And here’s why. They are making another one.
This Is An Absolute Classic
As near as I can tell, Jiskefet was a Dutch sketch comedy show that came and went for 16 seasons between 1990 and 2010. Here’s their take on how British sports appear (and sound) to the rest of the world.
Fucking brilliant.
Dammit Jim, I’m Not An Artist —
I’m A Mathematician!
I never really had the classic “I’m in college so I like M.C. Escher” phase, so I’m kind of enjoying this stuff now. The above video is not available in your region, bastard, but hopefully will be soon. I included the trailer mostly for Graham Nash’s cleavage.
The podcast is good.
Can This Possibly Be Any Good?
I’m cautiously optimistic, but the showrunners have a pretty uneven track record.
Available to stream on Netflix starting tomorrow.
UPDATE: Also, this billboard may be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.
They’re Vicious!
Anyone else have a turtle problem? No?
And Then There’s This
https://youtu.be/lr5nelSwgbw
You don’t need a criminal lawyer, you need a criminal lawyer.
From a site I used to like, and begrudgingly still read despite its having been made a shadow of its former self by a corporate overlord a few years ago …
The season five premiere is a two-night event that begins on Sunday, February 23 at 9:00 PM ET and continues with the second episode on Monday, February 24 (preceded by a rerun of the season premiere). In the 10-episode fifth season, “Jimmy McGill’s (Odenkirk) decision to practice law as ‘Saul Goodman’ creates unexpected and profound waves of change for those in his orbit,” according to AMC’s press release.
A Nasty Repost
https://youtu.be/3zPCkgUSchI
Season 2, episode 3 of The Young Ones, featuring Terry Jones as the drunk vicar and musical guest The Damned. (Original air date May 29, 1984.)
Happy Halloween, bastards.
Batman’s Loyal Batler
Funny in subtle yet complex ways. I give AI two years and we’re toast.
NOT In Theaters
Happy Batman Day
Painting by Alex Ross, obviously.
And fuck Bob Kane for screwing co-creator Bill Finger, who allegedly died broke.