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'Girls' Season 3 Spoilers: Allison Williams Talks Christopher Abbott's Exit

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:30:32 +0000

Though HBO's eternally buzzing Lena Dunham dramedy 'Girls' made little regular habit of cliffhangers, many found themselves perplexed by the the unusually optimistic ending of season 2 finale "Together," which largely reunited the season 1 couples. That ending was thrown into chaos by the sudden departure of actor Christopher Abbott, for whom the season 2 finale had suggested a larger role, but what do Abbott's castmates have to say about the exit? Preview Marnie's updated outlook in 'Girls' season 3 inside!

'Fantastic Four' Reboot Casting Allison Williams as Invisible Woman?

Britt Hayes — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:03:39 +0000

'Girls' star Allison Williams is making the jump the big screen, and it looks like Fox has her on their wishlist to star in their 'Fantastic Four' reboot as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman. Here's why we think this could be good thing.

'Girls' Season 3 Casts 'Doctor Who's' Richard E. Grant in Mystery Role

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:45:19 +0000

Recently, news broke that 'Girls' lost one of its main boys -- series star Charlie Abbott was reported to leave the series over creative differences, despite the fact that season 2 finale "Together" set up an important role for the character next season. Now, the difference seems to have evened out, as 'Girls' season 3 adds an older boy to its ranks, that of recent 'Doctor Who' star Richard E. Grant. Find out the mystery man's identity for the 'Girls' season 3 premiere inside!

'Girls' Season 3: Christopher Abbott Leaves Series Before Filming Begins

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:47:24 +0000

Only a few weeks have passed since HBO's 'Girls' ended its second season on a curiously upbeat note, with several characters returning to the relationships they maintained at the outset of the series. That finale may prove even more difficult to justify in retrospect as series star Christopher Abbott (Charlie) has abruptly left the series altogether, prior to filming any season 3 episodes. Find out what caused the big 'Girls' season 3 break inside!

'Girls' Season 3 Spoilers: Who's Going to Rehab?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:01:34 +0000

Like the episodes before it, and the season before that 'Girls' has continue to prove a divisive force in the TV world. Following Sunday's quietly optimistic season 2 finale "Together," the series will be in for a bit of a shake-up in season 3 as production expands from 10 to 12 episodes and Golden Globe-winning creator Lena Dunham adds a few new writers, but will 'Girls' be going dark in season 3? New casting reports suggest at least one character might be going to rehab next year...

'Girls' Talk: "Together"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:45:29 +0000

We’re joined by two more critics this week to discuss the divisive season finale of ‘Girls.’ In “Together,” we get a couple of happy endings, but are they really as happy as they appear to be? ScreenCrush Editor Britt Hayes is joined this week by Kate Erbland and Allison Loring to discuss the ‘Girls’ finale. Kate is the [...]

'Girls' Review: "Together"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 02:15:50 +0000

Another season of ‘Girls‘ comes to an end, but can any of these frayed ends be repaired and tied together again? All relationships are dysfunctional — friendships, romantic relationships, parental ones. People have this idea that there’s some perfect relationship or an eventual, attainable calm for which they can strive, but there’s not. There’s only [...]

'Girls' Review: "On All Fours"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:53:36 +0000

Tonight’s episode of ‘Girls‘ finds its characters pushing themselves (and objects) uncomfortably far, even though they know better. “On All Fours” is definitely the most uncomfortable episode of ‘Girls’ so far — and it’s not the funny uncomfortable, like Hannah getting coked out and having sex with her weird neighbor, or that time Adam and [...]

'Girls' Preview Clips: Who's Getting "On All Fours?"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:02:22 +0000

While it's incredible to think that HBO's 'Girls' often gets half the ratings, yet twice the attention of something like Showtime's 'Shameless,' it's hard to believe that 'Girls' has almost already reached the end of its second season, kicking off with this Sunday's "On All Fours." Dirty sounding titles aside, Sunday's episode will see Hannah experiencing a setback while Marnie goes after her dreams, and Adam continues things with his new lady-friend Natalia (Shiri Appleby), but how would you like an early sneak peek?

'Girls' Talk: "It's Back"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:00:29 +0000

We’re joined by a couple of critics this week to discuss the latest episode of ‘Girls.’ In “It’s Back,” Hannah struggles with OCD, Adam has a “fresh look,” Marnie wants to be a singer, and Shoshanna and Ray are falling apart. ScreenCrush editor Britt Hayes is joined this week by Kate Erbland and Meredith Borders to discuss this [...]

