UncategorizedNBC’s Midseason Will Fix EverythingThe big news online about NBC’s midseason lineup is that Community has been benched - temporarily, it must be said; NBC has...
UncategorizedThat Dern Cat, or "Enlightened"I’ve found myself really enjoying the new HBO series Enlightened , starring Laura Dern and written by Mike White (Dern and White...
UncategorizedRevenge Revenge RevengeI’ll hopefully have something to say myself about Revenge later, but for now, here’s Maureen Ryan on one of the most enjoyable new...
UncategorizedRick Perry Forgets His LinesBehold the instant classic moment from the Republican debate last night, with Rick Perry forgetting which agency of Bloated Big...
UncategorizedHologram Bob Hope Must Host the OscarsI thought Eddie Murphy wasn’t a bad choice for Oscar host, considering the nature of the show and what it requires. I guess I was...
MoviesHollywood banishes celluloidSome cinematographers worry that digital can’t reproduce the look of film
UncategorizedThe PTC RacketLast night’s Glee was one of the more enjoyable ones, although as Todd notes , the Blaine who appeared in this episode is...
UncategorizedFantasies and FranchisesThe future of the hour-long TV drama might be glimpsed in NBC’s consideration of two shows from Bryan Fuller (...
UncategorizedAndy Rooney and the TV EssayAndy Rooney’s death may cause him to be re-evaluated in some circles - partly because people speak well of the dead, but also...
UncategorizedRobots Are Taking Our JobsIn a previous post I mentioned some articles and books about the possibility that the "Luddite fallacy" is no longer a...