Tag Archives: parks and rec

18
Jan

What I Watched This Week: 12 Jan 2014

NEW SHOWS: The Simpsons – “Married to the Blob” (B+) This is the second episode in a row that I have not had to drop in any caveats. This was a genuinely hilarious episode filled with some terrific animation. Even … Continue reading →

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12
Jan

What I Watched This Week: 5 Jan 2014

NEW SHOWS: The Simpsons – “Steal This Episode” (A-) Homer becomes a (bootleg movie) pirate in the strongest episode since 2011. There are no subplots and no couch gags, but the episode crams in the guest stars in a hilarious … Continue reading →

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29
Dec

2013 in Review: The Best Shows

What a year for TV. I watched more of it than ever but, as you’ll see at the bottom, there was so much I couldn’t even get to. Such is the embarrassment of riches we have on our TVs, tablets … Continue reading →

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30
Nov

What I Watched This Week: 24 November 2013

NEW SHOWS: The Simpsons – “The Kid is All Right” (B+) Oftentimes when it comes to political satire on The Simpsons, the writers are just shooting fish in a barrel. But that doesn’t mean it’s not funny. Guest star Eva … Continue reading →

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16
Nov

What I Watched This Week: 10 Nov 2013

NEW SHOWS: Key & Peele – Season 3, Episode 9 (B) Features maybe the most bizarre (in a bad way) sketch they’ve ever done, but I appreciate them trying to find humor in the mundane. Still, what this duo can … Continue reading →

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26
Oct

What I Watched This Week: 20 Oct 2013

NEW SHOWS: @Midnight – Episode dated 10/21/2013 (B+) / series premiere A seriously fun game show, though the format won’t last long. Three comedians use iPads to come up with funny answers to games like Etsy Store or Porn Title … Continue reading →

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21
Sep

Emmy Predictions 2013: Comedy

COMEDY SERIES 30 Rock (NBC) The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Girls (HBO) Louie (FX) Modern Family (ABC) Veep (HBO) Should win: Louie Could win: Modern Family Will win: 30 Rock Should have been nominated: Parks and Recreation (NBC) COMEDY ACTOR … Continue reading →

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18
Jul

Reactionary Tale: Emmy Nominations 2013

I watched more TV than ever, which left me more vulnerable to the Emmys’ penchant for snubbing great shows and performances in favor of the same ol’, same ol’. Even so, there were still plenty of surprises. Here are my … Continue reading →

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16
Jul

Emmy Picks 2013: Comedy

The Academy will announce the Emmy nominations on Thursday. It’s always a crapshoot in predicting what strikes voters’ fancy, but it’s usually whatever struck their fancy last year. I’m going a little more in depth this year, picking which six (or … Continue reading →

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5
Jul

The Best of 2013… So Far – TV

5. House of Cards – “Chapter Eight” (premiered Feb. 1) Easily the standout amongst many very good but ultimately frustrating episodes. In this diversion, Frank goes back to his alma mater for a library dedication and reconnects with his best … Continue reading →

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