Politics Corner April 5

  

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If you weren't at a protest today then you missed a great sigh of relief. [NPR]

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What's On Tonight (Sunday): They were made for NBC CBS

An Evening with Elton John & Brandi Carlile

Sunday night's alright for singing! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, March 6!

Our Top Pick tonight is An Evening with Elton John & Brandi Carlile (CBS & Paramount+). Less than 24 hours after their Saturday Night Live performance, Elton and Brandi's musical special gets broadcasted by CBS. They are obviously celebrating/promoting their recent album together. For someone retiring from so much spotlight, Elton has been in the spotlight a lot these last couple years.

Elsewhere, we depart another White Lotus, more Winds with murder, Idol goes Hollywood, Hope is Calling, the Morgue is full, YOLO likes snow, and Suit up for death.

Saturday Night Live, S50 E16: Jack Black & Elton John & Brandi Carlile

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This Weekend in Pop Culture: April 5-7

Welcome to the Weekend in Pop Culture! Let's examine what's coming out in theaters this weekend.

Hell of a Summer
Teenagers at a summer camp find themselves being picked off one by one by a killer.

A Minecraft Movie
The open world game that captivated millions gets turned into a slapstick-looking comedy movie.

What have you been watching?

National Dandelion Day And Make Your Own Saturday Headlines

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What's On Tonight (Saturday): Lazarus, come out!

Lazarus

God of Rock, thank you for this chance to kick ass.! Here's what's on television for tonight, Saturday, April 5!

Our Top Pick tonight is Lazarus (Adult Swim, midnight / Max, Sunday). This future-set anime follows a team trying to find a vaccine for a miracle drug that will soon lead to the death of all who took it. It's created by Shinichirō Watanabe, who has directed shows such as Cowboy Bebop, Space Dandy, and Samurai Champloo.

Elsewhere, Elton, Jack & Brandi are Live from New York, Karen Chee has News, Hallmark goes back for Thirds, women are still looking for that Dress, and mom wants her Daughter back.

Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Apr. 4

 Here are today's contestants:

- Mike Dawson, a technology manager from Portland, Oregon;

- Guy Branum, a writer and comedian from West Hollywood, California; and

- Bryce Wargin, a post market surveillance coordinator from Kansas City, Missouri. Bryce is a four-day champ with winnings of $70,199.

Curry Quest And Other Friday Headlines

Mackenzie From Bluey, Via Reddit

We Are So Fucked [Wonkette]

'What Weird Reveals About The Democrats' Messaging Crisis' [FrameLab]

Politics Corner March 3

  

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Tanks for the memories!

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Political Discussion Welcome

What's On Tonight (Friday): Will Someone Please Make Michelle Williams Orgasm Before She Dies?

 

Dying for Sex

I've stated before that there are many reasons why something can be designated Top Pick.  Usually, I bestow the honorific on whatever I am most likely to actually watch.  When that fails, I'll go with something I want to highlight or just seems interesting.  Other times I'll choose based on whatever trailer I got the best GIF from.  And every now and then I grant it to whatever inspires the best headline.  Today's Top Pick, the Hulu limited series Dying for Sex, falls squarely into the last category.

Inspired by a true story, Michelle Williams plays a woman dying of cancer who decides to spend what time she has left exploring all the sex stuff she never got around to.  Even with a supporting cast featuring Jenny Slate and Rob Delaney, this series holds exactly zero interest for me.  But, my goodness, how I love the headline it inspired.  I don't know if one is allowed to chef's kiss one's own stuff, but I feel here it is earned.  

I do crack myself up sometimes even when I'm not stoned. 

TOP PICK

⭐🔔 Dying for Sex (Hulu, 12:01 AM) LIMITED SERIES. 'After Molly (Michelle Williams) receives a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she decides to leave her husband, Steve (Jay Duplass) and begins to explore the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time in her life.  Also stars Jenny Slate and Rob Delaney.'

Elsewhere...

Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Apr. 3

 Here are today's contestants:

- Alfred Wallace, a librarian from Grand Forks, North Dakota;

- Mary Walheim, a retired risk manager from Berwyn, Pennsylvania; and

- Bryce Wargin, a post market surveillance coordinator from Kansas City, Missouri. Bryce is a three-day champ with winnings of $59,400.

Some Enchanted Morning And Make Your Own Thursday Headlines

 

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Today the spotlight shines on April 3, 2008, when South Pacific was revived at the Vivian Beaumont.

Project Runway Junior, S1 E7: '#OOTD'

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The designers hit the streets of New York to find their muses. They must use their muses "Outfits of the Day" as their inspiration. All of the judges struggle with one of the most emotional eliminations of the season.

Originaly aired January 14, 2016.

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Let's Bond With The Bondsman

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is The Bondsman, Kevin Bacon's new supernatural comedy. Two weeks ago, it was Dennis Quaid. Now it's Kevin Bacon. Oh, if only Patrick Swayze was still living, then we could hit the trifecta!

Politics Corner April 2

  

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Politics Corner is sitting in Kylie Minogue's lap right now so doesn't really care about politics but some important shit is happening.

Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Apr. 2

 Here are today's contestants:

- Brina Ratangee, a graduate student from Nashville, Tennessee

- Lee Henry, a high school teacher from Arab, Alabama; and

- Bryce Wargin, a post market surveillance coordinator from Kansas City, Missouri. Bryce is a two-day champ with winnings of $39,200.

Keepy Uppy And Other Wednesday Headlines

Bluey Via Reddit

'Oops, ICE Did A Boo-Boo! Oh Well, Enjoy Slavery Prison In El Salvador, Innocent Guy!' [Wonkette]

Jonathan V. Last On 'MAGA Family Values, In All Of Its Repellent Splendor' [The Bulwark]

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Drinking the Kool-Aid

The Studio

Ooh, girl, I really think it's just the matter of time! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, April 2!

Our Top Pick tonight is The Studio (Apple TV+, midnight). This new satire takes on Hollywood at the highest levels — studio heads. When longtime studio head Catherine O'Hara is pushed aside, Seth Rogen takes charge and must quickly find names for the blockbuster-not-art loving owner Bryan Cranston and his desire to make Kool-Aid a movie franchise. The opener was really good, and the series, co-created by Rogen, promises many cameos, which included not only Martin Scorsese but also Paul Dano, Charlize Theron, Steve Buscemi, and Nicholas Stoller, among others, in the opener.

Elsewhere, the Oklahoma City Bombing gets docuseries treatment, John Waters is Live, a Good marriage crumbles, Abbott hosts a car wash, Girls on Fire takes over the Fire station, the Conners get famous, and the murder of a dog show judge gets Wild.

Politics Corner April 1 no fooling

  

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The State of Wisconsin got two wins and one loss tonight. Susan Crawford will keep the slim liberal majority on the Supremes. Jill Underly will keep her job and keep her opponent from destroying the public school system. We lost the third race. It was a referendum on photo ID requirements for voting. Now it's in the constitution and almost impossible to change. [NBC]

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Political Discussion Welcome

Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Apr. 1

 Here are today's contestants:

- Kristen Ramsey, an assistant professor from Storrs, Connecticut;

- Conner Huey, a student from Bremerton, Washington; and

- Bryce Wargin, a post market surveillance coordinator from Kansas City, Missouri. Bryce is a one-day champ with winnings of $15,400.