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.
Tuesday, September 23 2008
The Mentalist: Series Premiere
The Mentalist uses Patrick's (Simon Baker) obnoxiousness to different effects. When he isn't pausing to consider himself, he's taking out opponents at the knees.
Wednesday, June 27 2007
Kitchen Confidential - The Complete Series
Alas, while leavened with small insights into the lives of professional chefs and benefiting from high production values, this series was, ultimately, not much more than a conventional workplace comedy, its premise employed as a set up for wacky hijinks, and, above all, as a pretext for sexual and romantic tension.
Wednesday, October 11 2006
The Nine: Series Premiere
It is less an indictment of American social breakdowns than pabulum for suburban narcissists.
Monday, September 26 2005
Kitchen Confidential
Presentation, on the plate or on television, goes a long way, and Confidential has the look of a winner.
