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Mare Of Easttown – A Few Thoughts
I thoroughly enjoy listening to Chris and Andy from The Watch, and they immediately lauded Mare Of Easttown as soon as they could–before it even debuted, if I’m not mistaken. Because they were so excited for it, my wife and I made sure to catch it as soon as the first episode aired. We were…
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My First Impression of HBO’s Lovecraft Country
I’ve been hearing buzz about Lovecraft Country for quite a while now, so when it finally debuted on HBO last Sunday night, I couldn’t wait to give the first episode a watch. The first ten minutes set the tone for this show perfectly. I’m going to try to avoid spoilers, but this show is such…
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HBO’s His Dark Materials – A Few Thoughts
My daughter is a voracious reader, and though she’s never read His Dark Materials, I thought she might enjoy the show primarily due to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s participation. (She’s a huge Hamilton fan.) Of course, because it’s HBO, I decided to watch it with her both in order to spend time together but also to make…
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HBO, Watchmen, and the Tulsa Massacre
Watchmen is an HBO original series based on a highly regarded graphic novel. It depicts an alternate world where super heroes are real, but most of them are psychologically damaged and ill-prepared to wield the power they utilize. The HBO series picks up thirty years after the graphic novel ends, which I thought was a…
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HBO’s The Outsider – A Few Thoughts
I have heard a lot of rave reviews about The Outsider, so once I caved in and subscribed to HBO Max, I made sure that it was among the first shows that I watched. Honestly, I don’t want to tell you too much about the plot because it would be a shame to spoil even…
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The Main Reason I Love HBO’s Game of Thrones
I’ve been thinking a great deal about Game of Thrones since its conclusion. Specifically, I’ve been trying to pinpoint its most captivating quality. I love it. You love it. Most of the world loves it. But why? Is it the characters? The actors? The fights? The special effects? The plot? Maybe even the dialogue? It’s…
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Here Are Eleven General Items That I Hope Happen During the Final Game Of Thrones Episode
Be warned, spoilers abound … I know this final season of Game Of Thrones has been controversial to some, but I’ve been perfectly happy with it thus far. I will ultimately reserve my final judgement until the last episode’s conclusion, which I think is only fair. If anything, this concluding season has been one giant…
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Bill Maher Is Mostly Wrong, But He’s Also a Little Bit Right
I read an article over at ScreenRant describing an editorial by Bill Maher basically taking comic book fans to task. More specifically, taking adult comic book fans to task. This seems to be a complicated story. It appears to have started when Bill Maher wrote a blog post called “Adulting.” In it, he basically reacts…
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Big Little Lies – A Satisfying Experince
Like all of you, my wife and I heard great things about this seven-episode HBO series. At under an hour apiece, we figured we’d give it a try. Guess what? The rave reviews are accurate – this is an incredibly satisfying experience. I’l describe the plot without spoiling any important revelations. Madeline and Celeste, respectively…
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My New Favorite TV Shows
Note: Originally Posted 10-18-06 If you know me personally, you already know I’m perpetually behind the curve when it comes to all things, “cool” in the world of television and music. Because I don’t have time to write a twenty-page entry, we’ll focus on TV today. Take LOST for instance. It was well into its…
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