Here I am again, obsessively keeping track of the movies and series that I watch for another year, if for no other reasons than tradition and comfort. Yes, recording things like this provides me with a sense of calm because my thoughts and experiences won't be forgotten with time, and I can be reminded with a quick search when, not if, my memory falters. I do love a good tradition, and this one goes back to 2009, making this the 15th year of this type of post. It seems that I have zero trouble finding new series to binge or movies that interest me, so no doubt this post will continue to grow and grow throughout the year.
48. 12/26/23
(Netflix)
Apparently all I remembered of this 1990s saga was the sweeping vistas and the gorgeous people, and not the terrible choices people made and all the dying. Yes, the gorgeous people were well worth remembering, but damn if this wasn't one long soap opera of a flick. Anthony Hopkins was brilliant, and did I mention that pretty much everyone else was gorgeous?
47. 12/7/23
(Netflix)
It was pretty shameful how much I had to Google while watching this movie, considering the fact that I was an adult during all of this and apparently didn't pay very deep attention to the news. The performances here were incredible, convincing and powerful. Fuck if there's just nothing left to trust any government, especially our own.
46. 11/27/23
(Max)
Today, our middle kid got accepted to college!! She pulled this card later on in the evening to declare that she should choose what we watched, and this is how I ended up seeing (most of) of this old flick for the first time. I'm pretty sure I'd seen bits and pieces in the past, but I definitely hadn't seen it all, nor did I understand why my kid adores it so much. I guess I get it a bit now, and though I'm not in the fan club after finally watching it, I did get some chuckles at the ridiculousness.
45. 11/27/23
Our Flag Means Death
(Season 2, Max)
(Season 2, Max)
What is there NOT to love about this show?? The dynamics between the characters went through some rough waters this season (tee-hee) but they came out better than ever. Honestly, this show is so expertly written and performed, there isn't one character who isn't giving the audience so much to love and root for. Again, I shed tears for what might look, at first glance, like a silly little pirate show, but the depth to the relationships pulls at the heartstrings. Will there be another season? Man, I hope so.
44. 10/30/23
(Netflix)
I came to Bridgerton later than the rest of the world and with a bit of trepidation. I expected it to be fluff, nothing more than a series of sex scenes dropped in the middle of a period piece. After watching the first two seasons, my mind wasn't completely changed, though I did find the actors to be charming and, of course, everyone is beautiful to behold. I had seen that this prequel limited series was out months ago, but I wasn't pining to watch it until my hairdresser told me how she loved it so much more than the main series. Taking her word, I started it and then was saddened to have finished it so quickly. I, too, found it more enjoyable, likely because it was more dramatic and had more depth than the main series, even in only six episodes. Realizing it is fictionalized history only slightly softened the blow when imagining what King George III, along with most people who even showed signs of mental illness, were subjected to throughout history. Not that having clinical depression and generalized anxiety is a walk in the park today, but I am so grateful for the treatments I've been fortunate enough to have had access to, and the 'treatments' of yore that I've never had to suffer.
43. 10/23/23
(Seasons 1-4, Netflix)
I started this series when it first came out in 2020, but I think my annoyance with the protagonist, Devi, outweighed my desire to watch, as I never finished the first season. Fast forward three years and after not having Netflix for a while, we signed up and I was reminded of this show. I binged the remainder of the first season through the series finale in a few weeks, watching when bored or doing chores, but honestly, this show had at least as many misses as hits for me. Lots of 'cringe' as the teens say, and the specifics are quite different than what my own HS senior is experiencing, though many of the broader themes were understandable and more relatable. All in all, I was glad for the Indian representation, which I'd never seen on a mainstream network/streamer, but I wish the characters weren't so irritating.
42. 10/15/23
(Amazon Prime)
Is this one of the best films ever made? Quite possibly, yeah. I think this was my third viewing, and my teen's millionth, and we each cried at exactly the points where we knew we would, and when she came over to sit close with me, I lost it even more. While we may not be exact replicas of the film's mother and daughter, there is a lot of thematic common ground. With this being her senior year in high school, the film hit closer to home than ever. Just such a real depiction of the perilous parent child relationship.
41. 10/15/23
(Hulu)
I wasn't able to attend a community viewing of this film that I'd never heard of before seeing the event's advertising, so I was happy to see it was available on Hulu. This could easily be seen as a simple parody of a particular breed of old school horror flick, but there is a sly amount of social commentary here that was definitely the reason for it being shown in a local film series. It's a good thing that I didn't watch this in public, because my loud outbursts would have been pretty off-putting, I'm sure, but man, there were a lot of outburst-appropriate scenes!
