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True Detective review: “The Long Bright Dark”

True Detective review: “The Long Bright Dark”

“This type of thing does not happen in a vacuum” Nic Pizzolatto’s True Detective is a new HBO crime drama starring Matthew McCoughnahey and Woody Harrelson that will premiere an eight episode season. And last Sunday we FINALLY got a taste of this amazingness, leaving me very happy as…

Your Sunday nights are about to get way better again

Your Sunday nights are about to get way better again

I know, you miss getting quiche with Ja’mie Private School Girl and hanging out in the Billy Barnes Extended Care Unit with your new favorite comedy trio in Getting On. Last season’s HBO Sunday lineup had us hooked from the get-go (fingers crossed both get a…

Loop’s 2013 TV Picks

Loop’s 2013 TV Picks

As we pass a decade into the Internet’s use as a medium, we know two very contradictory yet absolutely correct facts: 1) distilling art forms into easily digestible top ten lists is reductive and useless, and 2) we absolutely cannot stop reading top ten lists.…

There is no reason why you shouldn’t be <i>Getting On</i>

There is no reason why you shouldn’t be Getting On

In my short time on this planet I have seen a lot of different hospital shows and I love most of them for their uniqueness despite given only the four walls of these institutions to work with (the medical field is always fun and surprising).…

BUTTONS DONE UP: get caught up with Ja’mie and the hottest girls in Sydney

BUTTONS DONE UP: get caught up with Ja’mie and the hottest girls in Sydney

“If you go to Hillford, people are like, ‘oh my god, you must be so hot!’” In case you haven’t been hanging out on your couch Sunday nights indulging in some Ja’mie: Private School Girl, I’ve got the lowdown for any Chris Lilley newbies that are questioning…

A preview of HBO’s new drama <i>True Detective</i>

A preview of HBO’s new drama True Detective

“The world needs bad men” Is it the year of Matthew McConaughey? I think it’s the year of Matthew McConaughey. After Mud and Dallas Byers Club I’m still in shock by this guy’s ability to morph in and out of these intense-looking roles, and in this…

<i>Getting On</i> 101: what we learned from the Billy Barnes Extended Care Unit

Getting On 101: what we learned from the Billy Barnes Extended Care Unit

After watching episode 1 “Born on the Fourth of July” it’s safe to say Getting On is my favorite new show. Besides the fact Dawn (Alex Borstein), Didi (Niecy Nash), and Dr. Jenna James (Laurie Metcalf) are my new favorite comedy trio, Getting On is HBO at its best: an…

Sunday is going to be Ja’miezing: Chris Lilley’s new <i>Angry Boys</i> spinoff <i>Ja’mie: Private School Girl</i> premieres 11/24

Sunday is going to be Ja’miezing: Chris Lilley’s new Angry Boys spinoff Ja’mie: Private School Girl premieres 11/24

“I’ve totes got over that. I’m more into raising money for homeless people these days. There’s SO many really hot young homeless guys in Sydney.”-Ja’mie King You’ve seen his comedy Summer Heights High (it was the #1 selling DVD in Australian history!) and now Chris Lilley…

British funnyman and <i>Daily Show</i> veteran John Oliver will host his own Sunday night HBO comedy show

British funnyman and Daily Show veteran John Oliver will host his own Sunday night HBO comedy show

Sometimes things don’t go exactly as planned, like when HBO asked John Oliver to host his own talk show that will “take a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.” They never actually foresaw a comedy talk show on their network but it…

Welcome to the loser table:<i>Hello Ladies</i> “The Wedding” review

Welcome to the loser table:Hello Ladies “The Wedding” review

“It’s like kismet” Ahhh yes, weddings. A time for people to come together, drink lots, celebrate love, and….cater to your desperate single friend by hooking him up with the hottest model at the reception? Well, not exactly. But with Stuart’s unrealistic expectations at his ex-tenant’s fancy…