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Best approach in zombie apocalypse: Democracy or Ricktatorship? (TV commentary)

March 19, 2012April 18, 2021 John Hansen Horror TV

“The Walking Dead” wrapped up its mostly great second season on Sunday with the epic farmstead battle we expected, plus a couple new elements — a hooded figure hauling two tamed zombies on chains (!) and […]

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Did Shane want to die on ‘The Walking Dead?’ (TV commentary)

March 12, 2012April 18, 2021 John Hansen Horror TV

Maybe it’s because I’m in the midst of some serious “Angel” geekery with my “Rewatching the classics” project, but the Shane-Rick showdown in last night’s “The Walking Dead” (8 p.m. Central Sundays on AMC) reminded me of […]

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Should the group trust Randall on ‘The Walking Dead?’

March 5, 2012March 2, 2022 John Hansen Horror TV

TV commentary: “The Walking Dead” gang deals with trust issues when confronted by an outsider named Randall in the latest episode.

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Comic Book Men

‘Comic Book Men’ opens up the 4-color world

February 18, 2012April 17, 2025 John Hansen Comic Book Men

First episode impressions (TV review): Kevin Smith is our guide through enjoyable days in the life of comic-store clerks in New Jersey.

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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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Oh my god, they killed Otis! (and thoughts on falls to the dark side) (TV and movie commentary)

November 2, 2011April 16, 2021 John Hansen Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel

Kind of a jerk move by Shane to kill Otis on Sunday’s episode of “The Walking Dead” (8 p.m. Central Sundays on AMC), huh? But also a shocking and fascinating one, and something that could set up […]

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First episode impressions: ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 2 (TV review)

October 17, 2011April 18, 2021 John Hansen Horror TV

I’m not sure if having a slow pace is a requirement for AMC shows, or if AMC seeks out these kinds of shows for its lineup, but it’s definitely become the network’s trademark. Sometimes it […]

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‘The Killing’ season finale: A great surprise or a silly twist? (TV commentary)

June 20, 2011April 17, 2021 John Hansen Killing, The

AMC’s “The Killing” has repeat-viewing value that’s rare among crime-solving shows: There’s a certain pleasure in soaking up the pitch-dark murder mystery and the troubled characters the same way the streets of Seattle soak up the rain […]

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First episode impressions: ‘The Killing’ (TV review)

April 8, 2011April 17, 2021 John Hansen Killing, The

“The Killing” (9 p.m. Central Sundays on AMC), which instantly became the best show on TV with its two-hour premiere last Sunday despite the fact that it’s technically a cop show, exposes how we as TV […]

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Should the ‘Walking Dead’ survivors have reason for hope? (TV commentary)

December 7, 2010April 18, 2021 John Hansen Horror TV

The first season (only six episodes) of “The Walking Dead” (9 p.m. Central Sundays on AMC) has wrapped up, and a theme has emerged: Should the survivors be hopeful for the future of the human race, or […]

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