“Reservation Dogs” took the industry by storm. Critics and audiences alike fell in love with this FX comedy from Sterlin Harjo and Oscar-winner Taika Waititi. The series follows the lives of four Indigenous teenagers living in rural Oklahoma who try to scrape together enough money to leave behind their reservation community.
The reason the show soars so high is its spectacular cast, at the center of which is a quartet of brilliant young actors: Devery Jacobs, D’Pharoah Woon-a-Tai, Paulina Alexis, and Lane Factor. Jacobs is perhaps the jewel in this crown, as noted by critics.
Maureen Ryan (Vanity Fair) observed: “It was astonishing to watch Jacobs’s body language and face in the recent episode in which Elora met her father, Rick (Ethan Hawke). It was magical to see her unlock psychological doors she’d kept shut for years, transforming her into a more relaxed version of the capable,...
The reason the show soars so high is its spectacular cast, at the center of which is a quartet of brilliant young actors: Devery Jacobs, D’Pharoah Woon-a-Tai, Paulina Alexis, and Lane Factor. Jacobs is perhaps the jewel in this crown, as noted by critics.
Maureen Ryan (Vanity Fair) observed: “It was astonishing to watch Jacobs’s body language and face in the recent episode in which Elora met her father, Rick (Ethan Hawke). It was magical to see her unlock psychological doors she’d kept shut for years, transforming her into a more relaxed version of the capable,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
A show of hands; how many of us are hanging in there for all things Mariana Adams-Foster?
Despite everything that happened on Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 12, it's been more evident than ever during this fifth (and bittersweetly final) season that Miss Thang is the lynchpin of the series.
And when storylines have to stray from her, it's becoming increasingly difficult not to distract oneself with the phone.
It's not that Good Trouble has become unwatchable.
But there is some redundancy to some storylines, others that feel as if we're circling the drain and running out of steam, and sadly, with the awareness that the end is near, there's an antsiness for the buildup to a worthwhile end, and as of now, things are simply falling short.
The beauty of this hour was knowing that it was Sherri Saum's directorial debut, and it's pleasing that she got to cut her...
Despite everything that happened on Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 12, it's been more evident than ever during this fifth (and bittersweetly final) season that Miss Thang is the lynchpin of the series.
And when storylines have to stray from her, it's becoming increasingly difficult not to distract oneself with the phone.
It's not that Good Trouble has become unwatchable.
But there is some redundancy to some storylines, others that feel as if we're circling the drain and running out of steam, and sadly, with the awareness that the end is near, there's an antsiness for the buildup to a worthwhile end, and as of now, things are simply falling short.
The beauty of this hour was knowing that it was Sherri Saum's directorial debut, and it's pleasing that she got to cut her...
- 1/10/2024
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
We know, we know, the options for great television are endless. But there are only so many streaming services to subscribe to or boxed DVD sets you can buy. So why not give your TV-loving loved one a book about TV this holiday season? Here are a few suggestions, chosen from books published since last Christmukkah.
Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood by Maureen Ryan...
Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood by Maureen Ryan...
- 12/4/2023
- by Aimee Levitt
- Primetimer
Andrew Kreisberg, the disgraced former Warner Bros. Television writer and producer, was arrested and charged for forcible touching during a March bar mitzvah celebration in New York.
Vanity Fair’s Maureen Ryan, one of the reporters who was among the first to break the story of Kreisberg’s allegedly inappropriate workplace behavior, was the first to report the story. According to the woman who made a statement to the police about the incident, she was eating and enjoying the party at a high-top table. That’s when Kreisberg approached her and started to put his arms “all over my arms and back.”
“He then slid his hands around my waist, grabbed my waist firmly, and thrust his fully erect penis into my buttocks twice,” the statement reads.
In the wake of the incident, Kreisberg was charged and arrested for misdemeanor forcible touching. Both Kreisberg and his legal team has maintained...
Vanity Fair’s Maureen Ryan, one of the reporters who was among the first to break the story of Kreisberg’s allegedly inappropriate workplace behavior, was the first to report the story. According to the woman who made a statement to the police about the incident, she was eating and enjoying the party at a high-top table. That’s when Kreisberg approached her and started to put his arms “all over my arms and back.”
“He then slid his hands around my waist, grabbed my waist firmly, and thrust his fully erect penis into my buttocks twice,” the statement reads.
In the wake of the incident, Kreisberg was charged and arrested for misdemeanor forcible touching. Both Kreisberg and his legal team has maintained...
- 10/3/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Yes, you still have time to get some reading done before the (ugh) end of summer. To help you get started, our latest roundup of noteworthy new books connected to the world of cinema features a packed lineup of gems. And there are even more recent books (including an epic list of new novels) that we will highlight in our next column this fall.
Before we dive in, though, a note regarding the late William Friedkin, who is referenced in two entries below: I would encourage readers to check out his 2013 memoir, The Friedkin Connection. He was, as you would expect, remarkably candid about his ups and downs, making for one of the more forthright filmmaker memoirs ever written.
The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat Segaloff (Citadel)
The world lost the aforementioned William Friedkin on August 7, and with his passing came a renewed appreciation for greats like The French Connection,...
Before we dive in, though, a note regarding the late William Friedkin, who is referenced in two entries below: I would encourage readers to check out his 2013 memoir, The Friedkin Connection. He was, as you would expect, remarkably candid about his ups and downs, making for one of the more forthright filmmaker memoirs ever written.
The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat Segaloff (Citadel)
The world lost the aforementioned William Friedkin on August 7, and with his passing came a renewed appreciation for greats like The French Connection,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
Javier Grillo-Marxuach, a veteran of the TV space who has most recently served as both a writer and EP on Netflix’s The Witcher — prior to the start of the dual strikes — has come forward to address accusations of “scabbing” prompted by his posts on social media.
Grillo-Marxuach joins a growing list of guild members, between WGA and SAG-AFTRA, that have faced harsh rebukes from peers of activity that is, in fact, guild-approved. Inciting this particular incident were social posts promoting the aforementioned fantasy drama, which as he notes, were made with WGA dictates in mind.
“Today i was accused of scabbing for posting about, and showing the title card and promo for #TheWitcher – which i did of my own volition and not at the request of my corporate overlords – and for engaging with fans of the show,” wrote Grillo-Marxuach. “While my actions are completely within the guild’s strike...
Grillo-Marxuach joins a growing list of guild members, between WGA and SAG-AFTRA, that have faced harsh rebukes from peers of activity that is, in fact, guild-approved. Inciting this particular incident were social posts promoting the aforementioned fantasy drama, which as he notes, were made with WGA dictates in mind.
“Today i was accused of scabbing for posting about, and showing the title card and promo for #TheWitcher – which i did of my own volition and not at the request of my corporate overlords – and for engaging with fans of the show,” wrote Grillo-Marxuach. “While my actions are completely within the guild’s strike...
- 7/29/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
In 2021, Horatio Sanz, who was on Saturday Night Live from 1998 to 2006, was accused of sexually assaulting a minor for an incident that occurred in 2002.
Now Sanz’s accuser is calling out the SNL cast for not supporting her case against Sanz. The accuser has stayed anonymous and is referred to as Jane Doe.
In August 2021, she filed charges against Sanz for an incident that occurred when she was a minor at an after-party show. She claims that she was sexually assaulted and groomed by Sanz. She claims she was groped by Sanz during the party in a room full of people, including SNL cast members.
No one tried to help her even though she was clearly telling Sanz to stop, Doe says. No one ever filed a complaint against Sanz, even though they witnessed his illegal actions. When Sanz and Doe left the party, Doe was extremely intoxicated, and Sanz...
Now Sanz’s accuser is calling out the SNL cast for not supporting her case against Sanz. The accuser has stayed anonymous and is referred to as Jane Doe.
In August 2021, she filed charges against Sanz for an incident that occurred when she was a minor at an after-party show. She claims that she was sexually assaulted and groomed by Sanz. She claims she was groped by Sanz during the party in a room full of people, including SNL cast members.
