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Articles tagged "julie kavner" TV ReviewThe Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XIXby Marisa LaScala[31.Oct.08] :. The way The Simpsons not only apes, but also twists familiar cultural touchstones shows reveals again that it's still smarter than all other parodists.  TV ReviewThe Simpsons: Season 20 Premiereby Leigh H. Edwards[26.Sep.08] :. For its 20th season premiere, The Simpsons takes aim at all the big targets: bounty hunting, the IRA, and erotic baking.  Film DVD ReviewThe Simpsons Movieby Jesse Hassenger[21.Dec.07] :. The Simpsons Movie may be familiar, but it's bigger and visually richer than what we're used to, as well as funnier than many of the show's more recent episodes.  TV ReviewThe Simpsons: Season 19 Premiereby Tricia Olszewski[21.Sep.07] :. Springfield, destroyed at the end of the movie, is still in ruins, and Bart careens off of pieces of the dome that had quarantined the city.  TV DVD ReviewThe Simpsons: The Complete Tenth Seasonby Jesse Hassenger[6.Aug.07] :. Season 10 marked the beginning of The Simpsons' metamorphosis from mere long-running comedy series to cultural institution.  Film ReviewThe Simpsons Movieby Cynthia Fuchs[27.Jul.07] :. If you understand the Simpsons to be at once the most egregious and exemplary dysfunctional family in U.S. popular culture, Marge's stalwart strength isn't nearly so spectacular as Bart and Homer's bizarrely symphonic pandemonium. Featured Article Film ReviewThe Simpsons Movieby Bill Gibron[27.Jul.07] :. After 18 years on the air and nearly 400 amazing episodes, The Simpsons Movie delivers the entertainment equivalent of a 90 minute greatest hits package. Short Cuts - In Theaters: The Simpsons Movieby Bill Gibron[27.Jul.07] :. You’re gonna hear a lot of talk in the next few days about The Simpsons Movie - and not all of it will focus on the film itself. Some of it will center on Fox’s failed strategy... The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Seasonby Bill Gibron[14.Mar.06] :. To the bickering camps of Simpson's fans, let's keep it 'real', shall we? The Simpsons: The Complete Sixth Seasonby Kevin Wong[24.Aug.05] :. The commentary tracks repeatedly demonstrate the mutual respect and camaraderie of the Simpsons veterans. The Simpsonsby Bill Gibron[26.May.05] :. In sharp contrast to the terrific family-based installments, Matt Groening and company have started to let their left leanings show through. The Simpsons Christmas 2by Brian James[28.Dec.04] :. The Simpsons has flown below the radar, with the freedom of a cult show and the luxuries of a mass audience. The Simpsons Gone Wildby Stephen Haag[5.Oct.04] :. It's all harmless, but wince-inducing, like an embarrassing baby photo. The Simpsonsby Jesse HassengerThe truth is that a typical Simpsons episode today does not stack up to one picked at random from a decade ago. |
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