2016-03-19 18:53
It's country week, and they couldn't have chosen a better vocal talent than Martina McBride to coach. Seriously, she is fantastic. Phil, however, is creepy, and not in a fantastic way. Th… Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
From pearljam.com:Set 1 Release, World Wide Suicide, Life Wasted, Severed Hand, Comatose, Given To Fly, Low Light, Corduroy, I'm Open, I Got Id, Even Flow, Unemployable, Daughter/(W.M.A.), P… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
**Caution: Spoilers ahead!**“Thief”I liked the first season of “Thief”. I think it showed a lot of promise. But the season finale presents a uni… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
I figured I’d get a quick prediction in before the American Idol finale here. I just watched the performances from last night. I think Taylor’s going to win pretty han… Read More
2006-05-10 01:57
Ah, Elvis week. This should be interesting. I’m expecting Chris’ healed vocal chords to help him have a good night, and Taylor will also excel. N… Read More
2006-05-03 02:03
I noticed after reading last week’s running diary that it’s pretty unintelligible. It made complete sense to me while I was writing it, but of course you’re not… Read More
2006-05-01 01:06
This is something I’ll do every once in a while for lesser-known cable shows, or quality shows that aren’t getting the viewership I think they deserve. During my hiatu… Read More
2006-04-26 02:22
Here we go with the latest semi-live blog of “American Idol”. Looks like this week we have Andrea Bocelli. I’ve heard of him, but I’m not a big… Read More
2006-04-20 02:52
Note: I know this is all late and wrong, since the results show has already aired and whatnot, but I wrote it, so I’m posting it. As I read through this, I’m noticing… Read More
2006-04-12 12:41
Here's the thing. I want to like NBC's new show "Teachers." I really do. It's got a very attractive cast, at least one actress I've been entertained by before (the principal, whose name I do… Read More
2006-03-20 17:23
“Black. White.”Here’s the premise: a black family gets made up to look white, and a white family gets made up to look black. They go out in the world… Read More
2006-03-10 22:31
Are you home this weekend with no idea what to watch? Well, your good friend Tha Docta is here to help you out. I’ve got a couple of new shows that are definitely… Read More
2006-03-07 21:58
I had a chance to check out the Oscars on Sunday night (a ceremony for which TiVo was invented, by the way), and I’ve got a few thoughts about things. Jon Stewart was hilari… Read More
2006-03-02 13:55
Exciting: The Sentinel: In my book, an action movie that centers on the Presidency that stars Kiefer Sutherland automatically gets an “exciting” rating. “24” has… Read More
2006-02-15 12:20
When I first heard about The CW (which I’m told gets the “C” from CBS and the “W” from Warner Brothers), I was actually kind of excited. To me, the W… Read More
2006-02-11 20:43
Exciting:Nacho Libre: Until they do something disappointing, all I need to know is that the director of Napolean Dynamite, the writer of School of Rock, and Jack Black are involved. &nb&hell…Read More
2006-01-31 17:16
Other than the announcement of a new TV network, which I’ll discuss in my next post, it’s been a slow TV week as far as news goes, so I’m giving you my list of the top ten… Read More
2006-01-23 20:45
It’s been a big couple of weeks in the world of TV, so let’s get started with some reviews.Emily’s Reasons Why NotI sat through about ten minutes of this show with my wife… Read More
2006-01-16 14:09
I’ve said on my personal blog that I’m going to resurrect Eight Cents this year, so this is the first step in that process. Here’s the thing: as I&rsq&hell…Read More
2005-11-03 02:34
U2 Vertigo Tour: Pittsburgh, PA: October 22, 2005Some things in life improve with age and I would submit that a U2 concert is one of them. With over two decades under their belt and an avera… Read More
2005-10-15 15:41
I know, I know. We didn’t exactly get around to reviewing all the new fall TV shows. Keeping this site up to date isn’t a real job for us or anything (unfor… Read More
2005-09-29 13:43
Dr. Molly Caffrey (Carla Gugino) deals in worst-case scenarios. What happens if a virus breaks out all over the country? She’s got a contingency plan for that. What about a nuclear… Read More
2005-09-21 13:01
Here’s the setup for “Head Cases”: you’ve got your straight-man lawyer, Jason (Chris O’Donnell), and you’ve got your crazy guy lawyer with one name (a-la… Read More
2005-09-20 18:22
“The War at Home” clues you in to its main focus with its title. It’s pretty much about parents that only kind of get along with each other and their kids. … Read More
2005-09-18 20:53
Imagie this board meeting, if you will:TV Exec 1: "Guys, guys, I totally have a great idea. What if we combine the snappy, witty dialogue of the Gilmore Girls with a procedural drama like CS… Read More
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