TV

Right As Rain: Breaking Down the Severance Main Theme

How music makes an argument.

Jan 16 •

The Half-Baked Newsletter Newsletter

As the year expires, we look back at what was, what is, and what might still be.

Dec 19, 2024 •

Has the President Called? Politics in TV

Clinton, telescopes, and a shocking twist!

Oct 31, 2024 •

Take Your Time: The Pitfalls of Efficient Storytelling

On House of the Dragon's exercise in excess.

Aug 15, 2024 •

Season's Greetings: How Great Shows Stay Great

And why the 2007 St. Louis Cardinals are the blueprint for structuring a season of television.

Apr 11, 2024 •

You Are Not the Hero: Living Life as a Side Character

How a good story can answer some of life’s biggest questions.

Apr 6, 2023 •

Explaining the Joke: Nine Ways to Elevate Your Comedy

How to get from sharp exhales to genuine chuckles.

Mar 23, 2023 •

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