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Television Review: “Stumble” Finds Its Footing in the Cheer Comedy Arena

November 20, 2025
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“Stumble” is a welcome addition to the increasingly tired mockumentary genre.

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Television Review: PBS’s “The American Revolution” — It’s All in the Details

November 14, 2025
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Directors Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David P. Schmidt, along with screenwriter Geoffrey C. Ward, make learning history both accessible and enjoyable.

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Television Review: “DMV” — An Uninspired Sitcom Stuck in Neutral

October 27, 2025
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When will there be a sitcom worthy of Tim Meadows’ talents?

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Television Review: Gender, Grit, and Glamour — Netflix’s “The New Force” Puts a Welcome Spin on the Cop Genre

October 12, 2025
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While not without its flaws, the series proves that traditional TV cop drama can be given a new spin, and it is especially gratifying when the innovation involves kick-ass women.

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Television Review: “The Runarounds” — A Teen Band Drama That Actually Rings True

September 17, 2025
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“The Runarounds” is loosely inspired by the rock band’s actual experiences, which may be why the show feels more realistic than similar musician-centric dramas.

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Television Review: “The Paper” — A First Draft in Need of Revision

September 12, 2025
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This is a light, diverting show, well-suited as background fodder, but unlikely to garner the same following as “The Office” or “Parks and Recreation.”

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Film Review: “The Long Walk” — In Homicidal Lockstep

September 10, 2025
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The movie version of “The Long Walk” doesn’t follow Stephen King’s narrative exactly, but it remains true to the spirit of the novel. Which means it is just as harrowing an experience.

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Television Review: Too Much Reality? “Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser”

August 12, 2025
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The Netflix documentary “Fit for TV” reveals the truth about quickie weight loss.

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Television Review: “King of the Hill” — Nicely Rebooted

August 8, 2025
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The targets of “King of the Hill”‘s satire have changed — as Texas culture has changed — but the relationships, and who the characters are at their core, have not.

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Television Review: “Chief of War” — Remembrance of Hawaii’s Past

August 6, 2025
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Hopefully, Hollywood will take note of this impressive dramatic accomplishment, and more Indigenous stories will follow.

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