DC Comics’ movies can be a real drag for those of us who loved the sunny, silly supers played by Adam West and Christopher Reeves. Thankfully, however, the dank, dark brooding seen in “Man of Steel” and “Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” has no place on the CW’s versions of that universe. Does it […]
How To Watch Paw Patrol Online Without Cable
“Paw Patrol” is the name, but the popular Nick Jr. cartoon might as well be called “Puppy Sue.” The pups that star in it are, after all, idealized versions of their preschool viewers, just like “Mary Sue” characters are for adults. In this case, they are small and spunky but ultra-capable creatures, loaded up with […]
When, Why, and How to Watch Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
To cope with your mental illness, might I suggest jazz hands? At least, that’s the strategy of Rebecca Bunch, who frequently bursts into song as the titular “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” in the CW’s musical satirical rom-com. The fourth and final season premieres Friday, October 12. Rebecca taps, she tangoes, she shimmies in her Spanx. There are […]
How To Watch Doctor Who Season 11 Online
Karen Beck is a freelance writer, friend, and aficionado of science fiction and dystopian books and television. You can Follow @Karenofnine on Twitter Quick fandom litmus test: is this just a box? Or a shining celebration of quirky adventure and moral intellectualism? If the former, you’re probably new to Who–Doctor Who, that is, the 54-year-old British science fiction show. If […]
How to Watch “The Good Place” Without Cable
Your media’s mind-numbing predictability is about to get a jolt of motherforking fun. After all, most shows deliver dully on their promises, right? “America’s Got Talent” gives you talent. “This is Us” is all about them. The news gives you a stomach ulcer. But in NBC’s “The Good Place,” you truly have no idea where […]
How to Watch Food Network Without Cable
Let’s have a little EVOO on our TV tonight, shall we? Those of you in the know will immediately recognize Food Network chef Rachael Ray’s unique lingo, short for “extra virgin olive oil.” Devotees of that acronym might also secretly say “BAM!” when they sprinkle on spice, hearkening back to chef Emeril Lagasse’s famous cooking […]