Theres two famous idioms. One is “kill your darlings.” The other is “looks good on paper.” The first one means that you sometimes have to get rid of characters, subplots or even just a few sentences if it doesn’t fit the overall story. The other means sometimes plans, actions and especially potential employees look greatContinue reading “The Day ‘The Walking Dead’ Really Died”
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The Clever Stupidity Of David S. Pumpkins
Some people don’t have positive thoughts of Saturday Night Live. But their most memorable skits seem to be based in simplicity. Think of Eddie Murphy as James Brown singing about getting into a hot tub. Or there’s Steve Martin’s “King Tut” skit. And then there’s the “More Cowbell” skit. They work because they’re simple. AnyoneContinue reading “The Clever Stupidity Of David S. Pumpkins”
RIP Gerrit Graham, The Actor Whose Face You Remember
You may not recognize his name but you probably recognized his face. From his earlier appearances in Brian DePalma’s movies to his role in Used Cars where he gives a commercial during a hacking of a Presidential broadcast to roles in numerous sci-fi/horror movies, Gerrit Graham wss a jack of all trades. In DePalma’s movieContinue reading “RIP Gerrit Graham, The Actor Whose Face You Remember”
The Point Of No Return For The Decline Of ‘The Simpsons’
Whenever a TV show starts to go downhill, you can see the cracks begin to form very early on. But they’re often so small, no one really seems to know. The Simpsons started off wirh a rocky beginning with less than stellar animation and a feel that it seemed more like a parody of Married…withContinue reading “The Point Of No Return For The Decline Of ‘The Simpsons’”
‘Amazing Stories’ Cartoon Episode Helped Change Prime-Time Animation
An anthology show such as Amazing Stories was never really bound to last long. It seemed more like a lighter, less bleak version of The Twilight Zone, which in itself only lasted five seasons. Yet there are more than three times as many episodes during its original run. Steven Spielberg spearheaded the anthology, creating and developing it as well as acting as a producerContinue reading “‘Amazing Stories’ Cartoon Episode Helped Change Prime-Time Animation”
‘The Simpson’ 800th Episode Airs Today, Will You Be Watching?
To be honest, I haven’t watched The Simpsons on a regular basis in almost a decade. I used to look forward to it but by about the mid-2010s, there were too many cracks. The show had become too self-aware and the jokes weren’t as funny as more. Still, the show stayed on the air. I’dContinue reading “‘The Simpson’ 800th Episode Airs Today, Will You Be Watching?”
Happy 100 Birthday Dick Van Dyke!
I find it fascinating that today Dick Van Dyke celebrates his 100th birthday with none other than Taylor Swift. While it is common for celebrities to have the same birthday, both Van Dyke and Swift have done so much for their respective mediums. Van Dyke was already a legend back in 1989 when Swift was born, evenContinue reading “Happy 100 Birthday Dick Van Dyke!”
Foundation Becomes Uneven For ‘Only Murders In The Building’
Every TV show hits the skids eventually. It’s inevitable. It’s a perfect storm of salary disputes among the cast leading to departures; no chemistry between some actors; series concepts changing over time; and even real actor’s deaths. With some shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Law and Order: SVU, all you need is to keep aContinue reading “Foundation Becomes Uneven For ‘Only Murders In The Building’”
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Injects New Life, But It Needs Critical Care STAT
I was a big fan of Dexter when it aired on Showtime. But it was apparent after a while, it was running on empty. And like many fans, I felt Miami-area serial killer Dexter Morgan still need to atone for his sins and die. Instead he ended up looking like a lumberjack somewhere in theContinue reading “‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Injects New Life, But It Needs Critical Care STAT”
“I’m A Man! I’m 40!” Sayonara!
Not to say that Mike Gundy didn’t have a great ride as the head coach of Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys football team, but he kinda became a joke after the Sept. 22, 2007 close win over Texas Tech. That was the day when he screamed as loud as he could, “I’m a man! I’m 40!”Continue reading ““I’m A Man! I’m 40!” Sayonara!”
