A lot of the old, a bit of the new - that's what viewers of last night's 49th Emmy Awards witnessed as old favorites "Frasier" and "NYPD Blue" took home coveted statuettes, while six-time Outstanding Drama nominee "Law & Order" shockingly won its first-ever award against a crowd of heavy favorites.
'Law & Order' surprises at 49th Emmys
"The Game" is the new thriller from director David Fincher that, according to the trailers, promises lots of action and heart-pounding suspense.
Unfortunately for those audience members who are expecting some brainless fun, the dark and multi-layered film will prove to be more of a disappointment than a triumph. 
Director Fincher, Douglas fail to make 'Game' a winner
You'd figure that anyone who is out prowling the streets every night looking for murder and mayhem would have to be some sort of cold-blooded ghoul. But for the heroine of John Sandford's novel, "The Night Crew," this routine is just an average day on the job.
Rich characters can't stop 'Night' from falling
In the near-phenomenal British import "The Full Monty," six guys are huddled around a security-circuit TV in a dilapidated factory building. They are watching a shoplifted copy of "Flashdance"; Jennifer Beals, in full welder's getup, is basking in a shower of white sparks.Uplifting 'Full Monty' goes all the way
Are you ready for some football? Monday Night Football, that is.
Although it may be a shock to many, including advertisers and network programmers, the answer to this question will not always be a resounding "Yes."Right up your 'Ally': Fox's smart, soapy 'McBeal' shines
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