Monthly Archives: August 2007
TV on DVD: Dexter – The First Season
While it technically released yesterday, I figure that today is as good a day as any to suggest that any TV fan out there should get their hands on Showtime’s Dexter. The show’s first season debuted on DVD yesterday, at … Continue reading
Filed under Dexter, Television, TV DVD
Canadian Idol Catchup – The Top 5 w/ Kelly Clarkson
Okay, so I’ll admit it: I had a rough week when it comes to Canadian Idol. First, during the performance show, I was moving into my residence room, and had no access to it. And then, since I didn’t see … Continue reading
Filed under Canadian Idol, CTV, Reality TV, Television
Reflections: FOX’s ‘On The Lot’ Ends with Spielberg
This evening will be a strange night of television for viewers who tune in to see the finale of FOX’s On the Lot, airing tonight at 8pm on FOX. Shortened to one night and quietly eliminating contestants each week with … Continue reading
Filed under FOX, On The Lot, Television
Why Ryan Seacrest is hosting the Emmy Awards
Today, it was announced that Ryan Seacrest would be hosting the 59th Annual Emmy Awards to air in September on FOX. There are a variety of reasons why this is happening: Corporate Synergy (The Emmys are airing on FOX, why … Continue reading
Filed under American Idol, Award Shows, Emmy Awards, FOX
Kristen Bell and ‘Heroes’: A Double-Edged Sword
In case you missed the big news from very late last evening…well, okay, very late for me four hours ahead of pacific time… From Variety: NBC is adding former “Veronica Mars” star Kristen Bell to the cast of “Heroes.” Peacock … Continue reading
Filed under Heroes, NBC, Television, Veronica Mars
Entourage – “Snow Job” Review
Entourage Review “Snow Job” August 19th, 2007 I can’t help but feel that tonight’s episode was a personal shoutout to attempt to stymie my cynicism regarding the series. First, the series offers an explanation for my criticism of Drama’s apparent … Continue reading
Filed under Entourage, Television
High School Musical 2 Nitpicks – The Questions 17+ Million Should be Asking
Okay, so in case you haven’t heard, High School Musical 2 debuted on the Disney Channel last night to 17.4 Million viewers. That is, just so we’re clear, gigantic. In fact, it is the highest rated cable broadcast in American … Continue reading
Filed under Disney, High School Musical 2, Television
Jericho Fridays “The Day After” – Fan Central Feedback, Rerun Ratings
[After last night's rerun, and after some great feedback on Jericho Fridays two blog posts, it's time to look ahead to next week, and see how Jericho fared in the ratings last evening.] Jericho Fridays’ Question of the Week For … Continue reading
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Losing my HSM Virginity: Reviewing and Liveblogging High School Musical 2
I have never watched High School Musical. I have thought about it, perhaps many a time, but never have I actually thought about it in a serious fashion. However, with the sequel airing tonight and being a bit of a … Continue reading
Filed under Disney, High School Musical 2
Jericho Q & A: Oh Canada! – Why Canadians Can’t Watch Innertube
[As part of Jericho Fridays here at Cultural Learnings, we're taking questions and comments from fans or anyone in general really. You can send your own questions or comments to cultural.learnings @ gmail.com, and they might be answered in this … Continue reading
Filed under CTV, Jericho, Television
