No drama can be truly great without well written and developed characters. It is why video game movies rarely work, it is why I think The Stand is one of the greatest works in contemporary literature, and it’s why I love television as a dramatic medium. TV, by its nature, gives the audience the opportunity […]
I don’t know if any of you have heard, but apparently, J.J. Abrams remade the original Star Trek in his own image and created a monstrous hit that is currently running in theaters even as I type this. Trekkers and Trekkies all across the country are praising the movie as the newest resurrection of the franchise (well, except […]
1977 marked another turning point in Saturday morning scheduling. Instead of building on trends from previous years, the networks decided to go with a “throw it against the wall and let’s see what sticks” approach. The result: a wide variety of mis-matched programs that quickly fell off the schedules in favor of older, more recognizable […]
I like to think that I’ve proven my love for brainy, intellectual television. I did a virgin diary for The Wire and I’m currently doing one for Six Feet Under. I write about the ultra-brainy Lost on a weekly basis. I’ve also made clear my love for Deadwood, along with other high art programs. Why […]
With the 2008-2009 network television season in the bag, and a dreary 2009-2010 season to look forward to, I find my mind a wandering back in time. As easy as it is to stumble back on The West Wing anyway, my stroll was aided by a recent conversation being held over the highs and lows […]
