Category Archives: Showtime

I’m Dying up Here (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

This series is based on the start of stand-up comedy in the 1970s, a golden age when stand-up comedians were revered. Based on the book by William Knoedelseder. Starring Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, and Michael Angarano. This show is not … Continue reading

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I Love That for You (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

A woman who has overcome childhood leukemia dreams of being a host on a shopping network. Starring Bess Armstrong, Vanessa Bayer, and Molly Shannon.Ā  I was pleasantly surprised by this show. It’s well written and is a wonderful, understated comedy. … Continue reading

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Super Pumped (Showtime) Rated NR

The story of the beginnings of the transportation company, Uber. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kyle Chandler, and Kerry BishĆ©. I’m surprised they chose to do this story as a TV show and not a two-hour movie. It might be more compelling … Continue reading

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Yellowjackets (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

 A championship girl’s soccer team survives a plane crash in the wilderness. Starring Melanie Lynskey, Sophie Thatcher, and Tawny Cypress.  I have mixed feelings about this show. At first, I’m thinking it’s brilliant – then, I’m feeling lost like I’m not sure … Continue reading

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Buried (Showtime) Rated NR

 Eileen Franklin remembers twenty years after the murder of her best friend that she witnessed the crime. Starring Elaine Tipton, DA Steve Wagstaffe, Douglas Horngrad, and Eileen Franklin. This documentary recalls the crime of the century, when eight-year-old Susan Nason … Continue reading

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The End (Showtime) Rated NR

 This series follows three generations of a family trying to find out the meaning of life, death, and everything in between. Starring Frances O’Connor, Harriet Walter, and Ingrid Torelli.  This show is a half-hour drama that has a lot happen … Continue reading

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ZIWE (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

ZIWE hosts a variety show that challenges the comforts of America with race, politics, and cultural issues. Starring Ziwe Fumudoh, Cole Escola, and Patti Harrison. At first glance, I really thought this show was stupid. I’m still thinking it’s not … Continue reading

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Couples Therapy (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

This reality show dives into the lives of couples who are going though therapy. We follow four couples as they attend their weekly meetings with their therapists. It’s a reality show with no filming tricks as these couples work on … Continue reading

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We Hunt Together (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

A cat and mouse chase begins as a pair of detectives track down a pair of killers. Starring Babou Ceesay, Hermione Corfield, and Eve Myles. I love British shows. They have real people instead of supermodels as actors, and they use actors … Continue reading

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Shameless (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

A family in Chicago is no holds barred as they try to survive with an alcoholic father. Starring William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky, and Jeremy Allen White. This show is extremely well written. The characters make a strong loving unit … Continue reading

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