Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 5/24/24

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It’s a hit, man! (CREDIT: Netflix © 2024)

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

Movies
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Theaters)
Hit Man (May 24 in Theaters, June 7 on Netflix) – Glen Powell starring role.

TV
-“South Park: The End of Obesity” (May 24 on Paramount+)
My Adventures with Superman Season 2 Premiere (May 25 on Adult Swim)
Beat Shazam Season Premiere (May 28 on FOX)
The Quiz with Balls Series Premiere (May 28 on FOX) – SNL alum (Jay Pharoah) hosts a new game show.

Music
-Lenny Kravitz, Blue Electric Light
-twenty one pilots, Clancy

Sports
-French Open (May 26-June 9 on Tennis Channel, NBC, and Peacock)
-U.S. Women’s Open (May 30-June 2 on USA, Peacock, and NBC) – The golf version.

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 12/15/23

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You’re as cold as Arch (CREDIT: FX Networks/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
American Fiction (Theaters)
Wonka (Theaters)
The Zone of Interest (Theaters)

TV
-Daytime Emmy Awards (December 15 on CBS) – I’m just watching for Susan Lucci’s Lifetime Achievement.
Archer: Into the Cold (December 17 on FX and FXX) – Finale event.
South Park (Not Suitable for Children) (December 20 on Paramount+)
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (December 21 on CBS)

Sports
-College Bowl Season (December 16-January 8 on Various Networks)

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 10/27/23

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

Movies
Five Nights at Freddy’s (Theaters and Peacock)
Freelance (Theaters) – Alison Brie Alert!
The Holdovers (Theaters)
The Killer (Limited Theaters, Netflix on November 10) –  Da Finchman!

TV
South Park: Joining the Panderverse (October 27 on Paramount+)

Music
-Black Pumas, Chronicles of a Diamond
-DJ Shadow, Action Adventure
-Duran Duran, Danse Macabre
-The Gaslight Anthem, History Books
-The Kills, God Games
-King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, The Silver Cord
-Shabazz Palaces, Robed in Rareness

Sports
-World Series (Begins October 27 on FOX) – D-Bags vs. The Rangos

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 2/3/23

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

Movies
80 for Brady (Theaters)
Knock at the Cabin (Theaters)

TV
Not Dead Yet Series Premiere (February 8 on ABC) – Gina Rodriguez is back!
South Park Season 26 Premiere (February 8 on Comedy Central)

Music on TV
-65th Annual Grammy Awards (February 5 on CBS)

Music
-John Frusciante, . I : and : I I .

Podcasts
Drifting Off with Joe Pera – The star of Joe Pera Talks with You helps you fall asleep in audio form.

Sports
-2023 Pro Bowl Games (February 5 on ABC, ESPN, and Disney XD) – They’re playing flag football this year, so I might check it out.

Best TV Shows of 2022 by Network

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CREDIT (Clockwise from Top Left): AMC/Screenshot; ABC/Screenshot; Paramount+/Screenshot; Hulu/Screenshot)

To demonstrate how great TV can be found pretty much everywhere these days, I’ve decided to pick the best show on each network and streaming service on which I regularly watched at least one show that aired in 2022. However you’re getting your fill of TV nowadays, you’re bound to find something enjoyable. If you and your remote ever find yourself hopelessly adrift, I can vouch that the following are all great places to find your way back to safety.

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Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 8/12/22

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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law being green (CREDIT: Marvel Studios)

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

Movies
Emily the Criminal (Theaters)
Fall (Theaters)
Mack & Rita (Theaters) – Starring Diane Keaton.

TV
A League of Their Own (August 12 on Amazon Prime Video) – Co-created by Abbi Jacobson.
Never Have I Ever Season 3 (August 12 on Netflix)
RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race Season 2 Premiere (August 12 on VH1) – Apparently this season has taken inspiration from The Masked Singer.
South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert (August 13 on Comedy Central)
Better Call Saul Series Finale (August 15 on AMC)
The Legacy: The True Story of the L.A. Lakers Docuseries Premiere (August 15 on Hulu)
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Series Premiere (August 18 on Disney+) – The “she” being Tatiana Maslany.

Music
-Sylvan Esso, No Rules Sandy

Sports
-2022 Little League World Series (August 17-28 on ESPN)

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 1/28/22

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Murderville (CREDIT: 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
Charli XCX: Alone Together (Theaters and Digital)

TV
The Afterparty Series Premiere (January 28 on Apple TV+) – Murder! Mystery! Comedy!
The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window Season 1 (January 28 on Netflix) – Kristen Bell in a spoof show.
-Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl (January 30 on NBC)
Pam & Tommy Miniseries Premiere (February 2 on Hulu)
South Park Season 25 Premiere (February 2 on Comedy Central)
Murderville Season 1 (February 4 on Netflix) – Detective Will Arnett pairs up with people playing themselves.

Music
-Jethro Tull, The Zealot Gene

Podcasts
Welcome to Our Show – Zooey, Hannah, and Lamorne revisit New Girl.

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 12/10/21

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SATURDAY MORNING ALL STAR HITS! (CREDIT: 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
National Champions (Theaters)
Red Rocket (Theaters)
West Side Story (Theaters) – Remake.

TV
Saturday Morning All Star Hits! Season 1 (December 10 on Netflix) – Kyle Mooney does his thing.
American Auto Series Premiere (December 13 on NBC) – Starring Ana Gasteyer. (Or should that be “Ana Gas Tire” in this case?)
MacGruber Series Premiere (December 16 on NBC) – Is it sponsored by Pepsi?
South Park: Post COVID: The Return of COVID (December 16 on Paramount+)

Music
-Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Barn

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 11/19/21

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The Beatles: Get Back (CREDIT: Disney+)

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

Movies
Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn (Theaters)
C’Mon C’Mon (Theaters)
King Richard (Theaters and HBO Max) – Tennis, anyone?

TV
Cowboy Bebop Season 1 (November 19 on Netflix) – Might watch this just for the corgi.
The Great Season 2 (November 19 on Hulu)
Solar Opposites Holiday Episode (November 22 on Hulu)
Hawkeye Series Premiere (November 24 on Disney+)
Saved by the Bell Season 2 (November 24 on Peacock) – One of the best new shows of 2020 returns for 2021.
The Beatles: Get Back (November 25-27 on Disney+) – Documentary series directed by Peter Jackson.
-National Dog Show (November 25 on NBC)
South Park: Post Covid (November 25 on Paramount+) – First of 14 South Park films for Paramount+.

Music
-Adele, 30 – It’s Adele again.
-The Darkness, Motorheart
-Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raise the Roof
-Sting, The Bridge

Music on TV
-2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (November 20 on HBO)

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 3/5/21

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Kamp Koral (CREDIT: Paramount Plus/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
Coming 2 America (March 5 on Amazon) – “2,” not “to.”
Raya and the Last Dragon (Theaters and Premier Access on Disney+)
Stray (Theaters and On Demand) – Dog documentary.

TV
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years (Premiered March 4 on Paramount+)
-2021 Critics Choice Awards (March 7 on The CW)
The Masked Singer Season 5 Premiere (March 10 on FOX)
Game of Talents Series Premiere (March 10 on FOX) – Hosted by Wayne Brady!
South ParQ: Vaccination Special (March 10 on Comedy Central)

Music
-Kings of Leon, When You See Yourself

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