The X-Files: Previewing the revival and five questions that need to be answered

At long last, The Truth is Still Out There, back from the dead after 14 years. The X-Files revival takes center (television) stage this Sunday (Jan. 24) on Fox as the science fiction horror drama that received multiple Emmys, Golden Globes, and a Peabody Award returns its main two cogs — special agents Fox Mulder […]

Comedians in Cars recap: Garry Shandling kvetches a lot, but always funny

Between a very cool car and a close friendship between Jerry Seinfeld and his guest, Garry Shandling, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee presented a strong episode this week. Regardless of Shandling’s penchant for complaints, some fascinating stories were told, complete with a bunch of laugh-out-loud moments. SPOILER ALERT – WATCH THE EPISODE FIRST The first […]

Netflix renews Marvel’s Jessica Jones for second season

Jessica Jones will be back for a second season. Netflix announced that it has renewed the series during its presentation at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, Calif., bringing back its second show based on a Marvel Comics title. The second season of Daredevil will debut on the streaming network March 18. Apparently, Jessica […]

SNL recap: The Force can’t help Adam Driver

Some of us (aka me) may have unfairly judged Adam Driver based on two things: Girls and that scene in Star Wars: The Force Awakens where Kylo Ren removes his mask. I’m giggling now just thinking about that scene. But please accept my apology, Adam, because you were pretty stellar on Saturday Night Live. I am […]

Music For The Unhip: Looking at Oscars’ Best Original Song shortlist and nominees

Thursday morning, the nominations for the 88th Academy Awards were announced in Beverly Hills, Calif. Though the acting, directing and Best Picture awards get the most attention, Best Original Song is also among the 24 categories announced. Nominees for Best Original Song must “consist of words and music, both of which were original and specifically […]

Comedians in Cars Recap: Kathleen Madigan and Chuck Martin are a Hot Machine

Two stand-up specialists joined Jerry for a solid, albeit flawed, episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. It seems like Seinfeld is most comfortable when chatting with others who live in this medium of refinement and that held true for this episode. While Kathleen Madigan earned headline billing on the episode, it was really three’s […]

The Revenant and Mad Max: Fury Road rule 2016 Oscar nominations

Big things were expected for The Revenant among the 2016 Academy Award nominations after winning three Golden Globes Awards. But the pioneer-era revenge tale nabbed 12 of the nods announced on Thursday morning. Perhaps more of a surprise were the 10 nominations earned by Mad Max: Fury Road, which spent half the year being touted […]

Are the Golden Globes an accurate predictor for the Academy Awards?

This year’s Golden Globe Awards gave us plenty to think about when it comes to the upcoming Academy Awards. Is this finally Leonardo DiCaprio’s year with The Revenant or does Matt Damon (The Martian), who also has never won an acting Oscar, have a chance to upset? Will the Academy also see fit to give Revenant director […]

The Revenant feels bleak and punishing, but worth the journey

With the pervasive, nearly non-stop campaign by director Alejandro González Iñárritu and Leonardo DiCaprio to let anyone interested know how difficult it was to film The Revenant, a backlash against the film seemed in danger of occurring. Especially if you were cynical about director and actor talking about what an ordeal they suffered through to […]

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