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If history goes the way we all hope, Succession will be considered The Wire as far the impact of alerting the country that turning everything over to failsons like Bush 41, Bush 43, Trump, the Murdoch kids, the Trump kids (failkids of a fail kid!) is not a good idea.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” cast member Leslie Jones is leaving the NBC show after five seasons, while Kate McKinnon is sticking around.
Jones’ departure was confirmed by a person familiar with the change who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss Jones’ status with the long-running sketch series.
The departure comes as Jones is branching out into other projects.
The person also said McKinnon will return for her eighth season with the show. McKinnon’s portrayals of political figures including Hillary Clinton and Jeff Sessions have become a “SNL” staple.
Earlier this month, Jones announced she’s doing a Netflix stand-up special. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, Jones said it’s great to be an actress but that she’s really a “hardcore” stand-up comedian.
he’s a fixbking cyborg or some shit. The
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That is something I would say
he’s a fixbking cyborg or some shit. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
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Thank God - Leslie Jones is a rank amateur, although this past season she actually seemed to have memorized a few of her lines.Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:13 am Big Swamp news
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” cast member Leslie Jones is leaving the NBC show after five seasons, while Kate McKinnon is sticking around.
Jones’ departure was confirmed by a person familiar with the change who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss Jones’ status with the long-running sketch series.
The departure comes as Jones is branching out into other projects.
The person also said McKinnon will return for her eighth season with the show. McKinnon’s portrayals of political figures including Hillary Clinton and Jeff Sessions have become a “SNL” staple.
Earlier this month, Jones announced she’s doing a Netflix stand-up special. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, Jones said it’s great to be an actress but that she’s really a “hardcore” stand-up comedian.
McKinnon's political stuff - like all the political stuff on the show - is pretty stale.
And it looks like AP needs to revise its style guide:
have become a “SNL” staple.
"beautiful, with an exotic-yet-familiar facial structure and an arresting gaze."
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McKinnon drives me crazy. Not a big fan. While she does lots of political characters, they are all the same character in different costumesPruitt wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2019 9:11 amThank God - Leslie Jones is a rank amateur, although this past season she actually seemed to have memorized a few of her lines.Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:13 am Big Swamp news
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” cast member Leslie Jones is leaving the NBC show after five seasons, while Kate McKinnon is sticking around.
Jones’ departure was confirmed by a person familiar with the change who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss Jones’ status with the long-running sketch series.
The departure comes as Jones is branching out into other projects.
The person also said McKinnon will return for her eighth season with the show. McKinnon’s portrayals of political figures including Hillary Clinton and Jeff Sessions have become a “SNL” staple.
Earlier this month, Jones announced she’s doing a Netflix stand-up special. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, Jones said it’s great to be an actress but that she’s really a “hardcore” stand-up comedian.
McKinnon's political stuff - like all the political stuff on the show - is pretty stale.
And it looks like AP needs to revise its style guide:
have become a “SNL” staple.
I agree on the acting chops but Leslie Jones makes me giggle when they use her physical stature as part of the comedy (black annie, "The Rock Obama" sketch).
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I saw a Triscuit add with Cecily Strong last night and realized that she is my secret crush.
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No, that would be Handmaid's Tale.brian wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:47 pm If history goes the way we all hope, Succession will be considered The Wire as far the impact of alerting the country that turning everything over to failsons like Bush 41, Bush 43, Trump, the Murdoch kids, the Trump kids (failkids of a fail kid!) is not a good idea.
And the unicorns shall come down with them, and the bullocks with the bulls; and their land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness. - God
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How is that a secret crush?? She's incredibly cute.
I also cringed at that "a 'SNL' staple."
Just READ IT OUT LOUD!!
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Maybe it's a secret because I watch SNL with my wife?Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:33 amHow is that a secret crush?? She's incredibly cute.
I also cringed at that "a 'SNL' staple."
Just READ IT OUT LOUD!!
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Possibly a confession, but when she opened the show speaking in French after the Paris attacks I was really turned on.
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She's got a Maura Tierney vibe going on... She's the kind of woman that is attractive but seemingly accessible in a way that the common guy thinks he might have a shot.
She may be a bitch on wheels*, but her persona screams otherwise.
* - WTF does that mean, anyways?
She may be a bitch on wheels*, but her persona screams otherwise.
* - WTF does that mean, anyways?
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Just finished it and found the entirety of the last episode to be a bit of a let down.
Still, a clever show and worth a watch - although ultimately, 6 episodes might have been able to get them to the end.
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Anyone else still watching Snowfall?
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Didn't see the episode from this week, but yes.
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I finished Season 1 of The Boys last night. That was pretty awesome. At first, I just thought it would a fun, darker take on superheroes, but without too much substance. But I think it actually got better as it went along and the last episode was incredible.
I didn't realize before I started watching that it was a graphic novel series by Garth Ennis, the same guy who did Preacher. Now, I need to find those comics at the library.
