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Walking and Talking (1996)
Funny story with real characters.
An excellent film featuring a slightly manic and wonderful performance by Anne Heche, leading a stellar indie cast. Insight into relationships between friends and couples. Funny and heartwarming.
The Sopranos (1999)
Another great series from HBO
From the network that brought us "The Larry Sanders Show" and "Sex and the City" - another example of classy, well-written television, designed for grown-ups. James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco and Edie Falco head a stellar cast that includes the legendary actress Nancy Marchand, winner of four Emmy Awards for her work in "Lou Grant." Marchand is brilliant as Tony Soprano's mother. If Emmy voters can get past the 'adult' nature of "The Sopranos," she should receive another nomination for 1999.
David and Lisa (1998)
A Star is Born
"David and Lisa," is one of those rare productions that remind us how good television can be. Portrayals of people with mental illnesses are always difficult. That there was room for reality and subtlety is a tribute to the creators and performers. Brittany Murphy's performance as Lisa will be on my mind for a long time. I can only hope that it will bring her more and more important roles, along with her first Emmy nomination. Thanks to Oprah for bringing this wonderful story to a new generation.
Sports Night (1998)
Best Half Hour on TV?
I love Sports Night. Last night's episode contained some of the best writing I can remember on the small screen. Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme and crew have assembled an extraordinary cast. The characters talk like real people. I hope that the show can find and keep a considerable audience. This show seems designed to appeal to male viewers, but I think that men and women will be pleased with what they find. These are complicated and interesting characters. Yay! A moment of quality even as the world continues to turn away from broadcast TV!