The 2011 Oscars have come and gone. Awards were given out, speeches were had and deserving films were seemingly snubbed while others surprised us with the awards that they were given. This year marked the first time I watched the Oscars in full, and the question is: did it give me a reason to watch [...]
First and foremost (and not to knock or belittle the fantasy-reading community), I am not an avid reader of the fantasy genre. There’s a commonality among the folks who tirelessly attend conventions and renaissance festivals, an energy and enthusiasm that I simply do not possess – not just with regard to costumes and role play, [...]
Twenty years ago, a show on ABC called “Twin Peaks” redefined the possibilities of serial drama with its aching, painstaking and, unfortunately, prematurely answered question, “Who killed Laura Palmer?” It also helped launch the careers of several young actors, including Lara Flynn Boyle, David Duchovny, Billy Zane, and Heather Graham.
One of the strangest productions to [...]
Fox’s hit musical dramedy “Glee” came back for its season two premiere on September 21st after a three month hiatus. Since its pilot episode in May 2009, “Glee” has been giving TV audiences an experience like no other. Last season, the show brought the world of musical theatre to a mass audience with the help [...]
Summer television series are usually looked at as the afternoon bag of chips meant to hold you over before dinner of roast leg of lamb and garnished mashed potatoes. They carry the stigma of mediocre quality – a gimmick to keep you watching TV, but not really worth your time. However, I’m anticipating the next [...]
“Today is spring cleaning day here at Dunder Mifflin, and yes I know it’s January, I’m not an idiot, but if you do your spring cleaning in January, guess what you don’t have to do in the spring… anything.” This is a typical statement from Michael Scott, the often offensive and always oblivious boss of [...]
“True Blood” came back for its third HBO season on June 13th, perfect timing for the sweltering vampire drama. Based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris, “True Blood” is a dark drama that documents the relationships between vampires and humans following the recent outing of the vampire community after a Japanese scientist created [...]
There have been far too many TV dads to choose from over the decades, from Jackie Gleason in “The Life of Riley” all the way up to Homer Simpson. Some of them have been wholesome and loving, some are extremely cantankerous and abrasive, and some are just bizarre …yet we love them all just the [...]
I don’t like television at all, but I’ve always been fascinated by it. My obsession with the televised image goes as far back as I can remember, to the premiere of “Sesame Street,” or was it the moon landing? I was placed in front of the TV to keep out of my parents’ way, to [...]
My personal relationship with “Lost” began in 2004 with the first episode. I was hooked from the start. I found the series to be engrossing, mysterious and different, though it clearly borrowed themes and elements from other shows. The key to the success of “Lost” was its ensemble cast and the personality they brought to [...]
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