Fall Guide to Good TV: The Daily Show

By Paste Staff at 6:06 AM on October 14, 2009

Mondays through Thursdays at 11 p.m. on Comedy Central Despite fears to the contrary, it didn’t take infamous Bush-basher Jon Stewart long to take the gloves off in the age of Obama. No, there’s still no shortage of lampoonable material in American politics, and Stewart and his gang of correspondents are sharp as ever....  read more

Fall Guide to Good TV: How I Met Your Mother

By Paste Staff at 6:05 AM on October 14, 2009

Mondays at 8 p.m. on CBSA replacement for anyone who misses Friends, CBS’ only great sitcom has given us Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris), one of the most egocentric, hilarious TV characters this decade. Once you get past the laugh track, the show is truly, as Barney would say, “legend—wait for it—ary.” ...  read more

Fall Guide to Good TV: Californication

By Paste Staff at 6:04 AM on October 14, 2009

Sundays at 10 p.m. on ShowtimeCreator Tom Kapinos’ brilliantly written Californication is hilarious, poignant, sexy, insightful, and as rock ’n’ roll as a show about a novelist can be. David Duchovny has never been better than he is as author Hank Moody—a complex bundle of id, heart and best intentions that’ll have you wondering, “So who’s Fox Mulder again?” ...  read more

Fall Guide to Good TV: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

By Michael Saba at 6:03 AM on October 14, 2009

Glenn Howerton wants to see you squirm...  read more

Fall Guide to Good TV: Curb Your Enthusiasm

By Paste Staff at 6:02 AM on October 14, 2009

Sundays at 9 p.m. on HBOSeinfeld co-creator Larry David has long given us a self-deprecating look into his life, but we’re particularly excited about Season 7: The Seinfeld cast drop by for a fictional reunion show—that’s probably as close as we’ll get to a real Seinfeld reunion. ...  read more

Jason Schwartzman: The One Where He Tries to Solve the Puzzle of Life

By Tim Regan-Porter at 6:01 AM on October 14, 2009

In the new HBO series Bored to Death­—an adaptation of author Jonathan Ames’ short story—Jason Schwartzman plays a New York scribe, also named Jonathan Ames, who’s struggling to write his second novel and win back his ex-girlfriend. He places an ad on Craigslist as an unlicensed private detective, looking for something to fill the now-girlfriendless time he spends avoiding writing. Throughout the bizarre adventures that follow, Ames confronts both his and others’ neuroses in the awkwardness of everyday interaction. ...  read more

Paste's Fall Guide to Good TV

By Josh Jackson at 6:00 AM on October 14, 2009

Forty-five shows worth watching this fall...  read more

Simpsons Creator Matt Groening to Curate All Tomorrow's Parties 2010

By Christina Lee at 1:40 PM on October 13, 2009

All Tomorrow's Parties announced today that Simpsons and Futurama creator Matt Groening is curating its first festival of 2010....  read more

Hollywood Tries to Keep Film and TV Industries in Town

By Emily Riemer at 1:30 PM on October 12, 2009

The nationwide economic downturn seemingly spares no one, but especially not film and television producers. Now, Los Angeles is taking steps to stem the tide of film and TV work that has been migrating outside of the state for the past few years....  read more

Dollhouse Review, "Belle Chose" (Episode 2.3): On Chaucer; gender, sex, and power; and a postmodern concept of self

By Tim Regan-Porter at 10:44 AM on October 12, 2009

With the third episode of _Dollhouse_’s second season, the show has hit its stride...  read more

Southland Canceled as Blog Fingers Point to Jay Leno

By Jeffrey Bloomer at 10:16 AM on October 12, 2009

Although not a single episode of its planned second season has aired, hard-edged cop drama Southland has been cancelled by NBC, and bloggers see a clear culprit: Jay Leno....  read more

The Office Review: "Niagara" (Episode 6.04)

By Gage Henry at 1:56 PM on October 9, 2009

We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief as arguably the most anticipated Office event has passed without any major snags or notes delivered down the center aisle.  Jim and Pam's tying of the knot was a bit of a snafu, perfectly molded to the show's erratically gawky standard: Pam's torn veil, Jim's clipped tie and Kevin shuffling down the aisle with shoes fashioned from tissue boxes. The only tradition the show follows is the one it invents for itself, so it should have been no surprise the ceremony would let loose a "JK Wedding" reenactment, the perfect breakdown...  read more

Community Review: "Social Psychology" (Episode 1.4)

By Sean Gandert at 1:32 PM on October 9, 2009

First, a quick recap: In its first three episodes, Community has introduced us to the college, the main cast of characters, and Joel McHale as Jeff, an asshole lead with a heart of gold. It’s just that he doesn’t really know or believe that it is a heart of gold and is more than content to play the guy you know who’s so charismatic you can’t help but like him despite all evidence pointing to him jerking you around like everyone else. It’s the role McHale was born to play, and topped off by some keen writing from Dan Harmon...  read more

Marge Simpson to Grace Cover of November Playboy

By Christina Lee at 12:30 PM on October 9, 2009

For 20 years, fans of The Simpsons have plopped down on their couches to see what antics the Springfield family will get into next. And for nearly 53 years, fans of Playboy have checked out the female specimen in the privacy of their own home. But neither the television show nor the magazine dared to show some cartoon skin in a titillating way. That is, until now....  read more

Ellen Page Writing HBO Comedy Series

By Christina Lee at 4:45 PM on October 8, 2009

Just days after Whip It! hit theaters, Ellen Page decided to take a cue from Drew Barrymore and pursue a directorial debut of her own....  read more

Jumping Right Off the Screen: 3D Televisions Coming Soon

By Emily Riemer at 1:30 PM on October 8, 2009

Nearly every major electronics company is now competing to develop the next generation of modern 3D TVs. The latest and greatest prototypes are appearing at big technology fairs, like the IFA in Berlin this past September....  read more

How I Met Your Mother Casts Rachel Bilson, Tim Gunn, Kenny Rogers In Its Fifth Season

By Christina Lee at 11:00 AM on October 8, 2009

Rachel Bilson, Tim Gunn and Kenny Rogers will join a rather legendary roster of guest roles in the ongoing season of How I Met Your Mother, as various reports revealed this week....  read more

Mercy Review: "Hope You're Good, Smiley Face" (Episode 1.3)

By Emily Riemer at 9:03 PM on October 7, 2009

Well, you've got to give them points for trying. New show Mercy has been testing out some different techniques and new styles in an attempt to find its rhythm and a much-needed niche that will draw in viewers....  read more

Watch The Mountain Goats on Stephen Colbert and Listen to Their New Album

By Michael Saba at 2:52 PM on October 7, 2009

As we trolled the depths of pay-cable channels late last night, what to our bleary and wondering eyes should appear but John Darnielle, frontman of the iconic indie-folk act The Mountain Goats, being interviewed by Stephen Colbert! The always-affable Darnielle had a brief and snappy exchange about his new album, The Life of the World to Come, suicidal mountain goats and his cheery take on lyrical pathos. And after the commercial break, he was joined by his band and performed a stirring rendition of "Psalms 40:2," from the new album....  read more

Neil Patrick Harris to Sing on Animated Batman Series

By Emily Riemer at 1:30 PM on October 7, 2009

Neil Patrick Harris is lending his singing talents to a special musical episode of Cartoon Network's animated series Batman: The Brave and the Bold....  read more