Wednesday, January 14 2009
The Best Television Performers of 2008
More than anything, though, I wish all those political pundits would take some time off, to rest and let their vocal cords recuperate. That truly would make for a happy new year.
Monday, January 12 2009
Back to Basics - The 30 Best TV Shows of 2008
The Year in TV was a lot like the US economy: struggling until summer and then tanking under the hope of a 2009 comeback. Still, our staff found 30 solid reasons to be cheerful come entertainment investment time.
Friday, September 26 2008
Pushing Daisies: The Complete First Season
This show piles quirk on top of quirk on top of quirk with no shame whatsoever, and pretty much gets away with it.
Friday, January 18 2008
High Redefinition: The 30 Best TV Shows of 2007
In memoriam of a TV season cut down before its prime time, PopMatters staff celebrates the Top 30 TV Shows of 2007. Some are old favorites. Others have barely made their impression felt. But at a time when all broadcast fortunes are up in the air, they definitely deserve the recognition.
Thursday, October 4 2007
Pushing Daisies
Pushing Daisies features super-saturated colors and bright, bold patterns, a perfect antidote to the dark and grainy moodiness that permeates most primetime dramas.
Friday, September 7 2007
The Brothers Solomon
The jumble of styles would be a momentum-killer even if the jokes did work, but an overwhelming number don't.
Friday, May 4 2007
Monkey Business (Part 4: August)
In past years, Hollywood purposely counter programmed these renowned Cineplex dog days, trying to offset the perception that cinematic scraps were all the studios had to offer. From the look of this lame list, it's apparently back to the filmic fridge for some patently warmed over offerings.
Wednesday, October 11 2006
The Nine: Series Premiere
It is less an indictment of American social breakdowns than pabulum for suburban narcissists.
Friday, January 6 2006
Roll Bounce (2005)
'Teenage boys alone in Chicago for the summer spells trouble, especially with a lot of pretty extras around,' says Malcolm Lee.
Thursday, September 29 2005
Killer Instinct
Despite its frequent reveling in eroticized violence against women, Killer Instinct demonstrates some awareness of the problem.
