Archive | Television Review
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TV review: Conan’s return effective but stale
Conan O'Brien's return to television Monday night in the premiere of his new TBS talk show, "Conan," was entertaining but a little too familiar.
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TV review: ‘Modern Family’ keeps comedy rolling
This is one extended family that just can't help but be funny. Another four episodes of "Modern Family" have come and gone, and subsequently, the show's writers and cast deserve another round of applause. The sitcom has retained a perfect balance between obscenity and charm.
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TV review: Zombies come alive on AMC
A man walks through a Georgia campsite. Hundreds of abandoned cars sprawl in every direction from him. While wandering through the wasteland, he sees a young girl stoop to pick up a teddy bear. He approaches her, and she turns to reveal that she is an inhuman monster.
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TV review: ‘Project Runway’ finale
I am not thrilled with the eighth season of “Project Runway.” From all of the drama and backstabbing to some of the most boring designs I’ve ever seen, this season failed to produce an interesting set of hopeful fashion designers.
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TV review: ‘Glee’ still suffering from ‘pitchiness’
By most estimations, “Glee” is one of the most popular shows on television. It cannot avoid being one of the most polarizing as a result. This polarized nature does not just exist among different audience segments.
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TV review: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ is back to the same antics
The wait for the sixth installment of the widely popular television show "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has been over for three weeks now, but the expectation of its assumed hilarity has not quite been met.
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TV review: ‘The Event’ attempts to corner ‘Lost’ market with mystery and suspense
Nick Wauters, the creator, writer and co−executive producer of NBC's new series "The Event," seems painfully unaware that he is not, in fact, J. J. Abrams.
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TV review: ‘Glee’ retains fans, loses quality
"Glee" became an instant sensation when it first aired in September 2009. Since its pilot episode - the brainchild of Ryan Murphy, formerly known for "Nip/Tuck" (2003−10) - it has turned into something of a cultural phenomenon, evidenced by its 19 Emmy nominations and four wins.
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TV review: ‘Boardwalk Empire’ starts off with a bang
SPOILER ALERT Like a dose of heroin, the second you get a taste of ‘Boardwalk Empire’ all you want is more. For me it was more that I couldn’t get enough of Enoch “Nucky” Thompson.