Top 10 Things That Made Me Happy In 2015: Melissa Bratcher
Published on December 31st, 2015 in: Best Of Lists, Movies, Music, TV |
As it is every year, my Top 10 is a mix of things: music, TV, movies and one experience that rises above all others. While 2015 isn’t quite over, and awesome things might still happen, these are things I keep coming back to.
Today In Pop Culture: 50 Years of “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Published on December 9th, 2015 in: Holidays, Music, Retrovirus, Today In Pop Culture, TV |
Not only does it have the greatest dance scene ever committed to celluloid (you know it’s true), but A Charlie Brown Christmas is also one of the most well-loved television specials of all time. It works on many different levels and, even though it has definite Christian leanings, the cartoon crosses those potentially limiting boundaries with a sophistication that bursts through the lines of what was expected of a child’s entertainment.
TV Review: Master of None, Episode 10: “Finale”
Published on December 4th, 2015 in: Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |By Tyler Hodg
The season one finale of Master of None delivers a healthy dose of both heartbreaking and laugh out loud moments, but unfortunately, fails to be the conclusion this show deserves. In fact, “Finale” somewhat sours the season altogether.
TV Review: Master Of None, Episode 9: “Mornings”
Published on December 3rd, 2015 in: Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |By Tyler Hodg
Master of None’s go-home show is the perfect culmination of Dev (Aziz Ansari) and Rachel’s (Noël Wells) relationship up to this point. “Mornings” gives us an in-depth look at casual conversations and arguments between the two that typically wouldn’t be shown in more elaborately-themed installments.
TV Review: Master of None, Episode 8: “Old People”
Published on December 2nd, 2015 in: Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |By Tyler Hodg
It’s a fact that most people hate to admit: we are getting older. With each and every day that passes, we are slowing turning into our elders.
Today in Pop Culture: God Save Bill Grundy
Published on December 1st, 2015 in: Culture Shock, Music, Today In Pop Culture, TV |
Picture this.
You’re a television talk show host, what they call in Britain a “presenter.” It’s a good gig if you can get it. You’re a celebrity. You get recognized on the street. Pretty girls want your phone number. Life is good.
Today In Pop Culture: Crosby Meets Bowie
Published on November 30th, 2015 in: Culture Shock, Holidays, Music, Retrovirus, Today In Pop Culture, TV |
Pop quiz, hot shots.
Who was the biggest selling musical artist of the twentieth century? We’ll make this multiple choice, just to make it easier.
A) Elvis Presley
B) Madonna
C) Perry Como
D) Bachman-Turner Overdrive
If you guessed Bachman-Turner Overdrive, bless your heart.
TV Review: Master of None, Episode 6: “Nashville”
Published on November 30th, 2015 in: Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |By Tyler Hodg
“Nashville” is everything television should be. The sixth episode of Master of None is charming, intelligent, heartbreaking, and humorous—more so than any of the other episodes so far.
TV Review: Master of None, Episode 5: “The Other Man”
Published on November 27th, 2015 in: Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |By Tyler Hodg
Things get weird in the fifth episode of Master of None. Guest staring Claire Danes, Noah Emmerich, and Colin Salmon, “The Other Man” incorporates some bigger name actors in a few odd situations.
Review: Master of None, Episode 4: “Indians on TV”
Published on November 26th, 2015 in: Comedy, Current Faves, Netflix Reviews, Reviews, TV, TV Reviews |By Tyler Hodg
It’s not hard to guess what the theme of Master of None’s fourth episode is when it has a title like “Indians On TV.” Writers Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang tackle cultural inaccuracies, and, well, blatant racism towards Indians in television and film.