No one tried to help her even though she was clearly telling Sanz to stop, Doe says. No one ever filed a complaint against Sanz, even though they witnessed his illegal actions. When Sanz and Doe left the party, Doe was extremely intoxicated, and Sanz...
- 6/9/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
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Maureen Ryan’s headline-making Hollywood exposé has stormed to the top of the bestsellers charts less than 24 hours after its release.
Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood sheds light on the exploitative practices of Hollywood companies and execs, revealing alarming allegations about shows like Lost, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Saturday Night Live, among others.
Released June 6 by Mariner Books, Ryan’s latest immediately soared to multiple bestsellers lists on Amazon — and the hardcover, audiobook and Kindle edition quickly occupied the top three slots on Amazon’s TV history and criticism chart.
A longtime entertainment journalist (who has written for outlets including The Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair), Ryan spent more than two years interviewing actors, writers, producers and studio executives to carve out an unflinching,...
Maureen Ryan’s headline-making Hollywood exposé has stormed to the top of the bestsellers charts less than 24 hours after its release.
Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood sheds light on the exploitative practices of Hollywood companies and execs, revealing alarming allegations about shows like Lost, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Saturday Night Live, among others.
Released June 6 by Mariner Books, Ryan’s latest immediately soared to multiple bestsellers lists on Amazon — and the hardcover, audiobook and Kindle edition quickly occupied the top three slots on Amazon’s TV history and criticism chart.
A longtime entertainment journalist (who has written for outlets including The Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair), Ryan spent more than two years interviewing actors, writers, producers and studio executives to carve out an unflinching,...
- 6/7/2023
- by Tim Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The set of Fox’s Sleepy Hollow had “grueling” working conditions, confusion and “creative floundering” among its leadership, and disparate treatment between its white male and Black female lead, according to Burn It Down.
The Hollywood exposé from Maureen Ryan, published by HarperCollins and which hit shelves on Tuesday, alleges that Nicole Beharie and Tom Mison — who played detective Abbie Mills and Ichabod Crane, respectively — “did not want to have a whole lot to do with each other,” according to one source who worked on the show, allegedly resulting in Mison’s character’s famous “courtly” bow, because the co-stars did not want to hug each other.
That also allegedly translated to their onscreen narratives, according to showrunner Clifton Campbell, who told Ryan that Mison and Beharie “believed that the relationship between the characters should not evolve into a romantic relationship,” despite fan calls for one. (Neither Beharie nor Mison commented for the book.
The Hollywood exposé from Maureen Ryan, published by HarperCollins and which hit shelves on Tuesday, alleges that Nicole Beharie and Tom Mison — who played detective Abbie Mills and Ichabod Crane, respectively — “did not want to have a whole lot to do with each other,” according to one source who worked on the show, allegedly resulting in Mison’s character’s famous “courtly” bow, because the co-stars did not want to hug each other.
That also allegedly translated to their onscreen narratives, according to showrunner Clifton Campbell, who told Ryan that Mison and Beharie “believed that the relationship between the characters should not evolve into a romantic relationship,” despite fan calls for one. (Neither Beharie nor Mison commented for the book.
- 6/6/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“For decades, SNL has been a frequently terrible, punishing experience for a lot of people who worked there or ended up in the show’s orbit.”
That’s part of how author Maureen Ryan describes the workplace culture of NBC’s Saturday Night Live in her forthcoming book, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood.
Due June 6, the book from Ryan — a longtime journalist and critic who has contributed reporting to THR surrounding misconduct — has already revealed the toxicity that existed in the writers room on ABC’s Lost. Now, in an exclusive chapter, Ryan turns her lens on the nearly 50-year-old comedy institution that is Saturday Night Live, describing a “culture of impunity” at the Lorne Michaels series where “abuse and toxicity are not just permitted but often celebrated.”
In a chapter previewed exclusively by The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan explores the power dynamics between Michaels,...
That’s part of how author Maureen Ryan describes the workplace culture of NBC’s Saturday Night Live in her forthcoming book, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood.
Due June 6, the book from Ryan — a longtime journalist and critic who has contributed reporting to THR surrounding misconduct — has already revealed the toxicity that existed in the writers room on ABC’s Lost. Now, in an exclusive chapter, Ryan turns her lens on the nearly 50-year-old comedy institution that is Saturday Night Live, describing a “culture of impunity” at the Lorne Michaels series where “abuse and toxicity are not just permitted but often celebrated.”
In a chapter previewed exclusively by The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan explores the power dynamics between Michaels,...
- 6/5/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Maureen Ryan, author of the upcoming Hollywood exposé Burn It Down, says a number of major networks, studios and entertainment companies responded with “crickets” when she reached out about allegations regarding their TV shows.
The veteran entertainment reporter and contributing editor at Vanity Fair appears on the latest episode of The Hollywood Reporter‘sTV’s Top 5 podcast, where she speaks about her process for her new book, which explores patterns of harassment and bias in entertainment following an excerpt about the behind-the-scenes toxicity and bias on Lost.
During the more-than-30-minute discussion, Ryan details the experience of putting together around four years worth of reporting that covers a number of (some now ended) shows like Lost, Sleepy Hollow, The Goldbergs and Saturday Night Live. “One of the things that’s threaded through the book” that shocked her the most, she says, were the “crickets” she frequently got when she reached out about allegations.
The veteran entertainment reporter and contributing editor at Vanity Fair appears on the latest episode of The Hollywood Reporter‘sTV’s Top 5 podcast, where she speaks about her process for her new book, which explores patterns of harassment and bias in entertainment following an excerpt about the behind-the-scenes toxicity and bias on Lost.
During the more-than-30-minute discussion, Ryan details the experience of putting together around four years worth of reporting that covers a number of (some now ended) shows like Lost, Sleepy Hollow, The Goldbergs and Saturday Night Live. “One of the things that’s threaded through the book” that shocked her the most, she says, were the “crickets” she frequently got when she reached out about allegations.
- 6/2/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Welcome to the 216th episode of TV’s Top 5, The Hollywood Reporter’s TV podcast.
Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be).
This week’s episode breaks format a bit in that the breaking news cycle has slowed considerably with the writers strike now entering its second month. This week’s biggest TV talking points were about author Maureen Ryan’s upcoming book, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity and a Call for Change in Hollywood, and the finales of Ted Lasso, Succession, Barry and Yellowjackets. To discuss the series/season finales, Rolling Stone’s chief TV critic Alan Sepinwall joins us for our first four segments...
Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be).
This week’s episode breaks format a bit in that the breaking news cycle has slowed considerably with the writers strike now entering its second month. This week’s biggest TV talking points were about author Maureen Ryan’s upcoming book, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity and a Call for Change in Hollywood, and the finales of Ted Lasso, Succession, Barry and Yellowjackets. To discuss the series/season finales, Rolling Stone’s chief TV critic Alan Sepinwall joins us for our first four segments...
- 6/2/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After his quotes about writing for Lost appeared in a Vanity Fair book excerpt Tuesday, veteran scribe Javier Grillo-Marxuach doubled down via social media by sharing more of his experience on the ABC drama.
Grillo-Marxuach, who is described in Maureen Ryan’s Hollywood book as “the only person from the show’s original nucleus of writers still in the writers room in season two,” posted his own essay that he hopes will deter “future abusers.”
“If Lost is so great a work of art as to continue to be a topic of discussion after all these years, then it is cruel to expect those of us who were there to remain silent as to how the show was made,” Grillo-Marxuach blogged. “Lost succeeded because of the sustained contribution of many, many artists, many of them geniuses in their own right, and many of whom were treated quite badly and then...
Grillo-Marxuach, who is described in Maureen Ryan’s Hollywood book as “the only person from the show’s original nucleus of writers still in the writers room in season two,” posted his own essay that he hopes will deter “future abusers.”
“If Lost is so great a work of art as to continue to be a topic of discussion after all these years, then it is cruel to expect those of us who were there to remain silent as to how the show was made,” Grillo-Marxuach blogged. “Lost succeeded because of the sustained contribution of many, many artists, many of them geniuses in their own right, and many of whom were treated quite badly and then...
