Comedy

First episode impressions: ‘Bunheads’ (TV review)

“Bunheads” (8 p.m. Central Mondays on ABC Family starting June 11, with the first episode online now) is refreshingly familiar for “Gilmore Girls” fans in that executive producer

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In ‘The Dictator,’ Sacha Baron Cohen makes another awful person rather likable (in the context of the film, at least) (Movie review)

“The Dictator” is one of those comedies where you like a despicable main character simply because he’s the main character. This works only in the movie

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Ron Swanson: TV’s greatest libertarian character ever? (Commentary)

Since I’m venturing into politics with this post (which will eventually be about television), I’ll admit my bias up front: I’ll be voting for the Libertarian Party

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5 buzzworthy season finales (TV commentary)

It’s that time of year when summer movies start to steal the headlines from TV, but boob-tube fans have one last gasp, at least: The

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First episode impressions: ‘Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23’ (TV review)

“Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23” (8:30 p.m. Central Wednesdays on ABC) — which unfortunately really is titled that way, with the “B—-” pronounced “Bee”

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‘American Reunion’ doesn’t alter the recipe much, but it’s still a sweet slice of pie (Movie review)

I distinctly — and fondly — remember how shocking “American Pie” was when it came out in 1999, starting with Jim’s dad (Eugene Levy) walking

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‘21 Jump Street’ the funniest movie in a long time (Movie review)

Don’t let the fact that it’s based on an ’80s TV series you’ve probably never seen turn you away; “21 Jump Street” is, rather inexplicably, the funniest

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Who’s that girl? It’s Jess; and ‘New Girl’ is getting better (TV commentary)

The idea of getting a weekly dose of the girl from “(500) Days of Summer” was irresistible when “New Girl” (8 p.m. Central Tuesdays on Fox) debuted

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‘Young Adult’ deliciously sad, but it’s not for everyone (Movie review)

“Young Adult” (2011) might be the most depressing movie ever made, but despite that high praise, I have to caution that it’s not for everybody. About

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‘Comic Book Men’ opens up the 4-color world

As a TV geek, I respect and revere comic book geeks. Pop into any decent comic shop and those rows upon rows of long-boxed back

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