The TV Set

Die-hard fans of network television are sure to get a kick out of "The TV Set," a rib-tickling parody about the making (and possible unmaking) of a TV pilot. Mike Klein (David Duchovny) is the writer who has high hopes for... Full review

I was very interested to see THE TV SET given how fast it flopped despite the awards-season buzz that surrounded Sigourney Weaver's performance. That and it had a seemingly excellent premise with room for any number of comic possibilities. Also... Full review

I really liked the idea for this movie, cast was great (especially David Duchovny and Judy Greer), but when I was expecting the plot to move in the most interesting parts of the TV series production suddenly the end titles... Full review

I thought this film was okay, but not great.Certainly, it is a topic that can be mined for great comedy and social commentary. How does Hollywood, which has so many talented people in it, churn out such crap to put... Full review

I readily related to the central plight of David Duchovny's character - writing and submitting what we're to assume is a perfectly good, heartfelt and sincere script only to be asked to compromise it's most significant and defining characteristics in... Full review

I can see how this film might not be for everybody, but I make my living writing for television and this movie is actually pretty dead on. The satire works because I felt they keep it real. Stuff that might... Full review

THE TV SET (2007) *** David Duchovny, Sigourney Weaver, Ioan Gruffudd, Judy Greer, Fran Kranz, Lindsay Sloane, Justine Bateman, Lucy Davis, Willie Garson, M.C. Gainey, Philip Baker Hall, Andrea Martin. Tart Satire of TV; Duchovny Gives Great DeadpanJake Kasdan's latest... Full review

very depressing insider's story of the difficulty of getting any kind of decent show on network TV. makes me want to reconsider the few TV shows that i actually watch as it's hard to believe anything actually decent could survive... Full review

I saw this at the Traverse City Film Festival and it was one of my favorite films there.David Duchovny has written a great script for a new TV show and the studio wants to make the pilot. Unfortunately, before it... Full review

David's character Mike Kline was so far removed from Fox Mulder that this should finally shut the critics up that say David can only play one role. David was almost unrecognizable as this down trodden man who had his dream... Full review

but I didn't find this satire particularly funny or engaging After watching the brief audition, "high mucky-muck" Lenny (Sigourney Weaver) and her new president of prime-time programming, Richard McAllister (Ioan Gruffudd), newly arrived with his wife and son from the UK, along with other network suits in the room, prefer Zack ("broad" comes across as "funny") for the lead, while Mike had been counting on TJ ("subtle" equals "dead fish") getting the nod. ... Full Review

The movie was released to good if not ecstatic reviews and paltry box-office. The T.V Set was Executive Produced by Judd Apatow, who doubles as the inspiration for the lead character, a writer/creator played by David Duchovny. ... Full Review

Its no great surprise to anyone that the TV industry is a tough nut to crack. They have a choice between the thoughtful, quirky actor and the loud, over-exaggerated one - no prizes for guessing who they pick. ... Full Review

Since then hes had mild success both on TV and film. The film rings true but lacks any fresh moments that make if feel original or different. If you enjoy insider films like The Player or Network , then The TV Set should be right up your alley. ... Full Review

The TV Set" is therapy for actors and writers, and other people's therapy is almost always fun to watch. But even as one who merely watches, enjoys, and adores TV, I get most of the film's jokes -- and as someone who's tried to write entertaining items for mass audiences under an over-cautious leadership, I can relate to the soul-crushing nature of "creativity by committee. ... Full Review

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