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Breaking Bad and Antiheroes
First and foremost, some mild spoilers on Breaking Bad follow. With the episode “Felina,” Breaking Bad finally comes to a close after months of deafening online buzz and years …
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Q&A with Actor Kevin Corrigan
Noted for his multitude of low-key but memorable performances, as exhibited in everything from Goodfellas to Superbad to TV’s Grounded for Life, actor Kevin Corrigan has emerged as the industry’s …
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Review: Sleepy Hollow
Often with new television shows, the pilot episode alone never succeeds in hooking the average person. Instead, potential viewers watch the first few episodes, seeking a sample of the series …
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Cinematheque: Bobcat Goldthwait Explores Bigfoot in ‘Willow Creek’
On Friday night, the College of Communication held its second Cinematheque event of the semester with comedian-turned-filmmaker Bobcat Goldthwait and a screening of his latest feature, Willow Creek. The event …
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I Shouldn’t Be Watching This: “Big Brother”
CBS encountered quite a bit of controversy surrounding its summer hit reality show Big Brother this season. The show is a long running reality competition that’s usually a steady ratings …
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FX Continues Greatness With “The Bridge”
FX continues to present quality programming on cable while other networks’ relevance diminishes in the twilight years of their flagship shows (I’m lookin’ at you AMC). With the adaptation of …
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What is “I Shouldn’t Be Watching This”?
“I Shouldn’t Be Watching This” is a TV column meant to take a writer who would otherwise have no interest in watching a show and get their perspective on media …
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Al Jazeera America Could Spell Change for Cable News Conventionalities
Beware FOX News, CNN, and MSNBC, there is a new player entering the cable news wars: Al Jazeera America. Having purchased the failed Current TV earlier this year, Qatar-based global …
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Breaking Bad Premieres With the Stellar “Blood Money”
This article contains plot points up to and including the premiere of season 5.2 of Breaking Bad. If you don’t want the story to be spoiled, do not read. …
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‘Monsters University’ Review: A Particularly Enjoyable Pixar Film
The author viewed Monsters University in 2D at a special advanced screening put on by Walt Disney Pictures on April 23. This review is based on the cut that was …
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‘Man of Steel’ Review: It’s Long and Serious, but Still Really Good
A very reputable movie critic once told me that if you aren’t sure how to start writing a movie review, take a short break and then think back to the …
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The MadCap: ‘The Flood’
This week’s episode of Mad Men saw one of the era’s darkest days–the day of the Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination. After these past few weeks of tragedy in a year …
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