CHICAGO – Excelsior! Comic book legend Stan Lee’s famous exclamation puts a fine point on the third and final play of Mark Pracht’s FOUR COLOR TRILOGY, “The House of Ideas,” presented by and staged at City Lit Theater in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. For tickets/details, click HOUSE OF IDEAS.
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TV Review: TNT’s Riveting ‘Southland’ Reflects Dark Times
Submitted by BrianTT on February 13, 2013 - 10:33amCHICAGO – I know I’ve said this before but the season premiere of TNT’s “Southland,” airing tonight at 9pm CST, feels even darker than last year or the year before. It could be just a show trying to top itself in terms of edgy subject matter but it feels genuine here, like the show is increasingly reflecting our darker times.
TV Review: CBS Jumps Into Employment Reality with ‘The Job’
Submitted by BrianTT on February 8, 2013 - 11:42amCHICAGO – Is it odd to anyone else that there’s an entire subgenre of reality TV shows — we could call ‘em employment reality — about people trying to find work? There’s “The Apprentice,” “Shark Tank,” “Fashion Star,” and even “Project Runway” & “Top Chef” are essentially job interviews.
TV Review: Beaten, Battered ‘Community’ Finally Returns to NBC
Submitted by BrianTT on February 7, 2013 - 11:41amCHICAGO – Rarely has a low-rated show survived as much off-screen drama as NBC’s “Community,” returning tonight to the network bruised, battered, and slightly damaged but still funnier and smarter than most of the alternatives. Where do we begin?
TV Review: David E. Kelley Returns with Effective ‘Monday Mornings’
Submitted by BrianTT on February 4, 2013 - 11:37amCHICAGO – David E. Kelley is one of the most influential and important TV voices of the modern era with massive hits like “L.A. Law,” “Picket Fences,” “Chicago Hope,” “The Practice,” “Ally McBeal,” “Boston Public,” and “Boston Legal”. However, it’s been a few years and a few failures for Kelley in the recent past and he’s overdue for another hit. Maybe it will be TNT’s “Monday Mornings,” premiering tonight and delivering in unexpectedly successful ways.
TV Review: NBC Stumbles on Thursdays Again with ‘Do No Harm’
Submitted by BrianTT on January 31, 2013 - 11:33amCHICAGO – What do “Prime Suspect,” “Awake,” and “Rock Center” have in common? They’ve all aired in what was once the most beloved timeslots on network TV — Thursday nights on NBC.
TV Review: Great Concept, Strong Ensemble Carry FX’s ‘The Americans’
Submitted by BrianTT on January 30, 2013 - 4:36pmCHICAGO – FX has carved an impressive critical and commercial niche with hits like “Sons of Anarchy,” “The Americans,” “American Horror Story,” and “Louie” and they’re trying to add another success to their arsenal with tonight’s premiere of the highly-anticipated “The Americans,” starring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, and Noah Emmerich.
TV Review: Sterling Fourth Season Premiere for ‘Archer’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 17, 2013 - 11:44amCHICAGO – Not content to stand on its status as one of the top tier and weirdest animated series on TV, the season four premiere of “Archer” begins with a premise that redefines the term crossover. The new season of “Archer” begins on FX on January 17th, at 10pm ET/9pm CT.
TV Review: Jim Jeffries Creates a Skewed Sitcom in ‘Legit’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 17, 2013 - 11:22amCHICAGO – The tradition of the stand-up comedian evolving into a TV comedy sitcom is a long one – from George Burns to Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby to Louis CK. Jim Jeffries is throwing his funny hat into the ring, with the premiere of “Legit,” broadcasting on FX on January 17th at 10:30pm ET/9:30pm CT.
TV Review: The CW’s ‘The Carrie Diaries’ Tries Too Hard to Please
Submitted by BrianTT on January 14, 2013 - 10:30amCHICAGO – It’s all about timing. Great teen dramedies find a very specific rhythm. It’s in the non-stop, often rapid-fire dialogue between characters overflowing with hormones, social drama, and parental problems.
Entertainment News: Winners of the 70th Annual Golden Globes
Submitted by BrianTT on January 13, 2013 - 8:08pmCHICAGO – The 70th Annual Golden Globes, hosted by Tina Fey & Amy Poehler, were given away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 and we have our continuously updated list of winners for your persual below. Keep refreshing for the latest winners and enjoy!
