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Ohhh, guest stars. Although not necessarily the beginning of the end, I have to wonder if Matthew Broderick’s guest appearance is the faint pre-echo of the death knell sounding for the show’s creativity. Or maybe we’re just in sweeps months. But still: consider yourself warned, Modern Family.
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The title of this week’s Modern Family is not a clever metaphor, nor is it symbolic. Unfortunately he members of hip-hop group Arrested Development do not make a guest appearance either (although that would be fun). It is a totally literal title people – someone literally gets arrested in this episode. Will it change that person? Will it change their relationship with the other characters? Read on… [Read more…]
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I have a sinking feeling that the honeymoon might be over. Why? Two words: ventriloquist story. Read on…if you can. [Read more…]
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The family is definitely still in adjustment mode four episodes into the fourth season thanks to all the changes that have been introduced. Also, is it just me or does Lily (Aubrey Anderson-Emmons) continue to age at a speed just shy of the speed with which Gloria went from zero to full bloom? Not that I’m complaining, because this episode showed me that Lily is going to be one sassy-four year old thanks to Miss Anderson-Emmons budding comedy skills.
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On this fine post-Canadian Thanksgiving Wednesday, Modern Family delivers two episodes in a one-two punch. Well, one punch and one pitty-patty slap (I just learned that term).
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Okay, everyone. Settle down! First episode of S4 of Modern Family roll call: Recap from the finale of S3? Check. General theme of renewal and fresh starts? Check. New storylines? Check. Main story line completely gutted via some weird new fast forward technique? Check? Christ. This may be the first episode that I did not like. Or, maybe that’s too strong. I was just very disappointed in it.
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