Tag: HBO

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…

<i>Family Guy</i> wifey Alex Borstein stars in new HBO comedy <i>Getting On</i>

Family Guy wifey Alex Borstein stars in new HBO comedy Getting On

“They know their business” I guess one bonus of paying for premium cable is we get another new show from the creators of Big Love called Getting On based off of the BBC series of the same name. It centers around the run-down Billy Barnes Extended Care…

“Where you gangsters from?”: Stuart befriends the roof guys and heads to the LBC

“Where you gangsters from?”: Stuart befriends the roof guys and heads to the LBC

“GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD” With only two episodes left to see if Stuart will land a chance with his LA dream lady, I’m really wondering what’s in store. But is what he really wants just right outside the guest house? With an opening scene…

Preview of new and long overdue San Francisco-based series <i>Looking</i>

Preview of new and long overdue San Francisco-based series Looking

San Francisco is as colorful as any city can get. In between all the giant hills, the cable cars, the drum circles, and the city’s foggy glory, there’s also the largest gay population in the country. And in a probably long overdue HBO dramedy series…

“Hope you brought your bikinis because it’s gonna get pretty wild in here…later….”: <i>Hello Ladies</i> “Pool Party” review

“Hope you brought your bikinis because it’s gonna get pretty wild in here…later….”: Hello Ladies “Pool Party” review

“It’s sexy, but it’s not vulgar…which is what the party’s gonna be like” Pool parties: because what other way are you going to get a bunch of hot chicks naked in the first 20 minutes of hanging out? With Stuart’s brilliant pool rendezvous in the…