There really is not a thing wrong with Treme - and a lot that is right with it - but I feel like David Simon made a terrible miscalculation by not providing any obvious narrative arcs or forward momentum. The Wire could be slow, sprawling, gradual, etc. but it was grounded in an ongoing police investigation. Something…

There really is not a thing wrong with Treme - and a lot that is right with it - but I feel like David Simon made a terrible miscalculation by not providing any obvious narrative arcs or forward momentum. The Wire could be slow, sprawling, gradual, etc. but it was grounded in an ongoing police investigation. Something…

"This episode shows why judges should always send people with specialized dance styles to choreography before Vegas."

"This episode shows why judges should always send people with specialized dance styles to choreography before Vegas."

I never expect "studio quality" of a live show. In fact, I consider that something of a false construction, as it presupposes studio sound is a higher quality than live sound, which is not true. Sure, studio recordings often sound cleaner, and are relatively free of unintended noise, mistakes and other random gaffes,…

I never expect "studio quality" of a live show. In fact, I consider that something of a false construction, as it presupposes studio sound is a higher quality than live sound, which is not true. Sure, studio recordings often sound cleaner, and are relatively free of unintended noise, mistakes and other random gaffes,…

I never claimed she was intoxicated or surly, so the fact that she's "cleaned up" and "mellowed out" is meaningless to me. The reason her live show was terrible is that she had not practiced and was unable get through a single song. She kept apologizing and/or mugging for the crowd, which was filled with weird…

I never claimed she was intoxicated or surly, so the fact that she's "cleaned up" and "mellowed out" is meaningless to me. The reason her live show was terrible is that she had not practiced and was unable get through a single song. She kept apologizing and/or mugging for the crowd, which was filled with weird…

Sorry, I didn't mean to insult your circus goth lifestyle. Just to be clear, there is nothing wrong with overflowing the coffers of an insufferable overgrown drama geek doing covers of Radiohead on the ukulele while wearing a Victorian-era bathing suit. If that's your thing, go for it. No judgment implied. Just not my…

Sorry, I didn't mean to insult your circus goth lifestyle. Just to be clear, there is nothing wrong with overflowing the coffers of an insufferable overgrown drama geek doing covers of Radiohead on the ukulele while wearing a Victorian-era bathing suit. If that's your thing, go for it. No judgment implied. Just not my…

I never thought I'd say this, but Shia LaBeouf is looking HOT. It helps that I find moody, pretentious sub-Matthew Barney video art erotic, but still…woof.

I never thought I'd say this, but Shia LaBeouf is looking HOT. It helps that I find moody, pretentious sub-Matthew Barney video art erotic, but still…woof.

…aaaaand I'd rather listen to the sound of Powers Boothe stepping on a cat than see Cat Power live. Seriously one of the worst live shows in history. How Chan Marshall has gotten this far while not being able to get through a single fucking song on stage without screwing up, crying, laughing or forgetting the words,…

…aaaaand I'd rather listen to the sound of Powers Boothe stepping on a cat than see Cat Power live. Seriously one of the worst live shows in history. How Chan Marshall has gotten this far while not being able to get through a single fucking song on stage without screwing up, crying, laughing or forgetting the words,…

I really wish I could get back the hours I've spent watching this show.

I really wish I could get back the hours I've spent watching this show.

"People finding each other. Taking shelter. I'm very moved. Time is a rubber band."

"People finding each other. Taking shelter. I'm very moved. Time is a rubber band."

Good to know nothing has changed in the 15+ years since the last time I looked at Mad Magazine.

Good to know nothing has changed in the 15+ years since the last time I looked at Mad Magazine.