40. 10/13/23
(Season 6, Netflix)
What's a good word for the space where the feelings of horror and intrigue overlap? That's what I've felt since the beginning of Black Mirror, and the latest season was no different in that way. But in all other ways, the majority of this season was quite different. That first episode seemed like typical BM fare, but then we went into the past and with way less focus on the side effects of technology (or none at all). I don't care as much about the why behind the change as the result. The horror I felt at some episodes was still the same-- what people can end up doing to other people will never cease to shock. Even when there were elements of the supernatural, the light still shone very brightly on what humanity is capable of. At a time of major wars and genocidal attempts in the real world, the show continues to serve as a mirror indeed.
39. 10/4/23
(Season 3, Hulu)
This time around, I didn't wait to watch the newest season with the rest of the family because it was my distraction during Covid, Take Two. Well, at least the first 5 or so that were out by then. Maybe the magic of the first two seasons has dulled a wee bit, or maybe I was just less invested because I wasn't feeling well when I binged the first half. I was still overall entertained, and I'm happy to watch Paul Rudd in even the tiniest role, so no big complaints. Just wondering how long this schtick will be kept up.
38. 9/18/23
(Season 5, Hulu)
This ridiculously absurd show brings me so much fucking joy. While I'm often easily amused, this is one of the few shows that has me belly-laughing again and again. It's unpredictable, and honestly, I never know what direction it's going in next. This season finale felt less dramatic than others in the past, but seeing as this finale also kinda served as a reset button for Guillermo, it makes sense. Will the master/familiar relationship ever progress toward something more romantic for him and Nandor? Could season six bring us there? Man, I hope this show never ends.
37. 9/15/23
(Season 1, Hulu)
I think there will be another season, and I'd be interested in continuing to watch it. It's a good thing that all 10 episodes were released at once, because if I had to wait a week in between each, I think I would have been super frustrated. The pace is slooooooow for at least the first half of the season, with hints dropped here and there, but no real answers provided for quite a while. Even after the reveal, I'm left with questions-- what is in the grease? Who created it and how-- was Diana the creator or did someone give it to her? How does it actually work? What's Richard's role and why does he care? Are there supernatural elements at play? And, was that bowl that her boyfriend said was his grandmother's the same as Hazel-May's mother's bowl? So many questions!
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36. 9/14/23
(Hulu)
While still isolating in my bedroom with the 'vid, I saw someone on FB say that they watched this movie and were delighted to have a little dash of Tim Minchin. I read one review of the movie first, and then against my instincts, I pulled it up to watch, and I should have listened to my instincts because this wasn't my kind of flick. The action parts were filmed with a modern day intensity, which was a whole lot. The story was predictable and a bit cheesy, but there were a bunch of beautiful people on screen. Then the whole "magical Negro" trope was god awful, and so damn played out. Other than Tim Minchin's grating English accent, I did chuckle at some of his lines and delivery. It was left on a cliffhanger, so I wonder if they're ever going to make a sequel.
35. 9/10/23
(Amazon Prime)
Woah, that was terrible. I want to say that the filmmakers were going for some statements here, maybe about parenting, teenage mental health, bullying, online interactions, something, anything of substance, but they never quite went more than an inch deep. Everything just felt too off in this movie... kind of like the movie poster-- what is happening with JLaw's face? There are laughs here, but few that you feel good about, and it quickly falls into an overwhelmingly predictable spiral of a story. Boo.
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34. 9/8/23
(Miniseries, Hulu)
I did not read the novel this miniseries was based on, and after watching it, I'm pretty sure I don't want to. Hubby and I began watching this months ago but only got through a couple of episodes before we forgot about it and didn't return. While I was stuck in my bedroom isolating with Covid round two, I picked it back up. I jumped right back in and quickly remembered that we were being led to think quite negatively about the wife and more positively about the husband (names aren't important here, because I've already forgotten them). But that was uncomfortable, and it became even more uncomfortable, and I couldn't get my bearings with any of the characters to be honest. I didn't know if I actually liked any of them, but I definitely found myself understanding more and more that the narrator was expressing. But the saddest part of all of this really quite sad show was that it seemed none of the characters had actual friends who they loved and felt truly themselves with, not even among the college trio supposedly at the center of it all. Overall, I found it depressing without much reward.
