Hulu’s ‘Shrill’ Is Unfunny Woke Comedy That Celebrates Female Entitlement
If ’empowerment’ means ‘entitlement’ and feeling justified when you make consistently irresponsible decisions, Hulu’s new show ‘Shrill’ is very empowering.
Jay Leno Has An Interesting Point About All The Politics In Late-Night
Jay Leno theorized on Wednesday that viewers in the Trump era seem to want politics from late-night television.
Revisiting ‘Batman, The Animated Series’: ‘It’s Never Too Late’
A dark episode involving addiction pays homage to classic gangster movies.
An Icon For An Entire Genre, Alex Trebek Is The Last TV Game Host
As they wish the 78-year-old Alex Trebek a speedy recovery from pancreatic cancer, fans should also stop to appreciate his television legacy.
Luke Perry And The Strange Aging Of ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ mastered a format that became the template, something illustrated by Luke Perry’s performance as Dylan.
A Comprehensive List Of The Best ‘Real Housewives Of New York City’ Moments From Each Season
In celebration of the “Real Housewives Of New York City” premiere, here’s a list of the best moments from each season.
Revisiting ‘Two-Face’ (Parts 1 And 2) From ‘Batman: The Animated Series’
Two-Face’s thematically rich origin story is among the top episodes of the series.
Is Netflix’s ‘Dating Around’ The Dawn Of Prestige Reality TV?
‘Dating Around’ marks Netflix’s foray into reality television, but the show also represents something you could probably call Prestige Reality TV.
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.
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.
5 Best Things About 2019’s SAG Awards
Hosted by Megan Mullally, the Screen Actors Guild Awards seemed to lack the laughter-free awkwardness that has been pervasive early in the 2019 awards season.
‘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.
What Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Should Do Instead Of Running For Office
This country needs someone like him, not in a political office or to hang our hopes on, but to relax with, share a laugh with, and be reminded of the common humanity and strength of our culture.
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.
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