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The Top Television of 2020

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I screen plenty of TV shows so I can write reviews and interview the makers/creators, especially in animation. But what impresses me from what I casually watch on TV? These are my picks for the best television series, special programs and events of 2020: “ASSIGNMENT: INSPIRATION” (NatGeo) “CELEBRITY I.O.U.” (HGTV) “CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM” (HBO) “INDEPENDENT […]
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Is NBC Abandoning Sitcoms?

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Is NBC getting out of the sitcom business? The network was once the go-to for comedy series. All-time classics include “Father Knows Best”, “Family Ties”, “The Facts of Life”, “Diff’rent Strokes”, “ALF”, “Get Smart”, “I Dream of Jeannie”, “The Monkees” and “Sanford and Son”. And just look at what NBC aired in the ‘90s: “Seinfeld”, […]
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A Summary of 2020 in Feature Animation

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Unless there’s a surprise, last-minute addition to the 2020 release schedule, I’ve seen every major animated movie of the year. (A couple have still not debuted yet on streaming platforms.) It’s time to take a look at back at 2020 in feature animation: ZOINKS! Warner Bros.’ “SCOOB!” premiered on VOD in May. It’s a delightful […]
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We’re in ‘A New Age’ for Movie Theaters

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When the COVID-19 shutdown happened in March, Universal was one of the first major studios to make headlines for a shift in the release plan for a major movie. They, along with DreamWorks Animation, decided to put “Trolls World Tour” on Video on Demand in April instead of waiting until most movie theaters *might* be […]
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Disney Re-Releases Keeping Box Office Afloat

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Since late September, Disney has re-released a movie a week in theaters. The studio is making it a 10th in a row this week with the re-issue of 2013’s blockbuster “Frozen”. Here’s how the re-releases have performed at the box office to date: Sept. 25: “The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Number of Weekends: 4 Opening […]
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‘The Flight Attendant’ Doesn’t Take Off Smoothly

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“The Flight Attendant” is a new miniseries premiering this Thursday November 26th on HBO Max. Should you celebrate Thanksgiving by diving into this murder mystery starring “The Big Bang Theory”’s Kaley Cuoco? I’ve screened the first episode (one of three you can watch while having Turkey on the couch). It’s not awful, but you can […]
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‘LEGO Star Wars Holiday’ Doesn’t Disappoint

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“The Star Wars Holiday Special” is regarded as one of the worst holiday specials – and one of the worst things to come out of the “SW” franchise – EVER. But if you’re concerned about the brand-new “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special”, don’t be. I’ll be surprised – let me rephrase that, STUNNED, if LucasFilm […]
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Gotham Awards Nomination Highlights

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The Gotham Awards honors some of the finest achievements in independent filmmaking. And this year’s nominees include some big names and big movies with big impact. I’m glad Jessie Buckley and Jesse Plemons are being recognized with acting noms for their performances in Netflix’s “I’m Thinking of Ending Things”. Buckley in particular shows so much […]
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She’s Ready for Her Close Up

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Ron Howard’s new drama “Hillbilly Elegy” opens in select theaters this Wednesday November 11th before debuting on Netflix on the 24th. It stars six time Oscar nominee Amy Adams and seven time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close. I’ve dissected Adams’ career in blog form before, but now it’s time to spotlight some of my personal […]
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