Summer can be a difficult time for TV watchers. It’s traditionally a movie season, featuring blockbuster after blockbuster. And while it’s true the network television pickings are slim, cable is increasingly excellent at picking up the slack. USA’s Graceland is a perfect summer show. Part of this might be the abundance of beaches and other […]
“How are you, my little angry difficult misunderstood friend?” I am Marc Maron. I don’t mean literally, but metaphorically. If you had told me five years ago that the person I would identify most with- whose personality and thought patterns come closest to my own- would be a 49-year-old, twice divorced, recovering addict, bitter, angry, […]
When I first heard about Vicious, it sounded like everything I wanted in a show, but didn’t realize I wanted until the final product actually existed. ITV’s new comedy stars Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi as Freddie and Stuart, a couple of nearly 50 years. It’s 20 minutes of good fun with a charismatic cast. […]
“You are bright, but there is an ocean of knowledge that is still hidden from you.” Da Vinci’s Demons airs on the STARZ network, and aims to tell the story of young Leonardo Da Vinci, inventor, painter, genius, and, judging by his portrayal on the show, huge jerk. Seriously, the Da Vinci that we’re supposed […]
“It’s a crack house… so it’s quiet”. Comedy Central is really on a roll this year. After using the return of the popular (and hilarious) Key and Peele as a catalyst, the network has been steadily rolling out their new spring programs, with two new shows premiering back to back at the end of February. […]
History Channel’s new mini-series Vikings is a lot tamer than one would expect, considering the subject matter. The first episode set up a lot, and consequently the premiere felt like it was on the edge of something substantial happening. Instead of bringing a lot of blood and gore (there was still some), it focused on […]
We’re in a comedy boom right now. Louis CK has helped to bring standup to a level of prominence not seen since the late 80’s, podcasts and websites like FunnyOrDie and Collegehumor have given huge levels of exposure to many comedians, and sketch comedy has seen a revival both online and in television. Comedy Central […]
This show is a great idea but- judging just by the pilot- it doesn’t really work. The first family is a great focus. There have been lots of movies and TV shows that featured a similar fictionalized clan to great success. Even the actual first family is plenty engaging to watch with two teenage daughters, […]