I have always loved Simon Pegg. Shaun of the Dead will always be one of my favorite films. I have always loved Jessica Hynes (nee Stevenson). She is not only a natural comedian but quietly acts her heart out as a semi-villain in one of my favorite films, Bob and Rose (which I promise, [...]

Now that I’ve got your attention, let me tell you about a little old show from the year two thousand aught three. It is a tale of a gifted doctor, beset upon by woes, and it stars one Hugh Laurie. Ha ha – but I’ve outwitted you! You thought perhaps I was referring to the [...]

This folks, is what we call British Television for beginners: But just because it’s entry-level fare, doesn’t mean it ain’t damn fine. In fact, I can heretofore promise you that I’ll never foist a program upon you simply because it is British. My rigorous standards include at least two combinations of the following: British, Good [...]

As one lady to another, I would like to humbly assert that we, can be total assholes. It’s true! 90% of all contemporary T.V. wants you to forget this. They want to pin you into a corner and portray you and your buddies as nags, or klutzy, good-hearted girls, or beautiful girls with bad luck, [...]

I really like Kelly MacDonald. I would like to say that right here, right now. I  think she’s very talented, and consistently makes distinctive and bold choices when it comes to the film and t.v. projects she signs on to. Her sweet voice, her big brown eyes, her nearly impeccable ability to express vulnerability and [...]

I was only mildly pleased when Downton Abbey caused this resurgence of American interest in British Television. Like every sneering hipster before me, I pushed my glasses up on my nose, leaned back into my knock-off Eames chair, scratched my dirty but stylish head and quietly muttered, “Whatever…I have been watching British Television for years…” [...]