What would you do if you suddenly gained autonomy? More specifically, what would you do if you gained independence after years of seeing the absolute worst of humanity? Apple TV+’s new series Murderbot answers that question pretty quickly. While our titular robot doesn’t commit any actual murder (that we know of), they think about it […]
Tag: comedy
The Four Seasons: Fitfully Funny But Anchored By A Terrific Cast
It’s hard to believe it now, but the original The Four Seasons, a romantic comedy written and directed by Alan Alda, was one of the biggest hits of 1981. The movie was even big enough to inspire a short-lived CBS series. Whatever pop culture cache the film once had is now long gone. Oddly enough, […]
Government Cheese: Fun, stylish, and a little weightless
More than any other streaming service, Apple TV+ is the one most focused on producing original programming. This is mostly out of necessity as Apple doesn’t have a catalog to pull from like Warner Bros. or Disney. Regardless of the why, it’s nice to have a streaming option willing to take swings even if it […]
Your Friends & Neighbors: Rich people, am I right?
Jon Hamm remains an incredibly gifted actor. That Your Friends & Neighbors starts with a “I bet you’re wondering how I got here” scene and I didn’t immediately turn it off is a testament to Hamm’s skill. It’s been nearly a decade since the end of Mad Men and in that time Hamm has successfully […]
Mid-Century Modern: A new gloss can’t hide old sitcom tropes
A fantastic cast of comedy performers isn’t enough to elevate this multi-cam sitcom thanks to a reliance on stale plotlines and tired characters.