CHICAGO – In the last several years, how many times have you wanted to shout the “Mad as Hell” movie quote? Well, Invictus Theatre Co. has produced a stage adaptation of “Network” – with that quote shout worthy – at the Windy City Playhouse in Chicago through September 29th. For tickets/details, click HOWARD BEALE.
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TV Review: Excellent ‘Southland’ Returns With First New TNT Episodes
Submitted by BrianTT on January 3, 2011 - 10:20amCHICAGO – TNT’s “Southland” has found that rare balance that evades most modern cop shows. In fact, it may be the best show of its type since “NYPD Blue.”
TV News: TNT Renews Drama ‘Southland’ For Third Season
Submitted by BrianTT on April 26, 2010 - 4:51pmCHICAGO – The great “Southland” has been officially renewed for a third season, the first produced by TNT, that will air in January of 2011. The John Wells police drama started at NBC, where production began on a second season, but it was then canceled. TNT picked up the episodes already produced and aired them early this year but will now produce episodes of their own.
TV Review: Great ‘Southland’ Premieres New Episodes on TNT
Submitted by BrianTT on March 2, 2010 - 4:16pmCHICAGO – The most notable casualties of the disastrous “The Jay Leno Show” may have been Conan O’Brien and the reputation of “The Tonight Show” but the fate of scripted drama on NBC also took a hit, exemplified by the fact that the network let arguably their best show go without much fanfare.
DVD Review: First Season of Spectacular Cop Show ‘Southland’
Submitted by BrianTT on January 22, 2010 - 4:48pmCHICAGO – One episode of the excellent “Southland” should tell you all you need to know about what NBC thinks about quality dramatic writing. They don’t care. They looked at this show, one of the most expertly-written on television, and canceled it, even after starting production on the second season. They’d rather give you “The Jay Leno Show”. Show them the error of their ways and make “Southland” a hit on DVD and with upcoming new episodes on TNT.
Interview: Michael Cudlitz Redefines the TV Cop in Excellent ‘Southland’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 12, 2010 - 1:13pmCHICAGO – NBC’s loss is the TNT Network’s gain as the excellent police drama “Southland” re-emerges on basic cable with a premiere Tuesday, January 12th. Michael Cudlitz plays the conflicted veteran officer John Cooper in the show.
TV News: NBC Cuts Drama ‘Southland’ From Schedule
Submitted by BrianTT on October 11, 2009 - 6:18pmCHICAGO – NBC has canceled the John Wells cop drama “Southland” before the show’s second season premiere, which was scheduled to air on Friday, October 23, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
TV Review: Excellent ‘Southland’ Delivers on High Expectations
Submitted by BrianTT on April 9, 2009 - 10:41am![]() Television Rating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Premiere episodes of ensemble shows like NBC’s nearly-great “Southland” can be a tough nut to crack. How do you interested viewers in a dozen characters in 44 minutes, give them a resolved plot in that same window of time, and intrigue them enough to come back next week? “Southland” expertly does all three.
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