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Rick and Morty 2.1: “A Rickle in Time”
July 29, 2015
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This Is a (Quickie) Movie Review: Magic Mike XXL
July 28, 2015
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If the Amber Heard subplot had been scuttled, Magic Mike XXL would have been all set to go. To be fair, though, her last scene, in which she is gyrated upon by Mike at the stripper convention, loosens up that stiffness.
The top highlights belong to Joe Manganiello. Of course, we have all already heard about his gas station convenience store performance to “I Want It That Way,” and it is worth the hype. But watch out for the transition from Bruno Mars’ “Marry You” to Nine Inch Nails’ “Closer” in the finale and the discussion about how every inch of BD Richie fit in Andie MacDowell’s “glass slipper.”
Best Episode of the Season: BoJack Horseman Season 1
July 26, 2015
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“I ate too many pancakes!”
“Downer Ending”
Netflix’s anthropomorphic horse show reached its season 1 pinnacle with a drug-fueled mind-bender that just does not let up. BoJack, Todd, and Sarah Lynn go on a days-long bender, with the anxiety of insecurity and missed opportunities warping into a beguiling mess from which waking out of appears impossibile. It all comes to a head in what looks like will be a declaration of love but is instead something even more vulnerable.
Honorable Mention – “Sabrina’s Christmas Wish”
This holiday special released outside the official episode count of season 1 offers a full edition of Horsin’ Around, the show within the show, and introduces a catchphrase that is only acceptably repeated in context (“Fire that Jew!”).
What Won TV? – July 19-July 25, 2015
July 26, 2015
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In this feature, I look back at each day of the past week and determine what shows “won TV” for the night. That is, I consider every episode of television I watched that aired on a particular day and declare which was the best.
Sunday – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Monday – Whose Line is it Anyway?
Tuesday – Hollywood Game Night
Wednesday – Mr. Robot
Thursday – Rectify, although it loses points for having much fewer dogs than The Chris Gethard Show.
Friday – Jeopardy!
Saturday – Hannibal
Best Episode of the Season: The Affair Season 1
July 25, 2015
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“1”
The Affair laid out what it was attempting with its ambitious thesis statement of a pilot episode. A man and a woman recount the details surrounding their extramarital affair during a summer in Montauk, with the subjective biases therein ensuring maximum intrigue. The rest of the first season got a little undisciplined with its premise, but the opener fully demonstrated the power of this show’s framing device.
VH1’s The 20 – 7/25/15
July 25, 2015
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Each week, I check out VH1′s The 20 (formerly Top 20 countdown), and then I rearrange the songs based on my estimation of their quality.
Original Version
1. David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha, & Afrojack – “Hey Mama”
2. Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood”
3. OMI – “Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)”
4. Fifth Harmony ft. Kid Ink – “Worth It”
5. Andy Grammer – “Honey, I’m Good”
6. Sia – “Elastic Heart”
7. Rachel Platten – “Fight Song”
8. Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ – “Lean On”
9. Maroon 5 – “This Summer’s Gonna Hurt Like a Mother******”
10. Selena Gomez – “Good for You”
11. Tove Lo – “Talking Body”
12. Ed Sheeran – “Photograph”
13. Tori Kelly – “Should’ve Been Us”
14. Adam Lambert – “Ghost Town”
15. Jason Derulo – “Want to Want Me”
16. Fall Out Boy – “Uma Thurman”
17. Elle King – “Ex’s & Oh’s”
18. Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth – “See You Again”
19. Sage the Gemini ft. Nick Jonas – “Good Thing”
20. Walk the Moon – “Shut Up and Dance”
Jmunney’s Revision
1. Lean On
2. Elastic Heart
3. Talking Body
4. Ex’s & Oh’s
5. See You Again
6. Good for You
7. Bad Blood
8. Hey Mama
9. Should’ve Been Us
10. Want to Want Me
11. Uma Thurman
12. Good Thing
13. Shut Up and Dance
14. Worth It
15. This Summer’s Gonna Hurt Like a Mother******
16. Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)
17. Ghost Town
18. Fight Song
19. Photograph
20. Honey, I’m Good.
What Won TV – July 12-July 18, 2015
July 19, 2015
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In this feature, I look back at each day of the past week and determine what shows “won TV” for the night. That is, I consider every episode of television I watched that aired on a particular day and declare which was the best.
Sunday – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Monday – Gravity Falls
Tuesday – Another Period
Wednesday – Mr. Robot
Thursday – Rectify
Friday – Bojack Horseman Season 2 (At least based on the first 3 episodes, which is what I’ve seen so far.)
Saturday – Hannibal
Best Episode of the Season: The Eric Andre Show Season 3
July 19, 2015
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“Bird Up!”
An entire TEAS focused on the recurring “Bird Up” – “the worst show on television!” – was one of the best TV episodes of the year. Eric cavorted around in his greenscreen bodysuit, sprinting through an id-driven trip of insanity featuring guest director Chris Rock, a fake death prank, a desolately confounded focus group, and much, much more.
VH1’s The 20 – 7/18/15
July 18, 2015
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Each week, I check out VH1′s The 20 (formerly Top 20 countdown), and then I rearrange the songs based on my estimation of their quality.
Original Version
1. Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood”
2. David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha, & Afrojack – “Hey Mama”
3. Fifth Harmony ft. Kid Ink – “Worth It”
4. Andy Grammer – “Honey, I’m Good.”
5. Sia – “Elastic Heart”
6. OMI – “Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)”
7. Tove Lo – “Talking Body”
8. Maroon 5 – “This Summer’s Gonna Hurt Like a Mother******”
9. Rachel Platten – “Fight Song”
10. Jason Derulo – “Want to Want Me”
11. Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ – “Lean On”
12. Ed Sheeran – “Photograph”
13. Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth – “See You Again”
14. Selena Gomez – “Good for You”
15. Walk the Moon – “Shut Up and Dance”
16. Adam Lambert – “Ghost Town”
17. Tori Kelly – “Should’ve Been Us”
18. Elle King – “Ex’s & Oh’s”
19. Nicki Minaj – “The Night Is Still Young”
20. Fall Out Boy – “Uma Thurman”
Jmunney’s Revision
1. Lean On
2. Elastic Heart
3. Talking Body
4. Ex’s & Oh’s
5. See You Again
6. Good for You
7. Bad Blood
8. Hey Mama
9. Should’ve Been Us
10. Want to Want Me
11. Uma Thurman
12. The Night is Still Young
13. Shut Up and Dance
14. Worth It
15. This Summer’s Gonna Hurt Like a Mother******
16. Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)
17. Ghost Town
18. Fight Song
19. Photograph
20. Honey, I’m Good.
Best Episode of the Season: Mulaney Season 1
July 18, 2015
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“In the Name of the Mother, and the Son, and the Holy Andre”
I watched every episode of Mulaney, and it got pretty dark (don’t worry – I got paid). But amidst all the unmet potential were a few bright spots, like this episode that featured Nora Dunn as John’s mom and (wait for it) Pete Holmes as a priest.
To read my original review of this episode, head over here: http://www.starpulse.com/news/Jeffrey_Malone/2014/11/10/mulaney_season_1_episode_5_review_nora
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