Okay, so to add on a little to Leslie's thoughts on television. I think the revision aspect is huge, and it's things like web forums and blogs that make instant critique possible in the first place. I'm thinking of my favorite tv forum www.televisionwithoutpity.com, which beyond recaps runs a pretty extensive board where people comment on all aspects of the show. Now, I have to say while some of the threads and discussions are troubling in their specificity (like the one on Backup the dog from Veronica Mars) I do think they serve a great purpose for the writers of the show. They get instant feedback from devoted fans who comment on storylines that get forgotten, subplots that don't make sense, and actors/actresses who don't get the job done. I also know for a fact that writers, actors, etc. often check out these websites to get a sense of what people are talking about. What's really great about revising a plot along the way is that it acknowledges the viewer/content interaction. Films exist in a vaccum in that sense, and it makes them less viewer friendly a medium. Okay, having said all that I'm totally with Leslie--movies rule, but so does television, and there are three shows in particular that cannot be missed.
The Gilmore Girls--sure the dialogue is too witty and reference laden, bordering on annoying at times, but it does feature two smart women who get to work, go to school, fight, fall in love and never have to face being the object of the joke.
Everwood--again great writing here, and amazingly enough for a show focused on teenagers really great acting.
Veronica Mars--hands down the best show on tv right now for reasons already mentioned and two words--Daddy Mars.
TV-- Love it, Embrace it, Live it.
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