Monthly Archives: March 2007
American Idol’s ‘Crying Girl’
Tonight’s episode of American Idol had its usual range of performances. Melinda finished the show off strong, Blake tried to mix things up a little (And honestly, I don’t think he has the range to sing that chorus), and most … Continue reading
Filed under American Idol, Television
Flirting With Disaster: The Top Ten ’24′ Romances
This week’s episode of 24, perhaps more than any other this season, contained a great deal of palpable romantic tension. After Chloe decides to kiss Morris in order to check his breath for alcohol, Morris said it best: “Gotta love … Continue reading
Filed under 24, Television
Dancing with the Quasi-Stars: Casting Conundrums
It’s somewhat funny to consider ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’, as it exists as a rather interesting conundrum. When one looks at its cast, it becomes clear that there’s little above C-List celebrities on it. This might seem counter-intuitive to … Continue reading
Filed under Reality TV, Television
TARNalysis Power Rankings: Week Five
While I unfortunately wasn’t quick enough to do this for the first four weeks, here’s a new feature here at Cultural Learnings. While you can catch full race recaps over at McNutt Against the Music, I’ll be doing Power Rankings; … Continue reading
Filed under Reality TV, Television, The Amazing Race
“Veronica Mars. F.B.I.” – Show-Changing Spinoff in the Works?
Now, I don’t usually just post a link to an article and run, but I want to get this out there before I comment on it in detail over the weekend. While E! Online had some rather unfortunate news that … Continue reading
Filed under Television, Veronica Mars
Thursday Night TV Club – March 15th, 2007
D is for Drama: Thursday Night on the Alphabet With two of Thursday’s must-see comedies on hiatus, and due to CTV’s wonky scheduling, I figured it would be best if I watched three dramas this past evening in order to … Continue reading
Filed under Grey's Anatomy, Television, Ugly Betty
Let’s Talk About NBC’s ‘Raines’ and ‘Andy Barker: P.I.”
NBC’s pilot season was a very interesting one, as two of its dramas and multiple comedies were designed for midseason berths which were undetermined last Spring. They remained undetermined in September, and even into the later months of 2006. The … Continue reading
Filed under Television
Lost – “Par Avion”
Gone to the Birds: Lost’s Migratory Movements This week’s episode of Lost was all about birds, both literally and metaphorically. The Raven – John Locke Finally we get to see a little bit more of Locke’s nefarious planning leading up … Continue reading
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On the Bubble – The Shows in Danger of Cancellation
As I’m headed off to deal with some family business, here’s something to tide you over until that point. Variety has released their shows which they view as “on the bubble” at each of the main networks; it’s usually a … Continue reading
Filed under 30 Rock, Gilmore Girls, Scrubs, Television, Veronica Mars
Jack Bauer Power Hour Rewind: Week One
With Heroes on hiatus for a number of weeks, and 24 continuing to truck along with new episodes due to its half-season schedule, it is necessary to retire the Superpower Bauer Hour for a while. However, I don’t think I … Continue reading
Filed under 24, Television
