Bill de Blasio’s bogus ‘town hall’ is all propaganda, no democracy
Does the Cuomo-de Blasio rivalry have no end? The governor packs his audience with ringers — and now the mayor’s done him one better with a fake “town hall.” That’s what Mayor de Blasio’s event...
View ArticleDe Blasio says he’s too busy to answer questions
Give Mayor de Blasio credit for this much: After withering criticism from veteran City Hall reporters Gabe Pressman and Marcia Kramer, he finally agreed to answer some “off-topic” questions Friday....
View ArticleTV networks save top attractions for end of the year
Time was the networks would roll out their show-stopping attractions and talent-packed specials in November. But this year they have saved the best for last. The lineup of talent in December is as...
View ArticleLingerie, country tunes and needy adults dominate TV watch list this week
“The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” Tuesday at 10 p.m. on CBS This year the network’s annual lingerie runway show adds a Kardashian to its lineup, with model Kendall Jenner joining the scantily-clad...
View Article‘Transparent’ the latest in a long line of TV pioneers
Every few years a show comes along that jolts television’s horizons. “The Sopranos” and “Sex and the City” were two such series; “Mad Men” was another. All pioneers in their own way, either for their...
View ArticleThe ‘Transparent’ sex scene no one wants to see
Thanks, but I don’t need the condescending lecture. I’m good. I don’t need to hear, yet again, how the Amazon series “Transparent” is (insert preferred superlative here) in telling the story of LA dad...
View Article‘Fargo’ was the must-watch show of 2015
Every time you despair because of the same-old, same-old television programs, the ever-expanding medium unveils a few surprises that make you stand up and applaud. 1. “Fargo” Season 2 of “Fargo” is...
View ArticleKathryn Hahn on playing a ‘raging b–ch’ on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’
Kathryn Hahn has won over fans of “Transparent” for her portrayal of Rabbi Raquel Fein, the Amazon dramedy’s de facto moral center amidst the self-involved Pfefferman clan. It’s safe to say Hahn’s role...
View ArticleWe’re calling it — ‘Narcos’ will beat ‘Game of Thrones’ at the Golden Globes
The Golden Globes pale in significance to the Emmys, TV’s gold standard when it comes to the industry lauding its peers. Still, several careers have been launched via the Globes — including host Ricky...
View ArticleFOILed again — De Blasio’s freedom-of-information follies
Bill de Blasio promised to have the “most transparent administration” in city history — then adopted policies that are slow-walking even minor Freedom of Information Law requests. Ironically, the...
View ArticleCaitlyn Jenner threatens to ruin one of TV’s best shows
The weekend brought the distressing news that Caitlyn Jenner will appear on Season 3 of the award-winning Amazon series “Transparent.” Though the LGBT community is reportedly tickled and producers have...
View ArticleHillary’s long record of lying to keep the public in the dark
The last time she lived in the White House, Hillary Clinton was in charge of a health care task force that met in secret under a veil of lies. That episode highlighted the haughtiness, deceit and...
View ArticleWill Caitlyn Jenner cameo on ‘Transparent’?
A source tells us producers would love to have Jenner on the Golden Globe-winning show.
View ArticleCaitlyn Jenner to appear in new season of ‘Transparent’
The show's creator and executive producer Jill Soloway called the news "a dream come true."
View Article‘Transparent’ creator Jill Soloway named SXSW keynote speaker
The Austin-based festival announced its first wave of speakers for the 2017 event with selections from the tech, film, music, television, business, sports and journalism fields.
View ArticleNew ‘Transparent’ season includes big makeover for Maura
Warning: Story contains spoilers. “Transparent” protagonist Maura Pfefferman (Jeffrey Tambor) makes a startling arrival early in the show’s third season, premiering Sept. 23 on Amazon. The family is...
View ArticleBill de Blasio’s bogus ‘town hall’ is all propaganda, no democracy
Does the Cuomo-de Blasio rivalry have no end? The governor packs his audience with ringers — and now the mayor’s done him one better with a fake “town hall.” That’s what Mayor de Blasio’s event...
View ArticleDe Blasio says he’s too busy to answer questions
Give Mayor de Blasio credit for this much: After withering criticism from veteran City Hall reporters Gabe Pressman and Marcia Kramer, he finally agreed to answer some “off-topic” questions Friday....
View Article‘Transparent’ creator says premiere party felt like a wedding
Amazon’s second season premiere of “Transparent” was a bigger affair after the show won five Emmys earlier this year.
View ArticleTV networks save top attractions for end of the year
Time was the networks would roll out their show-stopping attractions and talent-packed specials in November. But this year they have saved the best for last. The lineup of talent in December is as...
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