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Donald Dimick is an Arts and Entertainment columnist for the Trinitonian. He is a senior communication major at Trinity University.
Donald Dimick is an Arts and Entertainment columnist for the Trinitonian. He is a senior communication major at Trinity University.
Online Exclusive: America’s obsession with reality TV
by Donald Dimick - “I don’t really watch sports. Can we watch some real TV?” I heard a friend say the other day. I am sure this wasn’t the first time this has been…
The new “late night” way
by Donald Dimick - Earlier this month, NBC announced that Jimmy Fallon would take over “The Tonight Show” in spring 2014. Though this is a major announcement and has been a source of countless…
“Justified” is the best show no one is watching
by Donald Dimick - “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” “Game of Thrones” — these are all shows that seem to supersede viewers’ lives, and for an hour or two, become their sole focus. They inspire…
The “Veronica Mars” Kickstarter may disappoint avid TV fans
by Donald Dimick - On March 13, 2012, Rob Thomas, the show runner responsible for such shows as “Veronica Mars,” “Party Down” and “Cupid,” posted a new campaign on the popular crowdfunding website Kickstarter.…
The best TV reviews you can find online
by Donald Dimick - For many, the appeal of watching shows live as they air allows them to engage in the collective experience, discuss with others and feel like a part of the rest…
One and done: The best one-season television shows
by Donald Dimick - The longest-running scripted show in primetime history is “The Simpsons” with 24 seasons and over 520 episodes. Behind that is NBC’s “Law and Order” tied with CBS’s “Gunsmoke” with 20…
Why animation is currently dominating television
by Donald Dimick - “The Simpsons” is the longest-running primetime scripted series in the history of television. “South Park” received a Peabody Award, an award given for excellence in television and radio broadcasting. “Family…
Pilot Test: which shows are real and which ones are made up?
by Donald Dimick - Spring in the world of television means two things: mid-season replacements and pilot season. With the latter comes handfuls of catchy titles, casting announcements and network descriptions, or “loglines,” describing…