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4
Feb

Final Oscar Picks 2022

BEST PICTUREBeing the RicardosBelfastCODADon’t Look UpDuneKing RichardLicorice PizzaThe Lost DaughterThe Power of the DogWest Side Story Dark Horse: Drive My CarLong Shot: Tick, Tick… Boom!Total Shock: Spider-Man: No Way HomeThe skinny: This is basically the PGA lineup, with Tick, Tick… … Continue reading →

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1
Feb

Streaming Picks: February 2022

FILMSTop PickNightmare Alley (2021) – Hulu and HBO Max 2/1Unfortunately, Guillermo del Toro’s lavish adaptation of a pitch-black novel (co-written with Kim Morgan) floundered at the box office, despite operating at a level rarely seen these days. Fortunately, its quick … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Previews, Television | Tagged amazon, chuck, disney, hbo max, hulu, netflix, nightmare alley, olympics, paramount, peacock, prime, winter olympics | Comments Off

30
Jan

TV Recap: Jan. 23-29, 2022

BINGEINGLuther – Season 4 (B+)With only two episodes, it really puts the mini in miniseries. While DCI Luther’s story really wrapped up in the third run, there was still enough here to bring together the horrifying case he’s called back … Continue reading →

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13
Jan

The Best Comedy Shows and Specials of 2021

Unsurprisingly, with the world upside down for another year, there weren’t a lot of stand-up comedy specials released in 2021 (though it did pick up in December). As such, I’m expanding this category a little bit to include some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of, Television | Tagged bo burnham, hbo, how to with john wilson, i think you should leave, nate bargatze, netflix, super bob einstein movie, tim robinson | Comments Off

11
Jan

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

8
Jan

Oscar Picks: January 2022

BEST PICTUREBeing the RicardosBelfastCODADon’t Look UpDrive My CarDuneLicorice PizzaThe Lost DaughterThe Power of the DogWest Side Story Falling off: House of Gucci, Nightmare Alley, The Tragedy of MacbethRising star: Spider-Man: No Way Home The skinny: Three stylish films from master … Continue reading →

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1
Jan

Streaming Picks: January 2022

For the new year, I decided to change up my format a bit. Instead of just cataloguing all the new arrivals on all the streaming services, I’m tailoring this to focus on things I’ve seen – or in the case … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Previews, Television | Tagged amazon, disney, hbo max, hulu, netflix, paramount, peacock, phantom thread, prime, search party | Comments Off

27
Dec

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 →

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8
Dec

Oscar Picks: December 2021

BEST PICTUREBeing the RicardosBelfastCODADon’t Look UpHouse of GucciLicorice PizzaNightmare AlleyThe Power of the DogThe Tragedy of MacbethWest Side Story Falling off: The Humans, King RichardRising star: The Lost Daughter The skinny: While King Richard certainly has a shot to return … Continue reading →

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5
Dec

Streaming Picks: December 2021

FILMSTop PicksDays of Heaven – Hulu 12/1Limbo – HBO Max 12/1The Power of the Dog – Netflix 12/1Edward Scissorhands – Disney+ 12/3Being the Ricardos – Prime 12/21 Recent SelectionsBordertown: The Mural Murders – Netflix 12/1Christmas Everlasting – Prime 12/1The East … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Previews, Television | Tagged amazon, being the ricardos, days of heaven, disney, edward scissorhands, hbo max, hulu, limbo, netflix, power of the dog, prime, saturday morning all star hits, station eleven | Comments Off