October 11, 2020
jmunney
Saturday Night Live, SNL Weekly Recaps, Television
Bill Burr, Jack White, Saturday Night Live, Saturday Night Live Season 46, SNL, SNL Season 46
SNL: Bill Burr (CREDIT: YouTube Screenshot)
Bill Burr is a comedian who’s been around for a few decades, but this episode is his first time ever appearing on Saturday Night Live. So what finally got him on the radar of Lorne & Co. enough to land that hosting gig? Is it because he starred in a movie this summer with Pete Davidson? That certainly could’ve helped. Is it because his name is almost the same as current American Attorney General William Barr? Possibly, although no reference was made to that during the episode.
The musical guest was originally supposed to be country singer Morgan Wallen, but he was recently behaving in a way that’s not recommended during a pandemic, so SNL vet Jack White stepped in as a replacement. I’d never heard of Morgan before he was booked; hopefully he does something more commendable at some point in the future so that his reputation isn’t forever based on a lapse in judgment.
I got up early Sunday morning and started watching with my typical bowl of cereal. I also made time to write down the dream I had the night before, which featured Drs. Doug and Carol from County General Hospital (even though I’ve never seen an episode of ER!).
Now let’s get on to the review! And for as long as the pandemic is ongoing, I will continue to space out my thoughts on each sketch.
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October 9, 2020
jmunney
Entertainment To-Do List, Television
The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff (CREDIT: YouTube 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 Right Stuff Series Premiere (October 9 on Disney+)
It’s a slow week!
October 4, 2020
jmunney
Saturday Night Live, SNL Weekly Recaps, Television
Chris Rock, Megan Thee Stallion, Saturday Night Live, Saturday Night Live Season 46, SNL, SNL Season 46
SNL: Megan Thee Stallion, Chris Rock (CREDIT: YouTube Screenshot)
If we’re responsible during a pandemic, we can return to some of our pre-pandemic routines before the pandemic has fully run its course. And Saturday Night Live sure looks like it’s being responsible, which is presumably how we can explain its return to Studio 8H (with a real-live host, musical guest, and studio audience to boot!) after a trio of resourcefully assembled remote episodes back in the spring.
Pretty much every sketch in this Season 46 opener has something to do with the pandemic in one way or another, which is perfectly reasonable, considering that every part of daily life currently has something to do with the pandemic in one way or another. But host Chris Rock and MG Megan Thee Stallion aren’t here because of pandemic reasons; they’re here because, as is usually the case with SNL guests, they’ve got something to promote (Fargo Season 4 and new music, respectively).
As for me and my SNL viewing routine, as per yoozh, I woke up early on Sunday morning and fired up my DVR. I was feeling a little congested, so I popped some phenylephrine and it seemed to hit the spot. Then I ran 10 miles after Update, and it was off to the races!
In deference to pandemic precautions, I have decided to give each sketch its own line in my review so as to visually represent 6 feet apart. Let’s get to it!
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October 2, 2020
jmunney
Cinema, Entertainment To-Do List, Music, Podcasts, Television
Adam Sandler, black-ish, Brandon Cronenberg, Daveed Diggs, Doctor Who, Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones, Ethan Hawke, Hubie Halloween, Matt Gourley, Paul Rust, Podcasts, Possessor, Saturday Night Live, SNL, Soulmates, The Blues, The Faceless Ones, The Good Lord Bird, Willam Shatner, With Gourley and Rust
Hubie Halloween (CREDIT: Scott Yamano/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
–Possessor (Select Theaters) – Body horror from Brandon Cronenberg.
–Hubie Halloween (October 7 on Netflix) – Adam Sandler in a Halloween movie. Now give him some candy!
TV
–Saturday Night Live Season 46 Premiere (October 3 on NBC) – They’re back in Studio 8H!
–black-ish Election Special (October 4 on ABC)
–The Good Lord Bird Series Premiere (October 4 on Showtime) – Ethan Hawke as John Brown and Daveed Diggs as Frederick Douglass.
–Soulmates Series Premiere (October 5 on AMC)
–Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones Premiere (October 7 on BBC America)
Music
-William Shatner, The Blues
Podcasts
–With Gourley and Rust (October 2 on Patreon, October 9 on all other platforms) – Matt Gourley and Paul Rust talking horror movies.
September 25, 2020
jmunney
Cinema, Entertainment To-Do List, Music, Television
Amber Ruffin, Bless the Harts, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, Fargo, Fear of Death, Jane Lynch, Kajillionaire, South Park, The Amber Ruffin Show, The Simpsons, Tim Heidecker, Utopia, Weakest Link
The Amber Ruffin Show (CREDIT: Peacock/YouTube 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
–Kajillionaire (Select Theaters)
TV
Despite the pandemic, the Fall TV Season is in full swing.