- 5/31/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
A new book has shed some light on what went down behind the scenes of ABC’s smash series Lost, with executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse direct targets of what has been described as a “damaging and toxic” culture.
The reports stem from Maureen Ryan’s forthcoming book Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood, excerpts of which Vanity Fair published on Tuesday. According to the book, Lost was flooded with toxic behavior from core crew members, who made certain thoughts about race and sex clear to others.
Monica Owusu-Breen, who only co-wrote one episode of the third season and described herself as “half-Spanish, half Ghanaian,” said toxic and racist behavior from the likes of Lindelof and Cuse while making Lost slowed down her output. “All I wanted to do was write some really cool episodes of a cool show. That was an impossibility on that staff…...
The reports stem from Maureen Ryan’s forthcoming book Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood, excerpts of which Vanity Fair published on Tuesday. According to the book, Lost was flooded with toxic behavior from core crew members, who made certain thoughts about race and sex clear to others.
Monica Owusu-Breen, who only co-wrote one episode of the third season and described herself as “half-Spanish, half Ghanaian,” said toxic and racist behavior from the likes of Lindelof and Cuse while making Lost slowed down her output. “All I wanted to do was write some really cool episodes of a cool show. That was an impossibility on that staff…...
- 5/31/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
ABC‘s Lost was a massive hit in the early 2000s, ushering in a change in the landscape of network television. Yet, the behind-the-scenes was filled with drama, with several former writers and stars now speaking out about the alleged “toxic” work environment. The claims come from Maureen Ryan‘s new book Burn It Down, Power, Complicity and A Call For Change in Hollywood (out June 6), an excerpt from which was published in Vanity Fair. In the section, Ryan speaks with many of the show’s former writers and actors, including Harold Perrineau, who played Michael Dawson on the Emmy-winning series. Perrineau talked about how he was uncomfortable with an episode in Season 2 where Michael didn’t seem to care about the whereabouts of his son Walt (Malcolm David Kelley) after he was kidnapped and how the episode instead focused on Josh Holloway‘s Sawyer. “I can’t be another...
- 5/31/2023
- TV Insider
Vanity Fair has published an excerpt from a new book examining Hollywood’s corrosive culture rips the lid off “Lost”, revealing a shocking pattern of toxic behaviour behind the scenes of the hit series.
In a chapter from the upcoming book Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood, Vanity Fair contributor Maureen Ryan spoke with writers and cast members across all six seasons, including cast member Harold Perrineau and writer Monica Owusu-Breen, both of whom are Black.
According to a “Lost” writer, members of the writing staff were instructed to focus on the “hero characters,” who were Locke (Terry O’Quinn), Jack (Matthew Fox), Kate (Evangeline Lilly) and Sawyer (Josh Holloway) — all white characters. When Perrineau questioned his character’s storyline in relation to the white characters, he claimed that a “Lost” producer told him, “Well, this is just how audiences follow stories,” and those characters were “relatable.
In a chapter from the upcoming book Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood, Vanity Fair contributor Maureen Ryan spoke with writers and cast members across all six seasons, including cast member Harold Perrineau and writer Monica Owusu-Breen, both of whom are Black.
According to a “Lost” writer, members of the writing staff were instructed to focus on the “hero characters,” who were Locke (Terry O’Quinn), Jack (Matthew Fox), Kate (Evangeline Lilly) and Sawyer (Josh Holloway) — all white characters. When Perrineau questioned his character’s storyline in relation to the white characters, he claimed that a “Lost” producer told him, “Well, this is just how audiences follow stories,” and those characters were “relatable.
- 5/30/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
A new book by Maureen Ryan that seeks to expose “patterns of harassment and bias in Hollywood” takes aim at the writers room of Lost, where executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse are accused of maintaining a culture of toxicity on the hit ABC drama.
In an excerpt from Burn It Down, Power, Complicity and A Call For Change in Hollywood (out June 6) in Vanity Fair, Ryan interviews several people from the long-running drama that aired from 2004 to 2010. Those who did speak on the record, including writer Monica Owusu-Breen, recalled an environment rife with bullying and inappropriate comments about race.
“All I wanted to do was write some really cool episodes of a cool show. That was an impossibility on that staff,” said Owusu-Breen, who worked on Lost’s third season. “There was no way to navigate that situation. Part of it was they really didn’t like their characters of color.
In an excerpt from Burn It Down, Power, Complicity and A Call For Change in Hollywood (out June 6) in Vanity Fair, Ryan interviews several people from the long-running drama that aired from 2004 to 2010. Those who did speak on the record, including writer Monica Owusu-Breen, recalled an environment rife with bullying and inappropriate comments about race.
“All I wanted to do was write some really cool episodes of a cool show. That was an impossibility on that staff,” said Owusu-Breen, who worked on Lost’s third season. “There was no way to navigate that situation. Part of it was they really didn’t like their characters of color.
- 5/30/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
When Lost burst onto screens in 2004, it delivered compelling mysteries that delighted audiences.
According to a new book that delves into the behind-the-scenes drama, the set was anything but delightful.
Vanity Fair shared an excerpt of Maureen Ryan's upcoming book, Burn It Down.
While conducting interviews, Ryan said that "cruel, brutal, destructive, racist, sexist, bullying, angry, abusive and hostile" were some of the words she heard.
"When you have to go home and cry for an hour before you can see your kids because you have to excise all the stress you've been holding in, you're not going to write anything good after that," Monica Owusu-Breen, who worked on Lost Season 3, said.
She described the series as "the most 'nakedly hostile' work environment she'd ever experienced."
Harold Perrineau, who played Michael on the series, recalls realizing as Lost Season 1 played out:
"It became pretty clear that I was the Black guy,...
According to a new book that delves into the behind-the-scenes drama, the set was anything but delightful.
Vanity Fair shared an excerpt of Maureen Ryan's upcoming book, Burn It Down.
While conducting interviews, Ryan said that "cruel, brutal, destructive, racist, sexist, bullying, angry, abusive and hostile" were some of the words she heard.
"When you have to go home and cry for an hour before you can see your kids because you have to excise all the stress you've been holding in, you're not going to write anything good after that," Monica Owusu-Breen, who worked on Lost Season 3, said.
She described the series as "the most 'nakedly hostile' work environment she'd ever experienced."
Harold Perrineau, who played Michael on the series, recalls realizing as Lost Season 1 played out:
"It became pretty clear that I was the Black guy,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Damon Lindelof says that he “failed” to provide safety and comfort as a co-creator of Lost, in response to a new book that in part chronicles numerous allegations of a “racist,” “sexist,” “hostile” and overall toxic workplace.
In an excerpt from a chapter of Maureen Ryan’s Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood (preorder on Amazon or Walmart), cast members and writers from the iconic supernatural drama relay anecdotes that allege Lindelof and co-creator Carlton Cuse were indifferent, or worse, to complaints about storytelling that backburnered actors of color.
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In an excerpt from a chapter of Maureen Ryan’s Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood (preorder on Amazon or Walmart), cast members and writers from the iconic supernatural drama relay anecdotes that allege Lindelof and co-creator Carlton Cuse were indifferent, or worse, to complaints about storytelling that backburnered actors of color.
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- 5/30/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Explosive ‘Lost’ Expose Details ‘Nakedly Hostile,’ ‘Abusive,’ ‘Racist’ and ‘Sexist’ Work Environment
According to an explosive upcoming book by Maureen Ryan, the behind-the-scenes environment on “Lost” was just as dramatic, toxic and cutthroat as the ABC series itself. Ahead of the release of “Burn It Down,” Vanity Fair shared an excerpt highlighting racist comments and behavior as well as the “abusive” environment of writers, cast and crew, as recounted by those who worked on the show.
While conducting interviews for her book, Ryan kept a word cloud for descriptions of the work environment. The words “cruel, brutal, destructive, racist, sexist, bullying, angry, abusive and hostile” all appeared.
