THE ALTERNA-TV.COM
MINI-SITES
The
Big Bang Theory Home
page containing all articles, reviews and episode recaps on alterna-tv.com
pertaining to the CBS sitcom, The Big Bang Theory.
Dollhouse
Home page containing all articles, reviews and episode recaps on alterna-tv.com
pertaining to the short-lived FOX drama, Dollhouse.
Dr.
Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Home page containing all articles and reviews on alterna-tv.com
pertaining to the online musical webseries, Dr. Horrible’s
Sing-Along Blog.
Lost
Home page containing all articles and reviews on alterna-tv.com
pertaining to the ABC drama, Lost.
Webseries
Guide Home page containing all articles and reviews
on alterna-tv.com pertaining to the budding webseries medium.
ADDITIONAL
ALTERNA-TV.COM REVIEWS AND ARTICLES:
24
Shapes Our Cultural Experiences During the Age of Terrorism
Review of the book Jack Bauer for President: Terrorism
and Politics in 24 and how the FOX drama has influenced the cultural
and political climate of the United States.
Are
Local Newspaper Television Critics Still Needed?
Opinion piece that analyzes the viewpoints of Rick Ellis, co-founder
of AllYourTV.com, and Robert Bianco from USA Today, using Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette critic Rob Owen as a focal point (September 17, 2007).
Bones
Season One Review of the FOX forensic drama, highlighting
its Moonlighting roots and quirky characterizations.
Buffy
Season Eight: The Return of the Vampire Slayers
Article exploring the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season
Eight comic book, released by Dark Horse and executive-produced by Joss
Whedon (July 26, 2007).
Burn
Notice Season One Review
of the USA Network series about a former spy trying to clear his name
with the assistance of an oddball-assortment of friends and family.
Dexter
Season One Review of
the first season of the Showtime series about a vigilante serial killer.
Dunder
Mifflin Embraces the Technology of Podcasting
Article exploring the NBC comedy The Office and podcasting,
including an interview with the hosts of The Office Alliance Podcast.
Firefly/Serenity
Fans Raise Money for Charity Fans of Joss Whedon’s
Firefly universe continue to make their presence known through
the annual ‘Can’t Stop the Serenity’ fundraiser for
Equality Now.
Heroes
Season One Review of
the first season of the NBC series.
It's
Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Funnier on Cable
Review of the FX comedy It’s Always Sunny
In Philadelphia, as well as an exploration of the often-recited
theory that the television sitcom genre is “dead.”
Jericho
Season One Review of
the first season of the CBS series that was brought back from cancellation
by a fan protest.
The
Legacy of Joss Whedon
Article on the tenth anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and
the man who created it (March 8, 2007).
Moonlighting
Revisited: From Hit to Writers Strike Casualty Review
and critique of the classic 1980s dramedy whose cancellation is partially
blamed on the 1988 strike by the Writers Guild of America.
Online
Communities Prepare for the Return of Jericho
Article exploring the Internet fan communities of Jericho
and the various online media available in preparation of the drama’s
February 12, 2008, return to CBS (February 11, 2008).
Philosophical
Musings on a Comedic Masterpiece Article
exploring the Blackwell Publishing anthology book The Office and
Philosophy: Scenes from the Unexamined Life.
Serenity
Still Soars Regardless of the Medium
Review of the first two Serenity comic books based upon
the short-lived television series Firefly.
Sing
Along With Buffy Feature on the Buffy
Sing-Along phenomenon and its sell-out performance in Pittsburgh on
September 23, 2006 (December 1, 2006).
The
Television Career of Young Indiana Jones
Article discussing the early 1990s television series The
Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and the educational value of its
three-volume DVD set.
Television
Fans Unite In Support of Striking Writers Article
exploring fan campaigns in support of the Writer’s Guild of America
and what impact, if any, they may have on the current labor dispute
(November 26, 2007).
The
Television Will Be Revolutionized, and Vice Versa
Book review of The Television Will Be Revolutionized
by Amanda Lotz, analyzing her assertions that changes in the industry
will result in more creative television content.
Terminator:
The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Review of the first two episodes of the FOX drama, emphasizing
the show’s realistic characters and comparisons to The X-Files
and short-lived Firefly.
Tim
Minear's Drive Review of the Spring 2007 FOX drama
co-created by Tim Minear, which was shortly thereafter cancelled after
only four episodes.
Twin
Peaks Revisited: Monumental Television At Its Best
Review of the short-lived classic television series created by David
Lynch.
Veronica
Mars, In Memoriam
Opinion piece questioning why television can’t nurture intelligent
shows regardless of their ratings, using the cancellation of Veronica
Mars as a catalyst for discussion (June 20, 2007).
Veronica
Mars Season Two Review of the second season of
the teen-sleuth UPN/CW drama.
Wonderfalls
Revisited: The Destiny of the Human Spirit
Exploration of the short-lived-but-cult-favorite television series
co-created by Bryan Fuller.
Writer's
Memoir Serves as Historical Analysis of a Television Era
Book review of Billion-Dollar Kiss by Jeffrey Stepakoff and
its historical analysis of the television industry from 1988 though
2004.
