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Tuned In+Remembrance | 1438 days ago

Tim Russert, 1950-2008

By James Poniewozik

He died suddenly, at work, in the NBC Washington bureau this afternoon. Whether you praise or criticize him (and I’ve done both), his influence on political journalism has been immense, as he’s demonstrated right up through his last election. My obituary of him should be is online at time.com. shortly. Update: Appropriately, and heartbreakingly, Russert’s [...]

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Tuned In+Uncategorized | 1438 days ago

TV Weekend: The Internet and Fat Guys, Together at Last

By James Poniewozik

Gemberling, before the beer spill of destiny. / ADULT SWIM Adult Swim’s newest comedy, debuting Sunday night, may not necessarily be the best show of 2008. But it has probably already won the award for best title of 2008. Fat Guy Stuck in Internet, is, like Snakes on a Plane, the kind of it-is-what-it-is title [...]

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Tuned In+News Media | 1438 days ago

Did Media Sexism Do Clinton In?

By James Poniewozik

The New York Times runs a front-page feature this morning on the debate over whether media coverage of Hillary Clinton was sexist, how much of it was and what effect it had on her candidacy. On one side you have longtime Clinton supporters, DNC head Howard Dean and CBS anchor Katie Couric, who have argued [...]

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Tuned In+1438 days ago

Lost Discussion Group: Version 5.1

By James Poniewozik

Taking up Chaddogg’s suggestion from last week’s Lost Discussion Group, I’ll raise the same question I did at the beginning of last summer’s LDG: Where do you think the next season of Lost will kick off? You can answer as generally or specifically as you want. For instance: * What’s the first scene of Lost, [...]

+Looking Around | 1438 days ago

Me TV

By Richard Lacayo

Oval With Points, Henry Moore, 1968-1970. /JOHN PEDEN Last week I toured through the Henry Moore outdoor sculpture show at the New York Botanical Garden. Somebody from Time.com brought along a video camera. There was nothing I could do to stop them.

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Tuned In+Uncategorized | 1438 days ago

Dead Tree Alert: A Working Girl, With Emphasis on the "Working"

By James Poniewozik

Piper (Doctor Who) works hard for the money. / SHOWTIME In this week’s Time, I review Showtime’s high-priced escort comedy (the escort is high-priced, though I guess Showtime isn’t cheap either), Secret Diary of a Call Girl, about a London hooker (Billie Piper) whose real name is Hannah but whose trade name is “Belle.” Showtime [...]