Broken cops, brutal period dramas and a very, very fast man. Here's Michael's take on 2014's television offerings...
If 2013, with its Walter Whites, Hannibal Lecters, Norman Bates and Frank Underwoods, was a year dominated by anti-heroes, then 2014 marked the point at which characters shifted slightly, very slightly, back to the straightforwardness of the law. It would take a sophisticated instrument to spot the difference, but if we are to train our microscopes on the leading dramatic figures of the year, we might start by looking at how damaged they are.
Moral ambiguity remained the order of the day but for the most part, it manifested itself as a response to pain rather than as late-blooming arrogance or inherent evil. Rust Cohle, the Louisiana cop who was one of this year’s most significant memetic breakout stars, was memorably described by his portrayer as "a man who had lived longer than he hoped". The story,...
If 2013, with its Walter Whites, Hannibal Lecters, Norman Bates and Frank Underwoods, was a year dominated by anti-heroes, then 2014 marked the point at which characters shifted slightly, very slightly, back to the straightforwardness of the law. It would take a sophisticated instrument to spot the difference, but if we are to train our microscopes on the leading dramatic figures of the year, we might start by looking at how damaged they are.
Moral ambiguity remained the order of the day but for the most part, it manifested itself as a response to pain rather than as late-blooming arrogance or inherent evil. Rust Cohle, the Louisiana cop who was one of this year’s most significant memetic breakout stars, was memorably described by his portrayer as "a man who had lived longer than he hoped". The story,...
- 12/22/2014
- by michaeln
- Den of Geek
Coming to your TV screen this week: two tantalizing sets of twins, another big Torchwood twist, five season finales, and… the history of meat. As but a supplement to the fresh features and original reporting TVLine has coming your way, here are 39 programs to keep on your radar.
Monday, August 15
9/8c Deadly Sibling Rivalry (Lifetime) | If you’re a Charisma Carpenter fan, this Lifetime movie will prove twice as nice, as the Whedonverse alumna plays twins – one of whom just might be a bit eeevil.
9 pm The Lying Game (ABC Family) | Speaking of twins: This new series stars Alexandra Chando...
Monday, August 15
9/8c Deadly Sibling Rivalry (Lifetime) | If you’re a Charisma Carpenter fan, this Lifetime movie will prove twice as nice, as the Whedonverse alumna plays twins – one of whom just might be a bit eeevil.
9 pm The Lying Game (ABC Family) | Speaking of twins: This new series stars Alexandra Chando...
- 8/15/2011
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The proverbial has hit the fan in a big way for the 6th Doctor. Despite his good intentions with the Vervoid evidence, he's now on a charge of mass genocide, after he reduced the walking plants to a pile of leaves on a sunny Autumn day.
Naturally, this is fantastic news for the Valeyard, whose mania has reached red-faced proportions. It's becoming fast obvious that The Valeyard is up to no good – the black-clad buffoon has just revealed his real dastardly self by starting to laugh evilly at regular intervals. Yes, how to give the game away in one fell swoop – start to go “Bwa ha haah!” – after all that hard work building up a credible case against The Doctor, The Valeyard's just committed professional suicide.
But at least the trial's starting to finally get somewhere. Better still, The Doctor's managed to nab some help from the most unlikely source.
Naturally, this is fantastic news for the Valeyard, whose mania has reached red-faced proportions. It's becoming fast obvious that The Valeyard is up to no good – the black-clad buffoon has just revealed his real dastardly self by starting to laugh evilly at regular intervals. Yes, how to give the game away in one fell swoop – start to go “Bwa ha haah!” – after all that hard work building up a credible case against The Doctor, The Valeyard's just committed professional suicide.
But at least the trial's starting to finally get somewhere. Better still, The Doctor's managed to nab some help from the most unlikely source.
- 3/7/2011
- Shadowlocked
The 2011 Grammy Awards were big for the ladies -- country trio Lady Antebellum took home the most awards with five, while Lady Gaga earned three. Eminem had two honors, but Alternative Rock group Arcade Fire won the coveted Album of the Year.
Here is the full list of winners:
Album Of The Year
The Suburbs -- Arcade Fire
Recovery -- Eminem
Need You Now -- Lady Antebellum
The Fame Monster -- Lady Gaga
Teenage Dream -- Katy Perry
Record Of The Year
"Nothin' On You" -- B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars
"Love The Way You Lie" -- Eminem Featuring Rihanna
"Forget You" -- Cee Lo Green
"Empire State Of Mind" -- Jay-z & Alicia Keys
"Need You Now" -- Lady Antebellum
Best New Artist
Justin Bieber
Drake
Florence & The Machine
Mumford & Sons
Esperanza Spalding
Song Of The Year
"Beg Steal Or Borrow" -- Ray Lamontagne, songwriter (Ray Lamontagne And The...
Here is the full list of winners:
Album Of The Year
The Suburbs -- Arcade Fire
Recovery -- Eminem
Need You Now -- Lady Antebellum
The Fame Monster -- Lady Gaga
Teenage Dream -- Katy Perry
Record Of The Year
"Nothin' On You" -- B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars
"Love The Way You Lie" -- Eminem Featuring Rihanna
"Forget You" -- Cee Lo Green
"Empire State Of Mind" -- Jay-z & Alicia Keys
"Need You Now" -- Lady Antebellum
Best New Artist
Justin Bieber
Drake
Florence & The Machine
Mumford & Sons
Esperanza Spalding
Song Of The Year
"Beg Steal Or Borrow" -- Ray Lamontagne, songwriter (Ray Lamontagne And The...
- 2/14/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
New Delhi, Feb 2- The hunt for the ‘New Faces Going Places-Ramp Scorchers’ took place here on Tuesday, as aspirant models from across the country and abroad took part in the audition for the upcoming Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week.
Touted as one of Asia’s largest fashion trade events, the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (Wifw-Autumn/Winter Edition, 2010) will be jointly hosted by the India’s apex fashion body, the Fashion Design Council of India (Fdci).
The auditions for this premier event, witnessed an overwhelming.
Touted as one of Asia’s largest fashion trade events, the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (Wifw-Autumn/Winter Edition, 2010) will be jointly hosted by the India’s apex fashion body, the Fashion Design Council of India (Fdci).
The auditions for this premier event, witnessed an overwhelming.
- 2/2/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
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