Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 12/13/24

December 13, 2024

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That’s that me peppermint espresso (CREDIT: Alfredo Flores/Netflix)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Kraven the Hunter (Theaters)
–The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Theaters)
–Nickel Boys (Theaters)

TV
–A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter (Streaming on Netflix) – This came out last week; I want to make sure I watch it before the end of 2024, partly because Kyle Mooney stops by at some point.
–The Simpsons: O C’mon All Ye Faithful (December 17 on Disney+) – Streaming-exclusive Christmas special.
-A Saturday Night Live Christmas (December 18 on NBC)
–Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas (December 19 on CBS) – Nate’s a funny guy, so this might be funny too.

Music
-The National, Rome – First live album
-Saint Etienne, The Night
-Snoop Dogg, Missionary

Sports
-College Football Bowl Season (December 14-January 4 on Various Networks) – I’m most concerned about the Rate Bowl on December 26 between Rutgers and Kansas State.
-College Football Playoff (December 20-January 20 on ESPN, ABC, TNT, and Max) – I’m rooting for Indiana or Oregon.

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 12/6/24

December 6, 2024

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Yay! Yay! Football! (CREDIT: ESPN/Screenshot)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–The End (Theaters) – Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, whom you might know more for his documentaries.
–Get Away (Theaters) – Starring Nick Frost and Aisling Bea.
–Nightbitch (Theaters)
–The Order (Theaters)
–Werewolves (Theaters) – Lycanthropy horror action flick starring Frank Grillo; might be worth checking out.
–Y2K (Theaters)

Music
-Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa Live From the Royal Albert Hall
-Lauren Mayberry, Vicious Creature
-Lucinda Williams, Lucinda Williams Sings The Beatles From Abbey Road

TV/Sports
-The Simpsons Funday Football (December 9 on Disney+) – Springfield-ified version of the Monday Night Football game (Bengals vs. Cowboys).

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 11/22/24

November 22, 2024

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What a Guy! (CREDIT: Hulu/Screenshot)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Wicked (Theaters)

TV
–Family Guy Christmas Special (November 25 on Hulu) – Entitled “Gift of the White Guy.”
-A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving (November 27 on NBC)
-National Dog Show (November 28 on NBC) – It’s Thanksgiving, you gotta do it.

Music
-Kim Deal, Nobody Loves You More
-Father John Misty, Mahashmashana
-Michael Kiwanuka, Small Changes
-U2, How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb – Referred to by the band as a “shadow album.”

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 11/15/24

November 15, 2024

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“wish splash” (CREDIT: Prime Video/Screenshot)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

TV
–The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 2 Premiere (November 15 on History)
–Night Court Season 3 Premiere (November 19 on NBC)
–Wish List Games Series Premiere (November 20 on Amazon Prime Video) – New streaming game show.
–The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Premiere (November 21 on Max)

Music
-Jon Batiste, Beethoven Blues
-Mary J. Blige, Gratitude
-Linkin Park, From Zero
-St. Vincent, Todos Nacen Gritando – Spanish-language version of All Born Screaming.
-Gwen Stefani, Bouquet
-Dwight Yoakam, Brighter Days

Podcasts
–Kid Cinema – A podcast that debuted last year in which a dad reviews movies with his son.

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 11/1/24

November 1, 2024

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Talkin’ bout Chuck (CREDIT: Michael Perez Entertainment LLC/Shudder Release)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Blitz (November 1 in Theaters and November 22 on Apple TV+)
–Doc of Chucky (November 1 on Shudder) – Diving into the Child’s Play franchise.
–Emilia Perez (November 1 in Theaters and November 13 on Netflix)
–Here (Theaters) – This one’s got a gimmick.
–Juror #2 (Theaters)
–Music by John Williams (Limited Theaters and Disney+)
–A Real Pain (Theaters)

TV
-2024 SNL Election Special (November 4 on NBC)

Music
–American Dad!: Greatest Hits – “Iconic songs performed by the cast throughout the show’ s extensive run, capturing many of the quirky, musical moments that have made it a fan favorite.”
-Bishop Briggs, Tell My Therapist I’m Fine – This came out a few weeks ago, but somehow I missed it.
-The Cure, Songs of a Lost World

Video Games
–The Legend of Santa (Nintendo Switch, PS5, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android) – A simple platformer that might be fun for the holiday season.

