Weekly Roundup: 80s Mall Murder Madness, the Paralympic Games, and Parenting Job Descriptions8/29/2024
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.
Catherine's library find is a reminder that libraries are far more than just books. You can also check out an '80s-themed murder mystery game set in a shopping mall! Mentioned: "Let's Go to the Mall" from How I Met Your Mother. Terri's random recommendation is a reminder that sporting events in Paris are not over for the year. You can still watch the Paralympic Games, and you should! Here's how and where to watch, and an extensive list of relevant social media accounts to follow. Mentioned: Stephen Nedoroscik, aka Pommel Horse Guy, will compete on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. It starts September 17, and we'll be watching. Also mentioned: DWTS winner Laurie Hernandez's Olympic gymnastics analysis. In the archives, we discussed parenting job descriptions and how they've changed, or haven't, since 2018. Next week's lineup:
Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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On Wednesdays (rescheduled from Tuesdays), we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. We've sadly come to the end of A Gentleman in Moscow, a limited series on Paramount+. In the final episode, "Adieu," Alexander says some very difficult goodbyes. Have your monogrammed hankie ready.
Only Murders in the Building kicked off its fourth season with a cross-country round trip before ending up back in the building... where there was another murder. There was a lot of hand-holding and sign-pointing for a 30-minute episode, but we're happy to spend more time with these characters (and a very lengthy list of celebs stopping by in cameo roles). Mentioned: "Some Very Good Dogs" on Substack. Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E2 of Only Murders in the Building, “Gates of Heaven.” We'll be back tomorrow with a roundup of some of our favorite segments, like a library find and a visit to our archives.
Each Tuesday (formerly each Wednesday, but stay tuned for new shows tomorrow instead), we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This week, we got more of Sawyer's backstory, aka why he hates himself and wants everyone else to hate him too.
Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 9, "Solitary." Tomorrow, we'll say "Adieu" to A Gentleman in Moscow and "Hello" to season 4 of Only Murders in the Building.
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.
Catherine's library find is a children's book that maybe scared Terri a little: Little Red and the Big Bad Editor, by Rebecca Kraft Rector with illustrations by Shanda McCloskey. Terri's random recommendation is a follow-up to her movie games rec from last month: A movie game/community on Substack called Movie Fight Club. (And don't forget about her own Substack, Too Old for Cool!). In the archives, we discussed some unexpected back-to-school advice from 2021 and today. Mentioned: The Scrambled States of America. Next week's lineup:
Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This week, the flashback dial spun to Charlie, so we got to find out about his story and also see him become a hero and quit heroin, so that's quite a win for him.
Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 8, "Confidence Man"; we're switching our Lost discussions from Wednesdays to Tuesdays to accommodate Only Murders in the Building on Wednesdays. We'll be back tomorrow with a roundup of some of our favorite segments, like a library find and a visit to our archives.
On Tuesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's A Gentleman in Moscow, a limited series on Paramount+. In episode 7, "An Assembly," Alexander has to face some hard facts: His little girl is growing up, and he's going to have to let her go--and go far, far away.
Next week, we'll discuss the finale of the series, "Adieu." We'll also kick off our next series watch: Only Murders in the Building, season 4! Since those are dropping on Tuesdays, we'll be discussing them on our Wednesday episodes and switch Lost to Tuesdays. But for this week, Lost is still our Wednesday show, so we'll be back tomorrow with that discussion.
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.
Catherine's library find is actually an app that helps her keep track of some of her library finds (and make them Instagram-ready). It's called Bookmory. Terri's random recommendation is more of a PSA: Don't take pity on sweet-looking young people going door to door and invite them in. And if you do let a stranger into your home, don't show them your electric bill. In the archives, we checked in on the joys of homeownership, most recently discussed in 2022. Next week's lineup:
Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This week, we got another set of flashbacks and another wait, what? revelation, although it was not as shocking as Locke's "this island restored my ability to walk" news.
Next Wednesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 7, "The Moth." We'll be back tomorrow with a roundup of some of our favorite segments, like a library find and a visit to our archives.
On Tuesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's A Gentleman in Moscow, a limited series on Paramount+. In episode 6, "The Fall," a crisis prompts Alexander to test the limits of his confinement. His hotel family (and his keeper, Osip) must work together to protect him, just as he strives to protect Sofia.
Next Tuesday, we'll discuss the seventh episode of the series, "An Assembly." We'll be back tomorrow with a discussion of our other current TV watch/rewatch, Lost.
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.
Catherine's library find this week is another kids' nonfiction book that relies on a scatological title to grab the attention of reluctant readers (see also: Butt or Face). This one's called Fish Farts: And Other Amazing Ways Animals Adapt by Joanne Settel. Terri's random recommendation is a new venture from actor, author, and audiobook narrator Julia Whelan. It's called Audiobrary, and we'll be interested to see how it does as it takes on Audible. In the archives, we checked in on free-time activities for adults, first discussed in 2021. Next week's lineup:
Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available. |
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