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| Olivia Rodrigo |
Show #1006
Pop superstar and actress Olivia Rodrigo does double duty tonight. She has previous been musical guest on two occasions.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
What's On Tonight (Sunday): Steve Carell, a one-eyed fat man?
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| Rooster |
Weekend of cock! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, May 3!
Our Top Pick tonight is Rooster (HBO & HBO Max, 10:05 p.m.). This dark comedy set within academia [*pours one out for Lucky Hank*] finds author Steve Carell going to a college to repair his relationship with his professor daughter Charly Clive. He's invited to stay and things spiral from there. This Bill Lawrence-created show has an impressive cast, including Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, and John C. McGinley as regulars and recurrers Alan Ruck, Robby Hoffman, and SNL host Olivia Rodrigo's former Disney co-star Madison Hu. I think I quite enjoy it.
Elsewhere, Watson solves the final case, Aimee Lou Wood was Live from London, Comeback talks to Dudes, a first date Calls, Eva Longoria is in Burgundy, a Guy gets engaged, and Bob's goes to the Carniapolis.
This Weekend in Pop Culture: May 1-3
Welcome to the Weekend in Pop Culture! Let's examine what's coming out in theaters this weekend.
Animal Farm
Orwell's allegory of life under Communism is made into a fart-joke-laden family film. I dread what they'll do for "1984."
The Devil Wears Prada 2
A sequel? In May? Groundbr... oh never mind.
What have you been watching?
Friday, May 1, 2026
What's On Tonight (Saturday): Fill your wing, you son of a bitch!
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| Rooster Fighter |
I'm so obsеssed with your ex! Here's what's on television for tonight, Saturday, May 2!
Our Top Pick tonight is Rooster Fighter (Adult Swim, midnight / Hulu, Sunday). This anime follows a wondering rooster as he travels Japan meeting people and fighting kaiju-esque demons, all while searching for the demon who killed his sister. Yes, this is one of the wilder story takes from Toonami. Also, while Toonami gets the television broadcast, Hulu has the streaming rights, because nothing makes sense in anime rights anymore.
Elsewhere, Olivia Rodrigo is Live from New York, Kara Swisher is lonely, love is found at the Kentucky Derby, there's danger on the One Piece horizon, Martha Carelli gets Lifetime movie treatment, and Nat Geo Wild gets Primal.
Politics Corner May 1
beware of Harlan Crow
photo mine
It's May Day again. I didn't' waste time winding ribbons around a May pole because I'm gay and have no interest in finding a village maiden to share my bed or a grassy glen.
No, I celebrate the Haymarket Riot along with most of the rest of the world. Like all riots in Chicago it was started by the police. All because workers wanted an 8 hour day and a weekend. People died. You'd think that this occasion would be marked in the US. But no. Everywhere but here. I try to give you a different source every year. This time it's Mayor Brandon Johnson in the Chicago Sun-Times.
via Chicago Sun-Tiimes
Political Discussion Welcome
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., May 1
Here are today's contestants:
- Stephanie Perkins, a math teacher from St. Louis, Missouri;
- Harsha Hebbale, a crash safety engineer originally from Troy, Michigan; and
- Kate Brody, a novelist from Los Angeles, California. Kate is a one-day champ with winnings of $17,599.
Keep It Sleazy And Other Friday Headlines
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| Ethan Hawke Via Pinterest |
Republicans Trying To Steal Elections: Louisiana Edition [Wonkette]
'The Department Of Justice Is Dead' [PopeHat]
Thursday, April 30, 2026
What's On Tonight (Friday): World Cups Don't Just Manage Themselves
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| Twenty Twenty Six |
I'm not a big soccer guy outside of the year when my younger son played goalie for his middle school team. So I'm as surprised as anyone to give today's Top Pick to the British mockumentary series Twenty Twenty Six. It's The Office but about a fictional organization that is in charge of managing the 2026 World Cup. It stars Hugh Bonneville, which is a big reason it got Top Pick. Another reason would be the premiere slate today is a little weak.
