Cannes Film Festival 2013

'Girls' - 'Hannah's Diary': There's the rub!

Ugly truths come out for Hannah and Marnie

<p>On "Girls," Hannah (Lena Dunham) gets a new job.</p>

On "Girls," Hannah (Lena Dunham) gets a new job.

Credit: HBO

A review of tonight's "Girls" coming up just as soon as I surprise you with a coffee table made out of street garbage...

'Game of Thrones' - 'The Old Gods and the New': I'll take the high road

The Stark children all learn tough lessons

<p>Sansa (Sophie Turner) and Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) have a rough day on "Game of Thrones."</p>

Sansa (Sophie Turner) and Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) have a rough day on "Game of Thrones."

Credit: HBO

A review of tonight's "Game of Thrones" coming up just as soon as I make an investment based on wishes and dreams...

Movie Review: Joss Whedon gets 'The Avengers' right

Characters, action and humor all in perfect alignment in Marvel's biggest movie yet

  • Critic's Rating A-
  • Readers' Rating A
<p>"The Avengers" director Joss Whedon on set with actors Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans.</p>

"The Avengers" director Joss Whedon on set with actors Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans.

Credit: Walt Disney Company/Marvel

Like any right-thinking nerd with no childcare or other scheduling conflicts, I made sure to see "The Avengers" during the opening weekend. Our movie team has covered the film pretty exhaustively, but as both a longtime Avengers fan (who uses this poster as part of his son's bedtime ritual) and a longtime Joss Whedon fan, I couldn't resist jumping into the fray. I have a spoiler-filled review (as with many of my TV reviews, designed to be read only after you've seen the film) coming up just as soon as I show you my vintage trading cards...

TNT renews 'Southland' for season 5

Cop drama will return next February with 10 new episodes

<p>Shawn Hatosy and Ben McKenzie in "Southland," which TNT just renewed.</p>

Shawn Hatosy and Ben McKenzie in "Southland," which TNT just renewed.

Credit: TNT

TNT has ordered a fifth season of "Southland."

'30 Rock' - 'Queen of Jordan 2': Rude!

The show returns to parodying Bravo's 'Real Housewives' franchise

<p>Sherri Shepherd and the rest of the "Queen of Jordan" gang took over "30 Rock" again.</p>

Sherri Shepherd and the rest of the "Queen of Jordan" gang took over "30 Rock" again.

Credit: NBC

A review of last night's "30 Rock" coming up just as soon as I pick up Yakov Smirnoff from the airport...

'Awake' - 'Slack Water': Moving day

Mike and Hannah get to know Rex's baby mama

<p>The Brittens get to know Emma on "Awake."</p>

The Brittens get to know Emma on "Awake."

Credit: NBC

A review of tonight's "Awake" coming up just as soon as we have my desk bronzed...

'Parks and Recreation' - 'Bus Tour': The mad pie-man

Things get frantic in the campaign's final hours

<p>On "Parks and Recreation," Burt Macklin, FBI rides again.</p>

On "Parks and Recreation," Burt Macklin, FBI rides again.

Credit: NBC

A review of tonight's "Parks and Recreation" coming up just as soon as I spray paint nipples on the Lincoln Memorial...

'Community' - 'Course Listing Unavailable': I predict a riot

The study group goes through the stages of grief, while Chang plots martial law

<p>Chang (Ken Jeong) and his army on "Community."</p>

Chang (Ken Jeong) and his army on "Community."

Credit: NBC

A review of tonight's "Community" coming up just as soon as I'm Ted Danson at Whoopi Goldberg's roast...

Review: 'Sherlock' season 2 debuts on PBS

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are back and in fine form

  • Critic's Rating A-
  • Readers' Rating A
<p>Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Watson and "Sherlock."</p>

Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Watson and "Sherlock."

Credit: BBC
It's not easy being Sherlock Holmes, whether back in Victorian England or the 21st century world that's the setting of "Sherlock," the British series which returns to PBS for a second season this Sunday night at 9.
 
But it's even harder to be his friend.

The Morning Round-Up: 'Suburgatory' & 'Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23'

Alicia Silverstone stays in Chatswin, while James Van Der Beek and Kevin Sorbo crash a wedding

<p>On "Suburgatory," Alicia Silverstone gets a foot massage from Alan Tudyk.</p>

On "Suburgatory," Alicia Silverstone gets a foot massage from Alan Tudyk.

Credit: ABC

It's morning round-up time, with quick reviews of last night's "Suburgatory" and "Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23" coming up just as soon as my new uniform includes a chiffon wristlet...

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