TV
We’re living through another television “Golden Age,” from instant classics like “Breaking Bad” to traditional gems such as “Modern Family.” Hollywood in Toto watches the latest shows to help you decide what to binge watch and what to leave out of your Netflix queue.
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Carvey ‘Destroys’ Socialism in New Netflix Special
“Destroyed” belongs to Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert and Samantha Bee, comedians who aggressively toe the liberal line. Mainstream media headline…
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How Sunday’s ‘Westworld’ Changed Everything
Titled “Chestnut,” the show’s second week quickly moved beyond the pilot to establish its deeper themes and its bold corporeal potential. Caution:…
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Anatomy of ‘SNL’ Bias: The Trump-Clinton Debate
Alec Baldwin, hired to portray Donald Trump this season, is freakishly good in the role. And the long-running show’s liberal…
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Why Fox’s ‘Exorcist’ Demands Your Respect
There was a time when William Peter Blatty’s 1971 novel, “The Exorcist” and William Friedkin’s 1973 film adaptation could inspire…
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Emmys Telecast: Bashing Trump and the ‘Patriarchy’
The Republican presidential candidate wasn’t in attendance during Sunday’s Emmy Awards. His spirit wore a virtual “kick me” sign all…
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Are These Your New Amazon Streaming Obsessions?
Amazon just released its latest batch of pilots for viewer judgment. The new releases consist of three comedy pilots –…
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4 Can’t Miss Summer Shows, 3 to Avoid
May sweeps would end, studios would pack it in for a summer break and odd sports like bowling, would have…
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How ‘Slasher’ Embraces Its (Bloody) Good Name
In particular, 1984 was the year the PTA famously picketed screenings of “Silent Night, Deadly Night” and Siskel & Ebert…
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Why You Should Revisit ‘Cop Rock’ Debacle
In addition to westerns, audiences couldn’t get enough of movies where characters burst into song, declaring their passion through singing…
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Why We’re Wrong About ‘True Detective’ Season 2
Before the season was half over, the phrase was everywhere. “True Detective” and the term “hate watching” became connected in…
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