Critic's picks: Wednesday

Updated: September 29, 2009 - 3:19 PM

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Crisp Cross

The Coen brothers may have already exited town, but there's still an opportunity to celebrate their greatness in the comfort of your own home. Just two days before the premiere of their latest, "A Serious Man," comes the broadcast of 1990's "Miller's Crossing" (7 p.m., FMC), which remains my favorite Coen brothers' film. Albert Finney's bedroom shootout belongs right up there with Steve McQueen's car chase in "Bullitt" and Indiana Jones' quest for the idol in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

Back to back

Kelsey Grammer, right, and Patricia Heaton, below, who bombed in their combined effort "Back to You," are still together. Grammer kicks off ABC's Wednesday's night lineup with "Hank" (7 p.m., KSTP, Ch. 5), followed by Heaton in "The Middle" (7:30 p.m., KSTP, Ch. 5). Who comes out on top? Heaton. Her project feels fresher and funnier, while Grammer seems to have worn the same stuffy shirt too many times.

NEAL JUSTIN

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Recent Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth makes a guest appearance on "Glee" (8 p.m., KMSP, Ch. 9) as a former glee-club member who tries to ignite the latest squad. I haven't seen the episode, but it sounds like perfect casting, especially if it gives her a chance to show off her singing skills. "Glee" just got a full-season pickup, which gives producers ample opportunity to get Chenoweth on repeatedly.