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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…

The man in the window with a gun: Rob Lowe as JFK in National Geographic’s <i>Killing Kennedy</i>

The man in the window with a gun: Rob Lowe as JFK in National Geographic’s Killing Kennedy

“Don’t let it be forgot/that once there was a spot/for one brief shining moment/that was known as Camelot” A month or so ago Parkland came out revealing a bloodier side of the John F. Kennedy assassination, and now Nat Geo’s premiere of Nelson McCormick’s Killing Kennedy has…

Another <i>Greatest Event in Television History</i> is on tonight

Another Greatest Event in Television History is on tonight

With a whopping $25 million budget backed by the idea someone out there would actually be crazy enough to try and recreate Gus Van Sant’s opening sequence of the long lived TV show Simon & Simon, you have a Van Sant-inspired Paul Rudd directing Jon Hamm…

“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…

How to stop worrying and start loving <i>Dads</i>

How to stop worrying and start loving Dads

At the beginning of the end for a lot of shows this season during press tours, one comedy Dads received somewhat of a bashing (I too joked along with the negative reviews, tweeting awful Dads jokes like some Internet monster), particularly BuzzFeed’s totally unfair and ridiculous piece…

Betting season 3 of <i>GIRLS</i> is the best yet

Betting season 3 of GIRLS is the best yet

I love seeing how much Girls has evolved from their very first campaign and SXSW Festival premiere in 2012 to the now 3rd soon-to-air season of the HBO comedy of twenty-somethings starring none other than writer/director/producer Lena Dunham. And who doesn’t love indulging in some Girls? Looking back at the…

TASTEMAKERS and GROUNDBREAKERS: <i>Hello Ladies</i> “The Dinner” review

TASTEMAKERS and GROUNDBREAKERS: Hello Ladies “The Dinner” review

“To an evening of good conversation and better friends” In the case of Stuart wanting desperately to date that stupid blonde girl on the Hollywood Boulevard billboard, this time he’s convinced he’ll meet his fantasy mate tagging along with Jessica to the gay club. Because…

It’s episode 3 and Stuart still doesn’t get it: <i>Hello Ladies</i> “The Date” review

It’s episode 3 and Stuart still doesn’t get it: Hello Ladies “The Date” review

“RULE #1: you’ve got to seem like you’re too busy to call” After Stuart fails to pick up an engaged chick mid-downward dog during him and Jessica’s yoga class (probably not the best time to spit game), moments later to everyone’s surprise he actually ends up getting…