Comedy, Mystery, Television
TV: Only Murders in the Building (Season 1)
As a mystery, Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building is merely a middling success, but fortunately it’s got a…
October 23, 2021-
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FilmFilm: Mascots
Let’s say you’ve had a rough week *ahem* and you want to take your mind off the world’s troubles.…
November 16, 2016 -
FilmFilm: Afternoon Delight
It’s hard not to look at Jill Soloway’s Afternoon Delight (2013) as a warmup for her series Transparent. Rachel…
March 2, 2015 -
Fantasy, Film, Science FictionFilm: Wreck-It Ralph
What a pleasant surprise to discover Wreck-It Ralph (2012), an animated gem that leverages decades of video game lore…
February 23, 2015 -
Comedy, Games, TelevisionWeekend Tube: Two Mini-Marathons
A couple of TV mini-marathons this holiday weekend, courtesy of instant-streaming: The 10-episode second season of the tragically canceled…
July 5, 2010 -
Comedy, TelevisionTV: Party Down (Season 1)
I have a more difficult time connecting with comedy shows than with one-hour serials, so my recent, accidental discovery…
April 13, 2010 -
Comedy, Drama, Spies, Television, ThrillerMiscellaneous TV
I finally finished up season six of 24. Compared to the previous seasons, this one was definitely a stinker,…
April 8, 2010