Napoleon has been portrayed in films, musicals, plays, television shows and adverts; in artwork, fiction, historical biography and video games. He has even been the subject of psychological theories and syndromes. Napoleon remains a global cultural icon 250 years after his birth in Ajaccio, Corsica,…
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When the Lost finale aired on May 23, 2010, it was a very big deal. It was also, quite possibly, the last big deal of its kind.
Before the season gets closer to the end than the beginning, this is a great chance for everyone to pause, breathe, maybe have a spa day or chill out in front of the TV, and take a moment to reflect on a few things.
I'm a whole lot of tipsy when I drink fine wine.
Netflix had a banner year. Two years ago the service only had a handful of standouts by year’s end and last year, it had about a dozen.
The thing about new shows in 2019 is that they always seem to come with caveats. It takes a few episodes for it to find its footing, that character is really frustrating, that rapper-who-shall-not-be-named is an Executive Producer, you name it. Fleabag requires no such disclaimer.
— Tom Philip, gq.com
Six years ago, Breaking Bad ended. As far was TV show finales go, it was pretty strong—even if the writers had a lot of other ideas for how it all could have ended—and it inspired one of the best spin-offs of all time, Better Call Saul.
— Luke Darby, gq.com
I bet they put all the stuff that sucks on in the morning, just to, like, get us to go to school.
— Kristofor Brown, Mike Judge, Butt-head, Mike Judge, imdb.com
Game of Thrones may not have been one of the best shows of the year, but it’s clearly hands down the most significant. And maybe that’s what the Emmys are becoming—a marker not of excellence, but prominence.
Bran probably knew all those people in King’s Landing would die.
We were late to the London premiere of Good Omens because Neil Gaiman does not know how to tie a bow-tie. Nor would he attend the premiere without a bow-tie.
You know how good it feels not to have to keep this facade of how it was with my mom now that I can tell the truth and be honest? I don’t have to worry. Because I’m telling the truth. My story won’t change because I’m finally telling the truth.
The Netflix thriller puts in perspective just how one-degree-from-creepy most romance movies are.
— Ella Cerón, gq.com
It was a twist to leave us feeling sad and bereft, rather than on the edge of our seats, or blown away by some dramatic reveal.
At least they aren't Ronnie.
Not too long ago TV Guide had a million subscribers who paid the magazine to point them to the best shows on TV. These shows, it is worth noting, were free to the viewers. TV Guide allegedly made more money than all three major TV networks it 'guided' combined.
Kristie Alley: I want my own television show. Is it so much to ask if I want my own television show again, since that's what I do for a living? Sam Rascal: The reality is if you wanna get your own show, you're gonna have to lose some weight. Kirstie Alley: Well, why can't I just get a show first and…
Watching bad TV together is a classic sign that you’re in a rut.
This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather.
— Danny Rubin, Harold Ramis, Phil Connors, Bill Murray, imdb.com
Eight years after entering Atlanta on horseback — only to watch that horse get devoured by zombies — Andrew Lincoln is finally riding off into the sunset.