From "Flipping Out" to "Saving Grace," wackiness is in this summer
By Heather Havrilesky Aug 16, 2009
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How cartoonish are Bravo's reality TV shows? A series of animated parodies lets us laugh with (and at) them
By Thomas Rogers
August 11, 2009
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An ill wind blows in the macho stupidity of "Dark Blue" and the insipid nothingness of "Great American Road Trip"
By Heather Havrilesky
July 19, 2009
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Nastiness is the only thing that keeps the hot dummies of Bravo's new reality show from putting us to sleep
By Heather Havrilesky
July 14, 2009
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The fledgling blowhards of "NYC Prep" offer a cathartic release for that sickness inside your soul
By Heather Havrilesky
June 23, 2009
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Soothing summer TV, coming right up! A handy guide to some televised offerings to sedate you as the mercury rises.
By Heather Havrilesky
May 31, 2009
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Clash of the self-promotional titans! The "Real Housewives of NYC" end the season going head-to-head in a product-publicity death match.
By Heather Havrilesky
May 6, 2009
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When push comes to love: "Cupid" demonstrates the pitfalls of romance (and romantic comedies), "30 Rock" skewers love, and "Millionaire Matchmaker" presents a modern Cupid with a grudge to bear.
By Heather Havrilesky
March 22, 2009
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Model Rights Watch: Will TV producers continue torturing genetic mutants? "Make Me a Supermodel" and "Running in Heels" caught experimenting on good-looking humans!
By Heather Havrilesky
March 1, 2009
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HBO's comedy "Eastbound and Down" showcases the arrogant idiocy of a fallen baseball pro. Plus: Does Bravo make TV for idiots, or do idiots make great TV?
By Heather Havrilesky
February 22, 2009
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A Renaissance man with a tireless work ethic, an aesthetic in the kitchen and piercing blue eyes.
November 20, 2008
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"Top Chef" moves to New York City for its fifth season, and the battle begins in a brutal frenzy of slicing and dicing!
By Heather Havrilesky
November 12, 2008
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As our fallen nation struggles to its feet, CW's "Easy Money" gets the ax and Bravo's "Top Design" fails its final challenge.
By Heather Havrilesky
November 9, 2008
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Shiny, pretty people work hard to keep their stuff hidden, from the tragicomic celebrity stylist of "The Rachel Zoe Project" to the sleek but suffering suits of "Mad Men."
By Heather Havrilesky
September 14, 2008
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This season's "Project Runway" hopefuls show off their collections -- pastel plaid! flashes of breast! -- at New York Fashion Week.
By Joy Press
September 13, 2008
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"Project Runway" finalists take on Bryant Park.
September 13, 2008
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Hot-tempered vampires are running amok, from Alan Ball's new HBO drama "True Blood" to CBS's "Big Brother 10" to Bravo's "Flipping Out"!
By Heather Havrilesky
August 10, 2008
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Catch the Shark Week spirit! Plus: Is a "Project Runway" designer more likely to attack if you thrash about, or play dead?
By Heather Havrilesky
July 27, 2008
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Why "The Bachelorette" hears wedding bells while "The Bachelor" vows to honor and obey his libido alone. Plus: Why "Shear Genius" is anything but.
By Heather Havrilesky
July 6, 2008
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Jeff Lewis of "Flipping Out" embodies the tragicomic hothouse flower, while Nancy Botwin of "Weeds" makes the world safe for lazy, self-involved moms.
By Heather Havrilesky
June 22, 2008
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"Project Runway" designers march their designs -- feathers! fringe! Oprah-worthy pronouncements -- down the catwalk at Fashion Week. Who will take the prize?
By Cintra Wilson
February 9, 2008
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Play the Blame Fame game! "Nashville" and "Gossip Girl" prove that the only thing tackier than fame is fortune. Plus: On "Top Chef," Anthony Bourdain uses words to hurt people.
By Heather Havrilesky
September 16, 2007
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The "Project Runway" guru talks about his new show, "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style," and his passionate crusade to make fashion work for the masses. An interview and podcast.
By Sarah Karnasiewicz
September 11, 2007
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CBS puts kids to work, "Burn Notice's" out-of-work spy works his charms, and Tim Gunn makes making it work look like no work at all!
By Heather Havrilesky
September 9, 2007
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What does the former D&D geek on "The Pick-Up Artist" know about wooing hot women? Plus: On "Big Brother 8," America grows to hate "America's
Player"!
By Heather Havrilesky
August 19, 2007