TV Eye

Saying goodbye to this season's shows and a reluctant hello to a summer of reality shows

"...First off, reality series. Yes, can't get enough of those family reality series..."

May 15, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Not only does reality television keep on trucking, it's getting better and better.

"...a roundup of some of the more notable reality series out there and what makes them so gosh-darn watchable...."

March 15, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Saw X

Jigsaw returns in a giant flashback event

"...movies have finally worked out how to revive the series' most recognizable human character (as distinct from Billy the..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Amy Gentry Is All the Rage in Her Third Novel, Bad Habits

The Austin author talks anger, solidarity, and grad school villainy

"...an entry in the 33 1/3 music criticism book series. But the draw of writing about her experience in..."

April 30, 2021 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Where Are They Now?

The future of Music Televison

"..."In sports, the World Series champion Boston Red Sox confirmed that, despite widespread rumors,..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Up Tony Phillips creator Emily Hagins brings her new series Hold to Your Best Self; and the unstoppable force..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Unhappily Ever After

Three of the newest books about the Princess of Wales, Margaret Moser writes, are by people who played roles of varying degrees of intimacy in her life; they paint a more accurate, more vibrant picture of her life than the spate of cockeyed conspiracy theories, endless photo collections, and soggy coattail remembrances that traditionally make their appearance around the summer anniversary of her death.

"...The Bodyguard's Story: Diana, the Crash, and the Sole Survivor by Trevor Rees-Jones with Moira Johnston Warner Books, 336..."

July 14, 2000 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

TV EYE

'TV Eye' has lost its love for Lost

"...on the TV) every time Lost calls. While the series makes lots of promises to show me a good..."

May 30, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

The mean month of May

"...many shows end their seasons (if they haven't already). Survivor and American Idol have big finales planned, but for..."

April 30, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

What, you think watching TV for a living is easy? Boy, does "TV Eye" have a thing or two to tell you.

"...fall wares and the cable nets launch their summer series. So it seems a good time to talk a..."

May 17, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

In anticipation of the upcoming writers' strike, networks are beefing up their reality programming, including Worst Case Scenario, No Boundaries, and -- yep, it's that bad -- another Big Brother.

"...blank screens? Hardly. Networks have begun to stockpile reality series, even the poor ones, like The Mole (ABC) and..."

April 20, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

What's Fantastic at Fantasia

Highlights from the Canadian genre fest, plus films you may see soon

"...where it really flies is in how it handles survivor's guilt. Ethan and Matt's tense sibling sniping, and Becca's..."

Aug. 14, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

The year on television -- things we thought we'd never see, things we'd like to see more of, and reasons to keep watching.

"...5. Survivor game-show winner Richard Hatch, naked. His goods were blurred,..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Dry

Murder and secrets in the Australian Outback

"...mysterious circumstances right before he headed away. Instead, it's survivor's guilt, and that's part of what's kept him away..."

May 21, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Promising Young Woman

Unevenness sabotages this takedown of "nice guy" culture

"...the same edgy flair as Killing Eve, the TV series that Fennell hails from as a showrunner...."

Dec. 25, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something

The "Cat's in the Cradle" musician who was so much more

"...simply covering his songs. Likewise, another new rock doc survivor, Dave Marsh from Creem: America’s Only Rock 'n' Roll..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Movie Review by Raoul Hernandez

Underwater

Neo-creature feature is a soggy mess

"...Underwater opens with a series of newspaper headlines meant to contextualize humanity’s future. In..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Half Magic

Heather Graham turns director in empowerment comedy

"...three single ladies lock arms to embark on a series of (mis)adventures in their relationships with druggie artists, commitment-phobic..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Other Side of Hope

Searching for a better tomorrow in Aki Kaurismäki's droll tale of immigrants and restaurants

"...so he and his sister, the family’s only other survivor, take flight through western Europe in search of sanctuary..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Inglourious Basterds

In this World War II movie, Quentin Tarantino weaves together multiple storylines that coalesce into a literally explosive finale that daringly rewrites history.

"...in a Parisian movie theatre owned by Laurent's Jewish survivor Shosanna Dreyfus, Raine and his men end up going..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Halloween

Michael Myers is back in this "reimagining," courtesy of Rob Zombie.

"...an intriguingly ambivalent note, with Laurie Strode, the virginal survivor of ur-slasher Michael Myers' All Hallows rampage, wondering aloud..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Intacto

"...with handsome bank robber Tomás (Sbaraglia), the sole (lucky!) survivor of a plane crash and a drifter with more..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

No Emmy nominations for Buffy

"...folks expanded the nonfiction categories, thereby inviting nominees like Survivor (CBS), Eco-Challenge (USA), Road Rules (MTV), and E! True..."

July 20, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Now that the writers' strike has been averted, the networks feel secure announcing their fall television seasons. Here's a look at what's in store.

"...CBS: Survivor III (7pm), CSI (8pm), The Agency (9pm)..."

May 25, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

A look at four new reality-based series trying to beat Survivor 2: Australian Outback to the punch. Good luck. Also, the latest twists on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

"...(think Big Brother's Chicken George). Following the success of Survivor and trying to beat that show to the punch..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Slot Machines

"...That's when the networks trot out their new fall series for advertisers and start the buzz over brand-new series...."

May 26, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Long gone is the summer hiatus: These days, new programming knows no seasonal boundaries

"...when CBS decided to launch the first season of Survivor in the "off" season that the idea of summer..."

June 11, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

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

"...produce a talk/variety show than the typical hourlong drama series. Networks are still recovering from the writers' strike earlier..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

As far as awards shows go, the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards was one of the most abysmal presentations I've seen in a long time. Maybe the upcoming SAG awards or TV Guide Awards will be better.

"...Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Tim Daly, The Fugitive; Anthony Edwards, ER; Dennis Franz,..."

March 2, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Cha Wa, brass blasters the Soul Rebels, Keith Richards survivor/funk soldier Ivan Neville, nitro Philly ringers Low Cut Connie,..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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