Category: TV and Movies
A Prime Opportunity For Resolution Is At Hand
The wisdom of a sports movie and the insight of a litigator show that the best time is now — right now — for the nation to reconcile some of its deep social fissures.
James Horner, Rest in Peace
Film composer James Horner died earlier today in a plane crash in California’a Los Padres National Forest. May he rest in peace.
Weekend!
Movies, sports, food, relaxation, fun times. At least, hopefully that’s the sort of thing that your weekend promises!
The Last Man On Earth Is Great And Will Probably Be Canceled Soon
“The Last Man On Earth” is good and you should watch it.
Netflix’s “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” Is Great, Not Good, And That’s Okay
Go watch “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” right now. Don’t even bother with the review.
Amazon’s “Bosch” Is Good, Not Great, And That’s Okay
Should you watch Amazon’s Bosch? Yes, so long as you’re willing to accept goodness rather than greatness.
Black Mirror 103, “The Entire History Of You”
Want a chance to re-do your past? Get a grain, relive all your life, share it with your friends. All you’ll lose is the ability to forget and move on. By zic.
Black Mirror 102, “15 Million Merits”
Vikram’s title for this episode would have been “The Hedonic Exercise Bike”.
Black Mirror 101, “The National Anthem”
Black Mirror’s first episode, National Anthem, isn’t really the Twilight Zone-esque sci-fi show it claims to be. But it might be the best political/social satire ever produced for television. Spoilers herein, as well as disturbing sexual content. By Tod Kelly.
A Meathead Watches Gilmore Girls (“Cinnamon’s Wake” and “Rory’s Birthday Parties”)
Notes I should probably be titling things Gilmore girls since that’s the show’s official title, but I hate how it looks in the header. That lower case “g” is, frankly, maddening. “Cinnamon’s Wake” Get it? Like...
A Meathead Watches Gilmore Girls (“Kill Me Now” and “The Deer Hunters”)
Notes I am absolutely floored by the response to the first post, which has been simultaneously energetic and incredibly weird. I don’t assume that this will continue but it is fun while it lasts....
A Meathead Watches Gilmore Girls (“Pilot” and “The Lorelais First Day At Chilton”)
At the very outset, I must acknowledge the following: many of the women in my life consider Gilmore Girls to be among the greatest television shows ever created. These women – including my wife and...
When Superheroes Get Real
Dennis Sanders notes that for a short time, there was an animated series based on comic book characters that was as intense and real as any live action drama. It was acclaimed by critics and fans alike. So of course, DC Comics had to kill it.
Game of Thrones: Nasty, Brutish, and Short
I can tell you what Game of Thrones is good at but not why we seem to like it so much.
Mount Rushmore – Movie Franchise Edition
Brando, Krueger, Skywalker, and Vin Diesel? Yes, you read that right.