–The Amber Ruffin Show Series Premiere (September 25 on Peacock) – One of Seth Meyers’ writers strikes out on her own.
–Utopia Series Premiere (September 25 on Amazon)
–Bless the Harts Season 2 Premiere (September 27 on FOX)
–Bob’s Burgers Season 11 Premiere (September 27 on FOX)
–Family Guy Season 19 Premiere (September 27 on FOX)
–Fargo Season 4 Premiere (September 27 on FX)
–The Simpsons Season 32 Premiere (September 27 on FOX)
–Weakest Link Reboot Premiere (September 29 on NBC) – Hosted by Jane Lynch.
–South Park: The Pandemic Special (September 30 on Comedy Central)
Music
-Tim Heidecker, Fear of Death
September 18, 2020
jmunney
Awards Shows, Emmys, Television
2020 Emmys, Emmy predictions, Emmys
CREDIT: televisionacad/Instagram
The Emmys are happening “virtually” in 2020. But nothing about my predictions and preferences is virtual! Check out my rundown below for the 72nd Primetime edition, and then let’s all tune in together on ABC on Sunday, September 20 and see how it goes.
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September 18, 2020
jmunney
Entertainment To-Do List, Music, Television
Conan, Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Creative Arts Emmys, DIY Conan, Emmys, I Can See Your Voice, Ken Jeong, Larry Wilmore, Neil Young, PEN15, Ratched, Ryan Murphy, Sarah Paulson, The Masked Singer, The Times, Wilmore
Wilmore (CREDIT: YouTube 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
–Ratched Season 1 (September 18 on Netflix) – Ryan Murphy sends Sarah Paulson beyond the cuckoo’s nest.
-PEN15 Season 2 Part 1 (September 18 on Hulu)
–Wilmore Series Premiere (September 18 on Peacock) – The Comedy Central alum is back to chatting.
-Creative Arts Emmy Awards (September 19 on FXX)
-72nd Primetime Emmy Awards (September 20 on ABC)
-DIY Conan (September 21 on TBS) – Conan O’Brien’s fans make an entire episode of his show.
–The Masked Singer Season 4 Premiere (September 23 on FOX)
–I Can See Your Voice Series Premiere (September 23 on FOX) – Ken Jeong’s on another wacky singing competition show.
Music
-Neil Young, The Times EP
September 11, 2020
jmunney
Entertainment To-Do List, Music, Television
American Dad!, American Head, Archer, Creative Arts Emmys, Drew Barrymore, Emmys, Jeopardy!, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Flaming Lips
Archer Season 11 (CREDIT: YouTube 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
–Jeopardy! Season 37 Premiere (September 14, check local listings)
–American Dad! 300th Episode (September 14 on TBS)
–The Drew Barrymore Show Series Premiere – Everybody loves Drew!
–Archer Season 11 Premiere (September 16 on FXX) – Returning to the core premise after several seasons afield.
-Creative Arts Emmys Days 1-4 (Streaming September 14-17 on Emmys.com)
Music
-The Flaming Lips, American Head
September 4, 2020
jmunney
Cinema, Entertainment To-Do List, Television
Charlie Kaufman, Christopher Nolan, i'm thinking of ending things, Lamorne Morris, Tenet, Woke
Tenet (CREDIT: YouTube 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
–Tenet (In theaters, apparently) – I don’t know when I’ll actually be seeing Christopher Nolan’s latest, but I’ll see it at some point.
–i’m thinking of ending things (Streaming on Netflix) – The kooky latest from Charlie Kaufman.
TV
–Woke Season 1 (September 9 on Hulu) – Starring Lamorne Morris!
August 28, 2020
jmunney
Cinema, Entertainment To-Do List, Music, Television
A.P. Bio, Bill & Ted Face the Music, Club Future Nostalgia, Disclosure, Dua Lipa, Energy, Katy Perry, Smile, The New Mutants, Video Music Awards, VMAs
A.P BIO — “Disgraced” Episode 302 — Pictured: (l-r) Glenn Howerton as Jack Griffin, Allisyn Snyder as Heather — (CREDIT: Chris Haston/Peacock)
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 New Mutants (Theaters) – I’m still not convinced this long-delayed movie is actually coming out! (Or that it’s safe to go to the theater yet.)
–Bill & Ted Face the Music (Theaters and On Demand)
TV
–A.P. Bio Season 3 (September 3 on Peacock) – One of the funniest sitcoms out there right now!
Music on TV
-2020 MTV Video Music Awards (August 30 on MTV)
Music
-Disclosure, Energy
-Dua Lipa, Club Future Nostalgia: The Remix Album
-Katy Perry, Smile
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