'Girls' Review: "It's Back"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 03:09:32 +0000

In relationships, people often evolve, and those changes can sometimes tear two people apart. This week’s ‘Girls‘ takes a look at the ways our characters are growing, for better or for worse. Relationships between two people — whether platonic or romantic — can each independently exist as a sort of study in behavioral and evolutionary [...]

'Girls' "It's Back" Preview Clips: Who's Adam's New Friend?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:00:56 +0000

Fans of HBO's 'Girls' well know that the acclaimed HBO dramedy isn't solely about the titular gender, but also tends to highlight its "Boys" as well. Adam Driver's Adam in particular has broken out as a character despite his recent dissociation with Hannah, but will he be able to hold his own story from Sunday's episode "It's Back?" And what new bombshells does Shoshanna drop that have Marnie literally running for the hills? Find out in the latest 'Girls' previews for Sunday's "It's Back!"

'Girls' Season 3: Andrew Rannells to Return

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:24:34 +0000

Shortly before the season 2 premiere of 'Girls,' which saw Hannah (Lena Dunham) moved in with her friend and former boyfriend Elijah (Andrew Rannells), Rannells himself regretabbly announced that he would only be present for four episodes before commitments to NBC's 'The New Normal' forced him to depart. Now, 'The New Normal' remains on the bubble for NBC, but Rannells at least has confirmed he'll return for an unknown number of season 3 episodes. Find out about the upcoming 'Girls' inside!

'Girls' Talk: "Video Games"

Britt Hayes — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:01:16 +0000

We’re joined by another critic this week to discuss the most recent episode of ‘Girls.’ In “Video Games,” we get to meet Jessa’s dad, and the flighty, irresponsible puzzle pieces abruptly click into place. ScreenCrush editor Britt Hayes is joined by Eric Lefenfeld to discuss this week’s episode of ‘Girls.’ Eric contributes reviews for eFilmCritic [...]

'Girls' Review: "Video Games"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:30:18 +0000

‘Girls‘ heads to the country this week and we finally get to meet Jessa’s dad — and her stepmother, and a rabbit, and a boy in a turtleneck. But most importantly, we get to know Jessa a little better, for better or worse. Hannah isn’t used to being the accessory in someone else’s story, which [...]

HBO's 'Girls' "Video Games" Preview: Meet Jessa's Family

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:15:11 +0000

The concepts of 'Girls' and "Video Games" don't usually bring to mind Lena Dunham and her controversial-yet-acclaimed HBO series, but Sunday's all-new episode will take on a new meaning altogether. Once again escaping the confines of Brooklyn as in last year's Michigan-centric "The Return," this Sunday's 'Girls' outing "Video Games" will take Hannah and Jessa to meet the latter's estranged father (Ben Mendelsohn) and his girlfriend (Rosanna Arquette), but how would you like a first look? Get a 'Girls' sneak peek inside!

'Girls' Talk: "Boys"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:57:18 +0000

We’re joined by another critic to discuss this week’s episode of ‘Girls,’ titled “Boys,” in which the boys act out just as much as the girls do and everyone is sort of frustrating. ScreenCrush editor Britt Hayes is joined this week by Kate Erbland to discuss the latest episode of ‘Girls.’ Kate is the Associate Editor [...]

'Girls' Review: "Boys"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:30:03 +0000

Hannah’s finally writing a book, while Marnie finds herself in a situation Hannah might be familiar with and Ray and Adam take off on a little adventure in this week’s ‘Girls.’ John Cameron Mitchell guest stars as a publisher who’s finally making Hannah’s dreams come true… sort of. He’s paying her to write an e-book, [...]

'Girls' Talk: "One Man's Trash"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:04:17 +0000

We’re joined by another critic this week to talk about the latest installment of ‘Girls.’ In “One Man’s Trash,” Hannah shacks up with a 42 year old on the verge of divorce who seems to have everything, but he’s just as lonely and lost as she is. ScreenCrush editor Britt Hayes is joined this week [...]

'Girls' Review: "One Man's Trash"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:30:43 +0000

Like season one’s “The Return,” “One Man’s Trash” is a Hannah-centric episode, but this one blissfully leans a little heavier on the drama. After last week’s stellar episode, ‘Girls‘ is just as fantastic this week, albeit for different reasons. Last week gave us what I consider to be my favorite episode of the season so [...]

