From June 19, 1974 entry in Peter Hall’s Diaries. I always feel miserable after TV chat programmes. There’s something so phoney and exposed about the readiness to talk. And there’s the let-down of remembering what one has said, what one shouldn’t have said, and what one would like to have said. [Also, see this earlier [...]
My Secret Shame: TV Shows
These are television shows that I currently watch, but I can’t say I’m proud of it. I’ll defend my viewing of The Big Bang Theory loudly and at length. These shows? Not so much. Life Private Practice Trust Me Psych These are not terrible shows. But they’re also not great shows. I watch them regularly [...]
Themes of Watchmen
Since the film adaptation of Watchmen open Friday, and since it’s looking highly likely that it won’t measure up to the original graphic novel, I thought I’d offer a few thoughts.