Wednesday, October 22 2008
Chaplin: 15th Anniversary Edition
Robert Downey Jr. is a significant reason why this 1993 effort is worth revisiting.
Thursday, October 11 2007
Part 4 - Feasts from the Fringe
Cable created supply where there was little or no demand. Out of the myriad of subject specific programming, a few gemstones managed to shine.
Wednesday, November 16 2005
The West Wing
There are growing overlaps between politics, news, and entertainment. Hard news has taken a back seat to feature journalism and talk shows, real politics to realpolitik.
Monday, November 1 2004
The West Wing
The West Wing has locked itself into philosophical stasis, determined to air its liberal credentials via Bartlett and his staff yet equally determined never to challenge the status quo.
Monday, September 29 2003
One Tree Hill
Nathan represents establishment and conformity, while Lucas represents rugged individualism.
Saturday, March 8 2003
The Safety of Objects (2003)
For Esther (Glenn Close), Paul's coma makes him safe to love: he'll never leave her, never get in trouble worse than what he's in now.
Sunday, January 1 1995
The West Wing
As is often the case with presidential terms, the Bartlett administration ended with great pomp and little circumstance.
