The strip club scene has been a staple of television, not to mention movies, for a long time, but increasingly it has become another boring cliché.
televisionCritic's Notebook: Stripping on TV: ‘House of Lies,’ ‘Reve...Culture - International Herald Tribune Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:58
Don Cornelius, ‘Soul Train’ Creator, Is DeadCulture - International Herald Tribune Wed, 02/01/2012 - 11:29
Los Angeles police said Mr. Cornelius, creator of the television dance show “Soul Train,” shot himself to death Wednesday morning at his home. Farewell To An Unlikely Hero: Why 'Chuck' Packed Such A Potent P...NPR: Arts & Culture Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:59
Chuck has never been much more than a blip in terms of ratings. But in a few ways, the story of this little spy comedy that could has been the story of some big changes in television. Tags:
Television: HBO’s ‘Luck,’ Starring Dustin HoffmanCulture - International Herald Tribune Wed, 01/25/2012 - 09:29
In “Luck,” starring Dustin Hoffman and directed by Michael Mann, horses, and people, jostle for position. Critic's Notebook: Bill Cosby Appreciation and Screenings at Pal...Culture - International Herald Tribune Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:21
A TV critic offers five less-well-known vignettes as examples of what has made Bill Cosby so good on television for so long. Television Review: ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ 20th Anniversary Sp...Culture - International Herald Tribune Thu, 01/05/2012 - 16:43
The hedonistic women of the groundbreaking British comedy “Absolutely Fabulous” return in a series of 20th anniversary specials. 'All-American Muslim': A Look At Five Very Different FamiliesNPR: Arts & Culture Sun, 11/13/2011 - 07:56
TLC's All-American Muslim could feel like good-for-you television, but it works best as an intriguing and complex family story. Tags:
'Revenge' Vs. 'Ringer': Two Sides Of A Coin, But Only One's A Go...NPR: Arts & Culture Wed, 11/02/2011 - 14:22
Built from many of the same components, new television shows Revenge and Ringer both aim to be soapy, campy fun. Tags:
‘Modern Family’ Takes Home Five EmmysCulture - International Herald Tribune Sun, 09/18/2011 - 22:48
The Emmy Awards telecast on Sunday night ended the same way it did last year, with “Modern Family” and “Mad Men” being named the best comedy and drama, respectively, on television. ArtsBeat Blog: The TV Watch: An 'A' for Effort on Emmy NightCulture - International Herald Tribune Thu, 09/15/2011 - 17:19
In the spirit of rewarding the effort exerted in the pursuit of good television, the critic Alessandra Stanley picks her favorites to win Emmy Awards on Sunday night. Tags:
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