Recaps & Reviews

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Recaps and reviews of arts and pop culture — books, tv, movies, etc.

The Challenge: Free Agents Recap S25, Ep. 8

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EN is having computer problems, so you’re stuck with just me this time around.

Alright, so we’ve got our first post-Jordan and Bananas throw down episode coming up. The previously on reminds us that in addition to Jordan, Jonna went home. Laurel is of course heartbroken over Jordan’s departure. HOW WILL SHE GO ON?! Continue reading

Mad Men Post-Mortem: Waterloo

Author’s note: This week’s format is just a bit different than the rest of this series this season. I hope you enjoy!

Spoilers ahead!

When was the last time the country sat in front of the television, riveted by a technological advance happening right in front of their eyes? Not something shitty like last year’s Boston Bombing and the subsequent movie-like criminal chase that had everyone glued to their favorite news outlet, but something where we just go, “Holy shit. I just witnessed history.” This week’s mid-season finale of Mad Men took place during the days of the Apollo 11 mission that put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon. Continue reading

The Challenge: Free Agents Recap S25, Ep. 4

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The episode begins with a POOOOL PARTY! Maybe it’s just gray and cold in Chicago, but this looks like an incredible idea even if it means getting gonorrhea from the water.They are mixing fruity drinks and I’m sobbing into the fleece I’m wearing. Obligatory Jasmine twerk! Though it’s not on a pole, make yourself a Mai Tai and DRINK. Continue reading

Movie Review: The Other Woman

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In this edition of “I saw it so you don’t have to” I saw The Other Woman this weekend. This movie was touted as the best female comedy since Bridesmaids. I haven’t been to many movies recently, but when a trainer at my gym asked people if anyone was interested in seeing this this weekend, I said sure, why not? I need more social outings with more than just my regular group of friends and I like Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann. I started to read the Grantland review on Friday, but had to stop because things didn’t look good. Continue reading