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How “How I Met Your Mother” became a recent phenomenon

In this column, Herb Scribner describes how “How I Met Your Mother” and its recent popularity among college kids has a real message.

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Television Continues to Reign Supreme in 2011

Over the past decade, a clear shift has taken place between television and film in terms of quality. Television used to be widely considered the lesser of the two media in crafting innovative narratives and production technique, but that no longer holds true. Thanks to premium channels such as HBO and new markets for television [...]

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Dynamics of ‘Springer Break’ unveiled

Approximately 35 UMass students traveled to the Jerry Springer show in Stamford, Connecticut by bus on Nov. 21st to witness the infamous brawls first hand.

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“Hell on Wheels” shines as newest western

AMC’s latest series takes place during the end of the Civil War and
follows a cold blooded killer/railroad worker trying to murder those who killed his wife in the war.

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Horror genre thrives on the small screen

We investigate the resurgence of terrifying television programs and pick out a few of the most bone-chilling highlights from this season.

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Thrills and kills on “The Walking Dead”

Starting strong into its second season, this televised horror favorite provides viewers with terrifyingly inhuman zombies and strikingly human characters.

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‘American Horror Story’ gore frightens viewers into watching

FX’s new show, “American Horror Story” disturbs audiences into its third episode tonight at 10 p.m.

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14 years later ‘South Park’ still delivers the laughs

In its 15th season, “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone continue to produce entertaining episodes for eager audiences.

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“Breaking Bad” fans crazy over murderous drug dealer

AMC’s “Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston, who plays main character Walter White, chooses risque methods of dealing with a lung cancer diagnosis. The season four finale, which aired earlier this week, left viewers shocked but satisfied.

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Heartbreak in Italia on the ‘Jersey Shore’

This season of “Jersey Shore” proves to be an emotional roller coaster as Snooki struggles to maintain a long-distance relationship.

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