‘Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings’ Is The Soothing Dose Of Monoculture You Need This Holiday Season
“Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings” is a magical breath of monoculture, exhaled gently into the frenzied streaming universe at our time of greatest need.
‘The Mandalorian’ Is Already The Crown Jewel Of Disney Plus
With the launch of Disney Plus, Star Wars fans are getting their first taste of live-action Star Wars since that troubled ‘Solo’ origin flick.
In Defense Of Sean Spicer’s Delightfully Talentless Romp Through ‘Dancing with the Stars’
For many, a vote for Sean Spicer on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is a vote for Trump, and sometimes a vote for Trump is a vote against the haters.
I Watched What Happened Live At Bravo, But So Did You
I went on set of Andy Cohen’s ‘Watch What Happens Live’ to report from the trenches of reality television. It was glorious.
Go Ahead, Make A Martyr Out Of Michael Che
By all means, harp on ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Michael Che for telling jokes. It’s going to end much better for him than for you.
Tom Clancy Would Be Mortified To See What Has Happened To Jack Ryan
In a bizarre, ahistoric universe, our protagonist helps a Latina Kirsten Gillibrand confront a right-wing nationalist-populist — in Venezuela, of all places.
What Netflix’s ‘Raising Dion’ Can Teach Us About Fear, Superheroes, And Parenting
‘Raising Dion’ thrives on character development, not cliffhangers — and its heartwarming mom-kid team will give you something to root for the whole show.
Bluff City Boondoggle: New Legal Drama Leaves Taxpayers On The Hook For Liberal Spin And Poor Ratings
NBC’s ‘Bluff City Law’ stands as yet another reminder that film and television subsidies fail to deliver on their promised benefits
‘Schitt’s Creek’ And The Growing Mystery Of Our Television Habits
The more content like “Schitt’s Creek” is streamed, the less we know about our cultural tastes, and the less we know about our culture more generally.
NBC Redefined The Sitcom, So What Went Wrong This Fall?
When NBC announced new fall shows ‘Sunnyside’ and ‘Perfect Harmony,’ it seemed inevitable one or both would falter. That just happened to ‘Sunnyside.’
DS9:14: What ‘Star Trek’ Teaches Us About Humanity And Capitalism
Science fiction often shows us a human tale through an imaginary lens. But writing believable humans without capitalism and community is next to impossible.
Now That ‘Sesame Street’ Is On HBO, PBS Doesn’t Need Tax Dollars
However much your child may like Big Bird, in an age of overwhelming diversity in the programming available to consumers, PBS doesn’t deserve a single penny from taxpayers.
‘Empire’s’ Abortion Debate Is Muddled, But Improved
‘Empire’ is never going to resolve the abortion policy debate, but as a matter of entertainment, this mulligan episode felt more respectful to viewers.
How ‘Sesame Street’ Found Itself Caught Up In Class Warfare
There’s something odd about ‘Sesame Street,’ a show developed specifically to boost low-income kids, keeping its content behind a paywall for nine months.
What Shields ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ From Cancel Culture
Season 14 of ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ is upon us, and BuzzFeed is out with 2,000-plus words on why the show hasn’t fallen prey to ‘cancel culture.’
A Guide To Navigating TV’s Biggest Fall Yet
In an effort to alleviate option paralysis as best we can, here are some top picks for shows to watch this fall, perhaps the industry’s biggest season yet.
The Best Episode Of ‘Friends’ From Every Season
“Friends” premiered 25 years ago this week, which means the internet is consumed in reminiscing over the $425 million show that keeps us trapped in a perpetual state of nostalgia.
Hostless 71st Emmys Crown ‘Fleabag,’ ‘Game Of Thrones’
‘Fleabag’ was the story of the night, taking home the award for Outstanding Comedy Series over stiff competition from ‘Veep’ and ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.’
Revisiting ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’—Ep. 13: ‘The Storyteller’
Sisko attempts to resolve a land dispute between two rival Bajoran factions while O’Brien tries to prevent the destruction of a Bajoran village.
‘Star Trek’ Scribe Was Right To Quit After Being Chastised For Using The N-Word
A black writer for Star Trek: Discovery decided to quit after a co writer ratted out his use of the N word to his bosses. Quitting was the right response.
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