Friends with Benefits (2011)

Friends with Benefits (2011) — This article was originally published on 12ftdwende.com on 22 July 2011. I really don’t think I’ve quite got the hang of reviewing comedies. As I mention in every review I write for a comedy, the only real barometer for success is whether or not it makes you laugh. However, “I … Continue reading

Two and a Half Men – “Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmitt”

Two and a Half Men – “Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmitt” Way back in the day Charlie Sheen was considered a reasonably competent dramatic actor in films like Wall Street and Platoon. Then came Major League and Hot Shots and suddenly his comedic ability became apparent. After the tumultuous decade that was the 90s, … Continue reading

Meandering [Slightly Drunken] Thoughts on the 2011 Emmys

So I figured if I’m going to blogging about television, I should probably weigh in on the Emmys. I realized this though as the Emmys were already in progress and I had been drinking (I started to sober up somewhere around the Drama categories). These are my meandering real-time thoughts as I watched the broadcast. … Continue reading