television
On FX’s “Tyrant” cruelty is normal
July 30, 2014The first review I read said that "Tyrant" was overly cruel and sadistic. Isn't the justification for adult programs that go beyond normal bounds that all the mayhem is necessary to tell the story?
Read more“Duck Dynasty” fans react to Robertson’s hiatus
December 20, 2013The suspension of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson has gotten some backlash from conservative fans, but they are in the tiny minority as American culture undergoes a profound shift in attitudes towards gay and lesbian people.
Read moreSix shows with substance coming to television
December 16, 2013The recent qualitative drop in Hollywood films has left a "creativity vaccuum," which is now being filled on the small screen.
Read more“Arrow” takes aim at wealthy elite
November 27, 2013This show has, surprisingly, said a lot of things about corporate America that other heroes have been rather tight-lipped on.
Read more“American Horror Story” welcomes viewers into its coven
October 15, 2013A horror anthology series with a rotating/recurring cast, always led by the talented Jessica Lange. Too gruesome for some, too campy for others, American Horror Story is one of those shows that finds and snags a...
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