Reality TV Update: 'The Next Dragon'

Iron Dragon Productions gets closer to inking a TV deal.

"...and producer of The Next Dragon, the martial arts reality series she was casting last year (see “Witty, Pretty..."

April 26, 2011 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

Loves Reality TV, Happy to See Acosta Come Around

"...to terms with the best stuff on television – reality TV ["TV Eye," Screens, Feb 20]. It's about time...."

Feb. 23, 2004 Postmarks

Tales From Reality TV

An Austin restaurateur and a Central Texas winemaker share the recipe for drama

"...have discovered that Central Texas is fertile ground for reality TV contestants. As a result, a steady stream of..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Linklater's Latest, Reality TV Taps Locals, and More Austin Film News

"...Austin isn't just where reality shows come to shoot (if you're not watching Fox's..."

July 26, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

The Race for Prez Is Already Reality TV. Let's Cast the Movie Version.

Cruise as Cruz? Wiig for Warren?

"...Being president is worse than starring in your own reality show. You may have the power to destroy the..."

Aug. 8, 2015 Screens Post by James BigBoy Medlin

The Fabric of Reality (TV)?

Put this in your sewing machine and stitch it

Jan. 26, 2012 Design Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

TV Eye

How to resolve conflict? Japanese import Iron Chef has the right idea.

"...Last week on reality TV I saw:..."

June 13, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Alamo Drafthouse Latest Austinites to Get Dose of Reality

Cinema chain featured on A&E's 'Shipping Wars' tonight

"...What is it with Austin and reality TV shows? Seems like every time you turn on..."

Jan. 9, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

Really bad TV deserves really bad haiku.

"...It's my job to watch TV so you don't have to. But I've never felt..."

July 12, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

At this year's Emmy Awards, cable won, and reality lost. Sorry, Heidi.

"...strike, but let's face it: Some of the best TV came from the cable networks. There were well-deserved wins..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

It ain't reality TV, but it may be closer to approaching real life: Nia Vardalos' My Big Fat Greek Life.

"...plastic will not save you. The deluge of trash TV that has recently splashed across the small screen like..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Vince Young Takes Unwatchable TV to the 'Next Level'

"...The Next Level, Vince Young's new reality show (airing Wednesdays at 8:30pm on BET), is the..."

Oct. 5, 2006 Sports Post by Jeremy Martin

TV Eye: Getting Real

This weekend's Texas-set episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition gets TV Eye teary-eyed

"...no secret that I'm not a big fan of reality series, but this story got to me...."

Feb. 18, 2011 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Bill Banning Law Enforcement From Contracting With Reality Television Clears Texas House

“Policing is not entertainment.”

"...Williamson County sheriff's deputies featured on the highly rated reality television show Live PD. Their boss, former Sheriff Robert..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

TV Eye: The Axe Drops

Why isn't the new fall TV season working?

"...There are casualties in every fall TV season, but this season seems particularly interesting to comment..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Video Premiere: The Blind Pets’ “TV Baby”

The treacherous path of a truck-driving bear

"...child’s play and XXX content in their video for “TV Baby,” a garage-grunge missile discharged from new LP Heavy..."

March 30, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

TV Eye

PBS's landmark documentary series, "Point of View," announces its summer lineup.

"...reflected in the small universe that echoes between the TV screen and the sofa, navigated by remote control. The..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

The line between titillating and tawdry is always moving, and women rarely get to decide when and how far it moves

"...about the five stages of coming to terms with reality TV...."

Feb. 20, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Questions and answers

"...It's the end of another year watching TV. I never thought I'd last this long. Yet here..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

What did Tweets tell us about this year's Emmy Awards?

"...Awards ceremony, the awards show recognizing excellence in prime-time TV came back with a gentle roar last Sunday. I..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...I was recently at a small gathering when a "TV Eye" reader tapped me on the shoulder. When this..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Reality Bites

Stiller's first feature film as a director captured the zeitgeist and is imbued with an honest and sarcastic wit.

"...it. After the unwarranted cancellation of his brilliant Fox TV show, Stiller has managed to make the leap to..."

Feb. 18, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TV Eye: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Uh oh. Turns out Jay Leno's not going away after all.

"...Is this move by NBC a harbinger that the TV drama is coming to an end? Is this the..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Next Wednesday, Punk'd creators Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg deliver a delicious slice of reality TV, high on guffaws, low on enduring value

"...I'm the last one to suggest you should watch TV during the summer, particularly since it has become the..."

May 27, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Just in time for Valentine's Day -- or to celebrate it being over -- Belinda Acosta offers her take on a few modern-day dating games.

"...the background, sealed with a kiss blown to the TV audience. Compared to contemporary dating shows, The Dating Game..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Will Bravo's new show Work of Art class up the reality TV genre?

"...me right. After all the ink I've spilled trashing reality TV, I've actually found one I want to –..."

June 18, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

There's only one other way to receive a second chance in this country: Get yourself a reality show

"...a second chance in this country: Get yourself a reality show. But first, be a celebrity. From all indications,..."

July 15, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Could Paris Hilton or Jonathan Antin teach Dubya a thing or two about how to work it?

"...English language, but because Bush's exploitation of media, particularly TV, pales when compared to Reagan's. Sure, they might share..."

June 18, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Alternate realties, other lives

"...until I saw the second-season premiere of Morgan Spurlock's reality series, 30 Days (executive produced with R.J. Cutler of..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Sweeping and surfing

"...anything more dismal than sitting at home and watching TV in the summer. Fortunately, the Sundance Channel picks up..."

May 5, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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