“Game of Thrones” is violent, sexual and fantastic
This new show stands up to HBO’s high standards of production values, great performance and quality writing. […]
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Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution is worth a taste
American reality television pervades through modern popular culture with over-the-top drama and kitsch entertainment. Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution breaks this stereotype in a combination of spunky British fun and critical reform of school food throughout America. […]
The Doctor is in (your TV)
The sixth season of the British series “Doctor Who” began Saturday with the episode “The Impossible Astronaut.” The premiere gives longtime fans hope that showrunner Steven Moffat will continue the standard of quality he established after taking over last season. […]
‘Parks and Rec.’ recommended
The first season of NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” was a lazy copy-paste of “The Office” (from the same creators, to boot), with a somewhat charismatic performance from lead Amy Poehler. […]
‘Harry’s Law’ takes on challenge of “recession-era” TV
NBC’s “Harry’s Law” is a refreshingly respectful addition to the often-insipid catalogue of “recession-era” television series. […]
American ‘Skins’ disappoints, not endangers, viewers
From claims of being borderline child pornography to angering irate parent groups, MTV’s “Skins” has caused much controversy. The new series, however, is still bringing in a record amount of viewers for the network, despite the fact that MTV has butchered the concept of the original British show. […]
‘The Onion’ proves bittersweet
Popular satirical newspaper The Onion has made a foray into the television market with “Onion SportsDome” and “The Onion News Network.” Though the television carry-overs shine in selected segments, the shows as a whole fail to deliver the constant humor and nonsensical amusement the newspaper provides. […]
‘Weeds’ fails to deliver
The plot of Showtime’s “Weeds” has sunken to the believability of daytime soap operas. By the recent close of the show’s sixth season, its storyline that once thrived with creativity and individuality is now cluttered and ridiculous as characters wildly flee from the clutches of drug lords. […]
“Weeds” goes up in smoke
The plot of Showtime’s “Weeds” has sunken to the believability of daytime soap operas. […]
‘Outsourced’ has an inherently racist attitude
The recently-released television series “Outsourced” is a startling and distressing stereotypical portrayal of both Indian culture and American attitudes.
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