“When you have to go home and cry for an hour before you can see your kids because you have to excise all the stress you’ve been holding in, you’re not going to write anything good after that,” Monica Owusu-Breen, who wrote on the show’s third season, said. She also referred to...
While conducting interviews for her book, Ryan kept a word cloud for descriptions of the work environment. The words “cruel, brutal, destructive, racist, sexist, bullying, angry, abusive and hostile” all appeared.
“When you have to go home and cry for an hour before you can see your kids because you have to excise all the stress you’ve been holding in, you’re not going to write anything good after that,” Monica Owusu-Breen, who wrote on the show’s third season, said. She also referred to...
- 5/30/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
“Lost” showrunners Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse confront several accusations of racism, toxicity and more that allegedly occurred during the making of the ABC hit series in Maureen Ryan’s new book, “Burn It Down,” an excerpt of which has been published on Vanity Fair’s website. In the excerpt, Lindelof admits that he “failed” in regards to providing “safety and comfort” in the show’s writers’ room.
Several writers and actors spoke to Ryan about the alleged toxic work environment on “Lost,” which ran for six seasons on ABC from 2004-2010. Harold Perrineau, who starred as Michael Dawson in the first two seasons of “Lost,” spoke bluntly about his white co-stars getting the show’s major storylines. As he put it, “It became pretty clear that I was the Black guy. Daniel [Dae Kim] was the Asian guy. And then you had Jack and Kate and Sawyer.”
A writer...
Several writers and actors spoke to Ryan about the alleged toxic work environment on “Lost,” which ran for six seasons on ABC from 2004-2010. Harold Perrineau, who starred as Michael Dawson in the first two seasons of “Lost,” spoke bluntly about his white co-stars getting the show’s major storylines. As he put it, “It became pretty clear that I was the Black guy. Daniel [Dae Kim] was the Asian guy. And then you had Jack and Kate and Sawyer.”
A writer...
- 5/30/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
“Lost” co-creator Damon Lindelof is addressing allegations of racism during the six seasons the ABC series ran.
The Emmy-winning ensemble series centered on the survivors of a surreal plane crash and ran from 2004 to 2010. Josh Holloway, Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Naveen Andrews, Daniel Dae Kim, and Harold Perrineau were among the core cast members.
In an excerpt from Maureen Ryan’s upcoming book “Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood,” as published by Vanity Fair, Lindelof responded to claims of racial bias on the creative, with allegedly racist remarks behind the scenes that seemed to affect plotlines, including the exit of single father Michael (Perrineau).
“My level of fundamental inexperience as a manager and a boss, my role as someone who was supposed to model a climate of creative danger and risk-taking but provide safety and comfort inside of the creative process — I failed in that endeavor,...
The Emmy-winning ensemble series centered on the survivors of a surreal plane crash and ran from 2004 to 2010. Josh Holloway, Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Naveen Andrews, Daniel Dae Kim, and Harold Perrineau were among the core cast members.
In an excerpt from Maureen Ryan’s upcoming book “Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood,” as published by Vanity Fair, Lindelof responded to claims of racial bias on the creative, with allegedly racist remarks behind the scenes that seemed to affect plotlines, including the exit of single father Michael (Perrineau).
“My level of fundamental inexperience as a manager and a boss, my role as someone who was supposed to model a climate of creative danger and risk-taking but provide safety and comfort inside of the creative process — I failed in that endeavor,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Huffington Post laid off three of its television section reporters on Wednesday as part of its restructuring plans for its entertainment coverage. Maggie Furlong, Laura Prudom and Alex Moaba were laid off on Wednesday, their co-worker Maureen Ryan tweeted. “It’s been my great honor & privilege to work with @MaggieFurlong, @LauInLA & @AlexMoaba. If you’re hiring, hire them fast. They’re awesome,” Ryan wrote. Update 10:29 Pst: A senior executive with Huffington Post told TheWrap that the TV layoffs were in no way a part of a downsizing. Said Jimmy Soni, managing editor: “We’re expanding Entertainment; we added one full-time person to it.
- 10/24/2013
- by Sara Morrison
- The Wrap
I was asked recently to hop on Huffington Post Live to discuss the rise in horror fare on television. Shock readers know, of course, that horror is huge with The Walking Dead drawing huge ratings and Hannibal pushing the limits of what's acceptable for "gore on TV."
That discussion happened this morning and, after the jump, you can watch the segment which includes critic Maureen Ryan, Professor of Psychology Frank Farley Ph.D. and author Stephen Graham Jones.
What begins as a timid chat turns into a thoughtful clash about horror entertainment's impact on society. Basically, I found myself in the same old arguments that I used to read about growing up as a horror fan in the '80s. Fun!
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That discussion happened this morning and, after the jump, you can watch the segment which includes critic Maureen Ryan, Professor of Psychology Frank Farley Ph.D. and author Stephen Graham Jones.
What begins as a timid chat turns into a thoughtful clash about horror entertainment's impact on society. Basically, I found myself in the same old arguments that I used to read about growing up as a horror fan in the '80s. Fun!
Read more...
- 10/21/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
You don't have to be an art history major to know that "Breaking Bad" looks like nothing else on television. It's shot on film, in New Mexico, at a pace that would never fly on broadcast TV, and every episode seems to include at least one sequence filmed from the perspective of a sink drain, or the bottom of a skateboard, or the inside of a meth-cooking cauldron.
As the director of photography for Breaking Bad since its second season, Michael Slovis is the man responsible for setting up those shots. He also works very closely with series creator Vince Gilligan and the rest of the crew to choose locations, design sets, and determine the overall look of the show. Slovis has directed four episodes of the series, including last weekend's riveting "Confessions," and he shared a few behind-the-scenes secrets with HuffPost TV in a phone interview this week.
Caution: Spoilers Ahead!
As the director of photography for Breaking Bad since its second season, Michael Slovis is the man responsible for setting up those shots. He also works very closely with series creator Vince Gilligan and the rest of the crew to choose locations, design sets, and determine the overall look of the show. Slovis has directed four episodes of the series, including last weekend's riveting "Confessions," and he shared a few behind-the-scenes secrets with HuffPost TV in a phone interview this week.
Caution: Spoilers Ahead!
- 8/30/2013
- by Mike Hogan
- Huffington Post
We adore "Breaking Bad," and the show's recent nods to "Lost" -- intentional or not -- are beyond amazing.
With the final season of "Breaking Bad" (Sundays at 9 p.m. Et on AMC) already featuring some flash-forwards to future Walt, this week's episode, "Buried," included a hatch, mysterious numbers and a lottery ticket. It was basically a dream come true for anyone who loves both shows. And that's not even mentioning the obvious Walt connection. (Waaaaaaalt!)
We loved it all so much, we mashed the moments up to see them side-by-side. Watch the video, above, to see for yourself.
Huffington Post TV critic Maureen Ryan joked about the many nods in her weekly recap, saying:
This episode featured both a hatch and a sequence of numbers. "Breaking Lost," anyone? (Maybe they've all been dead the whole time?)
And "Lost" co-showrunner Carlton Cuse tweeted his appreciation as well:
Watch our "Lost" and "Breaking Bad" mash-up,...
With the final season of "Breaking Bad" (Sundays at 9 p.m. Et on AMC) already featuring some flash-forwards to future Walt, this week's episode, "Buried," included a hatch, mysterious numbers and a lottery ticket. It was basically a dream come true for anyone who loves both shows. And that's not even mentioning the obvious Walt connection. (Waaaaaaalt!)
We loved it all so much, we mashed the moments up to see them side-by-side. Watch the video, above, to see for yourself.
Huffington Post TV critic Maureen Ryan joked about the many nods in her weekly recap, saying:
This episode featured both a hatch and a sequence of numbers. "Breaking Lost," anyone? (Maybe they've all been dead the whole time?)
And "Lost" co-showrunner Carlton Cuse tweeted his appreciation as well:
Watch our "Lost" and "Breaking Bad" mash-up,...
- 8/20/2013
- by Maggie Furlong
- Huffington Post
News Louisa Mellor 12 Aug 2013 - 07:40
Here's what Us critics are saying about last night's brand new episode of Breaking Bad: Blood Money...
