Category Archives: TV

Game of Thrones – Now with Peabodys!

The Peabody Awards, which honor excellence in all electronic media, were announced yesterday. And unlike the Emmys or the Golden Globes, as Stephen Colbert would say, they’re “it getters”. Along with Homeland, Parks and Rec, Portlandia, and the above mentioned … Continue reading

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For the Night is Dark and Full of Terrors: Game of Thrones returns with a vengeance

(My apologies for the delay in posting this…life decided to get in the way) And we are so back. The first episode of season 2 of HBO’s Game of Thrones refused to let you settle in after the long wait. … Continue reading

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Game of Thrones Returns – And Who is Going to Watch?

(Because it’s never not time to watch this) The countdown has been going on for months. HBO has been feeding the frenzy, releasing teaser after trailer after photo after interview.  The books have been on the best seller list for … Continue reading

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Breaking Bad Opening a la Mad Men

The title really says it all. Currently, this is the opening for Breaking Bad Short.  Meth-y. New Mexico-y with the twang.  And chock full of chemistry.  It gets the point across in a few seconds. But what happens when you … Continue reading

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Now an UNofficial Game of Thrones Cookbook

3 days to go…. On the heels of The Hunger Games cookbook (and might I say again how weird that is) and the OFFICIAL Game of Thrones Cookbook (A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Companion Cookbook), we now have … Continue reading

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New Trailer: The Dictator

Today is a day for trailers… The first trailer for Sasha Baron Cohen’s new movie didn’t do much for me. It seemed a bit hackeny and cliches, especially for someone of SBC’s comedic talents.  Also too much reliance on boob … Continue reading

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Greatest TV Drama in the Past 25 Years: Final Results

At the beginning of March, Vulture set out to discover which of the many brilliant dramas which have graced our television screens could be considered “the greatest”. We said goodbye to some serious contenders (West Wing, Battlestar Galactica, Deadwood, Friday … Continue reading

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“Taffy Butt” Cyndi Lauper for Bob’s Burgers

Ok, so this is a few weeks late, but I couldn’t find it… Entertainment Weekly posted the song Cyndi Lauper sang at the end of The Belchies, the Bob’s Burgers season 2 premiere. As with the rest of the episode, … Continue reading

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Doctor Who Season 7 Trailer

A few things of note: 1. The Doctor is in a stetson again. It’s not fez but it will work. 2. “Anyone who isn’t an American drop your gun now!” 3.  I got a “Cowboys and Aliens” vibe from bits … Continue reading

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SNL Classics: The Washing Machine

True story: I went to see The Piano on a first date.  That’s right, a movie where you see some serious sexual situations AND Harvey Keitel’s ass was something I experienced on a first date. Oh, and it was in … Continue reading

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