IT’S A MIRACLE – This season’s guest stars include Fred Armisen, Lisa Kudrow and series co-creator Tina Fey; actor Steve Buscemi directed the season’s eighth episode. I've been waiting for the new season of Netflix's original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt since March, after I watched the whole thing over the course […]
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Weezer returns to familiar yet unexpected sound on their self-titled “White” album
SAY IT IS SO – Weezer and Panic! At The Disco are currently co-headling a tour and are scheduled to play at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on July 13. For a while now, Rivers Cuomo and co. have felt as if they’re playing darts – throwing familiar ideas at the board and […]
Bruce Springsteen cancels North Carolina concert after state passes controversial “bathroom” law
The Boss decided last week not to make a stop in the state of North Carolina due to the passing of HB2, also referred to as the “bathroom” law. Bruce Springsteen announced in a statement posted Friday on his Facebook page that he was canceling his April 10 concert in […]
‘I Saw The Light’ pairs great performances with awkward filmmaking
MOVIN’ ON OVER – In order to prepare for the role, Hiddleston practiced guitar and sang with country artist Rodney Crowell while living in Nashville for fi ve weeks. There are two things I love in this world above all others: Tom Hiddleston and old school country music. I'm more of […]
Rice time settles in, offers variety of trendy Asian tastes and funky treats
ECCENTRIC EATS – Rice Time Bistro sits east of Tech’s campus and next to Foundation Hall at 918 N. Jefferson Ave. The restaurant opened in late February 2016. The new Asian-inspired Rice Time Bistro, nestled into that familiar bend on Jefferson Avenue near campus, may have just carved out a long-term […]
‘Trailer Park Boys’ returns to comfortable ground
Trailer Park Boys is basically the Little Engine that Could of international TV. Despite being hugely popular in its native Canada, Americans took awhile to catch on. But when we did, thanks in part to Netflix, we went all in. The show is nowhere near as popular here as it […]
‘The Path’ a sluggish trip for Hulu
SEPARATE WAYS – ‘The Path’ was originally titled ‘The Way’, but it too closely mimicked the real-life ministry ‘The Way International,’ prompting the change. First and foremost, ‘The Path’ is a show about family. It’s about the fundamentals of what it means to belong somewhere, even if the group undertones are […]
Bob’s Burgers proves to be the best
If you don't like Bob's Burgers, I honestly don't know what to do for you. The Emmy-award winning animated series recently started its sixth season, and it's better than ever. The adventures of Bob, Linda, Tina, Gene and Louise Belcher are consistently hilarious, to my surprise and delight. I say […]
‘Shameless’ remains must-see television after six seasons
THE LUCK YOU GOT – William H. Macy has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy awards for his work in the fourth and fifth seasons of ‘Shameless.’ Showtime has a talent for producing dramatic, crude, and uncensored stand-up comedies, movies and television series. One in particular is Shameless by Paul […]
Satisfying action, impressive new villain can’t save ‘Daredevil’ season 2 from feeling underwritten
THE HERO NETFLIX DESERVES – The show’s writers wanted to introduce The Punisher in a post-credit scene in season 1 but couldn’t because of Netflix auto-starting the next episode during the current episode’s credits. Matt Murdock and crew are back for another brutal, gritty season of Daredevil; the patron saint […]