We'll be bringing you our own extensive thoughts on Breaking Bad's season five part two premiere, Blood Money, tomorrow morning, but in the meantime, here's what stateside critics have to say about last night's triumphant return of Walt and Jesse...
"What makes the episode — directed, like the season two and three premieres, by Bryan Cranston himself — so impressive is that it never feels like it's racing to catch up. An awful lot of things happen, but they happen at the same measured pace that makes Breaking Bad great." - Alan Sepinwall, Hitfix.
"If you were worried that the final run of Breaking Bad episodes would be lackadaisical in ramping up the drama and advancing the story as the finale approached: well, you can stop worrying.
Here's what Us critics are saying about last night's brand new episode of Breaking Bad: Blood Money...
We'll be bringing you our own extensive thoughts on Breaking Bad's season five part two premiere, Blood Money, tomorrow morning, but in the meantime, here's what stateside critics have to say about last night's triumphant return of Walt and Jesse...
"What makes the episode — directed, like the season two and three premieres, by Bryan Cranston himself — so impressive is that it never feels like it's racing to catch up. An awful lot of things happen, but they happen at the same measured pace that makes Breaking Bad great." - Alan Sepinwall, Hitfix.
"If you were worried that the final run of Breaking Bad episodes would be lackadaisical in ramping up the drama and advancing the story as the finale approached: well, you can stop worrying.
- 8/12/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
"Happy Endings" is officially canceled, but ABC is still getting heat for it. At his executive session, ABC president Paul Lee discussed the series and the struggles it had on the network.
"Happy Endings" got its highest ratings airing after "Modern Family," and according to Lee, the series couldn't find its "sea legs" away from the popular series. Lee said any show "has to sort of earn its right" to stay after the Emmy-winning comedy and has to "attract an audience on its own," something "Happy Endings" didn't do.
Paul Lee says #HappyEndings was canceled because "it couldn't find its sea legs away from a strong lead in" #TCAs13
— TV Guide Magazine (@TVGuideMagazine) August 4, 2013
"Obviously we were thrilled with #HappyEndings behind #Modern Family but a show has to earn its right to attract audience on its own," Lee
— Danielle Turchiano (@danielletbd) August 4, 2013
Launching the new season in the fall of...
"Happy Endings" got its highest ratings airing after "Modern Family," and according to Lee, the series couldn't find its "sea legs" away from the popular series. Lee said any show "has to sort of earn its right" to stay after the Emmy-winning comedy and has to "attract an audience on its own," something "Happy Endings" didn't do.
Paul Lee says #HappyEndings was canceled because "it couldn't find its sea legs away from a strong lead in" #TCAs13
— TV Guide Magazine (@TVGuideMagazine) August 4, 2013
"Obviously we were thrilled with #HappyEndings behind #Modern Family but a show has to earn its right to attract audience on its own," Lee
— Danielle Turchiano (@danielletbd) August 4, 2013
Launching the new season in the fall of...
- 8/4/2013
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
The final season of "Breaking Bad" is upon us and the stars and creator of the AMC drama took the stage Friday at the Television Critics Association Summer 2013 press tour. Series creator Vince Gilligan, and stars Aaron Paul, Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Bob Odenkirk, and Betsy Brandt took questions from the media and talked about the meth drama's highly-anticipated final eight episodes.
Follow along with HuffPost TV's Maureen Ryan here.
Follow along with HuffPost TV's Maureen Ryan here.
- 7/26/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Patti Mayonnaise is in jail. Sort of ...
"Orange is the New Black" star Constance Shulman -- Erica "Yoga" Jones to fans of the Netflix series -- voiced Patti Mayonnaise on the '90s cartoon series "Doug," Twitter user Pat Sandora pointed out.
"Doug" ran on Nickelodeon from 1991-1994 before moving to Disney and airing from 1996-1999. Shulman also voiced Patti in the 1999 feature film, "Doug's First Movie."
Shulman's other credits include "The Faculty," "He Said, She Said," "Weekend at Bernie's II" and "Fried Green Tomatoes."
"Orange is the New Black," a Netflix original series from "Weeds" creator Jenji Kohan, follows Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) after she's sent to prison.
"Orange is the New Black," which HuffPost TV critic Maureen Ryan called it one of the best new shows of the year, has already been renewed for a second season and you can expect to see more Yoga Jones. "I...
"Orange is the New Black" star Constance Shulman -- Erica "Yoga" Jones to fans of the Netflix series -- voiced Patti Mayonnaise on the '90s cartoon series "Doug," Twitter user Pat Sandora pointed out.
"Doug" ran on Nickelodeon from 1991-1994 before moving to Disney and airing from 1996-1999. Shulman also voiced Patti in the 1999 feature film, "Doug's First Movie."
Shulman's other credits include "The Faculty," "He Said, She Said," "Weekend at Bernie's II" and "Fried Green Tomatoes."
"Orange is the New Black," a Netflix original series from "Weeds" creator Jenji Kohan, follows Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) after she's sent to prison.
"Orange is the New Black," which HuffPost TV critic Maureen Ryan called it one of the best new shows of the year, has already been renewed for a second season and you can expect to see more Yoga Jones. "I...
- 7/24/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Say what you will about "The Newsroom," but the HBO media-centric drama showed ratings growth in its Season 2 premiere.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "The Newsroom's" sophomore season debut on Sunday brought in 2.2 million viewers, up four percent from the series premiere, which had 2.1 million viewers. The Season 2 premiere was also just shy of the show's highest ratings ever -- the Season 1 finale, which brought in 2.3 million viewers.
However, "The Newsroom" only held about half of its lead-in's audience: "True Blood" boasted 4.5 million viewers on Sunday night, making it the HBO mainstay's most-watched episode of the season. The impressive ratings garnered "True Blood" a seventh season, which was announced earlier on Monday.
Reviews of "The Newsroom" Season 2 have also slightly improved. "The tone has been moderated and the some of its excesses have been turned down a few notches. But for me, the fact that we know all about the...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "The Newsroom's" sophomore season debut on Sunday brought in 2.2 million viewers, up four percent from the series premiere, which had 2.1 million viewers. The Season 2 premiere was also just shy of the show's highest ratings ever -- the Season 1 finale, which brought in 2.3 million viewers.
However, "The Newsroom" only held about half of its lead-in's audience: "True Blood" boasted 4.5 million viewers on Sunday night, making it the HBO mainstay's most-watched episode of the season. The impressive ratings garnered "True Blood" a seventh season, which was announced earlier on Monday.
Reviews of "The Newsroom" Season 2 have also slightly improved. "The tone has been moderated and the some of its excesses have been turned down a few notches. But for me, the fact that we know all about the...
- 7/16/2013
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Huffington Post
There was perhaps no more exciting TV event this year than the return of "Arrested Development."
But when the previously canceled Fox series came back from the TV graveyard more than seven years later for a fourth season on Netflix, the fan and critical response was mixed, to say the least.
HuffPost TV critic Maureen Ryan, for example, noted that "most of the season reeks of flop sweat." She added that "watching Season 4 of 'Arrested Development' is like meeting a friend after you've spent a decade apart ... Something that once felt effortless now reeks of frantic, misdirected effort, and all the flailing attempts to connect the dots of the story mainly serve as a reminder of how little structural complexity matters if the characters, the tone and ultimately the magic get lost in the shuffle."
When HuffPost Live asked Michael Cera, who plays George-Michael Bluth on "Arrested Development,...
But when the previously canceled Fox series came back from the TV graveyard more than seven years later for a fourth season on Netflix, the fan and critical response was mixed, to say the least.
HuffPost TV critic Maureen Ryan, for example, noted that "most of the season reeks of flop sweat." She added that "watching Season 4 of 'Arrested Development' is like meeting a friend after you've spent a decade apart ... Something that once felt effortless now reeks of frantic, misdirected effort, and all the flailing attempts to connect the dots of the story mainly serve as a reminder of how little structural complexity matters if the characters, the tone and ultimately the magic get lost in the shuffle."
