Other than "Roseanne" and "The Middle", who actually has realistic housing on TV? I'm not even sure UPS driver Doug and legal secretary Carrie would be able to afford that home on King of Queens (next door to Lou Ferrigno), but then again I'm not a New Yorker.

It probably gets tiring answering those questions. They filmed a very rich and intricate story. The media, many of whom haven't read the novel, probably want to reduce it to a political tract. Of course, it's not that. There are certainly political/feminist themes but a theme is not a story. Perhaps that's Moss' point.

Yeah, he's playing both sides of the fence, because he's a freaking libertarian. Which makes his blue-collar play-acting a real kick in the teeth.

Fresh Air is still great. And This American Life succeeds despite it's smugness (most times).

Also, Colin Jost.

I'm starting to hate NPR, despite being a good solid liberal. They have a show called "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me" that must be scripted by right-wingers who want to depict smug, unfunny liberals in their natural element. And even their news shows (All Things Considered and the other one) are sometimes horrible, in how…

Fox News is too easy, plus I never watch it, but I get incensed at the mainstream and liberal news people who should know better yet still participate in nonsense. Chuck Todd is a pushover for fast-talking Repubs, way too often. Mark Halperin went from a fresh voice to a tool in record time. Even George Stephanopolous…

I went off to college in 1982, and that's about the time MTV became everything. Prince was perfect for that moment — he was the right age, he looked incredible, his videos were fantastic, and he was writing the best songs of his career throughout that decade. I remember going to see Purple Rain during an afternoon…

If you look at the covers of Superman comics throughout the 60s and 70s, it was a steady stream of stuff that never really happened — he was either being exposed as Clark Kent, marrying Lois, or turning into a super-jerk. And then you read the story and ha-ha, none of that was really happening. So I'm assuming Marvel…

I went to the MST3K/Rifftrax reunion show last year, and watched Reptilicus last night. It's going to take me a while to get used to Jonah Ray, I'll just leave it at that. I ended up liking Mike after Joel left, so maybe this will work for me at some point too. But hey, Felicia Day and Patton Oswalt are excellent…

As a parent, I've seen plenty of awful children's films. The worst three all came in a clump (between 2003-2006): Hoot, Spy Kids 3, and Sharkboy and Lavagirl. Especially the last two, which were green screen monstrosities. I'd rather sit through two hours of cereal commercials. The thing about a lousy kids' film is…

I'm finally starting to watch the Benedict Cumberbatch Sherlock Holmes series, and greatly enjoying it. Otherwise, I'm beside myself with anticipation waiting for Better Call Saul tomorrow.

I enjoy everything this guy does.

I had no idea the humble brownie was a Chicago invention. It just seems like a thing that has always existed, like motherhood or warfare.
It's weird that Lemonheads makes this list, but not more famous mass produced treats like Tootsie Roll or Brach's candy, or even Eli's cheesecake.

I've lost count of all the people my mom hates, just because of TV shows. Ah, moms.

There are only a handful of illustrators in his league.

I truly have no idea what's going on, or what has happened over the course of 6 episodes. But it's compelling enough to watch anyway, with a great cast and outstanding production.

This is a not-uncommon life trajectory.

It reminded me of Sweeps Month on the local news, when they hype up non-stories ("we've found rude behavior at many local DMVs using hidden cameras").
I learned last night that a Manhattan real estate guy had a large income in 2005 and paid the tax you would expect. I assume if any of his tax returns contain explosive…

Bob Dylan's electrified "Shelter from the Storm" on the Hard Rain live album beats the Blood on the Tracks version.