Josh Steps Into the Black Mirror
So a few weeks ago, within a few days of one another, I suddenly heard from several friends who each told me that I must, underline must, watch this new show called Black Mirror. I was struck by this confluence of recommendations, so I felt it was my duty to track down the show̵
Josh Reviews Louie Season 4
After so thoroughly enjoying the second and third seasons of Louis C.K.’s amazing FX show, Louie, when I watched them this fall, I was excited to continue and to dive into season four. It’s a pleasure to finally be caught up with this phenomenally entertaining and clever
“What Kind of Day Has it Been” — Josh Bids Farewell to The Newsroom
I have enormous respect for the talent and skill of Aaron Sorkin. He has written the screenplay for some of my very favorite movies (A Few Good Men tops the list, but I also love The Social Network, Charlie Wilson’s War, Moneyball, and many others), and he is responsible for t
Josh Reviews Louie Season Three
I loved the first season of Louis C.K.’s FX show, Louie, but it took me a while to track down and then find the time to watch season two. But after tearing through season two in just a few days (click here for my review), my wife and I didn’t waste much time before movin
Late to the Party: True Detective Season One
It took me a while to find the time to watch True Detective — I’d been interested in the show ever since I first read about it but was so busy last Winter/Spring that it took me a few months to get to it — but holy cow was it worth the wait. I was […]
Catching Up on My Cartoons: Star Wars Rebels and a Return to The Simpsons
Well, the jury is still out on the over-all success or failure of Disney XD’s new Star Wars animated show, Rebels, but boy, including the droid Captain Rex from Star Tours in the second episode sure makes it hard for me to dislike the show!! More on that in a moment. Star Wars
Late to the Party: Josh Reviews Girls Season 3
Judd Apatow’s involvement piqued my attention in the first season of Girls. My wife and I enjoyed that first season, and even though I read many critics who felt the show took a downturn in season two, my wife and I enjoyed that season as well. We’ve had the third seas
Late to the Party: Josh Reviews Louie Season Two
I am a huge fan of comedian Louis C.K.’s stand-up work. I think his recent stand-up films: Hilarious, Live at the Beacon Theater, and Oh My God, are among the finest stand-up performances I have ever seen. I really dug the first season of his FX show, Louie (click here for m
Josh Reviews Orange is the New Black: Season 2
My wife and I tore through the first season of Orange is the New Black in about a week last October. (Click here for my review.) It’s been a long wait for season two! There are some shows that build gradually to popularity (like Seinfeld), while others explode onto the scene
Josh Reviews Game of Thrones Season Four
I keep waiting for Game of Thrones to stumble, but so far show-runners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss have continued on an impressive winning streak, with each season successfully building on what came before. I wondered, in my review of season three, how the show would continue afte