Tag Archives: bingewatching

Portlandia on Bingewatching

Television December 13, 2014 shawhamp

I myself have been on the fence about weather or not I should tackle Battlestar Galactica. Not certain if Portlandia is helping or hurting the argument. In case you haven’t seen the skit: God, it’s so true. Everything. Ditching friends, ordering take out, getting into PJ’s and watching “1 more”, really wanting to call into work…hang in there fandom. Umm…for the full skit that winds through the episode and gets a little hilariously weird that’s typical of Portlandia, here’s the nearly 10 minutes long video:

17 Reasons Why The Mindy Project Is The Best Female Comedy on Hulu

Actors, Editorial, Fictional Characters, Television December 11, 2014 shawhamp

Ladies, rejoice! If you haven’t seen The Mindy Project, you’re missing out on the voice of a generation. Here are some of the best gifs to prove the point. 1. From the first few episodes, we loved her open honesty to her best friend. 2. She gave women new hope on fat come-backs 3. She has people around her to hold her accountable. 4. Mindy is totally one of us, here in the fandom, and feels our struggles. 5. She voices our soul-crushed thoughts perfectly.…

I wish I had friends as cool as these people

10 Things That Happen When You Marathon 3 Seasons of Big Bang Theory in 3 Days

Editorial, Fictional Characters, Television November 24, 2014 shawty007

Binge-watching. Is there any activity better known by Millenials? When we aren’t busy working those obnoxious service jobs or updating Facebook, browsing the latest addition on Netflix is likely your next stop (as a fellow Millenial, this observation is made without judgement). And what’s wrong with that? Well, in this weather: absolutely nothing. But sometimes, coming off a three day binge can be the hardest part. You find yourself waiting for the wheezing groan of the TARDIS in the garden outside. You imagine intricate deductions…

Deadbeat is a New Medium for Ghost Entertainment

Editorial, Television June 30, 2014 shawhamp

Think ghost stories are overdone? Think again. Deadbeat on HuluPlus takes a fresh stab at a classic plot line. It’s always a challenge to write editorial pieces about TV shows because it can be hard to not ruin the plot line. Luckily, there isn’t the biggest plot line to Deadbeat, which actually maintains part of the charm. The entire premise of the show is about two Mediums who butt heads constantly: Kevin Pacalioglu, a deadbeat who can talk to ghosts, and Camomile White, a crypto-erotica…

The 6 Best Shows to Binge On

Television February 2, 2014 shawhamp 2 Comments

If you’re not really into sports, we have an alternative suggestion to whittle away the hours while everyone else is watching the big game: binge on a few of these fan favorite shows! 6. Firefly This futuristic show about smugglers in space shot like an a Western a good starter because there’s only one season. Yup, the Western frontier and Final frontier collided. Why is there only one season? Well, there are a few reasons, but ultimately, the timing was just poor on the…

Why You Want To Watch This Show

Television January 28, 2014 shawhamp 1 Comment

If you haven’t seen Hemlock Grove, now is the time to get on that because Season 2 is coming to Netflix in late 2014. Hemlock Grove has received mixed reviews. Some people love it, some people hate it, and some people just don’t know what to make of it. Say what haters will, this show was nominated for 2 Emmy’s and it’s coming back for a second season, and we cannot freakin’ wait! Resigned to the fact that there’s no such thing as an original…