When HuffPost Live asked Michael Cera, who plays George-Michael Bluth on "Arrested Development,...
- 7/10/2013
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Huffington Post
Elisabeth Moss has been playing Peggy Olson on "Mad Men" for nearly a decade and despite the immense precision with which the AMC drama tells its '60s-set stories, she has a confession to make.
When asked on NPR's "Fresh Air" if she studied old ads from the '60s to get a feel for the environment at the time, Moss said, "No, not at all. I’ve done absolutely no research involving 'Mad Men' whatsoever. Let me be very clear. Everything that I’ve learned about advertising in that time period is from the show. You know, my interest has been so much more about Peggy as woman, her emotional life and who she is as a person."
Moss has previously said that the time period was never what mattered most to her about playing Peggy. "From the very beginning, from the pilot, I didn't care that it was the '60s.
When asked on NPR's "Fresh Air" if she studied old ads from the '60s to get a feel for the environment at the time, Moss said, "No, not at all. I’ve done absolutely no research involving 'Mad Men' whatsoever. Let me be very clear. Everything that I’ve learned about advertising in that time period is from the show. You know, my interest has been so much more about Peggy as woman, her emotional life and who she is as a person."
Moss has previously said that the time period was never what mattered most to her about playing Peggy. "From the very beginning, from the pilot, I didn't care that it was the '60s.
- 7/9/2013
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Huffington Post
Comic-Con released their full schedule of events and panels for for Friday, July 19th! It looks like another great day at the event, and we're excited to be there to cover as much as we can for you!
Friday will include panels for The World's End, Kick-Ass 2, Riddick, The Walking Dead, "DC Comics Justice League: Trinity War", Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Game of Thrones, "Marvel: Cup O' Joe," Robocop, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Veronica Mars, Robot Chicken, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox and more!
To see the full panel and event line-up, click here. Below you'll find a few noteworthy panels. Stay tuned for all your Comic-Con awesomeness!
Friday, July 19
Star Wars Comics: Here and Now
What is the current state of Star Wars comics? Join Dark Horse editor Randy Stradley and Star Wars creators Carlos D'Anda, Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman, Doug Wheatley,...
Friday will include panels for The World's End, Kick-Ass 2, Riddick, The Walking Dead, "DC Comics Justice League: Trinity War", Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Game of Thrones, "Marvel: Cup O' Joe," Robocop, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Veronica Mars, Robot Chicken, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox and more!
To see the full panel and event line-up, click here. Below you'll find a few noteworthy panels. Stay tuned for all your Comic-Con awesomeness!
Friday, July 19
Star Wars Comics: Here and Now
What is the current state of Star Wars comics? Join Dark Horse editor Randy Stradley and Star Wars creators Carlos D'Anda, Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman, Doug Wheatley,...
- 7/6/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Sdcc's Day 2 horror panels kick off at 10am and end after 8pm. From TV we have "The Walking Dead," "The Following," "Orphan Black," and "Sleepy Hollow"; from the big screen come Riddick and RoboCop.
Early birds get a special look at The World's End; artist Gris Grimly and others discuss the latest trends in Ya graphic novels; Syfy brings "Defiance" and "Helix"; and along with the aforementioned RoboCop, Sony's showing off The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. Special screenings are taking place for "The Paranormal and Extraterrestrial Squad," "The 100," and "Almost Human"; Warner Archive and Scream Factory will be talking up their awesome B-movie releases and incredible Blu-ray/DVD collector's editions, respectively; TV Guide holds its popular "Fan Favorites" panel, and one nice surprise on the schedule is a sneak peek of a film we've been talking about for a while now - David Hayter's Wolves.
Listed below...
Early birds get a special look at The World's End; artist Gris Grimly and others discuss the latest trends in Ya graphic novels; Syfy brings "Defiance" and "Helix"; and along with the aforementioned RoboCop, Sony's showing off The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. Special screenings are taking place for "The Paranormal and Extraterrestrial Squad," "The 100," and "Almost Human"; Warner Archive and Scream Factory will be talking up their awesome B-movie releases and incredible Blu-ray/DVD collector's editions, respectively; TV Guide holds its popular "Fan Favorites" panel, and one nice surprise on the schedule is a sneak peek of a film we've been talking about for a while now - David Hayter's Wolves.
Listed below...
- 7/5/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Friday’s Comic-Con schedule has landed! And it’s totally packed with action, from Simon Pegg’s latest The World’s End panel to a special Veronica Mars presentation.
In case you missed it, click here to see Thursday’s schedule and below you’ll see Friday’s TV and movie highlights. For more info and the complete schedule head over to the official Comic-Con site.
10:00am-11:00am, Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Cartoon Network: Regular Show: Care to join the not so regular cast and crew for an eventful hour of over the top regular?...
In case you missed it, click here to see Thursday’s schedule and below you’ll see Friday’s TV and movie highlights. For more info and the complete schedule head over to the official Comic-Con site.
10:00am-11:00am, Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Cartoon Network: Regular Show: Care to join the not so regular cast and crew for an eventful hour of over the top regular?...
- 7/5/2013
- by Sandra Gonzalez
- EW.com - PopWatch
We’re light on new TV on the podcast this week, so we decided it was time to take a look back at a few of the series that stood out earlier in the year. After talking through the week’s comedies, some genre fare, and checking in with Sytycd, we welcome Maureen Ryan from the Huffington Post and Talking TV with Ryan and Ryan to the DVD Shelf to discuss Rectify season 1, The Fall season 1, and Top of the Lake, as well as the recent wave of what we’re calling B-Movie TV.
Our Week in Comedy (12:56-21:23): Family Tree, The Venture Bros., Wilfred, Gravity Falls
Our Week in Genre (21:56-40:16): Under the Dome, Siberia pilot, Make Kate Watch: Cult, Sytycd
DVD Shelf (42:17-end): Rectify s1, The Fall s1, Top of the Lake, and B-Movie TV with Mo Ryan
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Our Week in Comedy (12:56-21:23): Family Tree, The Venture Bros., Wilfred, Gravity Falls
Our Week in Genre (21:56-40:16): Under the Dome, Siberia pilot, Make Kate Watch: Cult, Sytycd
DVD Shelf (42:17-end): Rectify s1, The Fall s1, Top of the Lake, and B-Movie TV with Mo Ryan
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- 7/3/2013
- by Kate Kulzick
- SoundOnSight
The following is Syfy.s schedule of panels and press opportunities at Comic-Con 2013 in San Diego. Friday, July 19: Defiance Panel: 10:30Am-11:30Am Room 6A Press Room: 12:15Pm-1:15Pm Hilton Bayfront Hotel, Aqua Room 310 Earth has changed, and entertainment will never be the same. Join Grant Bowler (Nolan), Julie Benz (Amanda Rosewater), Stephanie Leonidas (Irisa), Tony Curran (Datak Tarr), Jaime Murray (Stahma Tarr), Jesse Rath (Alak Tarr), Executive Producer Kevin Murphy and more from Syfy's groundbreaking multi-platform series as they discuss the overwhelming success of Defiance (the show and game) and share exclusive details from the second season. Moderated by Maureen Ryan, TV Critic for Huffington Post. Helix Panel: 11:45Am-12:45Pm Room 6A Press...
- 7/2/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
We’re light on new TV on the podcast this week, so we decided it was time to take a look back at a few of the series that stood out earlier in the year. After talking through the week’s comedies, some genre fare, and checking in with Sytycd, we welcome Maureen Ryan from the Huffington Post and Talking TV with Ryan and Ryan to the DVD Shelf to discuss Rectify season 1, The Fall season 1, and Top of the Lake, as well as the recent wave of what we’re calling B-Movie TV.