33. 9/6/23
The Afterparty
(Seasons 1-2, Apple TV+)
(Seasons 1-2, Apple TV+)
I binged these two seasons, getting all the way to the penultimate episode of the 2nd season before finding out that the finale wasn't yet released! I needed to wait almost an entire week! I tell you, I'm entertained by a whodunnit, and I'm terrible at figuring out the mysteries, so I was 0/2 here, but trying to figure out who's the murderer isn't even the fun part of this show. The fun is the ridiculous genre parodies of each character's "mind movie" and the goofy banter between the characters. I definitely liked the second season more, but I can't quite put a finger on why. Happy to hear there's a third season in the works!
32. 7/31/23
(Season 2, Amazon Prime)
Apparently the second season came out more than a year before we got around to watching it. I guess I forgot most of what happened, because I was completely lost for at least the first two episodes or so. I just don't think this show (season?) was good at storytelling. There were occasional clever lines or bits that had me crack up, but overall, I lost interest.
31. 7/27/23
(Seasons 1 & 2, Max)
This was quiet and then not quiet, funny and then serious, and always touching. I was immediately taken in by Sam (Bridget Everett), and the complexities of her character were so believable and relatable. I loved that the show popped in and out of so many small moments so realistically, knowing that the big parts of our lives can found in those small happenings. The character of Joel was so dear and just good, and I think everyone should have a version of him in their lives. Cannot wait to reunite with these characters and their stories. Oh! Fred Rococo! The absolute best!!
30. 7/21/23
(theater)
As a kid, I had a couple Barbies, and more than a couple knock-off dolls, and I played with them through elementary school, and maybe even a little into junior high, though I'd likely not have admitted it at the time. As a parent, I didn't buy my kids any Barbie dolls, though my middle child was gifted a couple, and they ended up with the expected chopped hair and naked bodies splayed about the other toys. I had strong feelings about the body dysmorphia and hatred that a Barbie doll could bring about, so while I didn't ban them, I certainly didn't celebrate them. All of that being said, it's clear I had a complicated history with the Mattel creation, but I immediately knew I wanted to see the movie when it came out, so there we were on the opening Friday and I didn't know how I'd react. From the jump, I was laughing, and then on the turn of a dime, there I was wiping away quickly flowing tears. Honestly, I loved this flick-- smart, clever, and really touching. And the best line? "I would never wear heels if my feet were shaped like this." You're damn right, Barbs.
29. 7/17/23
(Season 1, Apple TV+)
This one is easy-- I loved every single thing about this show. The plot? Touching and emotional, yet lots and lots of room for humor. The cast? Brilliant. The writing? CHEF'S MOTHERFUCKING KISS. Seriously, I wouldn't change a thing. There is so much depth here, and the portrayals of these very, very real characters are just so well done. I savored every scene, wanting nothing more than to jump in and hang out with everyone. Okay, I do have to say that the tone shifted hella dramatically in the very final scene of the season, and I'm a tad worried about what it will mean for season two. But I want to go out on a high note with these darling characters.
28. 7/11/23
(Season 2, Hulu)
Holy character development, season 2! I have just one complaint about this season, and that it wasn't long enough. Seriously, I could watch this show for hours and hours. This season had more quiet moments, focusing on one character at times, giving us tiny glimpses into tiny moments, because those tiny moments all add up to meaning. Now, don't get me wrong, the loud, intense, HUGE moments were there, too, but I felt less like I needed to vomit while watching than I did during the first season. Maybe I felt more reassured that everyone was going to be okay, or some semblance of okay. Except for maybe the Christmas dinner episode... damn, that was beyond perfection in its pain and joy, beauty and ugliness of a family. PERFECTION, I say. The end of the season leaves me wanting more, of course, and also wanting to slap the idea that one cannot be professionally successful and personally happy right out of Carmy's gorgeous, gorgeous head. Season 3 cannot come soon enough.
27. 6/27/23
Grey's Anatomy
(Season 19, Hulu)
(Season 19, Hulu)
The show that will never, ever end. I don't even remember everything that happened this season, as I binged in a couple different stages. Thought there was going to be another plane crash (FFS), but nope, just a little nudge to everyone that life is short, yada yada yada. Meredith Grey left, but then showed up again in the finale with a BIG THING (as per usual), so I'm guessing that's not the last we'll see of her. Just call it already, Shonda.
