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Critic Proof
Alyssa Rosenberg (Think Progress, The Atlantic, The XX Factor) and Todd VanDerWerff (The AV Club, Los Angeles Times)
On the debut episode of Critic Proof, Alyssa and Todd recount their experience at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Los Angeles. They preview the upcoming TV season, listing the best and worst new shows. Why is it so hard to make a good sitcom? Or a good network drama, for that matter? The two compare the business models of Hulu and Netflix as they compete to bring movies and TV to the Internet. Finally, they discuss why Breaking Bad fans are so critical of Skyler White, while her meth-dealing husband gets a pass (includes spoilers).
FOLLOW:
Alyssa Rosenberg
Todd VanDerWerff
Alyssa Rosenberg
Todd VanDerWerff
- Television Critics Association website
- Trailer for "The Mindy Project"
- Jaime Weinman's pop culture blog for Maclean's
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Home page for AMC's "Breaking Bad"
- Alyssa's "Breaking Bad" recaps
- Todd's most recent "Breaking Bad" recap for the LA Times
- Alyssa's post on "Breaking Bad"'s Skyler White for Slate
- Alyssa's post on women in antihero dramas for ThinkProgress
- Alyssa's post on "Girls" and female anti-heroes
- Todd's widely circulated comment accusing some "Girls" critics of misogyny
Critic Proof | Aug 19, 2012 | Alyssa Rosenberg & Todd VanDerWerff
Will Beijing decide Edward Snowden’s fate?
University of Hong Kong law professor Simon Young explains the relationship between China and Hong Kong. Play entire video
When pot is legal, what will happen to drug dealers?
Glenn Loury talks to Mark Kleiman, who is advising the state of Washington as it legalizes marijuana. Plus: Nip "Big Pot" in the bud. Play entire video
Is Iran winning in Syria?
Matt Duss and Meir Javedanfar consider. Plus: A defeat for the Supreme Leader? Play entire video
Face facts
Thalia Wheatley demonstrates an experiment designed to determine when people see evidence of a mind. Plus: Did music play a role in human evolution? Play entire video
Who’s really responsible for debt?
Mark Blyth, author of the new book Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea, argues that ordinary citizens shouldn't pay the cost for debt incurred by the government. Plus: Taking austerity personally. Play entire video
Uncle Bob wants YOU
In his first-ever "hangout" with Bloggingheads commenters, Robert Wright offers tips on helping the site prosper. Play entire video
Did the financial crisis change Suze Orman?
Mike Konczal and Helaine Olen consider the personal finance guru. Plus: Why skipping Starbucks won't make you a millionaire. Play entire video
Is Obama a hypocrite on civil liberties?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate, with reference to Arnold Kling's e-book The Three Languages of Politics. Plus: A decade of surveillance, free from abuse? Play entire video
Did Julian Assange betray WikiLeaks?
Robert Wright talks to Alex Gibney, director of the new documentary We Steal Secrets. Plus: Why Jeffrey Toobin is wrong about Edward Snowden. Play entire video
The security state we deserve?
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