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Friday, April 8, 2016
"You Couldn't Get Away With This Plot Twist In An Airplane Paperback": A Look At The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
By now, the level of hyperbolic praise slathered onto The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story from both critics and audiences has reached the level of inescapable. Allow me to toss in my voice to such a chorus of rapturous commentary, because good Lord was this some excellently crafted television. Ten straight episodes that managed to be a riveting crime thriller in their own context and a fascinating rumination on race and gender related hardships. Sure, we all knew when we first strapped in for the first episode of this show exactly how it would end, but did any of us know The People v. O.J. Simpson was going to be this exemplary in every sense of the word?
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Agents of SHIELD Is Getting A Spin-Off!
On the eve of the debut of Marvel's third television show, Daredevil, it appears the studio is making moves on a new TV show. Entertainment Weekly has the exclusive scoop that some kind of spin-off of Agents of SHIELD is in development, though they don't know who the program would center on or an exact release date.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
So, I Was On Netflix: Arrow Review
Each Tuesday, I review a movie that can be found on Netflix streaming. This week though, I break protocol in order to deliver you a review of the pilot episode of the CW drama Arrow.
DC has had a rough time breaking into non-Batman related success in the world of cinema, but it must be said, their TV offerings are actually quite impressive. The two new shows coming out this Fall based on the companies characters, The Flash and Gotham, are among the most anticipated new programs of the Fall TV Season. The show that helped pave the way for those two 2014 offerings though is 2012 offering Arrow, based on the comic books character (surprise surprise) Green Arrow.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
The List!!!: Eleven Underrated Quotes From The Simpsons
Right now, FXX is in the midst of their massive 12 day long Every Simpsons Ever marathon. As the name implies, this centers around showing off all 552 episodes of The Simpsons, a television show thats influenced me more than any other TV show, and frankly, is one of the most influential pieces of pop culture I've ever experienced. To celebrate its massive marathon, why not join me in eleven quotes form this glorious show that don't get enough love? Oh sure, we all prefer the personal touch goons bring to any given situation, and who can't sing every word of the Monorail song at any given moment? But here are eleven particularly notable Simpsons lines that really deserve more love.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Bojack Horseman Review: Will Arnett Is A Formerly Famous (And Spardoically Humorous) Horse
A Horse Is A Horse, Yes Of Course
Television is a constantly evolving medium, with color bringing new possibilities to storytelling and marketing in the 50's. The more recent, yet somehow slightly quaint, innovation of a Tivo gave one more ease in recording programs. Netflix has been another evolution for television, and a seismic one in terms of impact. Prior to 2013, the idea of Netflix entering original programming through the streaming service that had helped give birth to their 2011 "Qwikster" debacle seemed like a joke.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
New Star Wars Television Show Gets An Extended Trailer
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| Hera, one of the new characters on the show. |
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