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26. 6/6/23
(Amazon Prime)
I only watched this because of the folks on the "Pop Culture Happy Hour" podcast. After Hubby went to see the sequel (without having seen this one either!), we listed to the episode where they discussed the follow-up, and the praise they lavished on it and this first one was impressive, even from a self-proclaimed "not a superhero movie person" reviewer. I am also definitely not a superhero movie person, but this was incredibly enjoyable, even when I couldn't visually follow all the speedy action or I had no idea who was who and what was going on. Visually, it's incredible, and there was a sweet story in the center of it all. Guess I gotta see the sequel that's out now and the one to come, too!
25. 6/5/23
(Freevee)
This was such a unique and surprising show! Silly premise, and utter ridiculous obstacles that they threw at this guy! We laughed a ton at this, even as I kept asking myself if it was at all possible for this guy to not pick up on the strangeness of it all. The final episode that reveals everything to him was so fun to watch, because he's experiencing it the same as us. I wonder if they'll ever make another season or something similar, because it was just so funny!
24. 6/1/23
(Season 3, Hulu)
Well, dang, this season was a bit of a roller coaster. This show doesn't purport to be historically accurate in the least, but I also don't know anything about Russian history, so I wouldn't know what's real or not anyway! So when something big happened this season, I had no idea if it was even close to real life, but it definitely surprised me. And I was surprised to find myself saddened, too! Had a whole lot of laughs this season, as well, and the writing continues to be outrageous. Can't wait to see next season!
23. 6/1/23
(Season 3, Apple TV+)
If I was a professional reviewer, apparently I needed to be super critical of the latest- and final- season of Ted Lasso, because the headlines indicate there was so much missing from this season. Good thing I'm not a professional, because I loved this season, just as much as the previous ones. The characters had more side stories going on, and that allowed us to see them from different perspectives. The whole family enjoyed watching this show together, which is so, so, so rare. I'm going to miss this gem of a show.
22. 5/29/23
(Seasons 1-4, HBO Max)
Friends of mine have been RAVING about this show for a couple years now and saying that I should watch it, but I didn't cave... for a while. With it being in its final season, I figured I'd give it a go since I could get through it. Thank all the gods that I didn't have to wait very long to see the conclusion, because my viewing experience wasn't as good as theirs. Yes, the writing is razor-sharp and the acting is incredible, but the despicable characters consistently made me nauseous. I'm usually good with complex characters, and I certainly don't expect all of my fictional characters to be nothing but wholesome, but these just went too far for me. And they weren't entirely fictional, right? Because there are plenty of these 1% assholes whose deplorable actions fuck everyone else, and things that happened in this show have absolutely happened in real life. I couldn't get past it. The main characters all had the intelligence, understanding, and resources to make less harmful choices, or heavens forbid, actually positive and productive ones. The finale made me cheer. You all lose. But not really, because you'll always have your money to wipe your tears.
Friends of mine have been RAVING about this show for a couple years now and saying that I should watch it, but I didn't cave... for a while. With it being in its final season, I figured I'd give it a go since I could get through it. Thank all the gods that I didn't have to wait very long to see the conclusion, because my viewing experience wasn't as good as theirs. Yes, the writing is razor-sharp and the acting is incredible, but the despicable characters consistently made me nauseous. I'm usually good with complex characters, and I certainly don't expect all of my fictional characters to be nothing but wholesome, but these just went too far for me. And they weren't entirely fictional, right? Because there are plenty of these 1% assholes whose deplorable actions fuck everyone else, and things that happened in this show have absolutely happened in real life. I couldn't get past it. The main characters all had the intelligence, understanding, and resources to make less harmful choices, or heavens forbid, actually positive and productive ones. The finale made me cheer. You all lose. But not really, because you'll always have your money to wipe your tears.
21. 5/24/23
(Season 2, Hulu)
I continue to enjoy this one, and I appreciate its balance of traditional sitcom qualities and Quinta Brunson's creative touch. The characters were able to show more dimensions this season, and it's clear why they make for a fantastic teaching staff... wishing that part was more realistic to our own children's elementary school experiences...
20. 5/16/23
(Amazon Prime)
I don't remember the first time I saw Nate Bargatze do stand-up, but I do remember laughing hard. Clips of him cross my social media on the daily, and I finally got around to watching this special from earlier this year. I may have been a bit loopy when watching, but damn if I wasn't in tears at every one of his stories. His style is so perfectly measured, and his dry delivery just kills me. He's one I'd like to see in person someday!
19. 5/5/23
(Netflix)
Our friend resurrected "Weird Movie Night" and said he'd found the perfect flick for our viewing pleasure. We viewed it, alright, but there was no pleasure involved. This weird-ass, stop motion movie with felt figures freaked most of us out. Interesting storytelling, but no satisfactory resolution to any of the three stories... I hope I forget the choreographed dance sequence with dozens of bugs soon enough.
