Cannes Film Festival 2013

Review: 'How I Met Your Mother' - 'The Stamp Tramp'

Joe Manganiello returns for the first non-terrible episode in weeks

<p>Joe Manganiello from "True Blood" returned to "How I Met Your Mother" tonight.</p>

Joe Manganiello from "True Blood" returned to "How I Met Your Mother" tonight.

Credit: CBS

A review of tonight's "How I Met Your Mother" coming up just as soon as I send you a fax machine and a Charo calendar...

Review: 'Tremé' - 'Poor Man's Paradise'

Projects start slipping out of control in the season's penultimate episode

<p>Antoine (Wendell Pierce) dines with a New Orleans jazz legend on "Tremé."</p>

Antoine (Wendell Pierce) dines with a New Orleans jazz legend on "Tremé."

Credit: HBO

A quick review of tonight's "Tremé" coming up just as soon as the third beer is talking...

Review: 'Homeland' - 'I'll Fly Away'

Brody struggles with the weight of too many lies

<p>Damian Lewis as Brody on "Homeland."</p>

Damian Lewis as Brody on "Homeland."

Credit: Showtime

A review of tonight's "Homeland" coming up just as soon as it's like the starship Enterprise in here...

Review: 'The Walking Dead' - 'Hounded'

Michonne goes on the run, while Rick answers the phone

<p>Michael Rooker as Merle on "The Walking Dead."</p>

Michael Rooker as Merle on "The Walking Dead."

Credit: AMC

A review of tonight's "The Walking Dead" coming up just as soon as I feel less like a lobbyist...

Review: 'Boardwalk Empire' - 'A Man, A Plan'

Margaret and Owen plot their escape, while Van Alden sells to the wrong bar

<p>Charlie Cox as Owen on "Boardwalk Empire."</p>

Charlie Cox as Owen on "Boardwalk Empire."

Credit: HBO

A review of tonight's "Boardwalk Empire" coming up just as soon as we live among the Indians...

'The Revolution Was Televised' is on sale now!

A look back at TV dramas from 'Sopranos' through 'Breaking Bad' is now out in paperback

<p>My new book, "The Revolution Was Televised," is now available in print as well as for several eReaders.</p>

My new book, "The Revolution Was Televised," is now available in print as well as for several eReaders.

Last week, I told you all about my new book, "The Revolution Was Televised: The Cops, Crooks, Slingers and Slayers Who Changed TV Drama Forever," and said that it would go on sale around the week of Thanksgiving. As it turns out, the Kindle and Nook editions of the book were released much earlier than expected, while the paperback has come out slightly ahead of schedule today. (Other digital editions, for the iBookstore, Sony Reader, Kobo, etc., should be coming at some point in the next few weeks. The distributor I use for those sites works on a different schedule from everyone else. But if you want to read it on an iPad or iPhone, the Kindle app is really good, and is what I use for eBooks.)

Review: '30 Rock' - 'Aunt Phatso vs. Jack Donaghy'

Tracy models a movie character after Jack, while Hazel takes advantage of Liz

<p>Tracy Morgan and Alec Baldwin in "30 Rock."</p>

Tracy Morgan and Alec Baldwin in "30 Rock."

Credit: NBC

A quick review of last night's "30 Rock" coming up just as soon as I say "guards, seize him!" at a Knicks game...

Review: 'Parks and Recreation' - 'Leslie vs. April'

Leslie meets Joe Biden, and we return to Lot 48

<p>Aubrey Plaza, Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones in "Parks and Recreation."</p>

Aubrey Plaza, Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones in "Parks and Recreation."

Credit: NBC

A review of tonight's "Parks and Recreation" coming up just as soon as my job is exciting enough for there to be a show on A&E about it...

Review: 'Last Resort' - 'Nuke It Out'

Marcus and Sam hunt for the missing missile key, and Serrat causes more trouble for the crew

<p>The SEALs have words with Sam (Scott Speedman) on "Last Resort."</p>

The SEALs have words with Sam (Scott Speedman) on "Last Resort."

Credit: ABC

A review of tonight's "Last Resort" coming up just as soon as I compare you to Kurt Cobain...

Review: HBO's 'Crossfire Hurricane' an entertaining look at The Rolling Stones

Brett Morgen revisits a familiar story of Mick, Keith and the world's biggest rock band

  • Critic's Rating B+
  • Readers' Rating A+
<p>The Rolling Stones in rock 'n roll old age.</p>

The Rolling Stones in rock 'n roll old age.

Credit: HBO

"Crossfire Hurricane," Brett Morgen's new documentary celebrating 50 years of The Rolling Stones (9 p.m., HBO), opens in intentionally disorienting fashion.

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