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Lisa Kudrow's New Show, Courtesy of Lexus | Today's News: Our Take | 9/23/2008
Lisa Kudrow has a new show, but you'll have to sit through some car ads to see it.Actually, the whole show is kind of a car ad. Kudrow's Web Therapy appears exclusively on L Studio, a new online channel hosted by Lexus.In the show, the Emmy-winning Friends actress plays a psychotherapist who conducts absurdly unhelpful three-minute sessions via the Internet. Her clients will be played by Bob Balaban, Jane Lynch, Rashida Jones, Tim Bagley and Dan Bucatinsky.The site is Lexus' latest attempt to... read more be the first to leave a comment
UPDATE: Mars Cast Fired? No! | Today's News: Our Take | 3/16/2007
UPDATE: Time to squash another Veronica Mars rumor that seems to be gaining traction this morning — this one claiming the enitire supporting cast has been let go. Not true. No one — not Jason Dohring, not Enrico Colantoni — has been released from their contract. According to sources, one of three things will happen in May:1) Veronica Mars will be cancelled.2) Veronica Mars will be renewed as-is, with V still in college.3) Veronica Mars will be renewed with Veronica in the FBI.... read more be the first to leave a comment
My Emmy Predictions! | Today's News: Our Take | 8/24/2006
Yes, this year's Emmy nominations make about as much sense as Desperate Housewives' Betty Applegate mystery. Chris Meloni instead of Hugh Laurie? Allison Janney instead of Edie Falco? Stockard Channing instead of Lauren Graham? Alfre Woodard instead of... anyone? But a funny thing happened after I worked through my anger, frustration and general sense of hopelessness: I took another look at the list and discovered, much to my surprise, that members of the blue-ribbon panel weren't completely... read more be the first to leave a comment
What's with the diss of ... | Matt Roush | 7/14/2006
Question: What's with the diss of Stockard Channing? She was brilliant on Out of Practice. I'd rank her comic timing right up there with the comedy legends. Can you seriously see Lauren Graham playing the role so well? I can't. Comedy requires a particular ability and talent that dramatic and "light" comedic actresses can't do. Face it. Graham belongs in drama, not comedy. Channing is right where she belongs. Answer: I've got no beef with Stockard Channing, generally. She's a class... read more be the first to leave a comment
After the Emmy nominations ... | Matt Roush | 7/10/2006
Question: After the Emmy nominations were announced, I was angrier than I've been any other year. The new voting system and the greatness of some shows gave me hope to see some new faces on this year's list. I can overlook the mistake of no Kristen Bell. I can see why Lauren Graham and Kelly Bishop didn't make the cut. And I could have predicted that no Lost stars were going to be nominated. But what I can't stand is the fact that Marcia Cross wasn't on the comedy-actress list. In a... read more be the first to leave a comment
David's question predicting ... | Matt Roush | 6/30/2006
Question: David's question predicting the best drama series Emmy mentioned Six Feet Under being out of the running. I thought that since Season 5 aired in the summer of 2005, it would still be eligible for this year. I hear so much about Lisa Kudrow's The Comeback getting nods, even though it aired at roughly the same time. And although it's out of sight/out of mind, SFU should be shown some Emmy love, at least with nominations for "All Alone" (the aftermath of Nate's death) or... read more be the first to leave a comment
The Oscar voters seem to go ... | Matt Roush | 6/26/2006
Question: The Oscar voters seem to go out of their way to nominate the "little guys." Felicity Huffman was nominated for Transamerica even if the movie made less than $3 million at the box office. Why can't it be the same for the Emmys? If the Oscar voters were anything like Emmy voters, then Crash or Brokeback Mountain wouldn't even be on the list of nominations. I am especially nervous about the category for best actress in a comedy: I agree with you that Marcia Cross deserves to... read more be the first to leave a comment
How can Lauren Graham get ... | Matt Roush | 6/16/2006
Question: How can Lauren Graham get nominated for an Emmy in the comedy category when all of her best scenes this season are dramatic (i.e., the car scene in the final episode)? Do you think Desperate Housewives will sweep the nominations once again? I can probably live with two or three nominated wives, but taking four spots is kind of pushing it. In a sense I think Lauren has a great chance of being nominated because Emmy favorites Patricia Heaton and Sarah Jessica Parker are no longer... read more be the first to leave a comment
What does Marcia Cross need ... | Matt Roush | 2/27/2006
Question: What does Marcia Cross need to do in order to win an Emmy? Cross' Bree is the best character on Desperate Housewives, and even in boring episodes, her performance alone is enough to carry the show. On Housewives' first year, Teri Hatcher outdid Cross on every award show, then Felicity Huffman took the Emmy podium and Marcia's chances were destroyed once again. Nevertheless, I believe that her performance is not only funny but also dramatic and creepy at the same time. There has never... read more be the first to leave a comment
I just read your review of ... | Matt Roush | 10/3/2005
Question: I just read your review of The Comeback's season (now series) finale. I'm shocked that a TV reviewer who so relishes originality would want it to end. This show was new and different and, most important, hilarious. Do you know if it's coming to DVD? Is it eligible for Emmy consideration? Lisa Kudrow gets my vote for best actress. Answer: I don't keep track of DVD releases, but HBO is pretty reliable about putting its shows and movies on DVD, and while I had reservations about... read more be the first to leave a comment
Are you following Lisa ... | Matt Roush | 8/22/2005
Question: Are you following Lisa Kudrow's HBO show, The Comeback? It's almost like we're supposed to laugh at all of the embarrassment that Lisa's character must go through. It's not really funny, but at the same time I don't feel pity for her character, either. What's your take on the show? Answer: It's one of the weirdest, least satisfying shows I've ever had the bad luck to experience. Kudrow is, as always, terrific, but I find the show painfully obvious (not painful in a good or poignant... read more be the first to leave a comment