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12
Jul

Reactionary Tale: Emmy Nominations 2014

Procrastination got the better of me, and I never got around to posting my picks for this year’s ceremony, though I would have been dead on in several categories from my notes. But there’s still plenty to be excited and … Continue reading →

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24
May

What I Watched This Week: 18 May 2014

NEW SHOWS Louie – “Elevator, Part 2” (A-), “Elevator, Part 3” (B+) Louie is one of those rare shows where the A-story is good but is overflowing with great stuff in the periphery. I can’t think of another show that would have … Continue reading →

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17
May

What I Watched This Week: 11 May 2014

NEW SHOWS Louie – “So Did the Fat Lady” (A), “Elevator, Part 1” (B+) The first episode is another knockout, featuring a terrific performance from the lovely Sarah Baker as the overweight waitress who hits on Louie, then eviscerates him … Continue reading →

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10
May

What I Watched This Week: 4 May 2014

NEW SHOWS The Simpsons – “Brick Like Me” (A-) To me, this LEGO episode works even better than Community‘s G.I. Joe episode. The animation is gorgeous and this feels like the first time in forever Homer’s been given something more to do than … Continue reading →

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19
Apr

What I Watched This Week: 13 April 2014

NEW SHOWS The Following – “The Reaping” (D+) This show just isn’t satisfying any more. It’s stupid and the violence doesn’t serve any purpose. It’s just an ugly, pointless show. (But of course I have to see what happens the next two episodes. … Continue reading →

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29
Dec

2013 in Review: The Best Shows

What a year for TV. I watched more of it than ever but, as you’ll see at the bottom, there was so much I couldn’t even get to. Such is the embarrassment of riches we have on our TVs, tablets … Continue reading →

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18
Jul

Reactionary Tale: Emmy Nominations 2013

I watched more TV than ever, which left me more vulnerable to the Emmys’ penchant for snubbing great shows and performances in favor of the same ol’, same ol’. Even so, there were still plenty of surprises. Here are my … Continue reading →

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17
Jul

Emmy Picks 2013: Drama

The Academy will announce the Emmy nominations on Thursday. It’s always a crapshoot in predicting what strikes voters’ fancy, but it’s usually whatever struck their fancy last year. I’m going a little more in depth this year, picking which six (or … Continue reading →

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5
Jul

The Best of 2013… So Far – TV

5. House of Cards – “Chapter Eight” (premiered Feb. 1) Easily the standout amongst many very good but ultimately frustrating episodes. In this diversion, Frank goes back to his alma mater for a library dedication and reconnects with his best … Continue reading →

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2
Jun

Emmy Guessing 2013

The Emmy nomination period ended Saturday, so let’s take a quick look at the shows and actors most likely to make it. DRAMA SERIES Guarantees: Game of Thrones (HBO) Homeland (Showtime) Mad Men (AMC) Good bets: Breaking Bad (AMC) Downton Abbey (PBS) The … Continue reading →

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