Television Quotes by Hank Stuever

10 Television quotes by Hank Stuever

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The critic’s pen often slices through the noise, and here ten short lines give a flavor of his take on TV. They’re crisp, sometimes wry, and perfect for a quick read when you need a fresh angle.

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I'm pretty sure the world is in solid agreement that "The Wire" is worth watching all the way through.

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Whenever people ask me if it's okay to stop watching "The Leftovers," I always say OF COURSE IT IS.

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I like the anthology concept. I wish more shows would do it.

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As far as my personal nostalgia zone goes, I find I watch more of AntennaTV than anything else.

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In fact, when it comes to TV, I'm not even sure what my real, true preferences are.

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I'm not much a TV reporter, as in someone who covers the daily machinations of the television industry, though I certainly follow…

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Just as it's unfair to review a taco stand for not being a four-star restaurant, I also have to be mindful that…

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While I don't like violent programs per se, I do like good storytelling, which made me a fan of shows like Breaking…

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My first few years as TV critic, I would go to parties and people (usually older Posties or ex-Posties who seemed to…

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There just isn’t a weak season of 'Breaking Bad.' There’s just superior work, a sprint toward evil that turned into a marathon.…

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My work is very much like the restaurant critic's - a number of factors come together to make for a strong review.

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Jarecki's 'Reagan' is a compellingly watchable and appropriately conflicted portrait...artfully nuanced and intellectually curious.

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I have to confess I can't have the holiday season without "Hard Candy Christmas". For some reason, it makes me think of the sticky…

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I love commercials. I love to hate commercials, too. I talk back to them.

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Mobster stories are always a harder sell for me. I don't romanticize organize crime the way others do, though I can be swayed.

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I'm not much a TV reporter, as in someone who covers the daily machinations of the television industry, though I certainly follow it and…

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I'm pretty sure the world is in solid agreement that "The Wire" is worth watching all the way through.

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I like the anthology concept. I wish more shows would do it.

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Never forget that I am paid for my troubles!

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I don't have scientific data, but I think plenty of perfectly nice weekends are being given over to the binge craze.

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I've loved the "Star Wars" movies for the ride and pure fun and found that it just didn't stand up when asked for more,…

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In the end, all critics should be guided by this one principle: Is this piece of work [TV show, movie, play, concert, album, restaurant]…

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