Five TV Highs to Ease 'Game of Thrones' Withdrawal
By James Mandell Ever since cable execs figured out that summer re-run season was the perfect time to launch original programming, the corporate game o’ thrones has breathed new fire into June TV. And with AMC, Netflix and Amazon following HBO and Showtime’s lead, the bar’s been raised with entertaining, high-quality choices. Here are five titles, all available for streaming, one way or another.
Neil Gaiman's American Gods Gets Green Light
Many of you know that I don’t spend all my time in movie theaters and celebrity homes. I pass a good deal of my “off-hours” with my nose buried in my Kindle. Ever since I learned how to read, I’ve been absolutely devouring the written word, and I’ve been plowing through about a book a week…
Is the Transgender Movement Sexist?
Transgender seems to be the new black–at least transgender women. Caitlyn Jenner graces the cover of Vanity Fair, Jeffrey Tambor picks up award after award for his portrayal of a dad who makes the switch on Transparent and Lana Wachowski is finally gaining respect for her bright-haired transition. And now ABC Family, Disney’s more “progressive” family oriented channel, is…
Nice Guys Finish First at the 2015 Critics Choice TV Awards
“It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy,” said I, after the very first of the 2015 Critics Choice Awards was given out. I was referring to Jonathan Banks, who picked up the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for Better Call Saul. I’d chatted with him earlier, and he told me he…
Dishing on Design on The Craig and Robbie Hour
I just love me some Craig Olsen and Robbie Laughlin, hosts of the tres fabulous and colorful Craig and Robbie Hour. They got me to reveal all sorts of very personal, deep dark secrets I hadn’t thought about in years when I guested on their Global Voice Broadcasing network show, even though I was there to talk…
Seeing Stars at the 2015 Critics Choice TV Awards
Wow. Now that I know that so many of my absolute favorite TV/movie stars are showing up for the Critics Choice TV Awards on Sunday, May 31 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, I’m really excited about attending. I mean, Charlize Theron, who was absolutely transcendent in Mad Max: Fury Road, is showing up to present a…
Help Me Decide on the Critics Choice Television Awards
Well, the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) just announced nominations for the 5th annual Critics Choice Television Awards, which will be broadcast live on A&E from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, May 31, 2015 (8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT). I’ve already got my dress picked out, but my decisions on the shows and actors I vote for are not so…
Open House at the Bates Motel
When you get an invite from Vera Farmiga to an Open House at the Bates Motel, the response is not a simple “yes please,” but a “HELL YESSSSS! And what should I wear and can I bring my lovely and talented husband to snap a photo or two?” This time of year, with Critics Choice…
Buzzr: Game Show Nirvana
Can’t get enough of your favorite game show? Do you ever get an insatiable craving to watch shows like Password, Family Feud, Celebrity Name Game or Body Language, but didn’t have a listing, or a TV handy? Thanks to a YouTube Channel called Buzzr, you can now watch all new episodes of both classic and new game…
Fox Reopens THE X-FILES
Remember those good old days when Gillian Anderson had a poofy perm and David Duchovny didn’t play a sex-crazed Californian? I bet you can still hear that mysterious X-Files theme whistling through your head. Fans of one of the most successful sci-fi television dramas of all time will be thrilled to learn that the Peabody Award…
