Posts tagged as Recapping Television
Nine Recappers Who Make TV Better
The Internet is about 55% composed of people talking about what was on TV last night. That's fun! But you can't read everything, and that's a whole lot of Internet. Besides, there's no point in reading things about TV shows written by people who are less smart than you. You would like them to bring something to the conversation you are already having! Truth be told, the age of excellent TV recapping may be drawing to a close. When "Lost" shuttered, leaving EW's Doc Jensen with little purpose in life, so too did TV recapping enter a bit of a funk. But still, there is real talent out there! For seven of the most popular shows on TV, here are the best recappers that you can even be proud to read. READ MORE
"Entourage" Season Six, Episode Two: A Recap
Last week's premiere of "Entourage," season six, was far and away the best episode of the show so far, and it was with more than a little dread and anticipation that I tuned in last night. Could they top, or even maintain, the incredible level of gritty realism and surprise they were able to deliver in the first show? My fears were misplaced: Last night was, if anything, even more explosive than the previous episode. Let's recap! [WARNING: This recap is full of spoilers, so if you haven't seen the show yet, do not read on.] READ MORE
"Entourage" Season Six, Episode One: A Recap
While the current buzz about HBO centers around the ratings success of vampire drama "True Blood," last night saw the premiere of the sixth season of "Entourage." Many have criticized the show for dull, stale stories that all seem to resolve themselves the same way, but if the first episode is any indication, things are going to get a little uncomfortable for Vincent Chase and the gang. [WARNING: This recap is full of spoilers, so if you haven't seen the show yet, do not read on.] READ MORE
The Procedural: The Arc of Television is Long, and It Bends Toward Sucking
On Tuesday (or whatever Tuesday is called in Canada) the National Post's Robert Fulford equated the life of a television show to that of an art movement, or the history of a civilization. All three of these, he said, feature periods primitive, classic, baroque, and decadent. You probably had to actually show up for more than 25% of your sophomore year art history gen ed req in order to be able to define those terms, but the argument is nevertheless sound. However, it's more of an argument for why procedural television is stupid. READ MORE
Recapping Television: All The Dirt On Last Night's 'Gossip Girl'!
Blair and Nate are walking down the street and Blair makes a whiny joke about New York University admitting people she would not fuck with Kristen Chenoweth's dick. Then my phone rings, so I get up and leave the room because my brother is still watching. He has to go to bed early because he goes to work at 6 a.m. so it would be rude to make him pause the show and wait for me to finish my phone call. I miss most of the exposition. Speaking of my brother, he was walking down our block Sunday night when a man approached and asked, "Do you recognize me?" READ MORE
