Shrill Teaches Self-Respect and Worth to Fat Women—and Everyone

March 17, 2019 Mary

For fans of Aidy Bryant or Lindy West’s work, Shrill is a big deal. Hulu’s new show is the first show developed by Bryant and Bryant (along with a slew of other notable writers like Samantha Irby, author of We Are Never Meeting in Real Life), and the first to showcase Bryant’s talents as both a writer and an actor. There have been many reviews of this show, not all of them favorable. The biggest criticisms--which I do agree with--are that the show takes its time getting started. The season only contains six episodes (probably due to Bryant’s SNL schedule) and a tight story arc. I argue that’s part of its beauty.

The Bachelor S23E11/12: And Now, Air Supply!

March 14, 2019 Susan & Emily

Picture if you will: Emily and Susan standing in Bachelor Mansion in long, sparkly gowns. Cue the mood music. In walks Chris Harrison. He says, “People. Emily and Susan. This is your final recap of the season. When you’re ready.” We each pick up our final rose, look at one another and gulp audibly. Here we go.

Time Is (Still) a Flat Circle: True Detective / Season 3

March 12, 2019 Susan

Mahershala Ali and Stephen Dorff in HBO’s True Detective, Season 3 Photo: Warrick Page / HBO — Mahershala Ali and Stephen Dorff in HBO’s True Detective, Season 3
Photo: Warrick Page / HBO

I was late to the game in seeing the first, highly praised season of True Detective, but I loved it when I finally got around to it last year. By that time, season two was already completed, and multiple people told me not to bother with it, so I didn’t. So finally, when season three showed up on my HBO Now homepage with Mahershala Ali’s face on it, I was ready to go for it again. Spoilers to follow.

Othersode #25: What's a cat? / Captain Marvel!

March 11, 2019 The Squad

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Survivor S38e03: Betrayals are Going to Get Exposed

March 10, 2019 Todd & Mary

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Previously on...Survivor!

Manu lost again, and after being voted out, Keith had to make a decision. Will he leave the game or join Reem at…the EDGE. OF. EXTINCTION! Let’s find out!