I’m on episode 44 of Dirillis: Ertugrul (Resurrection: Ertugrul) and I am completely sucked in and have been since the first couple episodes. So much so that even when I learned there were 76 episodes in the first season, I kept watching. It’s based on the story of Ertegrul Bey, a turk who fathered Osman …
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Thursday Afternoon Open Thread
With He Who Shall Not Be Named’s malign influence fading, I’m seeing more wholesome content on my Twitter timeline: I don’t want to oversell William Shatner’s performance of Rocket Man, but it may be the greatest thing that ever fucking happened. pic.twitter.com/QTWCqsFadO — Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) January 28, 2021 Nature is healing! Speaking of …
The West Wing in 2020
I’m trying to watch the West Wing again, which I used to love, but it is just so detached from our current reality that it seems like science fiction.
Crown Jewel (Open Thread)
This guy is good: A little treat for fans of #TheCrown! Bad TV Impressions: The Crown Season 4#TheCrownSeason4 #impressions #comedy pic.twitter.com/ZLd0rWWTob — Kieran Hodgson (@KieranCHodgson) November 20, 2020 I’ve already binge-watched Season 4, which was pretty good, IMO. The mister and I also just finished up The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix — highly recommended. (It’s …
I Remember When She Was Just a Wee Lass
Look who is going to be on TDS tonight: Don't miss @DesiLydic's special tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg featuring @ewarren, @rtraister, @katekendell and Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady). Tonight at 11/10c on Comedy Central! pic.twitter.com/pgpUnivYzk — The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) October 30, 2020 They grow up so fast.
Dubious Conversion Open Thread: Tucker Carlson, Jedi Master of the CYA Corps
Tucker Carlson calls for Senator Burr to resign and await prosecution for insider trading if he cannot provide a reasonable explanation for his actions. He goes on to say it appears that Senator Burr betrayed his country in a time of crisis pic.twitter.com/q7yJa5wjuA — Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) March 20, 2020 He plays a bigoted thug …
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Saturday Morning Open Thread: Diversions
I suspect lead singer Natalie Maines would have been more than happy for this not to be true, but: Impeccable timing for the new single! There are a half-dozen serious, weighty posts waiting to be written, but after this week I’m tired. What are y’all doing as a respite from politics, at this point in …
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