Category Archives: Misc. Networks
To See or Not To See: FX’s Terriers
So I check out FX’s newest show, Terriers, last week, and I’m pretty satisfied with the pilot. From the producers of Ocean’s Eleven (Ted Griffin) and The Shield (Shawn Ryan), the show is exactly what its creators’ work suggests: it’s … Continue reading
Filed under FX, television, Terriers, Veronica Mars
Top Ten Media Offerings of 2007
Hi everyone and happy holidays! I’m sure you’ve noticed I’ve been taking a little holiday myself, so please pardon the long absence of posting. As we stand on the precipice of 2008 (wasn’t it just 2000? Good lord.), I thought … Continue reading
Filed under 300, Beowulf, film, Lost, MMM's, music, Once, Planet Earth, South Park, St. Vincent, television, The Bird and The Bee, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The Office, Top Ten
Reaper – Season 1, Episode 9 – “Ashes to Ashes”
And I’m back. The Maven is having an extremely busy week, with preparing for a rock show, the occasional class, getting beat down in halo, and of course his lopsided afro all weighing heavily on his knowledgeable cranium. So, he … Continue reading
Filed under Reaper, television
Media Maven’s Random Wednesday O’ Fun
Hey there party people. Since the only show I watch on Tuesday night is Reaper, and every episode of Reaper is 100% identical, I figured I’d skip the TV analysis and instead, show you some cool stuff I’ve been getting … Continue reading
Filed under 30 Rock, MMM's, music, The Most Serene Republic, Veronica Mars
Reaper – Season 1, Episode 1 – “Pilot”
With Veronica Mars off the air, my one CW slot was wide open for the taking– and after watching last night’s series premiere of Chuck, I think we’ve got a winner. Oh, wait. Did I say Chuck? I meant to … Continue reading
Filed under Chuck, Reaper, television
The 4400 – Season 4, Episode 13 – “The Great Leap Forward”
Like a final exam, the season finale of any show is worth significantly more than any other episode when it comes to judging the season as a whole. When I judge a season finale, there are certain watermarks that are … Continue reading
Filed under television, The 4400
Summer TV Round-Up
So I’ve been completely MIA. I’m so sorry. I’ve been getting settled back into my routine, which has taken much longer than I anticipated. I know I promised this before, but I truly, 100% swear I will begin posting with … Continue reading
Filed under Big Love, Californication, Damages, Entourage, Flight of the Conchords, FX, HBO, Mad Men, Showtime, television, The 4400, Top Chef, Weeds
The 4400 – Season 4, Episode 11 – “Ghost in the Machine”
Hello again, dear friends. It’s been too long. Today’s post marks my official return as full-time solo writer of Media Maven Musings, and I’m excited to be back in the U.S. and writing for all you fine people. Big internet … Continue reading
Filed under television, The 4400
The 4400 – Season 4, Episode 6 – “The Marked” — The 4400 is Officially On Notice!
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. What was once my favorite show has put forth a season of television that thus far, has been about as riveting as the cheesy B-movies featured in this week’s episode. A few bad episodes … Continue reading
Filed under television, The 4400
The 4400 – Season 4, Episode 5 – “Try the Pie”
Yes! Yes! Yes! We’re back! I knew it! Finally, The 4400 is back on track with a very good episode. This is the first time I’ve felt suspense while watching this program all season! Let’s break down the elements that … Continue reading
Filed under television, The 4400
