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Second Screen: How Star Trek: Discovery is Pushing the Franchise Forward as Never Before

Film
By Jim Hemphill | February 5, 2018
By Jim Hemphill | February 5, 2018

Second Screen: How Star Trek: Discovery is Pushing the Franchise Forward as Never Before

Talkhouse Film's TV columnist gives the lowdown on the latest (and boldest) iteration of Gene Roddenberry's classic sci-fi series.

Underrated/Overlooked: Theo Anthony on The Profit

Film
By Theo Anthony | January 23, 2018
By Theo Anthony | January 23, 2018

Underrated/Overlooked: Theo Anthony on The Profit

The director of Rat Film on Marcus Lemonis’ problematic but compelling reality TV show, and some uncomfortable truths about documentary.

Revisited: Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot) Talks with Mark Frost (Twin Peaks) for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Sam Esmail | January 1, 2018
By Sam Esmail | January 1, 2018

Revisited: Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot) Talks with Mark Frost (Twin Peaks) for the Talkhouse Podcast

The men behind two of the most revolutionary and important TV shows of the present moment sit down for a conversation.

Second Screen: Best TV Shows of 2017

Film
By Jim Hemphill | December 19, 2017
By Jim Hemphill | December 19, 2017

Second Screen: Best TV Shows of 2017

Talkhouse's TV columnist Jim Hemphill breaks down a few of his favorites from a very busy year on the small screen.

Second Screen: Why S.W.A.T. is Beating Hollywood Action Movies at Their Own Game

Film
By Jim Hemphill | December 11, 2017
By Jim Hemphill | December 11, 2017

Second Screen: Why S.W.A.T. is Beating Hollywood Action Movies at Their Own Game

Jim Hemphill on the surprising pleasures of the newly rebooted TV franchise, which delivers both high-octane thrills and a real social perspective.

Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot) Talks with Mark Frost (Twin Peaks) for the Talkhouse Podcast

Podcast
By Sam Esmail | November 16, 2017
By Sam Esmail | November 16, 2017

Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot) Talks with Mark Frost (Twin Peaks) for the Talkhouse Podcast

The men behind two of the most revolutionary and important TV shows of the present moment sit down for a conversation.

On That Lost Three-Hour Version Superman and the Curious Pleasures of TV Edits

Film
By Jim Hemphill | November 3, 2017
By Jim Hemphill | November 3, 2017

On That Lost Three-Hour Version Superman and the Curious Pleasures of TV Edits

Jim Hemphill shares his fondness for quirky small-screen cuts of big movies, and one of these that's finally been released for the first time.

Second Screen: Why Madam Secretary is the Best Political TV Show Ever

Film
By Jim Hemphill | August 24, 2017
By Jim Hemphill | August 24, 2017

Second Screen: Why Madam Secretary is the Best Political TV Show Ever

Jim Hemphill enumerates the many ways in which he loves the series which has finally provided Téa Leoni with the role she deserves.

Cowboys, Aliens, Dracula and Dubbing: Memories of a Small-Screen Childhood

Film
By Ana Asensio | August 8, 2017
By Ana Asensio | August 8, 2017

Cowboys, Aliens, Dracula and Dubbing: Memories of a Small-Screen Childhood

Ana Asensio, writer-director-star of SXSW winner Most Beautiful Island, on the roots of her love of film and its magical ability to connect.

Second Screen: Riverdale, or if Fassbinder Had Directed 90210

Film
By Jim Hemphill | July 24, 2017
By Jim Hemphill | July 24, 2017

Second Screen: Riverdale, or if Fassbinder Had Directed 90210

Jim Hemphill on the deliriously enjoyable CW show, which is so referential it makes Tarantino look like Bresson.

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