The Simpsons

Burn Down Top 10 Lists: Where the Intro is better than the whole thing

source: burndownblog (WordPress)

1. The Simpsons, “Much Apu About Nothing” The main plot of this episode concerns Apu trying to stay in Springfield despite being an illegal immigrant in the wake of Prop 24, which would kick out all illegal immigrants. It has some nice scenes of Apu trying to get fake IDs and Homer trying to tea...

Published Wed, Sep 23

TwoCents 2008 Fall Preview - Sundays (FOX)

source: keithp23 (Blogspot)

Show: The Simpsons Premiere Date: Sept 28 Time: 8:00PM EST TwoCents Staff Writer: OPEN Voice Actors: Dan Castellaneta (Homer Simpson, Krusty, Barney and others), Julie Kavner (Marge Simpson, Patty, Selma and others), Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson, Nelson and others), Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson), Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns, Smithers,Ned Flanders and others), Hank Azaria (Moe, Apu, Chief Wiggum and others). Program Description: The longest-running comedy in television history – is a cultural institution. Intelligently written, subversively humorous and delightfully witty, THE SIMPSONS, now in its historic 20th season, continues to poke fun at itself and everything in its wake.

Published Sun, Sep 7

Book Review: The Simpsons Handbook: Secret Tips From the Pros by Matt Groening

source: Blogcritics

Drawing instructions are also offered for dozens of the "supporting cast," albeit not in as much detail. Lenny, Carl, Mr. Burns, Ralph Wiggum, Milhouse, Kang, Groundskeeper Willie, Nelson, Otto, Apu, Ned Flanders, Krusty, Sideshow Bob, Grandpa, Itchy & Scratchy, even Snowball II...

Published Wed, Aug 8

The Guardian Asks: Is 'The Simpsons' Character Apu Racist?

source: Cinematical

I have to disagree with Vij about Apu being crude and racist. If anything, he's one of the more intelligent and positive presences in Springfield, and I find the author's comparisons of Apu to "minstrel shows" and "Jim Crow America" to be really pushing it. But the 7-Eleven thing is sort of a g...

Published Tue, Jul 17