Our Week in Comedy (12:56-21:23): Family Tree, The Venture Bros., Wilfred, Gravity Falls
Our Week in Genre (21:56-40:16): Under the Dome, Siberia pilot, Make Kate Watch: Cult, Sytycd
DVD Shelf (42:17-end): Rectify s1, The Fall s1, Top of the Lake, and B-Movie TV with Mo Ryan
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Our Week in Comedy (12:56-21:23): Family Tree, The Venture Bros., Wilfred, Gravity Falls
Our Week in Genre (21:56-40:16): Under the Dome, Siberia pilot, Make Kate Watch: Cult, Sytycd
DVD Shelf (42:17-end): Rectify s1, The Fall s1, Top of the Lake, and B-Movie TV with Mo Ryan
Download the...
- 7/2/2013
- by Kate Kulzick
- SoundOnSight
SyFy has announced the cadre of TV shows and guests that they’re bringing to Comic-Con this year. It includes the folks from Defiance, including Julie Benz and Jaime Murray (who I somehow thought was Bill Murray’s daughter until recently), Helix and Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) discusses what to expect with his new series, the cast of Being Human will tease next season, while Warehouse 13′s crew will bid farewell and pimp what’s in store for its highly anticipated final season. Read on for dates, times and places, and more of the stars!
Friday, July 19:
Defiance
Panel: 10:30Am-11:30Am Room 6A
Earth has changed, and entertainment will never be the same. Join Grant Bowler (Nolan), Julie Benz (Amanda Rosewater), Stephanie Leonidas (Irisa), Tony Curran (Datak Tarr), Jaime Murray (Stahma Tarr), Jesse Rath (Alak Tarr), Executive Producer Kevin Murphy and more from Syfy‘s...
Friday, July 19:
Defiance
Panel: 10:30Am-11:30Am Room 6A
Earth has changed, and entertainment will never be the same. Join Grant Bowler (Nolan), Julie Benz (Amanda Rosewater), Stephanie Leonidas (Irisa), Tony Curran (Datak Tarr), Jaime Murray (Stahma Tarr), Jesse Rath (Alak Tarr), Executive Producer Kevin Murphy and more from Syfy‘s...
- 6/28/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Enlightened (2011-2013)
Network: HBO
Creators: Mike White, Laura Dern
Enlightened’s central character, Amy Jellicoe (Laura Dern), finds her tranquility through the image of a sea turtle floating calmly above her. It is an image that exists in a sphere that will not sustain human life. To see this fading moment we must hold our breath and look up. This soothing assurance is what made Enlightened the most optimistic show on television. It’s departure, a small drought in the media’s willingness to recognize thoughtfulness in it’s viewers. But, this isn’t a piece about the untimely end to the series. This is a piece about what it means to be alone and operating under the pretense of doing good. About what it means for a character like Amy to have such a relentless need to improved her world. This is about the mucilaginous paste of pain and...
Network: HBO
Creators: Mike White, Laura Dern
Enlightened’s central character, Amy Jellicoe (Laura Dern), finds her tranquility through the image of a sea turtle floating calmly above her. It is an image that exists in a sphere that will not sustain human life. To see this fading moment we must hold our breath and look up. This soothing assurance is what made Enlightened the most optimistic show on television. It’s departure, a small drought in the media’s willingness to recognize thoughtfulness in it’s viewers. But, this isn’t a piece about the untimely end to the series. This is a piece about what it means to be alone and operating under the pretense of doing good. About what it means for a character like Amy to have such a relentless need to improved her world. This is about the mucilaginous paste of pain and...
- 6/27/2013
- by Adriene Lilly
- SoundOnSight
Hershey's is smiling after the "Mad Men" finale. The chocolate giant told Vanity Fair it was pleased with its inclusion in the "Mad Men" finale and wasn't aware it would be so central to the plot.
In the finale, Don Draper (Jon Hamm) was on his way to knocking Sc&P's Hershey's pitch out of the park, but then he broke down and told the fictional Hershey's execs about his time growing up in a brothel, including a time he pickpocketed a john to buy a Hershey's bar. The fake execs weren't exactly charmed with the anecdote, but real Hershey's was "thrilled" with its inclusion in the big "Mad Men" Season 6 finale moment.
A rep for Hershey's said "the company was thrilled and incredibly flattered to be part of such a popular television show." The moment, the talk around the office according to the rep, doesn't have anybody at Hershey's super worried.
In the finale, Don Draper (Jon Hamm) was on his way to knocking Sc&P's Hershey's pitch out of the park, but then he broke down and told the fictional Hershey's execs about his time growing up in a brothel, including a time he pickpocketed a john to buy a Hershey's bar. The fake execs weren't exactly charmed with the anecdote, but real Hershey's was "thrilled" with its inclusion in the big "Mad Men" Season 6 finale moment.
A rep for Hershey's said "the company was thrilled and incredibly flattered to be part of such a popular television show." The moment, the talk around the office according to the rep, doesn't have anybody at Hershey's super worried.
- 6/25/2013
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
Note: Do not read on if you have not yet seen the Season 6 finale of AMC's "Mad Men," titled "In Care Of."
In a "Mad Men" finale that was filled with unexpected twists and turns, the lasting image might turn out to be one of the more subtle moments: Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) sitting behind Don Draper's (Jon Hamm) desk.
After Don was put on a leave of absence from the agency, Peggy was promoted to de-facto creative director. And she got Don's office. One triumphant shot of Peggy sitting behind Don's desk later, it became instantly clear how far Peggy had come.
It was reminiscent of this classic image from the "Mad Men" opening credits, as this Reddit thread pointed out:
"Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner discussed the shot, and Peggy's journey this season, in an interview with Huffington Post TV critic Maureen Ryan. "It was a deliberate choice...
In a "Mad Men" finale that was filled with unexpected twists and turns, the lasting image might turn out to be one of the more subtle moments: Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) sitting behind Don Draper's (Jon Hamm) desk.
After Don was put on a leave of absence from the agency, Peggy was promoted to de-facto creative director. And she got Don's office. One triumphant shot of Peggy sitting behind Don's desk later, it became instantly clear how far Peggy had come.
It was reminiscent of this classic image from the "Mad Men" opening credits, as this Reddit thread pointed out:
"Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner discussed the shot, and Peggy's journey this season, in an interview with Huffington Post TV critic Maureen Ryan. "It was a deliberate choice...
- 6/24/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
James Gandolfini passed away at 51 on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack while on vacation in Italy. His death has left fans of "The Sopranos" in a state of mourning, and perhaps one of the only things we can do to find some solace amidst the sadness is to re-appreciate Gandolfini's career and his medium-defining work as Tony Soprano.
This James Gandolfini In Memoriam montage pays tribute to one of the finest actors television has ever seen. As Huffington Post TV critic Maureen Ryan wrote, "Despite the fine performances of many TV actors who've followed in Gandolfini's footsteps, it's entirely possible that his performance as Tony Soprano will never be equaled."
Or, as Tony Soprano put it, "If you're lucky, you'll remember the little moments ... that were good."...
This James Gandolfini In Memoriam montage pays tribute to one of the finest actors television has ever seen. As Huffington Post TV critic Maureen Ryan wrote, "Despite the fine performances of many TV actors who've followed in Gandolfini's footsteps, it's entirely possible that his performance as Tony Soprano will never be equaled."
Or, as Tony Soprano put it, "If you're lucky, you'll remember the little moments ... that were good."...
- 6/20/2013
- by Alex Moaba
- Huffington Post
Note: Do not read on if you have not yet seen Season 6, Episode 11 of AMC's "Mad Men," titled "Favors."
In addition to being a devastating episode for poor Sally Draper (Kiernan Shipka), this week's "Mad Men" saw Bob Benson (James Wolk) get his heart crushed by Pete Campbell (Vincent Kartheiser) a bit as well.
Bob had recommend a nurse to Pete, who needed someone to look after his mother (Channing Chase). When Pete found out the caretaker, Manolo (Andres Faucher), had been sleeping with his not-all-there mom, he called Bob into his office. After a disgusted Pete noted, "I don't even want to think about her brushing her teeth," Bob hinted he didn't believe what Mrs. Campbell claimed. "I don't think Manolo's interests turn that way," he explained.
But then, Bob took a different approach and decided to seize the opportunity (above). "Is it really so impossible to imagine?" he sweetly asked Pete.
