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, October 10 2007
Brothers and Sisters - The Complete First Season
Welcome to Dynasty without the camp. But like their '80s counterparts, the Carringtons, the Walkers’ of Brothers and Sisters lives are a cornucopia of angst.
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.
Friday, October 21 2005
The Outsiders: The Complete Novel (1983)
Rarely does a director's cut reflect a vision 'truer' to a source text. But, like most everything else surrounding the picture, The Outsiders: The Complete Novel is quite an anomaly.
Monday, August 29 2005
Tommy Boy: Holy Schnike Edition (1995)
It seems odd that this well-executed formula buddy comedy would have such a tortured birthing process.
Thursday, May 5 2005
The Specials: Specials Edition (2000)
Apparently, the production suffered from ego problems on set, similar to those bothering the characters.
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, October 11 2004
dr. vegas
dr. vegas burdened by a shaky premise (is it a comedy? is it a drama?) and some of the limpest lines penned this side of Coldplay's lyrics.
Monday, October 6 2003
Lyon’s Den
Trades on the image of D.C. as a shadow-realm, characterized by backroom dealings and shifting loyalties.
