On the Unique Joys and Upcoming Trials & Tribulations of Saint Ted Lasso
Like the buoyancy of its titular character, the exact vibe of Ted Lasso is hard to pin down. It’s a family comedy with sex and swears, a deceptively simple drama about people trying real hard, dotted with very American jokes and thoroughly English sensibilities. It’s the weird characters and team-microcosm-within-a-specific-organisation-within-a-specific-town of Parks … Continue reading
a PITCH PERFECT movie for all times
When my godson was born, I got a 20 second phone call. “We’re on our way to the hospital. The agency said there’s a baby. We had to clear out your room just in case. Will let you know more soon. Bye!” A month before, I’d rented my best mates’s spare room for the winter … Continue reading
Party Down: ‘Sin Say Shun Awards Afterparty’ and the ethics of sex business
If you’ve not seen this series, it’s worth at least two watches; one for humor, one for pathos. Each episode is self-contained, titled after the event the party down crew is working, and spanning only the event. Characters don’t develop much between episodes; their changes, if any, are signified by the car they drive to … Continue reading