In the mid-00s, Will Ferrell solidified his leading man status with a series of sports comedies. In succession, he played a NASCAR driver, a figure skater, and least successfully a basketball player. These films helped set the example of the typical Ferrell character. A dim, arrogant man-child who, through the course of the movie, learns […]
Tag: Netflix
Little House on the Prairie reinvents a TV classic
Late in the first episode of Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie remake, Charles and Caroline Ingalls are arguing about their decision to move the family to Kansas. It soon becomes clear that the bulk of the decision rests on Charles’ shoulders, something Caroline regrets. Their conversation eventually turns to family, both the ones left […]
Quick Hits: “Rooster,” “Bait,” “Big Mistakes”
Welcome back to another series of mini-reviews! This go-around is a bit of a “Oops, all comedy” situation, which was more of a happy accident than anything intentional on my part. We’ve got Steve Carell going back to school, Riz Ahmed trying out for James Bond, and Dan Levy entering the world of crime. Let’s […]
The 5 worst TV shows of 2025
Last week, we looked at the best shows of the last year. It’s only fair that we take some time and look at the worst. These five shows (and one dishonorable mention) offer a wide range of awful. If you’ve had the displeasure of watching any of them, I hope this list provides you with […]
The 10 best TV shows of 2025
2025 was a terrible year for the world. For television, it was surprisingly strong, thanks in part to a wealth of new programs. It was also the first full year of this blog, which I’ll assume is just a coincidence for the uptick in quality. The wheels of capitalism continue to turn, making the future […]