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 10/25/24

October 25, 2024

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It turns out that this album isn’t coming out this week

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Conclave (Theaters)
–Your Monster (Theaters)

TV
–American Dad! Season 21 Premiere (October 28 on TBS)

Music
-JC Chasez, Playing with Fire
-Bootsy Collins, Album of the Year #1 Funkateer (Rescheduled for April 2025)
-Ben Folds, Sleigher – Christmas Album
-Halsey, The Great Impersonator
-Pixies, The Night the Zombies Came – Lol.
-Soccer Mommy, Evergreen

Sports
-World Series (Begins October 25 on FOX) – Yankees v. Dodgers

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 10/18/24

October 18, 2024

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Keepin’ it poppin’ (CREDIT: CBS/Screenshot)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Anora (Theaters)
–Goodrich (Theaters)
–Smile 2 (Theaters)
–Woman of the Hour (October 18 on Netflix) – Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut.

TV
–Happy’s Place Series Premiere (October 18 on NBC) – It’ssssssssssssssss Reba!
-2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (October 19 on Disney+) – An edited version of this event will also just so happen to air on ABC later this year.
–Poppa’s House Series Premiere (October 21 on CBS) – Starring Wayans Sr. and Jr.
–What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Premiere (October 21 on FX) – Final Season Alert!

Music
-Tim Heidecker, Slipping Away
-Jennifer Hudson, The Gift of Love
-Japandroids, Fate & Alcohol
-MC5, Heavy Lifting
-Kylie Minogue, Tension II

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 10/11/24

October 11, 2024

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Smart. (CREDIT: Prime Video/Screenshot)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Piece by Piece (Theaters)
–Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (Theaters
–Terrifier 3 (Theaters) – I might also watch Terrifier and Terrifier 2, although I doubt I need to.

TV
–Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season Premiere (October 14 on ABC)
–Family Guy Halloween Special (October 14 on Hulu) – Entitled “Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater”
–Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? Series Premiere (October 16 on Amazon Prime Video) – Hosted by Travis Kelce.
–Shrinking Season 2 Premiere (October 16 on Apple TV+)
–Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Series Premiere (October 17 on CBS) – A spinoff of Young Sheldon, which was itself a spinoff of The Big Bang Theory.
–Ghosts Season 4 Premiere (October 17 on CBS)
–Elsbeth Season 2 Premiere (October 17 on CBS)

Music
-Becky G., Encuentros
-Myles Kennedy, The Art of Letting Go
-The Linda Lindas, No Obligation
-The Offspring, SUPERCHARGED

Video Games
–Super Mario Party Jamboree (October 17 on Nintendo Switch)

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 10/4/24

October 4, 2024

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Don’t forget to Smile

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Frankie Freako (Theaters)
–Joker: Folie á Deux (Theaters)
–Monster Summer (Theaters)
–The Outrun (Theaters)

TV
–Solar Opposites Halloween Special (October 7 on Hulu) – Entitled “The Hunt for Brown October.”
–Superman & Lois Season 4 Premiere (October 7 on The CW) – Final Season Alert!
–Abbott Elementary Season 4 Premiere (October 9 on ABC)

Music
-Leon Bridges, Leon
-FINNEAS, For Cryin’ Out Loud!
-The Smile, Cutouts

Sports
-WNBA Finals (Begins October 10, on ABC and ESPN) – Give me Liberty!

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 9/27/24

September 27, 2024

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They’re 50! (CREDIT: Screenshot)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Lee (Theaters) – Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg team up!
–Megalopolis (Theaters)
–Saturday Night (Theaters)
–The Wild Robot (Theaters)

TV
–Saturday Night Live Season 50 Premiere (September 28 on NBC) – 50!
–The Simpsons Season 36 Premiere (September 29 on FOX)
–Bob’s Burgers Season 15 Premiere (September 29 on FOX) – This is considered the season premiere even though there have also been new episodes the past few weeks.
–Krapopolis Season 2 Premiere (September 29 on FOX)
–Gremlins Season 2 Premiere (October 3 on MAX) – The first season was called “Secrets of the Mogwai,” this season is called “The Wild Batch.”
–Scrabble Series Premiere (October 3 on The CW) – Hosted by Raven-Symoné.
–Trivial Pursuit Series Premiere (October 3 on The CW) – Hosted by LeVar Burton.

Music
-Lady Gaga, Harlequin – A soundtrack companion album.

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