Michael Barnes descended on Austin in 1984. He has been exploring its multiple personalities ever since. For 15 years, he wrote about the arts for the American-Statesman. Now he's the Entertainment Editor, overseeing XL, Movies and Television. When not in the newsroom, he's sampling restaurants, clubs, bars, coffee houses, museums, movies, galleries, theaters, concerts, DVDs, CDs, parties, festivals, outdoor activities and sporting events. Michael lives with his partner, Kip, two dogs and two cats in South Austin.
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By Michael Barnes
| Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 09:23 AM
TV: FX bet heavy on “Dirt” and won — at least at first glance. This new series about scandal mags sizzles. The writers sharpen their moral edge, but it cuts both ways. No slack for celebrities here.
Rick Fox (above) plays a compromised ball player. A running subplot about a mentally ill photographer is especially well exploited through hallucinatory special effects. Also, some sexual practices (including common marital aids) are given unprecedented screen time.
It’s the first series on my “keep” list this year. Go Courteney Cox!
Like “Nip/Tuck,” it’s a guilty pleasure.
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