Join hosts Doug and Karen as they dissect the best TV series of the 1990s.
We discuss the news about Anthony Rapp's solo show returning to New York, and review the shows “Chester Bailey,” “A Man of No Importance,” “Straight Line Crazy,” and “Topdog/Underdog,” as well as the films “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Barbarian.”
Join us for one last lap around the block, friends, as we reminisce about the highs of our time at “Melrose Place.”
We have reached the end of the block!!! Karen and I recap the final episode of “Melrose Place” after seven seasons and six years. We have things to say: What stories worked best? Who did the writers do the dirtiest? Was Amanda really a murderer? Plug in to hear us out.
What has Doug's heartbeat racing? Find out, plus hear his theatre reviews of “1776,” “Death of a Salesman,” and “I'm Revolting.” And we pay tribute to the late, great Angela Lansbury.
In the second-to-last episode, Eve has lots of flashbacks, Megan marries Ryan, Amanda gets a new career path, and Jane has a secret. Also: Is Amanda really a psycho? And just how does organ donorship work?
They fast! And they see theatre! And watch movies! We review “Leopoldstadt,” “The Sandman,” “Blonde,” pay tribute to Loretta Lynn and Louise Fletcher, and discuss an important episode of NPR's “Throughline” podcast.
This is the episode that finally just goes for it. Has Amanda hit bottom? Maybe. But Eve might have it even worse – and that's for the best! Plus, Ryan makes a decision about Megan and Lexi finds herself in a very compromised position. We also have an important Yom Kippur chat at the top that should not be missed.
Everyone starts to reveal their true colors as we hurtle towards the series finale. Amanda continues to pimp Eve out, Ryan must deal with Terry face to face, Lexi continues her sabotage, Kyle makes a move, and Jane gets a new job doing…we're not sure what.
We review “See How They Run,” the off-Broadway show “Jasper,” “The Devil in Ohio,” and continue the conversation on “House of the Dragon.” And you'll find out just who is emailing Doug.
Sarah's arrival should send everyone's lives into chaos, but it's Amanda's latest choice that really has a ripple effect. Tune in to hear our thoughts on all of this – and on possibly the craziest background scene we've ever watched.
We discuss this week's Emmy Awards, the state of television content, with an emphasis on “Black Bird,” “The Patient,” and “Slow Horses,” and review “Elvis” and “Lightyear.” We also apologize to any geriatric musicians we might have offended here. Go check out Concrete Animals!
Ryan continues to be a d-bag, which makes Lexi look less horrible. Amanda continues to act poorly, which will only point Kyle in Jane's direction. But we are here for Dr. Visconti getting a love life! Only five episodes left!
We discuss “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” “Men,” “Virgin River,” and “House of the Dragon,” and try to get to the secret of smart storytelling.
We can't shake the stink of Lexi off this episode. She's everywhere! Plus, Eve and Peter spend their new fortune, Amanda becomes ruthless again, Jane's new man moves marathon-fast, and the building gets a new owner.
We talk about polarization and general snobbery in regard to “Yellowstone” and “The Terminal List” and review “The Black Phone” and “The Kite Runner.” Plus: how did Doug spend his birthday?
It's all work and no play for Amanda, Peter experiences some extreme highs and lows, and Ryan takes a major turn.
We discuss “The Butcher Boy” at Irish Repertory Theatre, The Black Keys in concert, the new “Persuasion” adaptation and “The Bob's Burgers Movie.” Plus, RIP to the HBOMax catalog.
The wheels seem to be set in motion for the series finale as Amanda has to make some adult choices, an enemy of Peter's resurfaces, Jane moves back into the beach house, and Lexi dresses like she's in “The Matrix.”
We revisit “Stranger Things” now that Karen has seen the whole thing, and also talk about how Hollywood revisits its creative output from the past.
We found out if Amanda and her baby survived her big fall, Michael tries to bail himself out of hot water, Lexi has a new scheme, and Eve is now officially the worst character ever. Plus Hilary Banks!
We do a deep dive into “Yellowstone” and talk about its Emmy snub as well as other Emmy observations.
Plot points throughout the season really start paying off here, as people believe the worst about Amanda and Peter, and Michael gets paid out – but at what cost?
We review the new Broadway revival of “Into the Woods” as well as the movies “Thor: Love and Thunder,” “Spiderhead,” and “X.”
Rob Estes directs this episode, which goes pretty dark and doesn't always work. The gang goes looking for Kyle, Michael's plans go out the window, and an island resort in Cabo forces its guests to do three-legged races.
