HOUSE: Big Baby

Here is a quick word association game. What do you think of first when you hear the term, “crossroads?” Are you reminded of a big decision that you made as a teenager, perhaps choosing a prom date or a college? Do you find yourself thinking literally about a busy intersection that prompts regular symptoms of […]

HOUSE: Painless

Today, we celebrate the dawning of a new era. After years of being sold a false choice about our responsibilities to ourselves and to our neighbors, it is time to unite behind an administration that will fight the tough fights while caring for those who cannot care for themselves. Mindful of the challenges ahead, we […]

HOUSE Recap: Joy to the World

In the world of entertainment, is there anything more disappointing than a movie trailer that gives away too much? After paying a small fortune for your ticket, medium popcorn, and bucket sized soda, is it too much to ask to be surprised? These bite size disappointments occur in all genres, too. Whether you have deduced […]

HOUSE: Let Them Eat Cake

For my money, live music is the single best way to escape the painful monotony of the work week. Legendary performers such as The Rolling Stones or Madonna have accumulated massive fortunes by giving fans a chance to forget about their troubles for an evening. No matter who your favorite artist may be, or what […]

HOUSE: “Last Resort”

When Fox rolled out the first set of teasers, trailers, and promotional photos for this week’s House, I had involuntary flashbacks to the array of “special” episodes that have become commonplace for hit network dramas. In fact, were it not for my faith in the House creative stable, I would have spent all sixty-eight minutes […]

HOUSE Recap: Emancipated

As a longtime fan of Subway restaurants, I rarely deviate from my regular order. My favorite sandwich artist, Sarah, is attentive enough to memorize the preferences of her regular clients. As a result, I know that before I can open my mouth to say, “Hello,” she has already started making my foot long Turkey sub […]

HOUSE: The Itch

While humans are assumed to be intensely social creatures, many find themselves isolated from one another due to wildly different circumstances. Whether mourning a lost love, caring for a child or aging parent in poor health, running a home-based business, or dealing with other uniquely personal struggles, most of us have dealt with the velocity […]

HOUSE: Joy…and Pain

In 1989, NBC’s blockbuster hit drama, “L.A. Law”, put the issue of adoption front and center in America’s living rooms. The program’s most committed couple, Stuart Markowitz and Ann Kelsey, welcomed a baby girl into their family after a disappointing effort to conceive naturally. Over a seven episode arc, we watched the new parents meet […]

HOUSE: Birthmarks = Bromance Reborn

Wow… That may not seem like the hard hitting, thought provoking analysis you visit GMMR to read, but it may be the most appropriate response to last night’s House. If you were otherwise occupied, be it by baseball drama or social obligation, I would strongly suggest that you make your way to iTunes to download […]

HOUSE & the Breckin Meyer Challenge

Alert your neighbors and twitter your online friends. This cereal box of House goodness comes with a special prize. In honor of Breckin Meyer’s guest spot as Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital’s patient of the week, I sprinkled nine titles from his filmography within this recap. If you are up to the challenge, post your solutions […]

HOUSE Recap: Not Cancer

It’s a brand new day…and time to meet another new member of Team GMMR.  This season Erik is going to be taking on the surly Dr. Gregory House  and sharing his antics with all of us.  Stand up, pop some Vicodin and wave your cane at Erik! House Season 5, Episode 2 “Not Cancer” Air […]

HOUSE Plays “Games”

Here’s why HOUSE can’t have four new members on his team – too many medical opinions can be confusing (at least for me).In tonight’s episode, the last until January, Dr. House finally chose the members who would be joining his team. Feeling the pressure from Cuddy to narrow it down from four (Taub, 13, Kutner, […]

HOUSE Recap: Whatever It Takes

What an interesting episode of HOUSE last night. I can’t say that I loved it.  There were some really great moments, but on the whole it felt a little ‘off’ to me.  I personally think HOUSE is on an immensely gratifying creative streak this season, but I wasn’t head over heels for last night’s episode.  […]

HOUSE Recap: Mirror Mirror

I’m sure it’s pretty difficult for writer’s on medical-based dramas to keep coming up with new and interesting cases.  I often wonder if there is some sort of Wiki out there that lists all the diseases and ailments used on medical shows throughout the years so others can avoid duplication.  You know, like ‘cancer of […]

House Season Finale Recap

If you are looking for a discussion on tonight’s season final of HOUSE, please click here: HOUSE Season Finale (May 11, 2009) PREVIOUS POST A big round of applause comments to LaLa for all her fantastic work recapping HOUSE this season.  LaLa had double duty with both 24 and House recaps and I am so […]