Television
Second Screen: Animal Kingdom Emulates Its Source Material (and Then Some)
The new TNT show not only does justice to the great crime movie it's taken from, but also deepens its complex and compelling narrative.
How The Night Of and Serial Made Me Fall in Love with Long Form Storytelling
Indie filmmaker turned showrunner Morgan Jon Fox tries to dissect exactly what makes HBO's latest hit show so outstanding.
Stranger Things and the Problem of “Plotblocking”
Writer-director Andrew Matthews on Netflix's smash hit series and a worrisome trait of that and a number of other binge-worthy shows.
Are the Olympics the Ultimate Reality TV Show?
Stuart Gordon reflects on the gold-medal drama he's enjoyed by watching the U.S. gymnastics team at the current Olympic Games in Rio.
Talkhouse Playlist: Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket Talks His Favorite Guitarists
The My Morning Jacket guitarist shares tracks with non-traditional guitars, a masterclass in rhythmic playing, and more.
How I Tried to Not Embarrass Myself Playing Woody Allen in a ’90s TV Biopic
Character actor Dennis Boutsikaris on how he came to play the controversial actor-director in Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story.
Second Screen: Shades of Blue is One of the Best Cop Shows of All Time
With echoes of classic Lumet and two outstanding central performances, Shades of Blue is a rare welcome addition to the crowded cop show genre.
Shamir Explains Why This Orange is the New Black Death Scene Bothered Him So Much
The singer-songwriter talks race, police violence and dangerous fictions.
Joe Lynch (Everly) Talks Sam Esmail’s Mr. Robot
The breakout summer TV show creates its own inspired visual language, eroding the line between film and TV.
Jonathan Lisecki (Gayby) Talks with Sarah Gertrude Shapiro (UnREAL) for The Talkhouse Film Podcast
The creator of the best new TV show of the summer chats about her (long-gestating) overnight success.
Screenwriter Andrea Seigel (Laggies) Talks the World of Toddler TV Shows
A mother's sideways look at her three-year-old daughter early small-screen viewing preferences.
Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantômas) Talks Trevor Yuile’s Orphan Black: Original Television Score
Disheartened with his current listening options, Trevor Dunn finds musical solace in the action-packed score for Orphan Black.











