Reality TV More Insane Then Your Imagination

Joe Posnanski, while writing about that bizarre new Tiger Woods/Nike commercial:
I sometimes play this game with friends: Think about the single most insane reality TV show premise you can imagine (where nobody dies in the end). OK. You have it in your mind? The weirdest reality TV show you can think of?
Now tell me: Is [...]

Seinfeld Wants Larry King To Read His Resume

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Lost Analysis of “Dr. Linus”

Only 9 episodes of Lost left and…..I’m still waiting for some answers. Insightful analysis from Doc Jensen, Alan Sepinwall and Vozzek69. UPDATE: a page was missing from Doc Jensen’s piece.

Analysis Of Lost’s Sundown

A more interesting Lost episode this week and good analysis to match. Vozzek69 and Doc Jensen. 1/3 of the season is now complete. Still kinda looking for some more answers rather then new questions.

Good Analysis Of This Weeks Lost, “Lighthouse”

Alright here’s the good analysis this week’s Lost, “Lighthouse”. Vozzek69, AV Club and, the best I’ve read this week, Chadwick Matlin in Slate. And also I didn’t post anything last week because I found the write-ups lacking.

Lost Week Two Readings

Here’s the good analysis for Lost episode 3 (the two-hour premiere was technically two episodes): Doc Jensen and DarkUFO.

I Want To Not Understand

Khoi Vinh gets Lost fans exactly right:
Granted, I’ve logged only a meager number of hours in the “Lost” universe but already it seems apparent to me that the pleasure that the show evokes has very little to do with unraveling its many mysteries. Rather it’s about the state of being mystified, bewildered and maybe a [...]

Good Lost Season 6 Premiere Analysis

Here are three of the better Lost Season 6 premiere commentaries I’ve read today: Noel Murray at the A.V. Club, Chadwick Matlin at Slate, and, the best of the best and a weekly must-read, Doc Jensen at EW. UPDATE: On twitter Jensen also recommended this piece which makes it good enough for me.

Jersey Shore Is Coming Back For A Second Season

For better or worse there’s going to be a second season of the Jersey Shore. The cast and MTV have come to terms on a new contract that will pay them $10,000 an episode. No chance the second season is as good as the first right?

Bill Simmons on Conan

Bill Simmons talks to his official non-ESPN outlet Will Leitch about the Conan situation. He knocks Conan more then I would have expected.

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