Friday, September 2 2011
Humor vs. Religion: An Unholy War, Part One
Even within the US, where democracy and political openness have fostered a rich tradition of rebellious humor, stains still linger from those periods when “God-is-on-our-side” attitudes swept the nation into a mass hysteria of obedience and fear.
Thursday, March 4 2010
The Marriage Ref: NBC’s Next 10 p.m. Revolution?
When NBC moved Jay Leno to ten, the network thought it was going to change the very face of TV. The goals in developing Jerry Seinfeld's The Marriage Ref were undoubtedly more modest. But Jerry may yet succeed where Jay failed.
Tuesday, February 2 2010
Cemetery Junction (Trailer)
Ricky Gervais teams up with his Office co-creator Stephen Merchant for Cemetery Junction, a coming of age story set in 1970s Reading, Berkshire.
Monday, February 2 2009
The New Golden Age of British TV Comedy
Every once in awhile, Britain rules over America. The Office, Spaced, Coupling and other British shows are gradually narrowing the Atlantic-sized gap between the United States and England.
Friday, September 19 2008
Ghost Town
As you endure Ghost Town's unfunny "unfinished business," you can't help but be thankful for Téa Leoni's precision and classically screwballish physicality.
Thursday, September 18 2008
