Breaking Bad Review: Episode 4.1
Unlike other television dramas that have an anti-hero protagonist, Breaking Bad doesn’t rely on a crutch to give you permission to like and root for the villainous main character. Take for instance Dexter. The blood splatter expert/serial killer lives by his own moral code. He generally only kills those that “deserve to be killed”. In other words, he preys on those that prey on the innocent. The fact that Dexter kills other terrible people gives the audience a free pass to root for him and the violent things that he does without feeling morally compromised.... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsThe Social Network, Glee Win Big at 2011 Golden Globes
While the Golden Globes winners don’t get as much exposure as the Oscars, the event does have its moments. For one thing, the audience is free to consume alcohol during the entire show, which definitely translates to more, well, interesting moments.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBreaking Bad's Bryan Cranston Starts a Web Series
Star of the critically-acclaimed AMC show Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston, is now concentrating his efforts on a web series with a lighter tone.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsWriters Guild Announces 2011 Award Nominations
The Writers Guild of America announced its nominations for exceptional achievement in screenwriting in 2010. Screenplays for both Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Network and Stuart Blumberg’s The Kids Are Alright were among those selected. However, several celebrated films this year including The Kings’ Speech, Winter’s Bone and Toy Story 3 did not make the cut due to the WGA’s controversial and complicated Minimum Basic Agreement.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe 25 Best TV Performances of 2010
A year ago we proclaimed that a new Golden Age of Television had emerged during the new millennium. The good news is that much of the amazing talent from that first decade is still here; and better yet, some new kids on the block are causing a stir. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 20 Best TV Shows of 2010
TV has never been worse with an over-reliance on reality shows that seem to be in a race to sink as low as possible. But it's also never been better with more and more networks investing in original well-scripted, cinematic series and sitcoms that don't depend on tired gags and canned laughter. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMad Men vs. Breaking Bad: AMC Series Smackdown
If you’re like me, you’re still mourning the loss of Jimmy McNulty, Vic Mackey, John Locke and Jack Bauer. You want to start a new TV series, but you’re afraid nothing will live up to the greats that came out on FX and HBO over the past decade. Fortunately, AMC is quietly filling that void. Mad Men and Breaking Bad are both great, but which is the best? Let’s break it all down.... read more
Found in: TV, Columns2010 Emmy Predictions, Picks & Snubs
On Sunday night, the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards will hosted by Late Night host Jimmy Fallon. Unfortunately, as far as we know, he won’t be bringing along his backing band The Roots. But we’ll be bringing you commentary throughout the night on our live blog. I’ll be joined by Paste publisher Nick Purdy and all of you in Twitter-land so check back on our site Sunday 8pm ET, 5pm PT. In the meantime, here are my gripes, faulty predictions and cocksure proclamations about the 2010 Primetime Emmys.... read more
Found in: TV, FeaturesBreaking Bad to Fill Year-Long Hiatus With Short Webisodes
Anyone who closely follows a television show knows that there’s a very specific anxiety that comes from waiting for a new season to start after what is inevitably a cliff-hanging season closer. Fans of AMC’s Breaking Bad are about to become particularly familiar with this type of agony. The final episode of the show’s third season aired in June and season four isn’t set to debut until July 2011.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsAMC Renews Breaking Bad for Fourth Season
AMC announced that it will renew its hit series Breaking Bad (one of our 20 Best TV Shows of the Decade) for a fourth season following the show’s season three finale last night.... read more
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