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new and noteworthy tv: 4/13-4/26

April 11, 2015 No Comments

Consider this a special double issue. I don’t have a lot of faith in Tatau or The Messengers (though more in BBC than the CW), and don’t get Show for Happyish. And of course sad to see the very end of Justified and the start of the end of the cheesy but fun Lost Girl.

Monday: Turn, Season Premiere (AMC, 9pm), Cucumber and Banana, Series Premieres (Logo, 10/11pm), Rivermen, Series Premiere (Hist, 10pm)
Tuesday: Botched/Good Work, Season/Series Premieres (E!, 9/10pm), Deadliest Catch, Season Premiere (Disc, 9pm), Justified, Series Finale (FX, 10pm), Arranged, Series Premiere (FYI, 10:15)
Wednesday: Million Dollar Listing: New York, Season Premiere (Brav, 10pm)
Friday: Bitten/Lost Girl, Season Premieres (Syfy, 8/10pm), Cedric’s Barber Battle/Whose Line is it Anyway/The Messengers, Series/Season Premieres (CW, 8/8:30/9pm)
Saturday: Orphan Black/Tatau/Graham Norton Show, Season/Series Premieres (BBCA, 9/10/11pm)
Sunday: Academy of Country Music Awards (CBS 8pm), Naked & Afraid, Season Premiere (Disc, 10pm)
Monday: Live & Hip Hop Atlanta, Season Premiere (VH1, 8pm),
Tuesday: Inside Amy Schumer, Season Premiere (Com, 10:30pm)
Wednesday: The Unexplained Files/The Prancing Elites Project, Season/Series Premieres (Sci, 9/10pm)
Saturday: When Calls the Heart, Season Premiere (Hall, 8pm)
Sunday: Chef’s Table, Series Premiere (Net, 3am), Happyish, Series Premiere (Show, 9:30pm), The Legend of Shelby the Swamp Man, Season Premiere (Hist, 10pm)

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 4/6-4/12

April 5, 2015 No Comments

Willing to tune into a new FX show along with the latest of Louie, and the most recent incarnation of Daredevil has had some promising reviews.

Monday – NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship (CBS, 6pm)
Tuesday – Behind the Story with the Paley Center, Series Premiere (Sund, 8pm), Funny Girls, Series Premiere (Oxy, 9pm), The Real Housewives of New York City, Season Premiere (Brav, 9pm), The Runner-Up, Series Premiere (Esq, 10pm), Your Family or Mine, Series Premiere (TBS, 10pm)
Wednesday – Little Women: LA, Series Premiere (Life, 9pm)
Thursday – The Comedians/Louie, Series/Season Premiere (Fx, 10pm)
Friday – Marvel’s Daredevil, Series Premiere (Net, 3am)
Saturday – Hollywood Hillbillies/Polka Kings, Season/Series Premiere (Reelz, 9/9:30pm)
Sunday – Game of Thrones/Silicon Valley/Veep, Season Premieres (HBO, 9/10/10:30pm), Nurse Jackie, Season Premiere (Show, 9pm)

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 3/30-4/5

March 29, 2015 5 Comments

A few new things in the mix, I often enjoy Sutton so happy to check out the latest Darren Star creation, and will take a peek at Loners and the Smiths though not sure they’re supposed to be all that. And thanks to PBS for making me feel less guilty about reading another book, the miniseries might be well done.

Monday – The Big Picture with Kal Penn/Street Genius, Series Premieres (NGC, 9/10pm), Roast of Justin Bieber (Com, 10pm)
Tuesday – The Dovekeepers, Mini-Series Premiere (CBS, 9pm), Weird Loners, Series Premiere (Fox, 9:30pm), 7 Little Johnstons, Series Premiere (TLC, 10pm), Finding Carter, Season Premiere (MTV, 10pm), Younger, Series Premiere (TVL, 10pm)
Wednesday – Jim Rome on Showtime, Season Premiere (Show, 10pm)
Thursday – 8 Minutes, Series Premiere (A&E, 10pm), Lip Sync Battle, Series Premiere (Spike, 10pm), Olympus, Series Premiere (Syfy, 10pm). The Red Road, Season Premiere (Sund, 10pm)
Friday – Meet the Smiths, Series Premiere (TBS, 9pm), The Grace Helbig Show, Series Premiere (E!, 10:30pm)
Sunday – A.D. The Bible Continues/American Odyssey, Mini-Series/Series Premieres (NBC, 9/10pm), Lizzie Borden Chronicles, Series Premiere (Life, 10pm), Wolf Hall, Series Premiere (PBS, 10pm), Salem, Season Premiere (WGN, 10pm)

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 3/23-3/29

March 22, 2015 No Comments

I’m still getting caught up on my backlog, so happy to have a light week of new stuff.

