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Jeff Daniels adapts to the long hours of 'The Newsroom' life
Before taking on the lead for "The Newsroom,"HBO's intense drama exploring the behind-the-scenes frenzy of a cable news network, Jeff Daniels received some counsel from the man formerly known as Tony Soprano. "James said, 'Get sleep,'" Daniels said,...
Tags: Jim Carrey, Meryl Streep, Drama (genre), Jeff Daniels, Movies
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'NYC 22' shows there's still plenty of bang left in TV cop dramas
TV westerns, game shows and variety shows have come and gone. But when it comes to prime time, TV has rarely experienced a cop-out, despite the seemingly endless recycling of formulas dealing with the central themes of good and evil, crime and punishment....Tags: Drama (genre), New York City Police Department, The Chicago Code (tv program), Robert De Niro, Terry Kinney
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Television review: 'NYC 22' on CBS walks a respectable beat
"NYC 22," which premieres Sunday on CBS, is about rookie policemen in the upper reaches of Manhattan. The newsworthy particulars are that it is the work of Robert De Niro's Tribeca Productions; that it was created by Richard Price, who wrote the novels...Tags: Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Samantha Mathis, Robert De Niro, Adam Goldberg
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Capsule movie reviews: 'Life Happens' spins single mom comedy
First-time feature director Kat Coiro gives an oft-tread story a snappy new spin in the hip and enjoyable comedy "Life Happens." After underdog Kim (an endearing Krysten Ritter) loses out for the last nearby condom to brasher roommate Deena (Kate...
Tags: College Sports, Science and Technology, Jason Biggs, Sharon Leal, Josh Hutcherson
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50+ Main Titles: 1990–2011
LA Times MagazineA special extended episode of prime-time TV opening sequences—part three, 1990–2011. Play the clips, vote for the best... -
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The meaning of an Emmy nomination: A round-table discussion
For a television critic, the Emmys are always a mixed bag. It's always great when shows and performances we have supported from the beginning are recognized, but sometimes — if you can believe it — the shows and people we believe deserve to...Tags: Chuck Lorre, Justified (tv program), Peter Dinklage, Jim Parsons, Ty Burrell
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TV stars share their summer TV viewing
Beach reading recommendations are a summer tradition: With vacations offering extra leisure time, everyone wants to know what books will help them pass the hours. But many pop culture fans now devour television with the same kind of intensity: They buy...Tags: Drop Dead Diva (tv program), Justified (tv program), Hot in Cleveland (tv program), Seth Rogen, My So-Called Life (tv program)
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Newton: A new voice atop L.A.'s teachers union
Warren Fletcher wrapped up his work three weeks ago as an English teacher at City of Angels and moved over to the headquarters of United Teachers Los Angeles, where he is the union's new president. He missed his first negotiating session because he had to...Tags: Politics, William F. Buckley, Regional Authority, Career and Workplace, Unions
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Critic's Notebook: 'Treme's' collection of beautiful moments
Every city has its own singular character — just ask Minneapolis about St. Paul — but there is perhaps no American city as singularly singular, as stubbornly exotic, as attached to its difference as New Orleans, that funky little cosmopolis...Tags: Kim Dickens, David Simon, HBO (tv network), John Goodman, New Orleans
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Is David Simon a genius? Creator of 'The Wire' talks about winning a MacArthur Fellowship
Show TrackerProof that television makes you smarter: David Simon, the rabble-rousing creator of "The Wire" and "Treme," just won the "genius grant." This morning, the MacArthur Foundation announced that it had awarded a fellowship to Simon, who shares the honor with.... -
'Law and Order: Los Angeles' recap: Redemption through Charles Manson
Show TrackerNow, THAT was a solid crime show. Following on the heels of last week’s cliche-ridden, cringe-able debut, "Law and Order: Los Angeles" redeemed itself Wednesday night. Was it "The Wire"? No. But nothing is "The Wire," and that's not a......
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