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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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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5 Reasons HBO’s ‘Vinyl’ Is Unwatchable
“The guy on the first date is just a mess. He has no actual personality. He’s just a mishmash of…
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This ‘Bronze’ Goes to Its Star, Not the Story
Yes, “The Bronze’s” main character isn’t your typical, all-American heroine. She’s a spoiled brat who won’t let anyone forget her…
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The Shocking Truth About Penn’s El Chapo Chat
Yet the two-time Oscar winner is repeatedly hired to write for publications like The San Francisco Chronicle and Rolling Stone magazine.…
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Anderson’s ‘Fall’ Like ‘X-Files’ Sans Conspiracy
Many shows run for six episodes per season, also known as a “series.” For example, BBC’s “The Office” ran for two…
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Why You Must Watch ‘Schitt’s Creek’
Only the Canadian comedy “Schitt’s Creek” – yes, it’s pronounced like you think – doesn’t have its heart in it.…
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‘X Files’ Calls Out Islamic Terrorism Without Apology
The latest episode, “Babylon,” found Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully facing a rather un-supernatural enemy – Islamic terrorism.…
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Who Needs Dirty Jokes and Political Swipes? Not Brian Regan
There’s even a new streaming network devoted to bringing stand-up comedians to screens large and small. Comedy Central, known for…
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