Readers' Picks: Best TV Shows of the Decade
We spent a lot of time brainstorming, voting, arguing and refining our list of The 20 Best TV Shows of the Decade. But, of course, we got it wrong. Here’s what our readers chose as the 10 Best TV Shows of the Decade:... read more
Found in: TV, FeaturesThe 20 Best TV Shows of the Decade (2000-2009)
This list of 20 phenomenal TV shows from 2000-2009 reinforces our belief that the young millennium has launched a new Golden Age of Television. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayAustin Film Festival 2009 Part One
Ron HowardThe highlight of this year's Austin Film Festival was listening to director Ron Howard (Frost/Nixon, A Beautiful Mind), writer Steve Zaillian (Schindler's List, Gangs of New York) and writer Mitchell Hurwitz ("Arrested Development", "Golden Girls") discuss filmmaking at the historic Paramount Theater. All three were recognized with AFF awards. Howard for Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking, Zaillian for Distinguished Screenwriter and Hurwitz for Outstanding Television Writer.Howard on doing real-life stories: "For a long time I avoided doing something based on real characters. I was fearful that I would lose command of dramatic potential. And I think I was just a... read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusIFC Picks Up Arrested Development Rights
As announced yesterday, IFC has picked up the rights to air one of Paste‘s 15 Best TV Shows That Were Canceled Too Soon. It’s Arrested Development.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsThe 15 Best TV Shows That Were Canceled Too Soon
Despite a heap of critical acclaim, Southland got the axe earlier this week. Here are 15 more TV shows that died too young. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayScript in the Works for Arrested Development Movie
Since the show's nigh-criminal cancellation in 2006 (unfortunately, the Supreme Court refused to even hear our case), speculation on a possible film version of Arrested Development has been running for nearly as long as the series was on television. There's been some reassuring words from series creator Mitch Hurwitz and various cast members, but with each bit of good news came word of an actor holdout or production snafu.... read more
Found in: Movies, News10 Awesome Scenes From Arrested Development
The Office still has its moments. Modern Family shows some promise. And 30 Rock is coming back in October. But since it went off the air in 2006, no sitcom has made me laugh as much as Arrested Development. The movie may or may not happen sometime before Michael Cera starts getting adult roles, but we'll always have these three perfect seasons. And right now we've got two of them on Hulu. Here are 10 clips to help explain our obsession with this show.... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravitySeven Outrageous and Iconic David Cross Moments
They say the pen is mightier than the sword. If that's the case, David Cross's pen is mightier than a lightsaber or a railgun. The veteran stand-up comic has been using his sardonic wit to poke at society's sacred cows ever since he burst onto the L.A. comedy scene in the early '90s. Sacred or profane, it's all fair game to him. So, in honor of Cross's new book (and tour): here are but a few of his finest moments to date:... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDavid Cross Drinks, Tours for a Reason
With the recent release of David Cross's first-ever book/manifesto/essay collection, I Drink For a Reason, the comedian and Arrested Development alum will be hitting the road for a tour this fall across the lower forty-eight, with a few dates in Canada to boot.... read more
Found in: Concerts, News20 Fantastic "Live from Paste" Videos
As a parent, I know I'm not supposed to have favorites. And all of the hundreds of "Live From Paste" videos are our babies. One of the best parts about working at Paste is the frequency of fantastic artists who stop by the studio in our offices at East Decatur Station when their tours take them through Atlanta. But our multimedia producer Kevin Keller and I have a particular fondness for a number of these performances, and we each chose 10 of our favorites to share with you. Some of these artists you'll know, but hopefully you'll discover some stellar... read more
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