Entries Regarding: What Are You Watching?

Television Is Always A First Draft: Why A Good Finale Is A Miracle

May 21st, 2015

Television Is Always A First Draft: Why A Good Finale Is A Miracle

People are still arguing about the MAD MEN finale. What is it about television that makes endings so difficult?

Zeek Braverman’s Sandals

Feb 5th, 2015

Zeek Braverman’s Sandals

The finale of NBC's Parenthood was the end of one of the most emotionally complicated series on television. Here's a consideration, via the footwear choices of one Zeek Braverman.

Why Is “Happy Valley” So Good? Because of Sally Wainwright’s Choices

Feb 2nd, 2015

Why Is “Happy Valley” So Good? Because of Sally Wainwright’s Choices

BBC's (and now Netflix's) HAPPY VALLEY looks and feels like a pretty standard crime drama. But what's inside is definitely worth thinking about.

“Someone Made This For You”: Giving Art the Chance to Do Something to You (Whether You Like It or Not)

Jan 16th, 2015

“Someone Made This For You”: Giving Art the Chance to Do Something to You (Whether You Like It or Not)

I yell at my son to pay attention during movies and television shows. Is this the right thing to do? And am I heeding my own advice?

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