We cover stage productions of “Hamlet” and “Epiphany,” “The Boys” on Amazon, and the latest “Downton Abbey” film.
It's all in the family when Kyle's toxic dad comes to town. While Amanda caves, Megan holds her own. Meanwhile, Lexi's got the wrong idea and we're left wondering what exactly Michael is up to.
We review “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” “The Staircase” and Toni Colette, “Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness,” “The Bear,” and the off-Broadway show “Titanique.”
It's apparently Dunk on Amanda Month! How does the show celebrate? By resolving some of their worst storylines.
We discuss “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” “Under the Banner of Heaven,” “I Love That For You,” “The First Lady,” “Euphoria,” and the play “Corsicana.”
That's the episode in a nutshell. Kyle tries to build a music empire, Michael makes (more) bad decisions, Megan continues her special project, and Amanda wants muffins.
Which TV series know how to stick the landing, and which go on for seasons too long? We have answers here, plus reviews of “Fire Island,” “The Lost City,” and the new musical “The Bedwetter.”
Kyle's frustration reaches a fever pitch and so does our frustration with Rob Estes. Meanwhile, Jane and Michael have money problems, Megan and Ryan have lots of sex, and Lexi still sucks.
Karen's got some fun news! Plus we discuss “Stranger Things,” ”The Lincoln Lawyer,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” “POTUS” on Broadway, and “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.”
Despite a novel beginning to this Christmas episode, we're pretty quickly back to basics, with Kyle brooding over his bad news, Lexi going hard after Eve, Jane and Michael's divorce continuing, and the show doing Guy dirty. But we've also got Hanson! (That Hanson!)
Alyssa Maher joins us again to talk about “The Northman,” the new “Hamlet” opera, “Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers,” “Those You've Known,” “The Way Down,” and “The Staircase.”
Kyle gets some bad news, Amanda and Lexi team up, Megan and Ryan carry no money on them, and we learn Jane and Michael's favorite movie. Plus, we talk about why character matters so much.
Special guest star Alyssa Maher joins Doug and Karen for a special theatre conversation, including reviews of “Romeo and Bernadette,” “Mr. Saturday Night,” the “Funny Girl” revival, and “Paradise Square,” as well as talk about the Tony Awards and how theatre can rebuild new audiences. Also, happy five-year anniversary to Alyssa and Doug!
Dark days call for some dark conversation, so we discuss “The Batman,” “Broadway's “The Skin of Our Teeth,” “A Strange Loop,” and this year's Met Gala.
We discuss “Abbott Elementary,” “Mayans,” and the plays “The Minutes,” ”How I Learned to Drive,” and “A Case for the Existence of God."
What do you think the best decade for romantic comedies was? Plus a review of the new “Cyrano de Bergerac” with James McAvoy, and a discussion about the high cost of theatergoing.
After the Great Ceiling Collapse, Kyle closes in on the truth about Eve, Peter experiences a loss and a gain, Lexi asks for forgiveness and Jane takes an important phone call. Also, respect must be paid to Swamp Boogie Queen!
We discuss “Severance,” “Julia,” “To My Girls,” “Take Me Out,” and discuss the glee some take in theatrical failures.
We finally get Jane and Michael's wedding, and it's not what you think – it's worse! We talk about how the show struggles to recapture the crazy magic it once made so easily.
We discuss the Broadway production of “Plaza Suite” and the television shows “Pam & Tommy,” “The Dropout,” and “Peacemaker.”
Eve abounds on this episode! It's high time the writers clarified who she is by now. Meanwhile, Michaels gets released from jail, Jane heads to Chicago, Peter throws a bachelor party, and Lexi has a new mark.
Special guest star Ken Hart joins us again for a special post-Oscars discussion! We cover the ceremony, the hosts, the winners, the Slap, answer some questions about the industry as a whole, and wonder why there was so much Ridley Scott hate at the awards show.
It was a title too difficult to resist! Doug talks Oscar predictions and reviews “The Power of the Dog,” “Coda,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” and “King Richard." Plus, Karen caught up with“Nightmare Alley” and “Spencer.” Plus plus, a bonus review of the new “Scream” movie.
There's a power outage and riots in L.A.! Someone has a run-in with the cops! Someone goes skinny dipping! With all that, you'd think this episode would be more fun.
We talk about “Vikings: Valhalla,” “Fresh,” and “Space Dogs."
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