that "scorpion shot" comes at the end of what appears to be one of those exiled hero drinking contests… you can see the bar top littered with empty glasses. so conservatively, the skyfall total is about 15 shy. also: james has been drinking more. i'm worried about him.

Exactly what "evidence" suggests Chuck Norris could beat Bruce Lee in a fight? What a galling bit of unfounded nonsense. Bad form, Mike D… I prefer my AV Club reviews libel-free, thank you very much.

Louie is apparently surrounded by comics that have aged really well, while he looks like the crab-infested father of that robust young ginger from the old standup clip. 
Three little moments that helped make tonight's episode:

Louie is apparently surrounded by comics that have aged really well, while he looks like the crab-infested father of that robust young ginger from the old standup clip. 
Three little moments that helped make tonight's episode:

For all of the speculation and analysis about Louie's objective in casting an African-American actress as his ex-wife — which he's earned, in a way, by being a highly nuanced writer/director — I can't help but think everyone's missing the point, and the idea merely came about as a passing, smart-assed nod to the…

For all of the speculation and analysis about Louie's objective in casting an African-American actress as his ex-wife — which he's earned, in a way, by being a highly nuanced writer/director — I can't help but think everyone's missing the point, and the idea merely came about as a passing, smart-assed nod to the…

hey av club how come your videos never work?

hey av club how come your videos never work?

I'll agree with you that Stiller's abrupt exit wasn't handled very well — that sarcastic "bye" almost could have been added in post, for how poorly integrated it was into the intricately escalating tenor of insecurity that characterized the rest of the scene. ((I immediately thought of Tommy Wiseau, exiting a flower…

I'll agree with you that Stiller's abrupt exit wasn't handled very well — that sarcastic "bye" almost could have been added in post, for how poorly integrated it was into the intricately escalating tenor of insecurity that characterized the rest of the scene. ((I immediately thought of Tommy Wiseau, exiting a flower…

This is one of my favorite episodes of mad men to date. There's a beautiful harmony to all of the intertwining character threads, and it builds so skillfully on some key elements of the series as a whole. Also: Slattery is a remarkable director. Every episode he helms has a magnetic energy about it. That kid's goin'…

I won't claim to have predicted Fallon's eventual success as a late night host, but around the time his show premiered, I repeatedly challenged "disparagers" to look up episodes from Conan's first season. (shudder).

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Tasha:

You're right; I think it's definitely worth mentioning that both shows have a daunting task in cranking out so many episodes per season.

magnitude has been carrying that show from day one!

I am surprised the Colbert Report lost out to its counterpart. That show has always been superior to the Daily Show, in its comedic bite, depth, and the abilities of its host; Colbert is vastly sharper and more dynamic than Stewart, period. The latter comes off as grating and monotonous, and watching Stewart huff it…