#television-critique

[ follow ]
#character-development #reality-tv #celebrity-culture #authenticity #and-just-like-that #viewer-engagement
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The joy of Traitors is in rooting for real people. Does anyone care about celebrities in that way? | Zoe Williams

Introducing celebrities to Traitors undermines the format because fame prevents the unguarded, unselfconscious behavior that makes reality-TV deception compelling.
fromDefector
2 months ago

And Just Like That... It's Over | Defector

"Most 'big-hearted comedies' treat you like a child, most crime shows assume you are very stupid, most dramas take for granted that you are easily manipulated."
Television
East Bay food
fromEater
4 months ago

Here's What Makes 'The Bear' So Infuriating

The Bear captivates viewers but often falls short in exploring deeper issues of the restaurant industry.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Two Problems With Netflix's "Adolescence"

The series "Adolescence" reflects the troubling impact of fear and mistrust on modern parenting.
It portrays a distorted view of parenting and child autonomy amidst societal anxieties.
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

Cure Your Insomnia with Prime Video's "Countdown" | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

In creating 'Countdown', Derek Haas presents a narrative so dull that it lacks character development, engaging dialogue, and any semblance of story intrigue.
DC food
Boston Bruins
fromVulture
5 months ago

Even John Oliver Wants Doctor Odyssey Renewed

John Oliver humorously criticizes ABC for not renewing the show Doctor Odyssey while renewing less innovative shows.
fromPolygon
5 months ago

Oh thank Yoda, Andor didn't fridge Bix after all

From the beginning of season 2 of Andor, I was angry on behalf of Bix Caleen. Adria Arjona's character on the show spent a lot of the season getting what fans of reality competition shows lovingly call "the loser edit," where every time the series checked in with her, it found her at a new low - suffering a fresh humiliation, or struggling with the PTSD from the last batch of suffering.
Parenting
[ Load more ]