If you’d encountered Corey Haim on TV in the past decade, his death of a (presumed) overdose could not have been a total surprise. That didn’t mean it wasn’t surprising or heartbreaking, but if there was ever an instance where we probably should have seen it coming, this was it.
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Michael Emerson struts out his A-game in what might be the most pleasurable Lost season six episode yet
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She's Hit Girl, a foul-mouthed tween assassin in Kick-Ass, a comic book adaptation hitting theaters April 15. But after watching the trailer, I'm conflicted about her character.
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The Oscars are a star scholar's Super Bowl: as much as we like to disdain them as artistically misguided, bloated, or pure distracting fluff, they're a fascinating text to behold.
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It’s that time again: the time where Hollywood stands up and delivers its official pronouncement of what constitutes the finest in cinematic achievement for the calendar year
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The concept of "the season" simply doesn't translate from TV to comic books.
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Which frames bugged you, and which roped you in?
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There's so much more to QVC than chirpy hosts, costume jewelry, and the bloopers you see on The Soup. One fan and scholar attempts to explain and redeem the oft-mocked shopping channel.
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No lists, no cryptic new locations, but Smokey & Sayid opening a can of whup-ass on the temple means a fun time is in store.
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Positioned against bad press about extravagant executive compensation in the midst of a financial meltdown and growing national unemployment, Undercover Boss is a makeover show that aims to humanize executives in the eyes of the masses disillusioned with corporate America and teaches them to be humble in the presence of their employees.
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"I think we're wasting a lot of valuable network time here." --Alec Baldwin
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It’s not a sport drowning in testosterone, but that’s its charm
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Ten (or more) media industry stories you might have missed recently
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Location is the frontier du jour. The explosion of geolocation apps and the eagerness of people to use them, has prompted services like Twitter to get into the game. People want to know where you are and maybe already do. Welcome to the place race
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The most exciting development in television technology showcased at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show was not 3DTV, but web-connected, widget-equipped television sets.
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Another week brings revelations that don't feel like revelations - when will we know what we know?
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