‘Latest TV review’ Archives
ESPN 30 for 30: “Jordan Rides the Bus”: His Airness takes his grief to the diamond
In ESPN 30 for 30's fantastic "Jordan Rides the Bus," director Ron Shelton showcases how Michael Jordan's shocking 1993 retirement from basketball and pursuit of a baseball career was a lot easier to grasp then people think. [Read More]
Mad Men: “The Chrysanthemum and the Sword”: Not very subtle, are they?
For all the haters, “The Chrysanthemum and the Sword” was a welcome return to the Don who always seemed to be the man with the plan. [Read More]
Mad Men: “The Rejected”: Peggy and Pete: Four years later
Peggy and Pete had a baby back in season 1 -- and as "The Rejected" reminds us, that bonds these two together forever, whether they like it or not. [Read More]
Rubicon: “The Outsider”: Do you like my tie?
Encouraging…definitely more encouraging. Usually, I’m a much bigger fan of ongoing, mythology-heavy serialized shows than the “done in 44 minutes” procedural variety. That being said, a relatively standalone episode like “The Outsider” fleshed out the chilly, [Read More]
Mad Men: “The Good News”: Don and Lane’s excellent adventure
From the loss of Don’s last true support to Lane slapping steak over his crotch, "The Good News" had a little something for all "Mad Men" fans. [Read More]
Rubicon: “Keep the Ends Out”: We know that you know
With a fun nod to "The Conversation," "Keep the Ends Out" was a livelier, although somewhat tentative step in the right direction for "Rubicon." [Read More]
Mad Men “Christmas Comes but Once a Year”: Oh, Don…no…
After establishing the new world order at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce and briefly surveying the rejiggered landscape in the jam-packed season premiere, “Christmas Comes but Once a Year” slows the show back down to its less hectic, more familiarly deliberate “Mad [Read More]
Mad Men “Public Relations”: This is not your father’s Sterling Cooper
“Who is Don Draper?” That’s been the big question of "Mad Men." Don Draper himself, however, has probably never been further away from an answer. [Read More]
Emmy nominations: Who got robbed?
The Emmy nominations are out: who got much-deserved recognition? Who shouldn't have been nominated at all? And who got robbed? We break down the 2010 best of television. [Read More]
Louie: Finally, Louis C.K.’s big break?
“Louie” is wildly original, surprisingly insightful and sharply funny – just like C.K. himself. [Read More]