Runner-up is the Netflix animated film, Swapped. The trailer for this one didn't do much for me, but Netflix does have a good track record with animated films. The most notable element for most will be this is the first film starring Michael B Jordan, who voices one of the leads, since his Oscar win. The most notable element for me, however, is the creature designs make it look like this could be a sequel to the great sci-fi film, Annihilation.
Oh yeah, and the latest Wuthering Heights adaptation gets it's streaming premiere today. The ads claim this is the greatest love story of all time. The ads lie.
⭐⚽ Twenty Twenty Six (Britbox / Tubi, 3:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'Hugh Bonneville-led sequel to the BBC's soccer tournament satire "Twenty Twelve." After leading London 2012 and serving as BBC Head of Values, Ian Fletcher (Bonneville) joins the 2026 World Cup team as Director of Integrity, facing challenges in the largest tournament ever across North America.'
Elsewhere...
Politics Corner April 30
beware of Harlan Crow
photo mine
This Corner is also a dance floor.
Political Discussion Welcome
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Apr. 30
Here are today's contestants:
- Kate Brody, a novelist from Los Angeles, California;
- Derek Kaufman, an attorney from Los Angeles, California; and
- Greg Shahade, a chess player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Greg is a three-day champ with winnings of $74,602.
Prepping My Tony Nominations Predictions and Your Own Thursday Headlines
Courtesy Broadway World.
I was going to do a Notable Opening Nights megapost today, but ran out of time. (Don't worry, I will catch up.) In the meantime, the last round of eligibility determinations were made before this coming Tuesday's announcement of the Tony nominations. I'll make my predictions before the big day -- and enjoy the fun of inevitably shitting the bed with wrong guesses. In the meantime, here's a look at some fields.
Project Runway Canada, S3 E9: 'Road To The Finale'
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| Via CB |
Via Elle Canada:
And now, the three remaining designers [redacted] are left to battle it out for the top prize: a fashion spread of their winning collection in an upcoming issue of our magazine, 100K from TD and the honour of being named the Project Runway Canada winner.
Originally aired January 9, 2026 [Google Drive Link]
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
What's On Tonight (Thursday): This man is on Fire
Courtesy Netflix.
Tonight's Top Pick is the series premiere of Man on Fire, happening at 3 a.m. on Netflix. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars in and is one of the executive producers of this adaptation of A.J. Quinnell's 1980 novel. It's perhaps best remembered for a 2004 film version starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning.
Politics Corner April 29
beware of Harlan Crow
photo mine
Can't blame everything on the devil. But it sure would be convenient.
Political Discussion Welcome
Feed Me: But Don't Waste It
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company in the world, multinational.
Their mission is to create a positive impact on people, the planet, and the food system.
Roughly one-third of the food produced globally is either lost or wasted every year.
And the biggest culprit is the household, along with overproduction and supply chain issues.
It's not just about leftovers, it's about spoilage and improper storage.
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Apr. 29
Here are today's contestants:
- Beth Orlansky, a retired public interest attorney from Jackson, Mississippi;
- Ian Samson, a firefighter from Matthews, North Carolina; and
- Greg Shahade, a chess player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Greg is a two-day champ with winnings of $54,601.
The King Of Ding-Dongs And Other Wednesday Headlines
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| Happy Birthday, Uma Thurman! Via Giphy |
Gene Weingarten On The Latest Would-Be Assassin [The Gene Pool]
Politics Corner April 28
beware of Harlan Crow
photo mine
No sympathy. Just schadenfreude.
Political Discussion Welcome
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
What's On Tonight (Wednesday): The Widow maker
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| Widow's Bay |
Sharing is caring! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, April 29!
Our Top Pick tonight is the series premiere of Widow's Bay (Apple TV, midnight). This horror comedy from Parks & Rec writer Katie Dippold and helmed by Hiro Murai centers on small town-life (Schitt's Creek, Northern Exposure, Gilmore Girls) where everyone believes the town is cursed. And they might be right. Matthew Rhys is the outsider mayor. I'm going to assume this is an Americans sequel series.
Elsewhere, PBS teaches adults about sharing, the Testaments scribe an origin story, Nova traces democracy's origins, Imperfect finds an end, MrBeast is a Survivor, Margo goes to Vegas, and the P.D. kick it old school by investigating a VHS tape.
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