Monday – Fast n’ Loud/Misfit Garage, Season Premieres (Disc, 9/10pm), Teen Mom, Season Premiere (MTV, 10pm)
Tuesday – Haunting, Series Premiere (Syfy, 10pm), Surviving Marriage, Series Premiere (A&E, 10pm)
Wednesday – Full Circle, Season Premiere (Dir, 8pm), Hot Grits, Series Premiere (VH1, 8pm), Young & Hungry, Season Premiere (ABCF, 8pm), Little Women: NY, Series Premiere (Life, 10pm), Big Time in HollyWood, Fl, Series Premiere (Com, 10:30pm)
Friday – Bride by Design, Series Premiere (TLC, 9pm), Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse, Season Premiere (OWN, 9pm)
Sunday – Call the Midwife/Mr. Selfridge, Season Premieres (PBS, 8/9pm), Blood, Sweat & Heels, Season Premiere (Brav, 9pm)

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 3/16-3/22

March 15, 2015 No Comments

As for alternate tv distribution, another supposedly good one from Netflix, with Kyle Chandler ta-boot, and Community returns and we’ll see if Yahoo is the right home for it. I will of course turn in for teen zombie fun and take a pass at the latest situation they hope is comedic with a pregnant gay bestie and newly married couple for Big Happy.

Monday – Dancing with the Stars, Season Premiere (ABC, 8pm), Southern Charm, Season Premiere (Brav, 10pm)
Tuesday – Community, Season Premiere (Yahoo, 12:01am), iZombie, Series Premiere (CW, 9pm), Married at First Sight, Season Premiere (A&E, 9pm), Undateable/One Big Happy, Season/Series Premieres (NBC, 9/9:30pm)
Wednesday – Walk of Shame Shuttle/Barely Famous, Series Premieres (VH1, 9/9:30pm), The Soul Man, Season Premiere (TVL, 10:30pm)
Friday – Bloodline, Series Premiere (Net, 3:01am), Children’s Hospital, Season Premiere (AdSw, 11:59pm)
Sunday – Neighbors with Benefits, Series Premiere (A&E, 10pm)

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

new and noteworthy tv: 3/9-3/15

March 8, 2015 No Comments

I loved the French version of The Returned, so odd and moody, and the only review of this latest translation is that in its frame by frame recreation it loses that one thing, so just watch the original (pictured above).

Monday – Bates Motel/The Returned, Season/Series Premiere (A&E, 9/10pm)
Tuesday – Newlyweds, Season Premiere (Brav, 10pm), Wild Alaska, Series Premiere (BBCA, 10pm)
Wednesday – American Canvas, Series Premiere (Ova, 10pm)
Friday – Bering Sea Gold, Season Premiere (Disc, 10pm)
Sunday – Keeping Up with the Kardashians/The Royals, Season/Series Premiere (E!, 9/10pm)

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

best, movies

procrastinator picks – must see movies of 2014

March 7, 2015 No Comments

Looking back over this last year none of the faves really stood out for me so for my number one pick I went with what I remember actually enjoying. That’s not to say that if I made this list again any other day it wouldn’t come out quite differently. And though I didn’t see everything you can see what I did see from the critics’ picks.

Guardians of the Galaxy – I generally like a good comic book romp but this movie unburdened by any knowledge of the characters or stories managed to draw me into the world of the band of misfits led by the charming Chris Pratt.
Whiplash – Seriously uncomfortable, this was the movie whose performances most stayed with me raising questions of the tutelage of greatness, and insanity put to a nice jazz track.
Bad Words – I dig a random Jason Bateman and this flick hit the nail right on the head with an inappropriateness that was laughable and surprisingly touching.
Skeleton Twins – Wiig and Hader looked into the past and the present of these estranged siblings with a realness and a randomness that brings them beyond their SNL sketches.
Big Eyes – The period setting in the lovely San Francisco made the look at this unbelievable artistic duo and the woman behind the man in this odd rise to fame all the more compelling.
Selma – Beautiful portrayals of King and those around him in this look back at the pivotal civil rights, I appreciate an historic drama that has me in disbelief of the activities for the right reasons.
The Imitation Game – Smart and socially inept has become all the rage but this look at the mathematicians behind cracking code and the social mores of sexes and sexuality kept me engaged, and who doesn’t enjoy some Cumberbatch.
Grand Budapest Hotel – While this wasn’t my favorite Wes flick it had the beautiful visual style and quirkiest of characters that will always keep me coming back.
Edge of Tomorrow – Who doesn’t like a good action flick, and while I’m not the hugest of Cruise fans this movie strikes a great balance of action and the progression of story by repeating it over again in a way that isn’t repetitive.
St Vincent – Bill Murray as a curmudgeon has become how I think of him but the dysfunctional daily life that he and his somewhat willing circle of folks leads to somewhat unexpected bad and good sentimental journey.

Any standouts for you this year?

new and noteworthy tv: 3/2-3/8

March 1, 2015 No Comments

Looking forward to tale of former cult person created by Tina Fey, Kimmie Schmidt, and intrigued enough to check out a second season of the original Broadchurch. And will tune in regardless to at least one ep of Cyber, American Crime, and Dig. I don’t get DirectTV but would be intrigued to see LaBute’s latest ick factor with step sibling romance.