I didn't realize before I started watching that it was a graphic novel series by Garth Ennis, the same guy who did Preacher. Now, I need to find those comics at the library.
Totally Kafkaesque
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I've never wanted a show to end more than I want Preacher to end. I'm not even sure what the fuck is going on so not sure why I feel the need to see it out. Oh yeah, Ruth Negga.
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Yeah, I only watched the first few episodes of that. I liked it OK, but it wasn't as good as the comics.
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Wu-Tang: An American Saga (the dramatized story about the formation and foundations of the Wu-Tang Clan) launches today on Hulu.
I saw the trailer and was ready to run through a wall to see it (I get I'm the target audience, but it looks really, really, really well done and even though it's created by the RZA and produced by Method Man doesn't look like it pulls too many punches about their history).
ETA: To wit:
I saw the trailer and was ready to run through a wall to see it (I get I'm the target audience, but it looks really, really, really well done and even though it's created by the RZA and produced by Method Man doesn't look like it pulls too many punches about their history).
ETA: To wit:
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Lodge 49 is fantastic.
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I loved it too. It's one of the shows that reels me in right away with over-the-top offensive humor and then develops into a show with meaningful, insightful messages. American Scandal (especially season 2) had the same strategy -- from poop jokes to an examination of how cell phone culture affects teens.Shirley wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:10 pm I finished Season 1 of The Boys last night. That was pretty awesome. At first, I just thought it would a fun, darker take on superheroes, but without too much substance. But I think it actually got better as it went along and the last episode was incredible.
I didn't realize before I started watching that it was a graphic novel series by Garth Ennis, the same guy who did Preacher. Now, I need to find those comics at the library.
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Amazing Race Vietnam actually ran a leg in North Korea! They were actually able to walk around and ask for directions!
A couple of short clips.
A couple of short clips.
Kung Fu movies are like porn. There's 1 on 1, then 2 on 1, then a group scene..
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Man, that must have been a nightmare to coordinate.
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We signed up for a 30-day trial of Netflix because my wife wanted to watch a documentary for her class. So, I decided to try out Stranger Things, since I'd heard so much about it. I loved the pilot, so I ended up watching the whole first season in just a few days. I loved the mix of homages to movies like ET, The Goonies, Altered States, Carrie/Firestarter, Alien/Aliens, etc. Lot of fun. I understand the hype.
Now I've gotta watch the next two seasons as well.
Now I've gotta watch the next two seasons as well.
Totally Kafkaesque
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We just finished Season 3. No spoilers, but we felt like it was lacking compared to the other 2 seasons.Shirley wrote: ↑Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:26 pm We signed up for a 30-day trial of Netflix because my wife wanted to watch a documentary for her class. So, I decided to try out Stranger Things, since I'd heard so much about it. I loved the pilot, so I ended up watching the whole first season in just a few days. I loved the mix of homages to movies like ET, The Goonies, Altered States, Carrie/Firestarter, Alien/Aliens, etc. Lot of fun. I understand the hype.
Now I've gotta watch the next two seasons as well.
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Wow, really? I loved season 3. Perhaps my favorite.
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Yeah, I think I also liked 3 more than 2.
Finished The Boys last night. There's a lot to like there, certainly enough to overlook some general weak spots, Homelander is fucking great, and I hope they get a boost in the budget in season 2 so we get more of the whizbang we saw in the finale. But...
Finished The Boys last night. There's a lot to like there, certainly enough to overlook some general weak spots, Homelander is fucking great, and I hope they get a boost in the budget in season 2 so we get more of the whizbang we saw in the finale. But...
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That's where my wife and I landed. The mall stuff was just perfect.
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The mall stuff was great. And the Steve/Robin/Dustin stuff was fun. The rest of it though....Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:43 amThat's where my wife and I landed. The mall stuff was just perfect.
Its funny, the GF and I both thought it felt 'rushed'...but then we checked and saw that it had the same number of episodes as the first season.
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How did I avoid "Fleabag" for this long?
Three episodes in and it is fantastic.
Three episodes in and it is fantastic.
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It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia is now the longest-running live action sitcom in history (well, tied with Ozzie and Harriet technically though it'll surpass it next year since there's a contractually obligated 15th season).
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But still like 250 less episodes!
You know what you need? A lyrical sucker punch to the face.
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Lookout brian, he's hitting you with the AB system.
A-lways
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Ozzie and Harriet never had an episode where the characters get addicted to crack.
Checkmate.
Checkmate.
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and Bojack two-part final season(s)
Did you see that ludicrous display last night?
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Learning this is the final season almost makes me want to cry. But have to remember this amazing show getting as many episodes as it did was a gift.
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"Mr. Inbetween" (FX) is good.
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Does it accentuate the positive?
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Your opinion of "positive" in the show may vary. Comedy about a married hit man who is in/entering middle age and losing his physical edge.
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