Category Archives: Television

Academy Awards vs. Popularity: And the winner is…

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Ted

I just read a Wall Street Journal article about the Academy Awards. It pointed out the now well-established discrepancy between what films win awards vs. which ones make the most money (i.e., are the most popular). The not-so-hidden subtext was … Continue reading →

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The ups (and occasional downs) of Apple’s new products

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Ted

Here are my brief reactions to the new products that Apple announced at its media event yesterday: • Watch So now you can get a gold Apple Watch for the same price as a Sport model. Actually, it is a Sport … Continue reading →

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TV today: Too much of a good thing

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Ted

Yesterday, I was shocked to learn of the apparent admission of guilt by Robert Durst. The admission was startling news all by itself. What was even more incredible was the source of the news: not a newspaper’s or government’s investigation, … Continue reading →

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The Oscars vs. the public

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Ted

Although it’s still one of the highest rated shows on television, last week’s Academy Awards garnered its lowest ratings in six years, down about 16% from last year alone. Some (including myself) see this as a reflection of how terrible the … Continue reading →

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