The worst thing to happen to very good television shows is when they run out of things to say. Telling a good story and what fans and network executives want (more show) are forces often at odds with one another, and I’ve watched more than…
At this point in comedy history, “Yes, and…” is arguably the most overused aphorism in the book. Just hearing it conjures images of sweaty black boxes where even sweatier comedians blunder their way through the story of a bear who goes on…
Systems at US hospital operator Ascension, which has ~140 hospitals, remain down indefinitely after a May 8 cyberattack, in a hack similar to Change Healthcare — For two weeks at the 140-hospital system, doctors and nurses have had little…
For “Hacks” co-creator, writer, director and co-star Paul W. Downs, Season 3 of the Emmy Award-winning series offered the chance for a new honorific: series regular. Downs and his frequent scene partner Meg Stalter were upped to full-time…
This article contains spoilers for Hacks season 3 episode 8. As we near the finish line of Hacks’ incredible third season, the Max original comedy series continues to set a high bar in the industry for chaotic energy, lightning-quick wit,…
The three creators and showrunners of Hacks are as concerned with amusing lead Jean Smart as they are with entertaining their audience. Storylines, set pieces and even guest stars are often engineered just to get a reaction from the…
Individuals and organizations can take several steps to ensure they are less vulnerable to ransomware attacks, the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) said.