Tag Archives: television

“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

Noma Two Ways

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I recently watched and enjoyed “Noma: My Perfect Storm,” Pierre Deschamp’s documentary about René Redzepi, the brilliant chef behind Noma, an avant-garde Copenhagen restaurant that’s often been called the best restaurant in the world. Inspired and curious, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, Movies | Tagged Anthony Bourdain, documentaries, food and drink, movies, restaurants, television | Leave a comment

“Filthy Cities”

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I recently enjoyed (if with some reservations) the three-part BBC documentary series “Filthy Cities,” which recently became available on Netflix Instant. Medieval London, revolutionary Paris and industrial-age New York City are the filthy cities covered by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Television | Tagged BBC, cities, dan snow, documentary, television, urbanism | Leave a comment

Five Things I Learned From Watching 37 Episodes Of “Yes, Minister”

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Illness has struck the Pensiers: at least two members of our household have spent the last six days walking around in various states of poor health. To fill up the gaping maw of daylight hours while I … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Politics and Economics, Television | Tagged television, yes minister | 4 Comments

Notes on “Jack Irish: Bad Debts” and “Black Tide” (2012)

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: This series of telemovies is based on the novels by Peter Temple. Jack is a widowed criminal attorney who has drifted into a second life as a private investigator, debt collector, gambler, and quippy layabout. He hangs … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers, Television | Tagged autralia, guy pearce, jack irish, melbourne, movies, peter temple, television, victoria | 3 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Lady Parts

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Music, Sex, Television, Women men and fashion | Tagged Advertising, Awkwafina, Commercials, douche, Juxtaposin', Massengill, My Vag, television, vagina, your vag manages a 7-11 | 6 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Celebrity Spokeswomen

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Movies, Performers, Television | Tagged Advertising, Audrey Hepburn, Commercials, Galaxy Chocolate, Juxtaposin', Sweet Brown, television, WePay | 5 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Automotives

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Television | Tagged Advertising, Automobiles, cars, Commercials, Juxtaposin', Lincoln MKX, My Sushi Turned PUshi, Prius, television, Toyota | 8 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Health

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Commercial art, Television, Women men and fashion | Tagged Advertising, Commercials, health, Juxtaposin', Men, Movember, Rite Aid Wellness PLUS, television, women | 3 Comments

Animal Hoarding and Disability

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Over the last few weeks, I’ve been working my way through an Animal Planet “animal hoarders” show on the tube. (Actually on Netflix Instant — haven’t had a cable subscription in years. Why bother with one? The … Continue reading →