Monthly Archives: March 2011
Now What?: Advance Screeners in the Digital Age
Advance Screeners in the Digital Age March 31st, 2011 It is hardly a secret that television critics often receive advance screeners of popular television programs: after all, the role of the traditional critic has been to produce pre-air reviews of … Continue reading
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Season Premiere: United States of Tara – “…youwillnotwin…”
“…youwillnotwin…” March 28th, 2011 When United States of Tara entered its second season, the Gregson family thought that everything had changed: Tara had defeated her alters through the use of medication, and the entire family was ready to move forward … Continue reading
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Season Finale: Shameless – “Father Frank, Full of Grace”
“Father Frank, Full of Grace” March 27th, 2011 By the conclusion of its first season, I would argue that Showtime’s Shameless found something of an identity independent of its British predecessor. This is not to say that the show is … Continue reading
Mildred vs. The Miniseries: Structure and Scheduling in HBO’s Mildred Pierce
Structure and Scheduling in HBO’s Mildred Pierce March 27th, 2011 The front cover of the press kit sent to critics for HBO’s Mildred Pierce suggests that Kate Winslet is Mildred Pierce in a five-part Miniseries. The inside cover, meanwhile, touts … Continue reading
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Community – “Critical Film Studies”
“Critical Film Studies” March 24th, 2011 As Jeff Winger finds himself reenacting My Dinner with Andre with his friend Abed, who it seems has transformed himself overnight in a bid to relate better with society, he has a fairly violent … Continue reading
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Fringe – “Bloodline”
“Bloodline” March 25th, 2011 The greatest test of a critic’s demeanor towards a particular program is how they respond to its renewal. When Fringe was picked up on Thursday, there were two primary responses among critics. The first was excitement: … Continue reading
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Justified – “Save My Love”
“Save My Love” March 23rd, 2011 I only recently caught up with FX’s Justified – after reviewing the premiere, I actually hadn’t seen a single episode, unable to find the time on Wednesday night to check in on what has … Continue reading
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Season (Series?) Finale: Skins – “Eura/Everyone”
“Eura/Everyone” March 21st, 2011 “Is that why I’m here? To tell stories?” In reviewing last week’s penultimate episode of MTV’s Skins, “Tara,” at The A.V. Club, I sort of offered my general take on the show thus far: while it … Continue reading
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