Steven Universe Rewind – Nightmare Hospital
Steven and Connie sneak into a hospital to recover Rose’s sword. Continue reading Steven Universe Rewind – Nightmare Hospital
Category: TV
For the discussion of television shows including episodic reviews of both current and classic programs
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Sept. 29
Please welcome today’s contestants: Mason, a songwriter, tried out for Jeopardy! on a date; Molly, a high school history teacher, wrote the epic poem “The Obamanid”; and Eric, a media researcher, has lots of vinyl as well as CDs. Eric … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Sept. 29
Weekly Who #24 Judges Books By Their Covers
Hello! Welcome back to Weekly Who. It’s been a while a lot has happened including me discovering something absolutely delightful that I hope to share with you all today! So back in the 1980s Japanese publisher Hayakawa Bunko published five … Continue reading Weekly Who #24 Judges Books By Their Covers
Re-Avatar State: “Rebel Spirit” & “The Southern Lights”
Rebel Spirit Alas we have arrived at the moment I’ve been dreading since my commitment to writing about Korra, for as much as I deeply love the show there is no way to sidestep an important fact: the second season just isn’t … Continue reading Re-Avatar State: “Rebel Spirit” & “The Southern Lights”
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Sept. 28
Here are today’s contestants: Eric, a media researcher, shares a birthday with his father; Paula, an art director and designer for TV animation, did a phone marriage proposal; and Sameer, a writer, was smiled at by Neil Armstrong. Sameer is … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Sept. 28
The Wonders I’ve Seen: 1×03, “Exodus from Genesis”
Never. Swallow. A dentic! If “I, E.T.” was Farscape establishing its Planet-of-the-Week framework, “Exodus from Genesis” lays out the boundaries for a Farscape Ship-in-Trouble episode. Moya has been infested by a swarm of extremely large bugs; the temperature is rising … Continue reading The Wonders I’ve Seen: 1×03, “Exodus from Genesis”
Bob’s Burgers S11E01: “Dream a Little Bob of Bob”
Episode Grade: B Well, here we are. Season 11 of Bob’s Burgers, the little show that could. After years of being shuffled around the schedule, and getting stuck in the 7:30 slot as often as not, Bob’s returns for its … Continue reading Bob’s Burgers S11E01: “Dream a Little Bob of Bob”
Fargo S4 Episodes 1 & 2 Live Thread
Lovecraft Country S1E6 “I Am.” Live Thread
Hippolyta’s relentless search for answers takes her on a multidimensional journey of self-discovery and Atticus heads to St. Louis to consult an old family friend. Continue reading Lovecraft Country S1E6 “I Am.” Live Thread
The Simpsons, Season Nine, Episode Eighteen, “This Little Wiggy”
A consistent theme in these essays over season nine is how well it continues to capture the mindset of children, which is something that The Simpsons has always done. The weakest element of the season is how it seems to … Continue reading The Simpsons, Season Nine, Episode Eighteen, “This Little Wiggy”
Animation Time
Not quite Adventure Time, but with a comment section not much less off-topic than the AV Club review ones. It’s Animation Time! What animated things have you been into lately? What’s a recent episode of something you saw that lacks a dedicated review … Continue reading Animation Time
Walken: The Sweet 16
Like I expected, the top half were blowouts, and the bottom half were pretty close. But we have the advancing group, some just scraping by. Pulp Fiction continues to be our #1 seed, slashing through The Jungle Book. But “More … Continue reading Walken: The Sweet 16
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Sept. 25
Introducing today’s contestants: Alyssa, a media rights assistant, is into “needle felting”; Julissa, an operations manager, has a “very bad” dog named Nash; and Sameer, a writer, has always loved to read. Sameer is a one-day champ with winnings of … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Sept. 25
Re-Avatar State: “Skeletons in the Closet” & “Endgame”
Skeletons in the Closet If you will allow me a bit of ostentatious pontification, I would like to submit a proposal to why the season one finale of The Legend of Korra is odd and discombobulating, beyond the fact that it was … Continue reading Re-Avatar State: “Skeletons in the Closet” & “Endgame”
Spoiler Space: The Boys S2E6 “The Bloody Doors Off”
When The Boys and Starlight follow a lead to Vought’s mysterious Sage Grove Center, they find one of Vought’s darkest secrets – and someone even darker from their past. Meanwhile Homelander and Stormfront’s relationship deepens. Continue reading Spoiler Space: The Boys S2E6 “The Bloody Doors Off”
Poirot (Classic): S12E03 “Murder on the Orient Express”
Well, well, well. Let’s get this out of the way toot sweet – there will be massive, non-tagged spoilers for the duration of this post, so if you somehow have not had a chance to either read this, watch this … Continue reading Poirot (Classic): S12E03 “Murder on the Orient Express”
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Sept. 24
Today’s contestants are: Sameer, a writer, chased a roadrunner and paid the price; Sara, a clinical social worker, had fun with a hawk; and Robert, a copy editor, was an extra on “Parks and Recreation”. Robert is a one-day champ … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Sept. 24
Drag Race Holland Season 1: Episode 2 Discussion Thread
The remaining queens create their own workout videos. Makeup YouTuber NikkieTutorials and singer Roxeanne Hazes guest judge. Continue reading Drag Race Holland Season 1: Episode 2 Discussion Thread
You Talking Trek to Me? – “Cogenitor”
“Cogenitor” (Star Trek: Enterprise – Season 2, Episode 22) ***Trigger warning: Discussion of gender issues and suicide.*** For all its shining strengths and trails blazed, one of Star Trek‘s most glaring weaknesses is in tackling (or even presenting) gender and … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “Cogenitor”
Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread
Welcome to the weekly TV thread! As I’ve long said going back to the earliest days online doing this, one cannot live on anime alone. And compared to twenty years ago, there’s so much more content out there now and … Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread
Walken: Round of 32
One of you wrote that “Weapon of Choice” from Fat Boy Slim, would run away with this. And it almost started that way. 31 votes went to this dance tune, just 3 shy of the lead, the also possibly unstoppable … Continue reading Walken: Round of 32
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