NBC’s “Community” is one example of the complicated situation that is situation comedy.
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His Old Kentucky Home: Timothy Olyphant dons the white hat in ‘Justified’
In ‘Justified’ Timothy Olyphant conveys the smoldering rage of an honest man trying to make the world a more honest place.
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Regarding Henry: Can an aging king redeem ‘The Tudors’?
Chronciling the last days of King Henry XIII has had a liberating effect on ‘The Tudors.”
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War as Hell: ‘The Pacific’ plumbs the heart of darkness
What makes “The Pacific” worth watching is the opportunity to observe the genesis of a new global order.
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Second Time’s a Charm: NBC revives “Parenthood”
NBC’s “Parenthood” offers flashes of pure joy that make its moments of banality worthwhile.
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The Enlightened One: David Grubin’s “The Buddha” on PBS
The director of “The Buddha” on PBS can well be considered a successful Buddhist apostle.
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Women’s Work: ‘Damages’ and ‘The Good Wife’ look at female ambition
Two television series, “Damages” and “The Good Wife,” grapple with the interplay of strength and femininity.
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Snark Attack: Television and criticism in an age of nihilism
Snark is the final frontier for the age of irony, the last word for a generation that prides itself on having the last word.
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Moral Convictions: An interview with the producer of ‘Law & Order’
‘Law & Order’ producer René Balcer explains why the long-running police drama is in part a ‘moral mystery.’