First episode impressions: ‘Revenge’ (TV review)
I enjoy a good movie about revenge. There’s “First Blood,” where John Rambo methodically picks off corrupt cops until he breaks down at the end, showing us that payback has a price, even when it’s […]
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Flippin’ sweet! ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ and 10 other shows to watch in 2011-12 (TV commentary)
Intimidated by the list of nearly 50 new shows coming out in the fall? Never fear, I have done the hard work for you of watching the trailers for all the network offerings (and believe […]
First episode impressions: ‘Mr. Sunshine’ (TV review)
Here are my first episode impressions of “Mr. Sunshine” (8:31 p.m. Central Wednesdays on ABC).
‘No Ordinary Family’ vs. ‘The Cape’: Which is the better superhero show?
TV commentary: We compare and contrast two original network superhero series.
‘Night Stalker’ (2005) brings Kolchak into 21st century
One-season wonders (TV review): “X-Files” veteran Frank Spotnitz brings Carl Kolchak full circle with this 2005 update for a new generation.
One-season wonders: ‘Miracles’ (2003) (TV review)
I thought I’d take a break from my “X-Files” seasonal reviews to look at “Miracles” (2003, ABC), which I consider to be part of the “X-Files” family. It’s noteworthy because it was the first network show after […]
Classic Christmas TV episodes: ‘So-Called Angels’ (‘My So-Called Life’)
Show: “My So-Called Life” (Episode 15) Airdate: Dec. 22, 1994 Overview: Rickie’s getting beat up at home, Angela wants to help him and a homeless guitar-playing girl, Brian’s lonely and Danielle doesn’t know what’s going on […]
‘No Ordinary Family’ driven by talented, easy-to-like cast
First episode impressions (TV review): The new ABC series shows family life for superheroes.
First episode impressions: ‘Undercovers’ and ‘My Generation’ (TV reviews)
Here are my first impressions of “Undercovers” (7 p.m. Central Wednesdays, NBC) and “My Generation” (7 p.m. Central Thursdays, ABC).
State of Television Address: New fall shows (Commentary)
Here’s a look at the noteworthy premieres of the fall season. I’m skipping over the bland sitcoms (even if they’re based on a clever Twitter feed or star Joanna Garcia) and the procedural remakes (“Hawaii […]