overthinking the idiot box

Features
The Retroactive Emmys
Now that the nominations are out, what would we do differently?
Everything Old Is New Again
DOCTOR WHO and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA — 70s classics updated for a modern audience.

Subbing vs. Dubbing?

How are those overseas seeing our TV?
Indie Music on Network TV
How does Seth Cohen (and producers) stay on top of the music scene?
Columns
At the Buzzer
The ESPYs: Alan watches, so you don't have to.

Be Careful Out There
Can a feminist ever really love crime drama?

by Andreanna Ditton

Bride of TiVo
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, bookended.

Free Truman

BIG BROTHER is watching, now you can too!

Holographic Wow
Commercials, the Emmys, and Sci-Fi Friday: A round-up.

London Calling

Undercover reporters in tough British schools — not quite fair play.

Out-Takes

The last, best hope for peace queers.

Zoinks!
The end-of-season animation round-up.
TV on DVD
Eerie, Indiana
A delightful nostalgic romp to a strange little town in the mid-west.

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