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On April 7, Mike Wallace, the lion of the TV news magazine died. Wallace was more than a news man. He was a former actor and game show host who found a way to seamlessly...
A proposal for my fellow TV critics and for those who care deeply about the medium: Let's give the
As you know if you've been reading me for more than five seconds, I think
It can be argued that Benjamin Busch is a modern-day Renaissance man. Not only has he served two tours of duty as a U.S. Marine in Iraq, but he played Officer Anthony Co...

  • 'The Wire' Actor Talks Marine Tours

  • It can be argued that Benjamin Busch is a modern-day Renaissance man. Not only has he served two tours of duty as a U.S. Marine in Iraq, but he played Officer Anthony Co...
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Some are obsessive-compulsive neat-freaks. Some aren't afraid to get their hands (or reputations) dirty. Some enjoy a damn fine cup of coffee, while others have a taste ...
Lesson learned: Do not bring up Idris Elba's early role as
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In a recent Portlandia sketch, Doug and Claire (Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein) decide to watch just one episode of Battlestar Galactica before going out to meet som...

  • Confessions of a Binge Watcher

  • In a recent Portlandia sketch, Doug and Claire (Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein) decide to watch just one episode of Battlestar Galactica before going out to meet som...
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President Obama told People Magazine in December that Showtime's CIA-thriller

  • Obama Gets A 'Homeland' DVD Handout

  • President Obama told People Magazine in December that Showtime's CIA-thriller "Homeland" was one of his favorite shows. Now, it's become clear that he's more than just a...
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While we don't necessarily condone expletives, there's one five-letter word that TV characters use to make a point. Adding
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This series looks at the narcotics scene in Baltimore through the eyes of law enforcers as well as the drug dealers and users. Other facets of the city that are explored in the series are the government and bureaucracy, schools and the news media. The show was created by former police reporter David Simon, who also wrote many of the episodes.