Monday – The Following, Season Premiere (Fox, 9pm), Life Flight, Series Premiere (Life, 9pm), Rupaul’s Drag Race, Season Premiere (Logo, 9pm), Shahs of Sunset, Season Premiere (Brav, 10pm)
Tuesday – Billy & Billie, Series Premiere (Dir, 8pm), Hell’s Kitchen, Season Premiere (Fox, 8pm), Born in the Wild, Series Premiere (Life, 10pm)
Wednesday – Broadchurch, Season Premiere (BBCA, 10pm), CSI: Cyber, Series Premiere (CBS, 10pm)
Thursday – Mary Mary, Season Premiere (WE, 9pm), The Real Housewives of Melbourne, Season Premiere (Brav, 9pm), American Crime, Series Premiere (ABC, 10pm), Dig, Series Premiere (USA, 10pm)
Friday – Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Series Premiere (Netflix), In An Instant, Series Premiere (ABC, 9pm), Say Yes to the Dress, Season Premiere (TLC, 10pm), Vice, Season Premiere (HBO, 11pm)
Saturday – Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon (NBC, 8pm)
Sunday – Long Island Medium/Who Do You Think You Are?, Season Premieres (TLC, 9/10pm), Oprah: Where Are They Now?, Season Premiere (OWN, 9pm)

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

best, books

procrastinator picks – best books of 2014

February 25, 2015 No Comments

Some years I guess I don’t get around to ten books to select from and I’m lucky if I read one good book. Fortunately a couple of gems in my stack, in alphabetical order.

Manhood for Amateurs by Michael Chabon – I always like to hear Michael Chabon speak, he’s intelligent and yet approachable and in this book, a collection of his essays, it’s like hearing him tell a bunch of sort of amusing personal anecdotes.
A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers – I haven’t read any Eggers since Heartbreaking… but this was a quick engaging tale of sales in Saudi Arabia showing a little insight into the odd world and the main character’s slightly off struggles.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn – By now everyone has seen the film, and what I will say is that while the spirit is captured well the book of course does a much better job at drawing out the characters and drama transition, though I have an issue with likability.
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane – I didn’t love this standalone, U.S. Marshall checking out the criminally insane, as much as the Kenzie Gennaro detective series.
As She Climbed Across the Table by Jonathan Lethem – Having very much enjoyed the later Lethem I’ve been getting to his backlog and leave it to him for one to be more random than the next, particle physicist having problems with her boyfriend when a new discovery arises.
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger – This book has been on my shelf for ages and underestimated it based on some sort of populous doubt, but found the time traveling romance very well crafted with interesting character development forward and back in time.
That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo – Russo is another author I try to keep up with, though I enjoyed it this tale of marriage gone awry left me feeling more down that uplifted.
NW by Zadie Smith – On Beauty is still one of my faves but I felt a little disconnected from some of these multiple POV takes on some Londoners.
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt – I wasn’t disappointed by this well reviewed book from an author I knew I could enjoy, following our 13 year old protagonist through tragedy the peculiar path and characters that follow.

Next step fix the reading light on my nightstand to read more in 2015.

new and noteworthy tv: 2/23-3/1

February 22, 2015 No Comments

While reality has maybe stooped to a new low with Sex Box where couples have sex in a box, apparently as some sort of therapy, there are a few new scripted shows to check out. Is Will Forte really the Last Man an odd premise but I’ve heard good things? And can we find success in mismatched cop partners in Creek? Will the Secrets or the Lies keep us intrigued? And of course what’s next for our latest President in Cards?

Monday – The Voice/The Night Shift, Season Premieres (NBC, 8/10pm), The World Dog Awards (CW, 8pm)
Tuesday – TV’s Hottest Commercials Countdown (CW, 8pm), Counting Cars/Gangland Undercover, Season/Series Premiere (Hist, 9/10pm), Keyshia Cole, Series Premiere (BET, 9:30pm), Outlaw Country, Series Premiere (WGN, 10pm), Parks & Recreation, Series Finale (NBC, 10pm)
Wednesday – Survivor/The Amazing Race, Season Premieres (CBS, 8/9:30pm), Catfish, Season Premiere (MTV, 10pm), Kosher Soul, Series Premiere (Life, 10pm)
Thursday – My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding/Welcome to Myrtle Manor, Season Premieres (TLC, 9/10pm), Party Down South, Season Premiere (CMT, 9pm), Victoria’s Secret Swim Special (CBS, 10pm)
Friday – House of Cards, Season Premiere (Net, 3:01am), Sex Box, Series Premiere (WE, 10pm)
Saturday – The Good Witch, Series Premiere (Hall, 8pm), Shania: Still Live (ABC, 9pm), Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s/2 Fat 2 Fly (OWN, 9/10pm)
Sunday – Once Upon a Time/Secrets and Lies, Special/Season/Series Premiere (ABC, 7/8/9pm), Last Man on Earth, Series Premiere (Fox, 9pm), All-Star Academy, Series Premiere (Food, 9pm), Battle Creek, Series Premiere (CBS, 10pm)

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

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