Reviews

Crystal Bowersox, Lilly Scott Own the Stage on “American Idol”

By Brian Cantor

Though Tuesday’s “American Idol” finally brought two one-time frontrunners out of their shells, it was the consistent female standouts that ultimately stole the show. Those individuals–Crystal Bowersox and Lilly Scott–were leagues above the rest of the competition and, barring some massive surprise, should enter the Top 12 with serious momentum. If forced to select the night’s... »

Not Even Katie Stevens, Crystal Bowersox Impress On “American Idol”

By Brian Cantor

The early “American Idol” performance episodes are rarely slam dunks, but the judges usually find one or two contestants to hype as the future of the competition. That was not the case for Tuesday’s episode, which kicked off the season nine semifinals with performances from the Top 12 Girls. From start to finish, not a single... »

Michael Richards Steals Show as “Seinfeld” Reunites on “Curb”

By Brian Cantor
Michael Richards Steals Show as “Seinfeld” Reunites on “Curb”

No principal cast member from the blockbuster 1990s comedy sensation “Seinfeld” has flirted with the top of the world since the show ended in 1998. While Jerry Seinfeld continues his standing as a comedy icon and Julia Louis-Dreyfus has earned an Emmy for her work on “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” the... »

“Flash Forward” Not Terrible, But Definitely No “Lost” (Review)

By Brian Cantor
“Flash Forward” Not Terrible, But Definitely No “Lost” (Review)

Headline Planet’s exclusive review of ABC’s “Flash Forward” (before it airs). When serialized dramas like “Lost,” “24″ and “Prison Break” emerged as the series of choice for many television viewers and critics, there was a movement to capitalize on the genre’s heat. Some shows in the category, like NBC’s “Heroes,” started off with significant buzz and... »

“Glee” Is Hilarious, Entertaining, Yet Lacking Surprising Ingredient

By Brian Cantor
“Glee” Is Hilarious, Entertaining, Yet Lacking Surprising Ingredient

The “Glee” pilot, which aired after the penultimate “American Idol” episode this season, was built around the cast’s show-stopping rendition of “Don’t Stop Believing.” Cliched as it was at the time–”Family Guy” and “The Sopranos” had recently milked as much excitement as one could ever imagine from a 1981 Journey song–the “Glee” rendition... »

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