Categories
Archives
My Work
Links
Tag Archives: curb your enthusiasm
The Best TV Performances of 2024
ENSEMBLE IN A COMEDY SERIES Only Murders in the BuildingThe show more than doubled its main cast. Not only did producers bring in Zach Galifianakis, Eugene Levy and Eva Longoria as actors playing our trio in a movie about the … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Best Of, Television
Tagged abbott elementary, agency, amazon, boys, curb your enthusiasm, english teacher, evil, girls5eva, hbo, hulu, monsieur spade, netflix, only murders in the building, paramount, prime, showtime, true detective
Comments Off on The Best TV Performances of 2024
The Best TV Shows of 2024, Part 2
BEST COMEDY SPECIAL Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All (Netflix)There was essentially no difference between this special and the show I saw at the Majestic Theatre in 2023. But it didn’t matter. This was another strong hour from the most unapologetically … Continue reading
Posted in Best Of, Television
Tagged amazon, anthony jeselnik, boys, curb your enthusiasm, hbo, jeopardy, monsieur spade, netflix, prime, showtime, woman in the wall
Comments Off on The Best TV Shows of 2024, Part 2
2024 Emmy Picks: Comedy
COMEDY SERIESAbbott Elementary (ABC)The Bear (Hulu)Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO)Girls5eva (Netflix)Hacks (Max)Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)The Righteous Gemstones (HBO)What We Do in the Shadows (FX) Potential surprises:Frasier (Paramount+) – new show; previous incarnation won this category 5 timesGen V (Prime … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Previews, Television
Tagged abbott elementary, apple, bear, curb your enthusiasm, girls5eva, hacks, hbo, hulu, loot, max, ms pat, netflix, only murders in the building, paramount, righteous gemstones, what we do in the shadows
Comments Off on 2024 Emmy Picks: Comedy
2024 Emmy Picks: Guest Acting and Variety/Talk
With so many categories, and so much time on my hands, I thought I’d expand my Emmy Picks this year to include the awards that are usually relegated to the Creative Arts presentations. The Guest Acting categories are notoriously hard … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Previews, Television
Tagged amazon, apple, bear, crown, curb your enthusiasm, daily show, dave chappelle, dick van dyke, elsbeth, everybody's in l.a., fallout, gilded age, grammys, hacks, hbo, hulu, jimmy kimmel, john mulaney, last week tonight, max, mike birbiglia, morning show, mr and mrs smith, netflix, new look, nikki glaser, oscars, prime, ramy youssef, ricky gervais, saturday night live, shogun, snl, super bowl, tom brady, tony awards, trevor noah
Comments Off on 2024 Emmy Picks: Guest Acting and Variety/Talk
The Best TV Performances of 2021
Best Actor in a Comedy SeriesGlenn Howerton, A.P. BioJack is basically Howerton’s Dennis from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but without the sexual deviance. He’s still an awful person, but a year-plus in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio, has made … Continue reading
Posted in Best Of, Television
Tagged ap bio, curb your enthusiasm, hacks, hbo, hbo max, hulu, it's always sunny in philadelphia, kevin can f himself, mare of easttown, peacock, reservation dogs, search party, succession, white lotus
Comments Off on The Best TV Performances of 2021
The Best TV Shows of 2021 – Honorable Mentions
AnimaniacsWhen I saw the season premiere was rated TV-14, I figured it had to be a mistake. But then they got away with a “grab ’em by the pussy” joke, and I realized it was intentional. This second season pretty … Continue reading
Posted in Best Of, Television
Tagged animaniacs, birdgirl, brooklyn nine-nine, curb your enthusiasm, derek delguadio, handmaid's tale, hbo, hbo max, hulu, it's always sunny in philadelphia, kevin can f himself, master of none, netflix, search party
Comments Off on The Best TV Shows of 2021 – Honorable Mentions
What I Watched This Week: 26 Dec 2021
NEW SHOWSCurb Your Enthusiasm – “The Mormon Advantage” (A) / season finaleEverything comes together in a marvelous finale that weaves together all this season’s plot threads, while somehow introducing Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to the proceedings in a hilarious way. … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews, Television
Tagged curb your enthusiasm, great, hbo, how to with john wilson, hulu
Comments Off on What I Watched This Week: 26 Dec 2021
What I Watched This Week: 19 Dec 2021
NEW SHOWSCurb Your Enthusiasm – “Igor, Gregor & Timor” (B+)Bill Hader shows up for some Russian-flavored shenanigans as we churn towards the finale. In a word, “shplendid.” It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia“Dee Sings in a Bog” (B+)“The Gang Carries a … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews, Television
Tagged curb your enthusiasm, hbo, hulu, it's always sunny in philadelphia, netflix, seinfeld, x-files
Comments Off on What I Watched This Week: 19 Dec 2021
What I Watched This Week: 12 Dec 2021
NEW SHOWSSuccession – “All the Bells Say” (A) / season finaleWhat else is there to say? A masterful finale after a truly exceptional season. Curb Your Enthusiasm – “What Have I Done?” (A)Forget plot. There’s simply nothing better than Larry … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews, Television
Tagged curb your enthusiasm, hbo, how to with john wilson, hulu, it's always sunny in philadelphia, succession
Comments Off on What I Watched This Week: 12 Dec 2021