michael.ausiello

What do you think about the ...

Question: What do you think about the new HBO series Big Love? I've seen one episode and am hooked! Answer: The first four episodes didn't grab me. Like Matt Roush, I didn't really care about any of the characters and the whole premise felt a wee-bit contrived. But just as I was about to write off the show forever, HBO mailed out a DVD with the next five episodes and, faced with no life some free time last weekend, I decided to give the whole plural-marriage thing one more chance. Glad I did, because somewhere between Episodes 6 and 9 I found myself getting attached to these sinners, and now I'm officially hooked. Don't get me wrong, it's still no D

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Do you have any new House ...

Question: Do you have any new House spoilers? Answer: The season will end with a bang — as in a gunshot, not an explosion.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

I met Keri Russell today in ...

Question: I met Keri Russell today in New York. She was so beautiful and incredibly nice. And I mentioned you! She was pleased, saying that you're sweet and all. Anyway, if you get a call from her, I expect some thanks. Answer: Next time you run into her, please tell her that her publicist rejected my interview request, claiming she "doesn't have the time right now." Lemme know what she says. In the meantime, I'm gonna assume the absolute worst — that Keri has officially outgrown me. (I know what you're thinking: This never would've happened had I not lost her damn digits!!!!)

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

I just want to know if ...

Question: I just want to know if Conviction is getting a second season, or is it going to get canceled? Answer: I'm betting canceled. The show's lousy and the ratings are lousier.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Could Locke's con-man papa ...

Question: Could Locke's con-man papa have perhaps once gone by the alias "Sawyer?" Answer: I suppose anything's possible [he says with a sheepish grin.]

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

I'm dying to know how the ...

Question: I'm dying to know how the whole Betty mystery will pan out on Desperate Housewives. Do you know anything about it? Answer: A reliable source tells me it's going to end with Alfre Woodard locking her agent in the basement.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Don't hear much about Denny ...

Question: Don't hear much about Denny Crane and his merry band of Boston Legal loonies from you. Answer: Haven't had much to say till now. It appears Mark Valley will finally get a juicy story line in May when his teenage niece gets arrested for murder and Uncle Brad takes the case. In addition to the niece, the show is also casting the role of Brad's sister.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Can you tell me when Kate and ...

Question: Can you tell me when Kate and Sawyer will hook up on Lost?Answer: I thought we might see some action between them in May, but now it looks like this season's final episodes will focus on Kate and Jack's journey to first base. I'm also hearing that the aforementioned May 17 episode contains a great scene between Jack and Sawyer. Even better than the poker stuff.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Was Rose in a wheelchair, ...

Question: Was Rose in a wheelchair, too? Is that what she has in common with Locke? Answer: Nope. The truth will be revealed tonight!

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Have you seen Keri Russell in ...

Question: Have you seen Keri Russell in the new issue of Vanity Fair? She looks beautiful! Answer: I have seen it and yes, she looks stunning. Having said that, I'm not sure how I feel about the whole world getting a peek at her bare bum.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

I may be holding on to a ...

Question: I may be holding on to a dream here, but have you found out anything more on the Spike movie situation? Answer: "None. Zero. Zilch." Those were the words of my CW mole when I asked him/her whether there's been any talk of a Spike flick showing up on the new net next season.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

On One Tree Hill, do you know ...

Question: On One Tree Hill, do you know if Jake is going to be coming back at all?Answer: Yes, and his reunion with Peyton is going to spell trouble for another couple. Also, I hear Nathan and Haley’s rehearsal dinner for their vow-renewal ceremony will feature the funniest staged production of their romance, featuring their friends playing them throughout the past three seasons. And look for Brooke to make a mess of Haley’s wedding gown.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Saw you on that new show ...

Question: Saw you on that new show Square Off and I have to ask: What was with the "Grissom and Sara are going to have sex" comment? Please elaborate! Answer: I was making a point about the difference between good/fun spoilers and bad/evil spoilers. It was just a joke. Or was it... ?

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Kiefer Sutherland re-signed ...

Question: Kiefer Sutherland re-signed for three more seasons of 24 (Entertainment News 4/10)? Woo-hoo! How about making my day even better with some big scoop?Answer: This should do the trick: Jack isn't the only real-timer on board for Day 6 (and beyond): Although she wouldn't confirm it when we spoke last week, MNBF Mary Lynn Rajskub has inked a deal to return next season, my 24 mole confirms. Long live Chloe!

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

I'd like to buy you for as ...

Question: I'd like to buy you for as funny as you are and sell you for as funny as you think you are. I'd be a millionaire — check that — a billionaire. Answer: I'm horrible at math, but I think you just paid me a really big compliment. Am I right? Am I?

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

You can't just say "On the ...

Question: You can't just say "On the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation finale, Grissom and Sara will have sex.... Or will they?" and leave it like that. We need to know. Will they? Could they? Answer: Will they? Dunno. Could they? Sure! Seriously, folks, I was just kidding. Or was I… ? 

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Does your comment in last ...

Question: Does your comment in last week's column mean that you're going to be on Veronica Mars again? Please tell me it's true, 'cause that would be awesome beyond words. Answer: Sadly, it's not true. At least I don't think it is. (Rob Thomas, if you're reading this, what are the odds?)

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Veronica Mars is the best ...

Question: Veronica Mars is the best show on TV, so why is no one watching? Answer: Actually, last Wednesday's episode attracted the show's biggest audience since December. Let's hope it did as well (if not better) last night in its new time slot.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Who are your picks for this ...

Question: Who are your picks for this year's Emmy nominations? Answer: Good things come to those who wait… until TV Guide's fifth-annual Dream Emmy Ballot is opened in early June. But if I have anything to say about it (tee-hee), there'll be scads of nominations for Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, Battlestar Galactica and The Shield.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

When are things finally going ...

Question: When are things finally going to happen between Sara and Michael on Prison Break? I mean, come on, how much longer can she resist that tattooed, hairless, bleeding-backed, eight-toed hottie?!Answer: There's a kiss coming up, but there are strings attached.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

When you said in last week's ...

Question: When you said in last week's Ask Ausiello that we'll meet someone from Gibbs' past who you're "fairly certain we never knew existed," were you referring to his daughter? If so, she was hinted at in a previous episode.Answer: That's why I qualified it with "fairly certain." In case you haven't figured it out, I'm not a regular NCIS watcher. Speaking of qualifiers, Gibbs may find himself in a near-death situation in the May 23 season finale.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

So… What About Brian?

Question: So… What About Brian? Answer: Another one I liked but didn't love. As much as it pains me to say it, my problem is with Sarah Lancaster and Barry Watson as a couple. There's no heat, passion, spark. And I'm kinda over the whole "girl gets engaged to guy even though she secretly loves his best friend" thing. It's been done to death.

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Wed, Apr 12, 2006