In addition to being a devastating episode for poor Sally Draper (Kiernan Shipka), this week's "Mad Men" saw Bob Benson (James Wolk) get his heart crushed by Pete Campbell (Vincent Kartheiser) a bit as well.
Bob had recommend a nurse to Pete, who needed someone to look after his mother (Channing Chase). When Pete found out the caretaker, Manolo (Andres Faucher), had been sleeping with his not-all-there mom, he called Bob into his office. After a disgusted Pete noted, "I don't even want to think about her brushing her teeth," Bob hinted he didn't believe what Mrs. Campbell claimed. "I don't think Manolo's interests turn that way," he explained.
But then, Bob took a different approach and decided to seize the opportunity (above). "Is it really so impossible to imagine?" he sweetly asked Pete.
- 6/10/2013
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Huffington Post
"Mad Men" conspiracy theory season is officially upon us. Due to a perfect storm of creator Matthew Weiner's infamous secrecy, a season packed with dark symbolism and a mysterious new character, "Mad Men" speculation has exploded into a national internet pastime.
People are freeze-framing the impossibly vague "Next week on 'Mad Men'" teases like they're the Zapruder film. The "Mad Men" Season 6 poster has been analyzed more than the cover of The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's" album.
There are some fascinating theories out there. Is Megan Sharon Tate? Is Bob Benson a government spy? Could Megan already be dead? We are through the looking glass, people.
So let's break down five of the most widespread "Mad Men" theories and vote on which ones we think are actually plausible.
1. Megan is Sharon Tate, and she's going to be murdered.
Evidence: This theory first developed on Reddit when people noticed that the...
People are freeze-framing the impossibly vague "Next week on 'Mad Men'" teases like they're the Zapruder film. The "Mad Men" Season 6 poster has been analyzed more than the cover of The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's" album.
There are some fascinating theories out there. Is Megan Sharon Tate? Is Bob Benson a government spy? Could Megan already be dead? We are through the looking glass, people.
So let's break down five of the most widespread "Mad Men" theories and vote on which ones we think are actually plausible.
1. Megan is Sharon Tate, and she's going to be murdered.
Evidence: This theory first developed on Reddit when people noticed that the...
- 6/7/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
We've seen the pilots of Fox's new shows, and while they're not for review (things often change drastically before the shows are set to premiere), we do want to share our first reactions to what's coming in the fall and midseason.
This quick guide is designed to get you excited for some new shows ... and to warn you to curb your enthusiasm for others. Just keep in mind that we'll have full reviews of the final pilots closer to airdate. For now, here are our snap judgments of Fox's new shows for the 2013-2014 TV season.
See Fox's Full Fall Schedule Here
There are nine new scripted shows coming to Fox that were ready to preview. Are Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher TV's best new duo? Is the modern-day spin on "Sleepy Hollow" as bizarre as it sounds? HuffPost TV staffers Maureen Ryan, Maggie Furlong, Jaimie Etkin, Chris Harnick, Alex Moaba,...
This quick guide is designed to get you excited for some new shows ... and to warn you to curb your enthusiasm for others. Just keep in mind that we'll have full reviews of the final pilots closer to airdate. For now, here are our snap judgments of Fox's new shows for the 2013-2014 TV season.
See Fox's Full Fall Schedule Here
There are nine new scripted shows coming to Fox that were ready to preview. Are Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher TV's best new duo? Is the modern-day spin on "Sleepy Hollow" as bizarre as it sounds? HuffPost TV staffers Maureen Ryan, Maggie Furlong, Jaimie Etkin, Chris Harnick, Alex Moaba,...
- 6/5/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
We've seen the pilots of NBC's new shows, and while they're not for review (things often change drastically before the shows are set to premiere), we do want to share our first reactions to what's coming in the fall and midseason.
This quick guide is designed to get you excited for some new shows ... and to warn you to curb your enthusiasm for others. Just keep in mind that we'll have full reviews of the final pilots closer to airdate. For now, here are our snap judgments of NBC's new shows for the 2013-2014 TV season.
See NBC's Full Fall Schedule Here
There are 10 new scripted shows coming to NBC that were ready to preview. Does Michael J. Fox's much-anticipated return to TV live up to expectations? And is James Spader TV's best new bad guy? HuffPost TV staffers Maureen Ryan, Maggie Furlong, Jaimie Etkin, Chris Harnick, Alex Moaba,...
This quick guide is designed to get you excited for some new shows ... and to warn you to curb your enthusiasm for others. Just keep in mind that we'll have full reviews of the final pilots closer to airdate. For now, here are our snap judgments of NBC's new shows for the 2013-2014 TV season.
See NBC's Full Fall Schedule Here
There are 10 new scripted shows coming to NBC that were ready to preview. Does Michael J. Fox's much-anticipated return to TV live up to expectations? And is James Spader TV's best new bad guy? HuffPost TV staffers Maureen Ryan, Maggie Furlong, Jaimie Etkin, Chris Harnick, Alex Moaba,...
- 6/3/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
We've seen the pilots of CBS's new shows, and while they're not for review (things often change drastically before the shows are set to premiere), we do want to share our first reactions to what's coming in the fall and midseason.
This quick guide is designed to get you excited for some new shows ... and to warn you to curb your enthusiasm for others. Just keep in mind that we'll have full reviews of the final pilots closer to airdate. For now, here are our snap judgments of CBS's new shows for the 2013-2014 TV season.
See CBS's Full Fall Schedule Here
There are six new scripted shows coming to CBS that were ready to preview, and they all proved one thing: We can't agree on anything except for the fact that "We Are Men" is terrible. HuffPost TV staffers Maureen Ryan, Maggie Furlong, Jaimie Etkin, Chris Harnick, Alex Moaba,...
This quick guide is designed to get you excited for some new shows ... and to warn you to curb your enthusiasm for others. Just keep in mind that we'll have full reviews of the final pilots closer to airdate. For now, here are our snap judgments of CBS's new shows for the 2013-2014 TV season.
See CBS's Full Fall Schedule Here
There are six new scripted shows coming to CBS that were ready to preview, and they all proved one thing: We can't agree on anything except for the fact that "We Are Men" is terrible. HuffPost TV staffers Maureen Ryan, Maggie Furlong, Jaimie Etkin, Chris Harnick, Alex Moaba,...
- 5/31/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Note: Do not read on if you have not yet seen Season 6, Episode 8 of AMC's "Mad Men," titled "The Crash."
This week's "Mad Men" saw half of Sdpcgc tripping on speed serum, resulting in darts in forearms, a long-awaited Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) and Stan Rizzo (Jay R. Ferguson) kiss, tap-dancing Ken Cosgrove (Aaron Staton) and Sylvia Rosen (Linda Cardellini) finally put a very sweaty Don Draper (Jon Hamm) in his place.
But in between those highlights, which fans cheered on Twitter, there was plenty of confusion, leading many viewers to tweet that they too felt the late '60s feel-good vibe a little too much while watching "The Crash."
Below, check out fifty tweets about last night's "Mad Men" and share your theories in the comments. Also, check back with HuffPost TV for Maureen Ryan's recap of "The Crash," which will be available on Wednesday.
"Mad Men" airs Sundays at 10 p.
This week's "Mad Men" saw half of Sdpcgc tripping on speed serum, resulting in darts in forearms, a long-awaited Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) and Stan Rizzo (Jay R. Ferguson) kiss, tap-dancing Ken Cosgrove (Aaron Staton) and Sylvia Rosen (Linda Cardellini) finally put a very sweaty Don Draper (Jon Hamm) in his place.
But in between those highlights, which fans cheered on Twitter, there was plenty of confusion, leading many viewers to tweet that they too felt the late '60s feel-good vibe a little too much while watching "The Crash."
Below, check out fifty tweets about last night's "Mad Men" and share your theories in the comments. Also, check back with HuffPost TV for Maureen Ryan's recap of "The Crash," which will be available on Wednesday.
"Mad Men" airs Sundays at 10 p.
- 5/20/2013
- by Jaimie Etkin
- Huffington Post
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