television

  • The start of a new TV season is always a time of reflection for me as I contemplate what my time-wasting needs are and which shows will likely last long enough to earn my unfettered devotion. I consider several factors when choosing my shows, because I hope we’ll be together for a long time. It’s

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  • 90210 v2.0

    This isn’t your grandmother’s Noxema ad! I finally got around to watching my DVRed pilot episode of the 90210 rehash. I was actually very cringe-ready, having read some early reviews and, of course, fearing the worst about a crappy remake of a previously crappy show. But I was pleasantly not disappointed. The first 10 minutes

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  • …what starts tonight: America’s Next Top Model triumphantly returns!

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  • Poetry’s Mythology

    Every morning I begin the day with a book of poems open at the breakfast table. I read a poem, perhaps two. I think about the poetry. I often make notes in my journal. The reading of the poem informs my day, adds brightness to my step, creates shades of feeling that formerly had been

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  • I’ve been enjoying the new season of Shear Genius, even if it is sort of the least enjoyable of the Project Runway-Top Chef-Shear Genius triumvirate of reality shows. At first, I watched because Beau does hair and it was fun to watch it with him (and listen to him groan), but now I’m watching because,

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  • Last night, I came full circle. I’d watched The Hills from the first season 1 episode all the way back through to the original three season 3 episodes I first watched last month. And now, looking back and looking forward, I can truly say that The Hills is one of the most important television shows

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