How ‘Kimmy Schmidt’ Did Trump-Era Politics Right
Tina Fey, who created ‘Kimmy Schmidt,’ enjoys mining partisan politics for laughs, and she’s capable of doing it without using comedy as a thin pretense for DNC propaganda. Hers is a rare approach.
Netflix’s ‘Russian Doll’ Mirrors The Mid-Life Crises Of Gen X Women
‘Russian Doll’ is a great watch for those long nights where you want to indulge the fantasy of getting a whole-life do-over.
Revisiting ‘Be A Clown’ From ‘Batman: The Animated Series’
The Joker turns assassin in an episode about fathers and sons — real, imagined, and lost.
The Real Reason Midge Maisel’s A Terrible Mother Isn’t Her Career
If what we see on screen is an accurate representation of Midge’s life, yes, she’s a terrible mother. But she’s not only a terrible mother, she’s kind of a terrible person.
Is Colton Underwood The Most Honest Bachelor Yet?
There’s no need to wait around for the rose ceremony drama anymore. This season’s ‘Bachelor’ is sending girls home left and right, and it’s refreshing.
A Tale Of Two Of Donald Trump’s February Fifths
On Feb. 5, 2004, millions watched Donald Trump on ‘The Apprentice.’ On Feb. 5, 2019, millions more watched Trump deliver the State of the Union Address.
Revisiting ‘The Forgotten’ From ‘Batman: The Animated Series’
In a flawed episode, Batman does not arrive until the final act. The wait is worth it, even if parts of the plot are hackneyed and overdone.
Revisiting ‘Batman, The Animated Series’: ‘P.O.V.’
Officer Renee Montoya, a character created for the series, gets her true introduction in an episode without a super-villain.
S1 E10 Of ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ Portrays Ferengi Nuances
Originally, the Ferengi were conceived as a new major enemy for the Federation. DS9 develops the Ferengi into so much more.
‘The Magicians’ Latest Season Is Just As Spellbinding As Ever
Syfy’s ‘The Magicians’ is an art project in the form of a television show, something we haven’t seen since ‘Twin Peaks.’
The New ‘Conan’ Isn’t Revolutionary, And That’s Just Fine
In practice, the much-hyped changes Conan made to his show actually feel more like tweaks than disruptions. But they work well enough for him.
Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ Is An Agenda-Driven Waste Of Time
Netflix’s new show ‘Sex Education’ is a thinly veiled attempt to force a young audience into swallowing a dangerous liberal pill.
The Last 20 Years Of TV Drama Owe Everything To ‘The Sopranos’
The pilot episode of ‘The Sopranos’ debuted 20 years ago on HBO, and signaled a major turning point in television drama.
‘Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club’ Sorely Disappoints
To watch ‘Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club’ is to be disappointed. At least if your expectations were unreasonably high, as mine were.
Revisiting ‘Batman, The Animated Series’: ‘The Underdwellers’
The series’ first original villain—the Sewer King—is a dud who fails to capitalize on obvious themes of the Batman mythos.
Revisiting ‘Batman: The Animated Series’: ‘Pretty Poison’
The introduction of Poison Ivy reveals more about Bruce Wayne – and the ambitions of the series.
Revisiting ‘Batman The Animated Series’: ‘The Last Laugh’
Mark Hamill’s Joker gets his first memorable line: ‘You killed Captain Clown!’
Best Reality TV Moment of 2018: ‘It’s Not About The Pasta’
‘It’s not about the pasta’ was reality television’s greatest gift in 2018: petty, nonsensical, booze-fueled inanity— but with a kernel of relatability.
‘Laverne And Shirley’ Highlights The Dying Art Of Opening Credits
Done right, opening credits orient us, endearing viewers to characters and settings. ‘Laverne & Shirley’ understood that.
Revisiting The DS9 Episode Fans Voted The Worst Ever Made
It is the only DS9 episode on the bottom ten for all Star Trek shows, a testament to the superiority of the series compared with others in the Star Trek universe.
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