Sex and ‘The Push Girls’
Not often I’m in a plush ballroom facing four beautiful women, one of which volunteers not five minutes into the conversation: “I can have sex.” Actually, Angela Rockwood is explaining…
A Sanitized ’41’ for His Birthday
Jerry Weintraub produced his bio film on George H.W. Bush, “41” (HBO, 9 p.m.) as if it were a bouquet. In fact, it was to have been screened for his…
Back to Southfork: ‘Dallas’ Returns
Television has had its share of remade shows, retooled for a new generation in a process given the computer-age moniker “reboot.” Some, like “90120” and “Hawaii Five-0,” have done better…
‘American Stuffers’ Canceled
One of the news items inadvertently uncovered while reporting a story about the profusion of “redneck” and “hillbilly” shows for the Washington Post was the revelation that “American Stuffers” won’t…
What Are ‘Bunheads’ Anyway?
Fans of “Gilmore Girls” can take heart in more than reruns and Alex Bledel popping up on “Mad Men.” The show’s spirit has been virtually resuscitated in a new series…
‘Mad Men’ Finale: Empty Spaces
All the big action on “Mad Men” happened last week. Still, Sunday's finale wasn’t reserved for cleaning up its action, but for moving on, underscoring season-long themes of women’s empowerment,…
‘Homeland’ Leads TCA Nominees
The first season Showtime drama “Homeland” leads all shows in nominations for this year’s Television Critics Association Awards with four, including Program of the year, outstanding achievement in drama, outstanding…
At the ‘Untamed Americas’ Premiere
It’s not often you see a red carpet outside the local theater. But there one was Tuesday outside the Uptown Theatre, the rare single-screen neighborhood theater on Connecticut St NW.…
Hangin’ with Jared Harris, ‘Mad Men’s Lane Pryce
Alas poor Lane. The Brit had quite a bit of trouble trying to fit in with the American go-getters on “Mad Men” despite his name on the door as partner…
Puzzling Through the MTV Movie Awards
There may have been a time when the MTV Movie Awards were a big deal in Hollywood – a irreverent coronation of popular movies that were usually ignored by the…