The State of Scary TV
‘The Returned’ and ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ join ‘The Walking Dead’ in offering high-quality horror.
August 26, 2014
Everything We Learned from Fox’s 22-Minute ‘Gotham’ Preview
They’re definitely playing hide-the-Joker, they’re gunning for realism, and Jim Gordon’s going to fill the Bat-Signal-shaped hole in the premise.
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The Battle for the Best ‘SNL’ Cast Member, Day 3 Results: A Bracket Living in a Van Down by the River
OK, let’s get the obvious out of the way first. The upsets keep on not coming! 1. Eddie Murphy (20,806 votes) 4. Dan Aykroyd (10,195 votes) 3. Bill Murray (16,052 votes) 2. John Belushi (14,638 votes) 3. Mike Myers (12,013 votes) 2. Phil Hartman (18,146 votes) 1. Will Ferrell (28,960 votes) 4. Jimmy Fallon (1,995 […]
Read moreAugust 25, 2014
FXX’s ‘The Simpsons’ Marathon Is a Huge Success (With a Bad Visual Problem)
Also in the Afternoon Links: Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Hateful Eight’ teaser, Prince announces two new albums, and Blue Ivy rocks the ‘Flawless’ dance.
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We Went There: The Teen Culture Stock Market of the MTV VMAs
Even in a tame year — when nothing really happens; when no one does anything they aren’t supposed to do — sitting in that auditorium makes you appreciate how deftly this monstrous machine continues to rake it in.
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The Horrorcore Sweetness of Ariana Grande
Beneath the Lolita looks, Ariana Grande has an appealing darkness to her. What does it mean for her music career?
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The Andy Greenwald Podcast: John Mulaney’s First and Last Days at ‘SNL’
During his time on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ comedian John Mulaney helped create Stefon, wrote (and occasionally performed) bits for the “Weekend Update” desk, and went to dinner with Mick Jagger.
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Matthew McConaughey Rumored As ‘The Stand’ Villain Randall Flagg, a Role He Absolutely Has to Take
Will the McConaissance lead to the most important role in the entire Stephen King universe?
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And Now, Ladies and Gentlemen, a Message From the ‘Saturday Night Live’ President of the United States
The gloriously inglorious history of ‘Saturday Night Live’ presidential impressions
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The Hollywood Prospectus Emmys Preview
The Emmys! They are tonight! You want to sound informed about the nominees!
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This Is Harry Shearer: The Former ‘SNL’ Cast Member’s Remarkable Nose for (the Voices of the) News
A disgruntled writer and performer on SNL’s fifth season (1979–80), Shearer had previously sworn off the show, characterizing his brief tenure a “living hell.” His relationship with Lorne Michaels was contentious at best, and one season in New York for the native Californian was more than enough. But he eventually found his way back.
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Box Office Report: Hollywood’s Cardinal ‘Sin’ (Losing Money)
‘Sin City: A Dame to Kill For’ didn’t just bomb — it made a bomb like ‘The Expendables 3’ look young and handsome.
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The Right Reasons Podcast: ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ and ‘The Singles Project’
Juliet Litman and David Jacoby talk about ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ and ‘The Singles Project’ and eat some cookies.
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The Battle for the Best ‘SNL’ Cast Member, Day 2 Results: Comedians vs. Characters vs. Superstars
I think as we near the finals, we’ll find that personality gets you far, but a memorable arsenal of characters is what secures your ‘SNL’ legacy. It’s the one thing that is truly unique to this show.
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