!
You are king. We serve you. ...
Question: You are king. We serve you. Now please give us the scoop on the CSI finale. Answer: The big shooting actually occurs tomorrow night. The race to save *****'s life occurs in the finale.
How many hours of TV do you ...
Question: How many hours of TV do you watch each day? Are you aware that too much tube time causes neurological damage and ADD? Answer: I'm afraid that ship has already sailed, Jen.
The Veronica Mars finale was ...
Question: The Veronica Mars finale was awesome! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Answer: That's more like it.
My favorite TV columnist is ...
Question: My favorite TV columnist is so smart and so handsome. I'm ever so lucky to have a favorite TV columnist like you. Your O.C. teaser last week was very clever. I think the secret words are ***** C***a*h**, which means that is the one hovering near death. ***** C***a*h** was the character ***** ********* played in my favorite movie ***** *** **** ********. A character who, incidentally, spent most of the movie ** * ****. I don't pretend to be as smart as you, but I'm right, right? Answer: Yes!
I just studied the CSI ...
Question: I just studied the CSI picture again and found something new! The dead body has a police badge in the pocket! It's ***** who dies, right? Answer: I never said someone was dying, I said someone would be shot. And yes, it's *****.
Any Bedford Diaries spoilers? ...
Question: Any Bedford Diaries spoilers? Answer: Yes, and it's a meaty one. Next Thursday when CW announces its fall schedule, there will be absolutely no mention of the show.
When is the Season 6 DVD of ...
Question: When is the Season 6 DVD of Gilmore Girls coming out?Answer: Probably this summer, but it won't have any extras. Not a single one. I can only assume that has something to do with Team Palladino's exit.
Things I noticed looking at ...
Question: Things I noticed looking at the CSI picture: Nick has a cut on his neck, the dead body has a police badge in its pocket, and the bench says "GG + ?". Am I on to anything? Answer: Not sure what the cut on Nick's neck means, but the badge is definitely a big clue and, based on the hints Jorja Fox dropped in last week's AA, I'm betting the "GG + ?" has to do with Gil engaging in some hanky-panky with someone.
Don't tell Matt Webb Mitovich ...
Question: Don't tell Matt Webb Mitovich I said this — I think he'd be really mad — but you're hotter than he is.Answer: My lips are sealed.
OMG! Damon Lindelof reads Ask ...
Question: OMG! Damon Lindelof reads Ask Ausiello! Answer: Can you believe it?!?!?!
You interviewed Jorja Fox? ...
Question: You interviewed Jorja Fox? OMG, post it! Answer: I will! This Friday! Provided I get around to it!
You made my day with that ...
Question: You made my day with that rumor about Mischa Barton possibly leaving The O.C. Her character is useless and she's not even that great an actress. Thanks for this wonderful news! Answer: Ironically, I was just warming up to Mischa. I think her acting has shown a lot of improvement since Season 1. Josh Schwartz was wise to turn Marissa into "Newport's Courtney Love," as Summer recently described her. Whereas before she was an annoying princess, now, like her mother, she's a bastion of comic relief. If she is going, I'll miss her. What's wrong with me?
Why is NBC airing The West ...
Question: Why is NBC airing The West Wing pilot this Sunday instead of the previously announced retrospective?Answer: There wasn't enough cashola in it for the actors. Because sitting on your ass reminiscing for an hour is grueling work.
Do you realize how many ...
Question: Do you realize how many questions are going to start off with "You rock" now (Ask Ausiello 5/3)? Even you can't take that much sucking-up. Answer: This may surprise you, but I have a pretty high tolerance for that sort of thing. But I do want to clarify something: I was kidding when I said I give preferential treatment to those who include a compliment with their question. AA maintains a strict nondiscrimination policy when it comes to e-mails.
The 7th Heaven finale was so ...
Question: The 7th Heaven finale was so disappointing! What did you think? Answer: Haven't watched it yet, but I heard it was cheesier than a vat of melted-down Velveeta.
Any spoilers, news and such ...
Question: Any spoilers, news and such for Spike's upcoming Blade TV series? Answer: I hear it's beyond awesome and will probably put Spike on the map.
Now that the Veronica Mars' ...
Question: Now that the Veronica Mars' finale has aired, can you tell us the answers to the asterisk quiz you posted in your blog? Answer: I think you mean my underscore quiz, Alex (wink, wink). Here are the answers: Weevil is arrested at graduation. Mac tells Veronica that Beaver got them a room. What transpires on the Neptune Grand rooftop. Anything that would indicate that Beaver is our culprit. That Veronica looks at the Little League picture and figures out who the missing person is. Anything that reveals that Veronica and Logan are romantically linked at the end of the episode. Keith captures Woody. Vinnie Van Lowe is in jail. Aaron and Kendall have sex. Aaron is killed b
Any spoilers on ER?
Question: Any spoilers on ER? Answer: Abby's going to take a spill in the season finale, which, of course, can't be good for her unborn baby.
Is Aisha Tyler off Ghost ...
Question: Is Aisha Tyler off Ghost Whisperer? Her character, Andrea, died in the finale! Answer: Exec producer Ian Sander says, "If you think you know what's happening next season — think again. With Ghost Whisperer, the possibilities are endless." Aisha's personal publicist, meanwhile, assures me that her client has not been fired. "It's the nature of the show to be mysterious and deal with unique viewpoints," says the rep. "And obviously, it deals with spiritual issues. It may appear one way, but it may or may not be the case." Sounds like Ghost Whisperer may be veering into Touched by an Angel territory next year.