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The Newsroom vs. Political Animals: Character Combat!
August 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
They may be the two most buzzworthy shows of the summer: HBO’s The Newsroom and USA’s Political Animals. Both focus on the world of politics and both base many storylines on our very recent history, but each has a unique take on just how to do so. In the end, however, doesn’t it always come [...]
Political Animals Round Table: Lost Boys
August 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Political Animals delved into what caused TJ’s suicide attempt and the repercussions that still haunt him on “Lost Boys.” Our Round Table panelists Leigh Raines, Chandel Charles, Christine Orlando, Lindsey Kempton and Carla Day are here to analyze TJ and his family’s reactions to his club opening that stem from his past. Pull up a [...]
Political Animals Review: Suicide
August 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
TJ imploded with a push from his family. Out of all the characters on Political Animals, the one that I’ve been the most curious about is TJ. He’s been a mystery, since his story has been told in the most basic terms, including coming out while living in the White House, a drug problem, and [...]
Political Animals Round Table: The Woman Problem
August 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Political Animals were all playing this week on “The Woman Problem.” And, in response, Round Table panelists Leigh Raines, Chandel Charles, Christine Orlando and Carla Day are here to break down the political maneuvering and who came out on top and who was shut down. ——————————————- Which relationship stood out for you from “The [...]
Political Animals Review: I am Sick of Men
July 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
While the Political Animals premiere pushed the limits in regards to language and sexual content, the follow up episode “Second Time Around” was noticeably toned down to the point that both complemented rather than stuck out during the scenes. “Second Time Around” picked up right where the premiere left off. With only six episodes in [...]
The ‘Political Animals’ Running Washington, D.C.
July 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Greg Berlanti’s new series on the USA Network stars Sigourney Weaver as the secretary of state and former first lady. Critic John Powers says he suspects that “even a Martian” would realize Weaver’s character is based on Hillary Clinton — and that’s not a bad thing. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Opinion
The ‘Political Animals’ Running Washington, D.C.
July 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Greg Berlanti’s new series on the USA Network stars Sigourney Weaver as the secretary of state and former first lady. Critic John Powers says he suspects that “even a Martian” would realize Weaver’s character is based on Hillary Clinton — and that’s not a bad thing. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Opinion
Political Animals Preview: Worth Your Vote?
June 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Take Bill and Hillary Clinton, trade daughter Chelsea for hot twin brothers, add a touch of show business, pump up the drama, throw in a boozy spunky grandmother – and you’ve got the Hammonds of Political Animals, the six-episode USA miniseries that kicks off July 15. On Monday night in New York City, the network [...]
The ‘Political Animals’ Running Washington, D.C.
Greg Berlanti’s new series on the USA Network stars Sigourney Weaver as the secretary of state and former first lady. Critic John Powers says he suspects that “even a Martian” would realize Weaver’s character is based on Hillary Clinton — and that’s not a bad thing. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Opinion