18. 5/5/23
(Seasons 1-5, Hulu)
This show was confusing to me, because at first I hated it, but kept watching episodes out of spite, I think. Then I began to care about the characters just a teeny bit, but would then get disappointed by their latest assholish behavior and want to quit, but I also hate not knowing what will happen so I kept going. And that cycle continued for 5 freaking seasons. In the end, I can say that I loved the theme song, and continued to wish that it would just come true-- and stay true-- once and for all. Truly these characters were the worst-- at least the title doesn't lie.
17. 4/16/23
(Season 1, Hulu)
When I saw the trailer for this a little while back, my first impression was that it was a wacky British comedy, and I already loved the protagonist from the clips shown, so I went in ready for silly laughs. Those were there, and there was something more. By the end of the first episode, I was starting to realize this was more than a comedy, but I didn't want to read anything online. I'm really glad I didn't, because this was far different than I expected, and it was quite the ride. I was ecstatic to see that it was renewed for a second season, because this story is far, far from over.
16. 4/14/23
(Hulu)
Two shows back-to-back about adult women coming to terms with their relationship with their mothers was maybe not the best choice, but it was interesting to stay in theme. This limited series ("no talk for a second season") was simply beautiful, super emotional, and overall well done. Kathryn Hahn is a masterpiece in everything she does, and here she was raw, flawed, and often desperate, and incredibly relatable in all her messiness. I do wish there would be more episodes made but I understand that resolution isn't a part of every single story. Highly recommend.
15. 4/7/23
(Season 1, Hulu)
I wasn't expecting much from this series, and I already have pretty mixed feelings about Amy Schumer as a comedic creator, so I began this show as background noise while I did chores. Then I found myself standing still instead of folding clothes or washing dishes, and I realized I was super drawn in. I loved the mix of bizarrely funny lines or happenings intermingled with some serious personal and family traumas, and I found it actually quite well done. This ended up being moving and tender in surprising ways.
14. 4/1/23
(Seasons 1 & 2, Hulu)
A friend had been recommending this series for YEARS, and Hubby and I started it a long while back but somehow kept forgetting that we'd started it and going months and months between episodes. It was funny enough at first, but neither of us were compelled to binge it. Then in March of this year, I decided to give it another go, because the reboot had begun and our friend was going on about it all again. I restarted the second season because I wasn't sure where we had left off, and I watched it on my own over lunch breaks and dishwashing sessions. I definitely laughed more and became a bit more taken with the characters. Best show ever? Not for me, but I'm happy to tell my friend I got plenty of chuckles.
13. 3/25/23
(Amazon Prime)
Scott was getting clips on TikTok of Kathleen Madigan's latest special while we were lying in bed, and we were cracking up, so he pulled up the whole special. While I mostly listened rather than watched, I was laughing almost the whole time.
12. 3/2/23
The Handmaid's Tale
(Season 5, Hulu)
(Season 5, Hulu)
I put off watching this latest season for months because I wasn't sure I could take it. I don't know what shifted one day, but I just turned it on and took the plunge. From the very beginning, I knew it was good I had waited, because this season was intense. I guess they all are. I love/hate this show, so much because it makes me terrified in the real world, and after binging this season in a couple of days, every news story I hear about anti-trans legislation and abortion rights restrictions just hit a bit different. One more season to go.
11. 2/22/23
(HBO)
I had remembered that Hubby and I had liked this movie when it came out, so I suggested it for night #2 of Young Leo viewing. I had not remembered it being so goddamn cheesy!! I still quite enjoyed the watching experience, but it was definitely more punctured with laughs and teasing, but we actually had a blast together. When did the French regular people finally get to stop being so hungry???
10. 2/21/23
(HBO)
The 16 year old has discovered Young Leonardio DiCaprio. She's liked Old Leo for a bit now, but upon all the anniversary talk around Titanic, she's ready to jump into all movies Young Leo, so we started with this one. Obviously at the top of my list, for although I know that culture has taken the entire R+J story and made it a romantic thing that it actually isn't, and I don't think was meant to be, I'm still a sucker for this version. It's campy, flashy, loud (both auditorily and visually), and everyone is so damn adorable. Listening to my kid swoon in the very same ways I did (albeit at a slightly older age) was heavenly. 10/10.
