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NYT’s Alessandra Stanley Just Doesn’t Get ‘House of Cards’
The Netflix cash cow House of Cards is back, to a much bruited review by New York Times television critic Alessandra Stanley. ‘House of Cards’ Season 3: More Policy Than Chicanery “House of Cards” began as a fun-house-mirror reflection of … Continue reading
‘Breaking Boston’ Breaks Bad in Boston Globe, Better in NYT
Breaking news: The Boston Globe’s redoubtable Matthew Gilbert seems to be back on the TV beat after a brief fling with his Bookish column. And just in time to render judgment on the new A&E series Breaking Boston. Big moments … Continue reading
NYT ‘First Crush’ Series Crashes
Okay – this has happened to the hardworking staff and the Missus once too often. We looked at yesterday’s New York Times front page and here’s what we saw: That lede – “I’ve been writing about art professionally for more … Continue reading
The ‘Ray Donovan’ Rumpus? It Ends Tonight!
As the hardworking staff at Campaign Outsider noted earlier, the Times-Industrial Complex rendered a split decision on Showtime’s new series Ray Donovan. New York Times critic Alessandra Stanley found it “grandiose, predictable and painfully slow,” while kissin’ cousin Boston Globe critic Matthew Gilbert considered it “fantastic.” … Continue reading
It’s Good To Live In A Two-Times Co. Town (‘Ray Donovan’ Edition)
Showtime’s new series Ray Donovan premieres this Sunday, and the Times-Industrial Complex renders a split decision on the crime drama. Start with the mothership. Here’s New York Times critic Alessandra Stanley’s take on the show. Family Ties, Boston Style, … Continue reading
Three Takes On Fox News (Of The World) Coverage
It’s old news that Fox News Channel has hardly covered itself in glory covering the News of the World rumpus. But the takedowns of FNC are instructive in their various forms. • The Daily Show (via Mediaite) • The Project … Continue reading
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