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Watching the Wasteland

Musings of a TV Addict

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Tips for Attending Panels at NYCC

By Jamie Paton on Monday, September 26, 2016

[Updated for NYCC 2022] There’s a million things to do at New York Comic Con. With screenings, autographs, photo-ops, artist alley, the showroom floor, and more there’s something for everyone. If panels happen to be your jam, here’s some advice to help you navigate the busy schedule and new reservation system along with some tips …

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2016 Emmy Awards
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Favorite Emmy Category: Outstanding Main Title Design

By Jamie Paton on Saturday, September 17, 2016

I love TV, but I don’t love the Emmy Awards. Not only is the telecast way too long but the awards are generally predictable and repetitive. There’s a lot of things about them I’d change if I could: I’d love to see broadcast and cable shows split into two separate categories, I wish actors could …

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NBC’s Blindspot & Practicing Patience with New TV Shows

By Jamie Paton on Sunday, September 11, 2016

Not a lot of freshman shows piqued my interest last fall but NBC’s Blindspot and ABC’s Quantico seemed interesting enough. However, I’ve been trying to be more selective when it comes to adding more TV shows to my watch list, so I opted for Blindspot since I recognized Jaimie Alexander from the MCU and she’s …

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The Great DVR Purge of 2016

By Jamie Paton on Monday, September 5, 2016

With the fall TV season literally days away and the DVR at 70% capacity, it was time clean house. Watched, not watched, didn’t matter, the delete button was about to get a workout. After a contemplative few minutes here’s what made the cut and what’s been wiped out.

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Notable Moves on the 2016 / 2017 TV Schedule

By Jamie Paton on Sunday, August 21, 2016

Every new TV season brings changes to the TV guide as shows shift time slots, move nights, and even change networks. Here’s a handful of the most notable moves for the upcoming 2016-2017 TV season.

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Farewell Free Hulu Account

By Jamie Paton on Saturday, August 13, 2016

Say goodbye to free TV, on August 8th Hulu became a purely subscription-based streaming service. Two plans now exist, one with commercials ($7.99/month) and one without ($11.99/month). I can’t say I’m surprised by the move, bummed yes, but this has been a long time coming.

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Forget the Campfire Stories Watch Netflix’s Stranger Things

By Jamie Paton on Saturday, August 6, 2016

Just as word-of-mouth and social media buzz for Netflix’s newest series Stranger Things was picking up I was blessed with a rainy summer weekend allowing me to marathon the show guilt-free. And boy was it a satisfying marathon. With just eight episodes it was not only an easy watch but also a tight story with …

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Miscellaneous News

Pros & Cons of SDCC’s Streaming Service Comic-Con HQ

By Jamie Paton on Monday, July 18, 2016

Comic Con International’s exclusive streaming/video-on-demand site Comic-Con HQ launched on May 7th, but it’s real test will come when San Diego Comic Con gets underway on July 21st 2016. For the first time in the con’s history, no badge, no problem – content will be made (legally) available online.

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5 Favorite Bands I Discovered via TV

By Jamie Paton on Sunday, July 10, 2016

Watch enough TV and it’ll start to seep into other parts of your life. Thankfully that’s not always a bad thing as I’ve also managed to find some new tunes along the way. Here’s five of my favorite bands that I first heard on TV.

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