TV

5 Shows We Hate-Watched in 2012

Rebecca Lavoie — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:39:04 +0000

A new TV trend has emerged, "hate-watching," or staying true to shows that make you feel a little bit bad about yourself the morning.

This year we found hate-watch blogs on TV Guide, The Root, and TV.com, among other places. We've also compiled our own list, curated by Senior Producer and resident television addict Rebecca Lavoie.

Are Re-Runs Good For You? Are Re-Runs Good For You?

Virginia Prescott and Taylor Quimby — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:59:17 +0000

With the glut of content available on Netflix, cable, and even YouTube, summertime TV longer has the monopoly on re-runs. Well, a new study reveals that watching reruns doesn’t only kill time. It may actually be good for you. Tom Jacobs is a science writer with Pacific Standard.

Plus...we did a little man-on-the-street survey about re-runs, asking regular folks, "What show or movie can you watch over and over again?"

The Upside of Piracy...

Virginia Prescott and Britta Conroy-Randall — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:39:09 +0000

Some content creators WANT people to pirate their stuff. Why?

Shunned (Working Title)

Virginia Prescott — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:17:58 +0000

A reality show in development looks at the lives of ex- Ultra-Orthodox Jews in mainstream society.

'Awake': Can A Risky New Drama Break A Streak Of Bad Luck?

Neda Ulaby — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:01:00 +0000

This piece was not my idea. It was Linda Holmes'. If you're reading this blog, you probably share my regard for her take on popular culture. So my ears pricked up when she suggested I look into doing a radio piece on Kyle Killen.

Killen created a new NBC show, Awake, premiering Thursday, March 1, at 10.p.m. (NBC has the pilot online early as well, for those who don't want to wait.) It's a densely plotted drama about a middle-aged police detective who's been in a car accident with his family.

Books to get you through 'til Sunday

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:54:43 +0000

A bookseller muses on titles that might satisfy Downton addicts between episodes.