TV REVIEWS
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STAR WARS: Ahsoka (first two episodes)
Let me start this off that Ahsoka is the Star Wars live-action show I’ve been waiting for since they started doing these. The Mandalorian never piqued my interest in him or the “Child,” who is…
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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty -Season 2
Let’s rewind a bit. I didn’t talk about how good Winning Time season one was. For some reason, it made some of the actual people portrayed angry even though it felt like it humanized them…
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Series Appetizer: The Big Nailed It! Baking Challenge
I think we all know by now that Nailed It! is supremely unserious (I mean, just look at the name of this spinoff).
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Only Murders in the Building – Season 3
Let’s check the scoreboard. Season 1 was for the podcaster kids. Season 2 was for the true crime kids. And Only Murders in the Building didn’t leave us wondering what’s next. The third season is…
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Twisted Metal: season 1
We are currently in a pretty good place with video games being adapted into film and television. After many years we’re at a place where things are finally getting to a certain level of quality,…
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Good Omens – Season 2
It should be noted, I have read Good Omens, the original novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, more than some bible-thumping politicians have read the good book. More than necromancers have read the Necronomicon.…
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Superpowered: The DC Story
Well, what do you know, it’s San Diego Comic-Con week here in the United States. It will be a weird one for some, but for others, it will be closer to old times. No celebrities…
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Series Appetizer: Survival of the Thickest
This is the kind of comedy-drama we need (and deserve) to see more of!
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Full Circle
I don’t know how to start this review, honestly. See Full Circle is a dense and complex piece of fiction from Steven Soderbergh and Ed Solomon that ties so many threads together you might need…
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My Adventures with Superman
I wasn’t always a big fan of Superman. While I liked watching Superfriends or the CBS animated Ruby-Spears series in the late 80s, along with just watching the movies when on TV, I got to…
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Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai – Season 1
I was a bit shocked when I learned that a new Gremilns animated series was in the works I was a bit shocked. As much as I liked The Gremlins movies, I felt it got…
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Series Appetizer: Glamorous
Glamorous is light and fluffy, set to an effervescent soundtrack that hits all the right notes even when the show doesn’t.
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I’m A Virgo
I’m A Virgo is weird you all. I’m talking weird weird. Now I’m with this, but watching this, folks aren’t ready for just how out there this show is while it also is very grounded…
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Secret Invasion Preview (Episodes 1 & 2)
(This post talks about the first two episodes of Secret Invasion and could have things considered minor spoilers) So after a month and a half or so, we have the start of a new chapter…
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Ted Lasso “So Long, Farewell” Review
In the end, we are supposed to believe that Ted Lasso settled for a “fine” life and didn’t stand on top of the mountain and then reach his hands out for lightning.
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American Born Chinese
A myth-enhanced exploration of what it means to be American Born Chinese and the folklore, religions, and culture that comes with it.
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The Tower 2: Death Message
So I’ve been pretty out of it regarding shows from across the pond. UK television here in the States is always highly regarded for dramas and comedic shows. With their dramas, their police procedurals are…
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Episode Appetizer: Queer Eye – “Sowing the Seeds” [season 7 finale]
In “Sowing the Seeds” we meet Michael, a young Black man who’s leading his community in sustainable farming, and deserves all the love he gives out.
