Posts Tagged: television
TV Corner: House
After 8 seasons and 177 episodes, the doctor is out I know – this is another case of me lamenting over a past TV series that ended last year. Yet given the impact this one made, I feel I at
TV Corner: House
After 8 seasons and 177 episodes, the doctor is out I know – this is another case of me lamenting over a past TV series that ended last year. Yet given the impact this one made, I feel I at
Merlin: Five Years of Magic
“In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. His name…Merlin” For five series, sixty-five episodes, John Hurt’s enigmatic voice, in the character of Killgarrah
Merlin: Five Years of Magic
“In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. His name…Merlin” For five series, sixty-five episodes, John Hurt’s enigmatic voice, in the character of Killgarrah
Bring Back…Samurai Jack
The best cartoons stick with you well past your childhood. Everyone has their favourites and many will share theirs with anyone else their age, but my favourite was a bit less common: Samurai Jack. Its calm, relaxed nature set it
Bring Back…Samurai Jack
The best cartoons stick with you well past your childhood. Everyone has their favourites and many will share theirs with anyone else their age, but my favourite was a bit less common: Samurai Jack. Its calm, relaxed nature set it
US Fall Television: Renew or Cancel?
30 Rock, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Community: the best single camera comedies are all on NBC. In recent years NBC have had an unusual ability to cultivate strong shows made by people with strong visions; they’ve allowed room for
US Fall Television: Renew or Cancel?
30 Rock, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Community: the best single camera comedies are all on NBC. In recent years NBC have had an unusual ability to cultivate strong shows made by people with strong visions; they’ve allowed room for
Summer of Shakespeare
During a summer when the world’s eyes are focused on London for sport, it’s fantastic that the BBC are also turning their attention to its cultural, literary background. They have presented a whole host of programmes dedicated to Shakespeare. He
Summer of Shakespeare
During a summer when the world’s eyes are focused on London for sport, it’s fantastic that the BBC are also turning their attention to its cultural, literary background. They have presented a whole host of programmes dedicated to Shakespeare. He
Bring Back…Salvatore Romano
Spoiler Alert! I love Mad Men. I love it like few other television shows; for its attention to detail, its slowly, carefully developed storylines and its uniquely cinematic visuals. Perhaps most of all, though, I love it for its characters,
Bring Back…Salvatore Romano
Spoiler Alert! I love Mad Men. I love it like few other television shows; for its attention to detail, its slowly, carefully developed storylines and its uniquely cinematic visuals. Perhaps most of all, though, I love it for its characters,
TV Corner: The Newsroom
There are moments when you are reminded of the importance of television, of how much of a defining role it plays in our lives, of how millions of people are glued to their sets for hours on a daily basis
TV Corner: The Newsroom
There are moments when you are reminded of the importance of television, of how much of a defining role it plays in our lives, of how millions of people are glued to their sets for hours on a daily basis
TV Corner: Veep
In 1939 there was outrage from politicians and the media alike about Frank Capra’s Mr Smith Goes to Washington, believing its plot about corruption in Washington would destroy society’s faith in politicians and undermine the very fabric of democracy. In
TV Corner: Veep
In 1939 there was outrage from politicians and the media alike about Frank Capra’s Mr Smith Goes to Washington, believing its plot about corruption in Washington would destroy society’s faith in politicians and undermine the very fabric of democracy. In
TV Corner: Girls
Crying, shouting at the screen, screaming in fear. These reactions are evidence of becoming totally immersed in a TV show. When a TV show can affect you so much that it moves you to tears, or any other visceral emotion,
TV Corner: Girls
Crying, shouting at the screen, screaming in fear. These reactions are evidence of becoming totally immersed in a TV show. When a TV show can affect you so much that it moves you to tears, or any other visceral emotion,
Can Television Be Better Than Film?
TV shows are better than films. That’s a pretty broad statement that twenty years ago you couldn’t make at all; it wasn’t even debatable. But now there are definitely TV shows better than most movies, although there are also a
Can Television Be Better Than Film?
TV shows are better than films. That’s a pretty broad statement that twenty years ago you couldn’t make at all; it wasn’t even debatable. But now there are definitely TV shows better than most movies, although there are also a