'Girls' Preview Clips: "One Man's Trash" Is Patrick Wilson's Treasure

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:21:51 +0000

Now that all those Super Bowl shenanigans have fallen by the wayside, HBO's 'Girls' will return to its normal Sunday time slot, this week with an extra bit of star power. Sunday's all-new episode "One Man's Trash" will see the debut of 'Watchmen' star Patrick Wilson as a handsome older doctor that catches Hannah (Lena Dunham)'s eye, but will the infatuation last? Check out a new preview from Sunday's 'Girls' to see for yourself!

'Girls' Talk: "It's a Shame About Ray"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:41:33 +0000

We’re joined by two critics to discuss the latest installment of ‘Girls,’ titled “It’s a Shame About Ray,” but it’s really a shame about Jessa, and Hannah, and Marnie, too. ScreenCrush editor Britt Hayes is joined this week by Kate Erbland and Allison Loring to discuss this week’s episode, titled “Hannah’s Diary.” Kate is the Associate Editor at Film School [...]

Ben Affleck and 'Argo' Win Top Prizes at the DGA Awards

Jacob Hall — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:13:00 +0000

Okay, this is just getting silly -- another major Hollywood award ceremony, another victory for Ben Affleck and 'Argo,' this time at the Director's Guild of America awards. If this was like any other year, Affleck would look like a shoe-in for the Oscar...except that he's not nominated. Which means that Affleck's repeated victories make this year's Academy Awards the hardest to predict in recent memory.

'Girls' Review: "It's a Shame About Ray"

Britt Hayes — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:30:04 +0000

This week’s episode of ‘Girls‘ (airing tonight thanks to the Superbowl) is titled “It’s a Shame About Ray,” and while that’s certainly accurate, it’s also kind of a shame about Jessa, too. Those who have been a little agitated (as I have) with the lack of Jessa in the first batch of ‘Girls’ episodes this [...]

'Girls' Preview: "It's A Shame About Ray" Arrives Early

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:30:47 +0000

As even 'Girls' viewers likely realize, this Sunday's usual TV line-up might have a few more crickets than usual, as most of America tunes in for the Super Bowl (or at least the commercials in between the big game). Thankfully, HBO isn't going to make you choose, airing both 'Girls' and 'Enlightened' a full day early on Saturday, as well as their regular Sunday timeslots. But why wait, even until then? Get a sneak peek of this weekend's all-new 'Girls' episode "It's A Shame About Ray" inside!

'Girls' Creator Lena Dunham Developing New HBO Fashion Comedy

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:30:11 +0000

HBO's breakout comedy 'Girls' will certainly keep creator, writer, director and star Lena Dunham busy for the foreseeable future, between a season 3 renewal and and even longer writing contract with HBO, but that hasn't stopped the Golden Globe-winning star from taking on additional projects. New reports claim Dunham and her 'Girls' co-runner Jenni Konner have begun work on yet another HBO comedy series to chronicle famed personal shopper Betty Halbreich, but could 'All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go' reach the same heights as 'Girls?'

'Girls' Talk: "Bad Friend"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:28:00 +0000

Hannah goes on drug-fueled adventure that leads her to realize that she’s the good friend and Marnie’s the bad friend — but is it that simple? We’ll discuss this and more in this week’s ‘Girls‘ Talk! ScreenCrush editor Britt Hayes is joined this week by Meredith Borders to discuss the latest episode of the HBO [...]

'Girls' Review: "Bad Friend"

Britt Hayes — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:30:17 +0000

It’s not really a “crackcident” if you do it on purpose. Hannah and Elijah do some cocaine this week on ‘Girls,’ inspiring Hannah to get incredibly honest. Hannah scores a freelance gig at the kind of place where the editor wants her to try drugs and have a threesome so she can write about it. [...]

'Girls' Season 3 Officially Picked Up With Additional Episodes

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:52:01 +0000

Get out your surprised faces everybody, because for a third time we're reporting that HBO's critical darling 'Girls' has been officially picked up for a third season. The news was more or less spoiled months ago by executive producer Judd Apatow, and this past week by series creator, writer, director and star Lena Dunham, but only now has HBO officially rung in to confirm a third season with a bonus of two additional episodes. Find out all the details of 'GIrls' season 3 inside!

'Girls' "Bad Friend" Preview: Will Hannah Have A "Crackcident"?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:12:45 +0000

Despite the fact that HBO still hasn't acknowledged an official third season pickup of 'Girls' outside of Lena Dunham's tacit confirmation to Alec Baldwin, the Golden Globe-winning show picks up again this Sunday with what could prove to be one of the hotly debated series' most divisive episodes yet, "Bad Friend." You don't have to wait until Sunday for a sneak peek, however, so check out the first two minutes of Sunday's all-new 'Girls' episode "Bad Friend" inside!