TELEVISION

THE CV: SHERLOCK HOLMES

Matthew Sweet — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:38:20 +0000

The BBC’s hit “Sherlock” is just one of 230 films or television series featuring the great man. Matthew Sweet picks the best ... read more »

ALL THAT MUSIC

Jon Fasman — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:32:55 +0000

It was never going to be easy for David Simon to create a follow-up to "The Wire". There is much to like about "Treme", writes Jon Fasman, but is it too much to ask for a plot? read more »

HOMER V MICKEY

Bee Wilson — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:39:17 +0000

After 20 years “The Simpsons” is almost as established as Disney. Bee Wilson compares and contrasts two giants of pop culture ... read more »

FIRESIDE TALES ON THE TELLY

Andrew Marr — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:04:46 +0000

What makes good history television? Andrew Marr, who has personal reasons for asking, considers the best examples ... read more »

THE TROUBLE WITH WAR GAMES

Benjamin Pauker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:48:20 +0000

The first video game about the Iraq war provoked a firestorm of its own. A realistic game about the second invasion of Fallujah might be a bit too ambitious, writes Benjamin Pauker ... read more »

THE CV: HELEN MIRREN

Intelligent Life — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:35:00 +0000

She’s been a media darling for 40 years—and a fine actress. As she graces the big screen in the newsroom thriller "State of Play", Irving Wardle (theatre) and Matthew Sweet (film) pick her star turns ... read more »

TYRA BANKS'S UNUSUAL BRAND OF FEMINISM

Molly Young — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:48:42 +0000

Diva, den mother, wackjob, tycoon: Tyra Banks, host of "America's Next Top Model", has it all. Molly Young considers the paradox of her doctrine of self-acceptance ... read more »

LEONARD ROSSITER, MY FATHER

Camilla Rossiter — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:53:21 +0000

To the public, he was Reggie Perrin and Rigsby–and still is, long after his death, with repeats continuing and remakes planned. To Camilla Rossiter, he was just Dad ... read more »

I AM IN LOVE WITH A SOCIOPATH

Molly Young — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:40:22 +0000

During these cold months, Molly Young is keen to cosy up at home with her new friend Dexter, a humble, introspective serial killer. Really, he's a mensch with just a bit of blood on his hands ... read more »

BREAKFAST WITH SCOTT BURNS

Deborah Stoll — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:03:19 +0000

TALKING SHOP IN HOLLYWOOD | February 3rd 2008

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Scott Burns's characters are often deplorable and sympathetic, idealistic and pragmatic. And they love their families. The filmmaker and producer talks to Deborah Stoll over a plate of eggs ...

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