Monthly Archives: June 2010
Handicapping the 2010 Emmys: NBC’s Parks and Recreation
Handicapping the 2010 Emmys: NBC’s Parks and Recreation June 25th, 2010 [This is the first in a series of posts analyzing individual show’s chances at the Emmy Awards ahead of the nominations, which will be announced on July 8th. You … Continue reading
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Cultural Catchup Project: Seeing What Sticks in Season One (Angel)
Seeing What Sticks in Season One June 24th, 2010 You can follow along with the Cultural Catchup Project by following me on Twitter (@Memles), by subscribing to the category’s feed, or by bookmarking the Cultural Catchup Project page where I’ll … Continue reading
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SYTYCD Squabble: Lythgoe v. Wall reveals Fallibility of the “Family”
SYTYCD Squabble: Lythgoe v. Wall June 24th, 2010 I don’t really have much to add to my previous opinions about So You Think You Can Dance’s seventh season, but I do think it’s important to note that they’re trying: they … Continue reading
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Cultural Catchup Project: Pulling Back the Curtain (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Pulling Back the Curtain June 23rd, 2010 You can follow along with the Cultural Catchup Project by following me on Twitter (@Memles), by subscribing to the category’s feed, or by bookmarking the Cultural Catchup Project page where I’ll be posting … Continue reading
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Cultural Catchup Project: “The Harsh Light of Day”/”In The Dark” (Buffy and Angel)
“The Harsh Light of Day”/”In the Dark” June 22nd, 2010 You can follow along with the Cultural Catchup Project by following me on Twitter (@Memles), by subscribing to the category’s feed, or by bookmarking the Cultural Catchup Project page where … Continue reading
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Treme the Morning After: Critical Arcs Conclude with “I’ll Fly Away”
Treme the Morning After: Critical Arcs Conclude with “I’ll Fly Away” June 21st, 2010 In Alan Sepinwall’s fantastic interview with David Simon about Treme’s first season, Simon was particularly animated about those who argue that Treme is a show light … Continue reading
Season Finale: Treme – “I’ll Fly Away”
“I’ll Fly Away” June 20th, 2010 “I’m just a player.” I’ve fallen into an unfortunate trap over the past month or so with Treme, and it’s quite a common one: with a show this dense and devoid of traditional plot … Continue reading
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Series Finale, Part One: Doctor Who – “The Pandorica Opens”
“The Pandorica Opens” June 19th, 2010 As a newcomer to Doctor Who, one of the challenges I’ve had to face in terms of writing about the series is what to do with its two-part episodes. In particular, there’s a distinct … Continue reading
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Cultural Catchup Project: New Beginnings in “The Freshman” and “City Of” (Buffy and Angel)
New Beginnings in “The Freshman” and “City Of” June 19th, 2010 You can follow along with the Cultural Catchup Project by following me on Twitter (@Memles), by subscribing to the category’s feed, or by bookmarking the Cultural Catchup Project page … Continue reading
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Rumination vs. Revelation: Pixar, the Remarkable, and Toy Story 3
It’s not often I write about movies in this neck of the woods, but it’s hard not to use Cultural Learnings as an outlet for my thoughts about Toy Story 3. Not only is this a Pixar film, but it’s … Continue reading
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