Tag Archives: simpsons

22
Dec

What I Watched This Week: 15 Dec 2013

NEW SHOWS: The Simpsons – “White Christmas Blues” (C+) Christmas specials usually get a free pass from me, but this episode was especially mediocre. But I did love Homer’s extended montage of Baby Jesus running a bed & breakfast. CURRENT … Continue reading →

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14
Dec

What I Watched This Week: 8 Dec 2013

NEW SHOWS: The Simpsons – “Yellow Subterfuge” (B) A conflicted episode. The B-plot was wildly unnecessary, yet contained the episode’s funniest moments. The A-plot focused on Skinner, which is always welcome, even if a riff on Django Unchained feels way … Continue reading →

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5
Dec

The Weekender: Animal ‘Furnace’

IN THEATERS: Out of the Furnace (R) Starring Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson Written by Brad Ingelsby and Scott Cooper Directed by Scott Cooper With elements reminiscent of Fight Club and Winter’s Bone, Out of the Furnace is going … 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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23
Nov

What I Watched This Week: 17 Nov 2013

NEW SHOWS: The Simpsons – “Labor Pains” (B) While having Homer actually be a good father, to someone else’s baby no less, is ripe for humor, this episode mostly goes the heartwarming route. There’s nothing wrong with that, but as … 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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9
Nov

What I Watched This Week: 3 Nov 2013

NEW SHOWS: Key & Peele – Season 3, Episode 8 (A-) Not a dud in the bunch, even if many of the sketches were rather low-brow. Now say it with me: “I was hy on poteneuse.” DVR BINGE: It’s Always … Continue reading →

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2
Nov

What I Watched This Week: 27 Oct 2013

NEW SHOWS: Key & Peele – Season 3, Episode 7 (B+) A Halloween-themed episode means the sketches try a little too hard to have a spooky connection, but as always, the majority are brilliant. Grey’s Anatomy – “Thriller” (C-) There’s … 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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19
Oct

What I Watched This Week: 13 Oct 2013

Read about all the pilots I watched this week here. NEW SHOWS: Toy Story of Terror (B) / Halloween special An entertaining diversion, but doesn’t have near the emotional impact of the films or the sheer fun of the shorts. … Continue reading →

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