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Adventures In Random DVR-Pausing: Word Processaurus
July 17, 2012 – 12:22 PM | 28 Comments
Adventures In Random DVR-Pausing: Word Processaurus

I laughed for five minutes at the word processor, which is dated even by the contemporary standards — well, “standards” — of the scene. Dylan’s aggro-floof of hair? Nineties. Pajama top worn as unisex/”who cares …

Adventures In Random DVR-Pausing: No Relation
June 18, 2012 – 9:03 PM | 6 Comments
Adventures In Random DVR-Pausing: No Relation

No relation. Aaaaaaand: no relation.

Adventures In Random DVR-Pausing: You Forgot A Few Letters
November 22, 2010 – 10:56 AM | One Comment
Adventures In Random DVR-Pausing: You Forgot A Few Letters

“Pardon me, Major, but this rating is bullshit.”

TV Question Qorner: Midseason TV Report Card
October 26, 2010 – 2:23 PM | 43 Comments
TV Question Qorner: Midseason TV Report Card

What I’m watching — or no longer watching — and why.
NEW SHOWS
Boardwalk Empire. I have to catch up on recent episodes, but so far, A-minus — the minus is for the pacing, which is very …

The Tomato Nation Fall Classic: Stand-Up Double
October 13, 2010 – 8:01 PM | 17 Comments
The Tomato Nation Fall Classic: Stand-Up Double

But first, the TN Fall Classic/Adventures In Random DVR-Pausing crossover event, starring Messrs. Small and Large Salad, Kruk and Schilling. I didn’t recognize Schilling at all for a few minutes. (Sarah: “Is that Dick Cheney?” …

Adventures In Random DVR-Pausing: Taking! It! Personally!
November 10, 2009 – 1:20 PM | 8 Comments
Adventures In Random DVR-Pausing: Taking! It! Personally!

In Hargitay’s defense, I think the guy taking her hostage had just gotten shot by Vincent Spano; I’d make that face too.   On the other hand, she could have just read yet another script …