9. 2/4/23 & 7/20/23
(Season 2, AMC+ on Amazon Prime)
Tim Minchin is a god among performers. Somehow, season two might have been even better than season one. There's so much emotion and heart to go along with the outrageously ridiculous shenanigans Lucky and Meg find themselves in again. More Australian nature got highlighted, but I do have to say that I was disappointed that a cassowary was mentioned early in the season and then one never actually appeared! But that was my only complaint, as this is a brilliantly told story of where Meg and Lucky are fours years after the first season. Will there be more???
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Finally got Hubby to watch both seasons with me, and while he was distressed at times by the chaotic nature of Lucky and Meg's hijinks, he laughed and cried a bunch, too, so I think it was a hit.
8. 1/28/23
(Amazon Prime)
I finally got around to watching this, and I had the pleasure of watching with two 16-year-olds who have seen it multiple times and didn't want me to miss one detail of foreshadowing or imagery... a bit of a different viewing experience than if I'd gone to the theater like I originally wanted, but fun nonetheless. I wasn't as blown away by this one as I was by Get Out, but I still have mad respect for Jordan Peele and his filmmaking brilliance. While not as actually scary as I had expected, I was still on edge, very often because I couldn't quite see clearly enough to know what could possibly happen next!
7. 1/27/23
(Netflix)
When Patton Oswalt begins talking about the dangers of simply getting older, I was laughing along in commiseration, but things took a dark-ass turn when he compared himself and the cause of his broken foot injury to "someone's aunt who fell off a curb because she saw a bird." A little over a year ago, I did indeed fall off a curb because I saw a bird... and sprained my ankle, which eventually left me wearing a boot for 6 weeks when I finally went to the doctor. Goddamn you, Patton Oswalt, for stealing my material! While no other joke hit quite that close to home, I did laugh a ton and the special served its purpose for me during a solo lunch break.
6. 1/24/23
(Season 1, Netflix)
Ooh, I quite enjoyed this first season and I was happy to know that by the time I eventually got around to watching it, Netflix had already renewed it for a second! Jenna Ortega was just incredible in this role-- intimidating and smart, and able to hold a stare and never blink on camera once. I had fun trying to solve the mystery, having some solid hunches even if not fully solving it in time. I've seen the fan theories and questions about the ending and what could be possible in the next season, but I'm sure I'll have to rewatch much of this to refresh my memory by the time the next season comes out!
5. 1/15/23
(Amazon Prime)
While on a short weekend getaway with Hubby, we watched this classic and cracked up over and over again. This movie is so ridiculous, painfully so at times when the bickering between the brides' two supremely different besties goes on for far too long. But I still laugh through every single uncomfortable moment.
4. 1/11/23
(theater)
Would I suggest seeing this in the theater if you were planning on watching it? Yes, absolutely. Would I suggest bringing your 15- and 16-year-olds along with you? No, no I most definitely would not. Having done both of those, I can say this-- this film is grand and huge and chaotic and frenetic and so often just too fucking much and other times pretty damn funny and other times super interesting. But, when it's just too fucking much, it's beyond too fucking much. There are things we'll never unsee. That being said, it was definitely an experience.
3. 1/8/23
(Amazon Prime)
Until a week or so ago, Rob Delaney hadn't ever been on my radar, but after watching the entirety of Catastrophe, I find myself super drawn to his work. Amazon Prime let me know that he had a comedy special that came out three years ago, and it made for the perfect accompaniment to some weekend chores. I take in Delaney's brashness as bordering on charming, and his profane delivery hits the right notes for me when talking about the realms of marriage and parenthood. I'm putting his most recent memoir on my TBR list, because I've heard nothing but amazing reviews.
2. 1/5/23
(Seasons 1-4, Amazon Prime)
All hail Sharon Horgan, actor extraordinaire. Everything she touches is instant gold to me. I binged all four seasons of this pretty quickly at the start of the year, and I wanted so much more than just six episodes per season. The chemistry between the protagonists is undeniable, and while they were more volatile a couple than I think Hubby and I are, there was still much to relate to and chuckle along while trying not to cry. I didn't want to stop spending time with this whole cast, but I can acknowledge that they did a beautiful job in bringing the series to an end.
1. 1/3/23
(Amazon Prime)
It's an understatement to say that I love the work of Tim Minchin. His album Apart Together continues to move me on every single listen, even after two years of pretty regular playing. I was counting down the days until this recorded concert would be available to watch in the US, jealous of those in the UK and Australia who got to see it in movie theaters. I spent every minute with a smile on my face-- usually singing along or cracking up at the humorous interludes. Tim Minchin's skill as an entertainment cannot be beat.
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