It's a shame that British TV, even those shows that get imported to the States, always get shafted on the TV Club list.

The first three episodes in particular are just wonderful.

Most notable omissions, even if they are understandable: The Thick of It, Sherlock, and Black Mirror.

Most notable omissions, even if they are understandable: The Thick of It, Sherlock, and Black Mirror.

No, I meant that I'm going to defend Parks from all the people here complaining about its high placement.

TVClub list goes up tomorrow, right?  Maybe I should start preparing a defense for Parks & Recreation in anticipation of the inevitable backlash and bitching.

I think Skyfall is a bit overrated.  It's a good film, but there are a lot of problems with the script.  It's really the cinematography that elevates it.

I think people conflate an episode not being a constant gag machine (i.e., not telling jokes all the time, which considering Community relatively rapid pace can stand out) with an episode that "isn't funny".

Prediction: Homeland will become a show everyone will be embarrassed about having fawned over, and will thus be extra critical of in three years.

Why was Nathan McKinnon taking SATs?  It's not like he's going to go to university.

I still slightly favour Guinness, but Oldman was terrific in an otherwise OK movie.

Fuckin' war of attrition over there.

Overdue, but certainly welcome:

You made the right decision.

I don't think personality is an excuse for incompetence and unprofessionalism.

I don't think the Dean tries to do his job the best he can.  He tried for like 5 minutes in "Biology 101", but that's about it.

The Office.

I don't think that is what it is about.  It's about presenting the audience with the same uncertainty Tony will face for the rest of his life.

Re: the Homeland finale, because I've been asked to share some of my thoughts (SPOILERS, obviously)

The conclusion is just so melodramatic, it makes my eyes roll thinking about it.