In Praise of Tina Belcher, Subversive Feminist
She’s 13 years old, the daughter of a working-class father, and not even a real person, but Tina Belcher, darling of the animated sitcom Bob’s Burgers, makes for one excellent role model.
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In Praise of TLC’s ‘Extreme Cheapskates’
Though their methods seem absurd, the cheapskates are a reminder of frugality in a nation swimming in consumer debt.
‘Mad Men’ and the Scheduled DVR Binge
Cable channels are capitalizing on the benefits of scheduling good TV when nobody's watching.
Why Do So Many People Watch HGTV?
The same reason so many people watch NCIS or Law and Order: It's all a procedural.
A Shark Scientist Bites Back
Shark Week inspired David Shiffman to become a marine biologist, but now he’s made it his personal mission to publicize the television event’s misinformation.
A Review of a Review of a Review of Reviews
Andy Daly's new show on Comedy Central reviews often-mundane life experiences and, in the process, highlights our everyone's-a-critic nature.
The King Is Dead, Forever
After his character's death on Game of Thrones, Jack Gleeson is giving up acting. Could this be the beginning of a trend for not-quite-A-list stars?
How Realistic Is ‘House of Cards’ Anyway?
Not at all, really. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy it for what it is.
Why Are TV’s Talking Heads So Angry All the Time?
Two researchers dive into the spittle-flecked world of outrage media.