PAXTON VS. COSTNER

Network Awesome, 05/25/12

The Best TV Network in the World

In 1989, Reverend, televangelist and Founder of the International School of Exorcism Bob Larson sat down for a friendly interview with two people who represent everything he opposes in life.

Cesar Millan, 05/25/12

Dog Whisperer and CEO of CesarsWay.com

Many people might pity the dogs, who obviously don't have much choice in the matter. They don't join ROTC or go to a recruiting office. However, I've always believed that dogs who have a purpose thrive.

Christina Cauterucci, 05/25/12

Editor, Where the Girls Go; writer and graduate student

Though it's impressive that a mainstream television show centered on queer women has seen such success, the show's distorted depiction of lesbian culture is something to mourn, not celebrate. Young queers deserve positive, nuanced examples of lesbians in mainstream media.

G.L.O.C., 05/25/12

Women of a Super High Caliber

Not every pilot written by a woman will be picked up, but women are garnering more attention for their work in television and their presence will only continue to grow in upcoming years.

Janet Murguía, 05/25/12

President, National Council of La Raza

There's a lot of talk by the networks about reaching out to the Latino audience, but little action. Networks need to be brave enough to pick up shows with Latinos in starring roles. Learn from what works and what doesn't work, then try again until you succeed.

Abe Schwartz, 05/25/12

Writer, producer, consumer

One of my favorite shows is Parks and Recreation. I recently had the chance to sit down, drink iced tea and talk with staff writer, Aisha Muharrar, who is both insanely talented and a much more patient iced tea drinker than me.

Marshall Fine, 05/25/12

Author and film critic, hollywoodandfine.com

I've been a Howard Stern fan for most of his radio career. So I swallowed hard and set my DVR for America's Got Talent, to watch him in his foray to the network.

Laura Prudom, 05/24/12

Associate Television Editor, The Huffington Post

Regardless of how telegraphed last night's result might have been, it's still disappointing that talent continues to play second-fiddle to a pretty face, or what color that pretty face happens to be.

Tasha Gordon-Solmon, 05/24/12

Playwright

Here's the other thing: Miss Piggy is so much more charismatic than Emily. It was almost unfair they had to share screen time. There was a running gag of Piggy getting jealous of Em and Kermit. And despite Kermit's best efforts to compliment Emily, it was clear he's way out of her league.

Shasta Nelson, M.Div., 05/24/12

Founder of womens friendship matching site, GirlFriendCircles.com, Relationship Strategist

Their friendship will change. They won't have the benefit of seeing each other every day to help keep them connected. But just because it has to change, doesn't mean it has to end.

Annette Insdorf, 05/24/12

Director of undergraduate film studies, Columbia University, and author of PHILIP KAUFMAN

It's no surprise that Philip Kaufman -- perhaps the most European of American filmmakers -- was drawn to the passionate story of Ernest Hemingway and war correspondent Martha Gellhorn.

Jackie K. Cooper, 05/24/12

Film Critic

Directed by Kevin Reynolds, the Hatfields & McCoysis the best mini-series I have seen since the days of Lonesome Dove.

MaryAnn Sleasman, 05/24/12

Staff Writer, TV.com

Stepz was our last winner of the night. Rounding out the reject pile was a group of male strippers who only really had their abs doing for them. Howard joined them on stage. It was awkward. Who was your favorite performer in the Big Apple?

Pamela Newton, 05/24/12

Freelance Writer and English Teacher

The real appeal of the show lies in nostalgia for a bygone era, with all its accompanying delights: the gorgeous clothing, the multi-course meals, the simple rituals of daily life. The writers, with their cheap tricks, only muddy it up.

Ross Mathews, 05/24/12

TV personality, 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and 'Chelsea Lately'

Beautiful beaches, sexy beach bodies and the most beautiful scenery, Miami Beach is hands down one of the best vacay destinations in the US.

Ilana Teitelbaum, 05/24/12

Writer

While a few other things did happen, it wasn't exactly the most action-packed of episodes. This episode was clearly the calm before the siege.

Mark Axelrod, 05/23/12

Professor of Comparative Literature, Chapman University

My son and I have often marveled at how creative the editing team can be especially when it comes to editing what Alexis says. It's a bit like discovering a cornucopia of gaffes. But what I'm thankful for is that their dysfunctions make Tuesday nights one of the highlights of my week.

Susan Linn, 05/23/12

Director of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood

PBS deserves lots of awards, but using a beloved children's character to entice children into fast food restaurants is nothing to celebrate. Families deserve more from public television.

William Bradley, 05/23/12

Political Analyst, NewWestNotes.com

"Christmas Waltz" is an improved episode of Mad Men in this uneven season of a longtime great TV series, an episode with a very welcome return to advertising. Too much of this season has been taken up with some fairly arbitrary soap opera doings.