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War — what is it good for? A few good plots, at least (TV commentary)

October 14, 2012April 17, 2021 John Hansen Fringe

We’re in a curious situation right now where 94 percent of the country supports pro-war presidential candidates yet other polls show that the majority of people are against war (although most of Congress is pro-war). […]

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First episode impressions: ‘Nashville’ (TV review)

October 7, 2012April 17, 2025 John Hansen Music

“Nashville” (8 p.m. Central Wednesdays, ABC, starts Oct. 10) starts off with a good-but-not-great first episode (it’s now available on Hulu); among “going inside the industry” shows it’s considerably better than “Smash,” but not as free-wheeling […]

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First episode impressions: ‘Last Resort’ (TV review)

September 29, 2012April 19, 2021 John Hansen Television

Although “Revolution” has the sexier sci-fi concept, “Last Resort” (7 p.m. Central Thursdays, ABC) is this fall’s new show most worthy of watercooler buzz. It starts off with a gripping 20 minutes that deftly introduces us to […]

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5 buzzworthy season finales (TV commentary)

May 8, 2012April 17, 2021 John Hansen Fringe

It’s that time of year when summer movies start to steal the headlines from TV, but boob-tube fans have one last gasp, at least: The May season finales. Due to the evolving TV calendar, it’s […]

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First episode impressions: ‘Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23’ (TV review)

April 12, 2012April 19, 2021 John Hansen Television

“Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23” (8:30 p.m. Central Wednesdays on ABC) — which unfortunately really is titled that way, with the “B—-” pronounced “Bee” so as not to offend all the kiddies who are […]

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Network TV takes another crack at found-footage horror with ‘The River’

February 10, 2012May 21, 2023 John Hansen Horror TV

First episode impressions (TV review): The creator of “Paranormal Activity” brings found footage to the small screen.

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Midseason TV preview: The momentum continues? (Commentary)

January 3, 2012April 17, 2021 John Hansen Horror TV

Fall 2011 served up so many good shows, and so few of them have been canceled, that it’s easy to overlook the midseason premieres. Yet the networks have found a few open slots. I have […]

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What happened to ‘The Walking Dead’s’ Sophia? (and 6 other burning TV questions) (Commentary)

November 21, 2011April 16, 2021 John Hansen American Horror Story

Part of why it’s been a great TV season is that there are so many compelling questions that keep us watching from week to week. And these aren’t just a matter of “Oh well, I’ve […]

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The new fall shows — not too shabby so far (TV commentary)

October 21, 2011April 16, 2021 John Hansen American Horror Story

I’ve done “first episode impressions” of the noteworthy new shows this season, and many TV critics have done the same. We do this because it’s fun and quick-hitting more so than because it’s an accurate […]

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First episode impressions: ‘Pan Am’ (TV review)

September 27, 2011April 18, 2025 John Hansen Television

There’s a snort-out-loud scene in the “Family Guy” parody of “Return of the Jedi” where C-3PO explains why he’s wearing a suit and tie aboard the Millennium Falcon: “Some people still think of flying as […]

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