Category Archives: Television

Super Bowl Ad Watch: Half-time, Pause and Digression

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Fenster

Fenster writes: We just took a look at the Super Bowl ad for Genesis starring Legend & Teigen. I’ll shortly be taking a closer look at some other ads, including Porsche and that Super Bowl stalwart Oil of Olay. First, … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Sports, Television, Uncategorized | Tagged Daniel Kahmeman, Ellen J. Langer, Mindfulness, Super Bowl Ads | 2 Comments

Super Bowl Ad Watch: Overview

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I was going to write about the Super Bowl halftime show but boy has that ever been done to death in a few short days. Plus it is treacherous terrain no matter what side of the aisle you … Continue reading →

Posted in Sex, Sports, Television, Uncategorized | Tagged Super Bowl, Super Bowl commercials | 4 Comments

“Killer Women”

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Netflix rec: My wife and I have been enjoying the documentary series “Killer Women with Piers Morgan.” In it, Morgan (a well-known British journalist) talks to convicted and imprisoned American women murderers, while cutting away to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics, Television | Tagged Piers Morgan, television, true crime | 1 Comment

Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Sex, Television | Tagged couldn't do it today, Gina Statutory, Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show | 1 Comment

Our Favorite Things in 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As you will quickly notice, we’re a grouchy, grumpy lot, all of whom are too old to keep up with new things, so this list consists of our favorite things we encountered this year whether or not … Continue reading →

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Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Politics and Economics, Television | Tagged blackface, couldn't do it today, Jimmy Kimmel, Karl Malone, The Man Show | Leave a comment

Real-People Video: SoulfulT

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: It’s been a couple of months since the last time I watched a feature film, fiction division — easily the longest time I’ve gone without watching a feature film since the late 1960s. Given that I was … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Opening Title: The Americans, Season 4

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: An interview with an animator who created it. He also worked on the opening titles for TRUE DETECTIVE.

Posted in Art, Movies, Television | Tagged Cold War, opening titles, The Americans | 1 Comment

The Art of the Opening Title: True Detective, Season 1

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A new series where I share some of my favorite TV opening titles. Sometimes I love the show, sometimes I don’t, but I think each montage captures the spirit and tone of the show in an entertaining way. … Continue reading →

Posted in Television | Tagged montage, opening titles, True Detective | 2 Comments

The Russians Return!

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Just when I think I’m done with the Cold War, it pulls me back in. What I’m WATCHING now: THE AMERICANS, season 5. Also BETTER CALL SAUL season 3 and THE UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT season 1. What I’m … Continue reading →