Monthly Archives: March 2010
You Say Apology, I Say Shifting Blame: Big Love’s Chloe Sevigny vs. Context
You Say Apology, I Say Shifting Blame March 26th, 2010 On Big Love, Bill Henrickson and his family live a secretive life, outwardly projecting an image of normality while in truth living a complicated life as Polygamists. This requires a … Continue reading
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Scene-ic Storytelling: Philosophy and Memorability in SyFy’s Caprica
Scene-ic Storytelling in SyFy’s Caprica March 25th, 2010 I was listening to last week’s episode of the Firewall and Iceberg podcast, where Alan and Dan were explaining how hard it is to pick your favourite episode of a television show. … Continue reading
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30 Rock – “Floyd”
“Floyd” March 25th, 2010 While 30 Rock is a show that rarely has a great deal of forward momentum, I always like it better when it seems like it’s taking me someplace in particular; Jenna’s best story was when she … Continue reading
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The Office – “Happy Hour”
“Happy Hour” March 25th, 2010 One of the advantages of the workplace comedy is that there are enough logical reasons for co-workers to get together after hours that episodes like “Happy Hour” don’t feel inherently forced. Sure, it’s still a … Continue reading
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Parks and Recreation – “Summer Catalog”
“Summer Catalog” March 25th, 2010 For a while, I wasn’t entirely feeling “Summer Catalog.” To some degree, the show has reached a point in its season where we have a very clear understanding of where its various stories are going, … Continue reading
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Community – “The Science of Illusion”
“The Science of Illusion” March 25th, 2010 We all knew going into Community that Chevy Chase is both a gifted physical comedian and great at playing someone who’s a little nit aloof , and in the supporting role of Pierce … Continue reading
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Cougar Town – “Turn This Car Around”
“Turn This Car Around” March 24th, 2010 Earlier this week, How I Met Your Mother did an episode which more or less spoke to one of the more popular readings of the show: people think that Ted is a jerk, … Continue reading
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Modern Family – “Starry Night”
“Starry Night” March 24th, 2010 I think we’re past the point where I need to go into my usual rant about Modern Family, a show which is well-crafted and funny but not necessarily funny because it is well-crafted. In other … Continue reading
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Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains – “Episode Six”
“Banana Etiquette” March 24th, 2010 Survivor has done episodes like this one before: by sending both teams to tribal council, it means that a single hour becomes packed with wall-to-wall strategy, which is usually when the game is at its … Continue reading
