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Tag: Television

Second Screen: One Mississippi Reimagines the Sitcom

Film
By Jim Hemphill | September 26, 2016
By Jim Hemphill | September 26, 2016

Second Screen: One Mississippi Reimagines the Sitcom

Stand-up Tig Notaro, along with Diablo Cody and Louis CK, adds tragedy to the traditional TV comedy to redefine and deepen the form.

The Movies-Versus-TV Debate Is Over: It’s All One Stream Now

Film
By Matthew Wilder | September 22, 2016
By Matthew Wilder | September 22, 2016

The Movies-Versus-TV Debate Is Over: It’s All One Stream Now

The endlessly debated question of whether the small screen has surpassed the big screen? It's now obsolete, says Matthew Wilder.

Second Screen: Animal Kingdom Emulates Its Source Material (and Then Some)

Film
By Jim Hemphill | August 31, 2016
By Jim Hemphill | August 31, 2016

Second Screen: Animal Kingdom Emulates Its Source Material (and Then Some)

The new TNT show not only does justice to the great crime movie it's taken from, but also deepens its complex and compelling narrative.

How The Night Of and Serial Made Me Fall in Love with Long Form Storytelling

Film
By Morgan Jon Fox | August 30, 2016
By Morgan Jon Fox | August 30, 2016

How The Night Of and Serial Made Me Fall in Love with Long Form Storytelling

Indie filmmaker turned showrunner Morgan Jon Fox tries to dissect exactly what makes HBO's latest hit show so outstanding.

Stranger Things and the Problem of “Plotblocking”

Film
By Andrew Matthews | August 24, 2016
By Andrew Matthews | August 24, 2016

Stranger Things and the Problem of “Plotblocking”

Writer-director Andrew Matthews on Netflix's smash hit series and a worrisome trait of that and a number of other binge-worthy shows.

Are the Olympics the Ultimate Reality TV Show?

Film
By Stuart Gordon | August 19, 2016
By Stuart Gordon | August 19, 2016

Are the Olympics the Ultimate Reality TV Show?

Stuart Gordon reflects on the gold-medal drama he's enjoyed by watching the U.S. gymnastics team at the current Olympic Games in Rio.

Talkhouse Playlist: Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket Talks His Favorite Guitarists

Music
August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016

Talkhouse Playlist: Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket Talks His Favorite Guitarists

The My Morning Jacket guitarist shares tracks with non-traditional guitars, a masterclass in rhythmic playing, and more.

How I Tried to Not Embarrass Myself Playing Woody Allen in a ’90s TV Biopic

Film
By Dennis Boutsikaris | August 17, 2016
By Dennis Boutsikaris | August 17, 2016

How I Tried to Not Embarrass Myself Playing Woody Allen in a ’90s TV Biopic

Character actor Dennis Boutsikaris on how he came to play the controversial actor-director in Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story.

Second Screen: Shades of Blue is One of the Best Cop Shows of All Time

Film
By Jim Hemphill | August 2, 2016
By Jim Hemphill | August 2, 2016

Second Screen: Shades of Blue is One of the Best Cop Shows of All Time

With echoes of classic Lumet and two outstanding central performances, Shades of Blue is a rare welcome addition to the crowded cop show genre.

Shamir Explains Why This Orange is the New Black Death Scene Bothered Him So Much

Music
By Shamir Bailey | August 1, 2016
By Shamir Bailey | August 1, 2016

Shamir Explains Why This Orange is the New Black Death Scene Bothered Him So Much

The singer-songwriter talks race, police violence and dangerous fictions.

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