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

TV Eye

Trio's Epic TV: The Top Ten Miniseries of All Time recalls a time before TiVo.

"...Trio, the cable network dedicated to pop, culture, and TV, is showcasing one of the grand old traditions of..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

One Big, Happy Family

Local TV News: There to Help You

"...For a media critic, local TV news presents a real puzzler. The easy road --..."

July 5, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

The Addams Family

"...a worthy film version of Charles Addams' eerie cartoon family to the screen, but here it is. First-time director..."

Nov. 29, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Addams Family

Your favorite creepy neighbors are back, and kid friendly

"...name, and functionally created modern Goth with his Addams Family. There's something so simple about them: The idea of..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

Belinda Acosta got touched by a TV

"...Ambrose) shoulder, as she takes a photo of her family before leaving home in the series finale, Six Feet..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

First they came for Bob. Then, they came for Buster. Who's next? But, more importantly, when will this witch hunt end?

"...popular culture as James Dobson from Focus on the Family. SpongeBob's subversive gay agenda is a threat to our..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

The cure to the summer rerun doldrums? HBO's Sex and the City and Six Feet Under.

"...Other "must-see" TV includes Once and Again, Ally McBeal, and Ed. This..."

June 8, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Addams Family 2

A spirit-crushing vacation for everyone's favorite ghouls

"...altogether ooky cast of characters known as the Addams Family elucidates a reverse Darwinism: Call it survival of the..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

TV Eye

Blacks and Latinos inch toward equity on television, but there are still miles of progress to be made.

"...of the future. In some ways, you could say TV is ahead of the curve when it comes to..."

April 5, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...Special Award winners of the 31st SXSW Film & TV Festival...."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

TV Eye

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

"...The reality show has established itself as a viable TV staple with varying degrees of success and, dare I..."

March 15, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye: It Was a Very Good Year

The usual suspects and a few surprises marked a great year on TV

"...listed them in alphabetical order. Second, besides including all TV content, I've listed my Top 10s in one list,..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

PBS' documentary series P.O.V. offers a kinder, gentler (though no less provocative) brand of television.

"...The Smith Family by Tasha Oldham. Unlike their common surname, the Smiths..."

June 21, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

12 New TV Shows to Watch in January

Plus another dozen returning shows to reacquaint yourself with

"...hand of a loved one, and binging so much TV the fictional people who live inside the box will..."

Dec. 29, 2020 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Holiday TV Cheat Sheet

A multigenerational guide for the family

"...that are very old and invisible, which is why family time and tradition deserve the respect and reverence we..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Screens Feature by Jacob Clifton

My Obsession: Cozi TV

Channel showcases the best and worst of syndicated TV

"...heard, we're living in the glorious golden age of TV, where nine new shows pop up on various streaming..."

March 24, 2017 Screens Column by Josh Kupecki

TV Eye

How to escape turkey afterburn and family overkill

"...I love the holiday season, and I love my family. The thing is, having them together in one serving..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Five Things That Are Must-Sees at ATX TV Fest

From the newest crime drama to the return of your favorite family

"...tears of joy as the Bravermans gather for a family reunion. In attendance: creator/showrunner Jason Katims, Peter Krause (eldest..."

June 3, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Holiday Viewing: TV Christmas Episodes

Celebrate the season in Sunnydale, the Oval Office, and more

"...best Christmas episodes take the basic DNA of a TV show and turn up the volume – metering out..."

Dec. 14, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

ATX TV Reunites Cast and Crew for Parenthood and Justified

Panels planned for 2020 finally get their studio time

"...2020 programming was delayed, not canceled? Well, check your TV schedule because two big panels pushed back because of..."

Jan. 11, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

We're a long way from Rob and Laura Petrie. Here's why that's a good thing.

"...Gracie Allen were the most adorable married couple on TV, followed by Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, and then Rob..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

The Lion in Winter roars back on Showtime

"...writer; a producer who has been called the last TV impresario; and actors, fine actors, who not only lend..."

May 21, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Fighting With My Family

Wrestling biopic of breakthrough WWE superstar Paige

"...It seems off to say, but Fighting With My Family – the biopic of trailblazing WWE superstar Paige –..."

March 1, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

Making sense of the situation at ME TV

"...wrote to say that everyone was gone, and ME TV was now "kaput." After a few phone calls were..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

If we're very, very lucky, a solid TV series comes from all of this pain

"...erupt. But if we're very, very lucky, a solid TV series comes from all of this pain. This month..."

July 30, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Two Family House

"...the in-laws are glued to Perry Como on the TV set. After 10 years of Perry Como, Buddy Visalo..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

TV Eye

Is it time for an all chimp and monkey network?

"...One of those formats is TV...."

Aug. 5, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Chronicle Recommends: Family Dysfunction Films

Because the holidays aren't all about happiness and good cheer

"...recommendations. For December, we're celebrating our favorite movies featuring family dysfunction at the holidays...."

Dec. 19, 2014 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

TV Eye

TV Top 10s

"...Selecting Top 10s for TV was hard this year. There's always tension in trying..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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