Archive for July, 2016

XFINITY Binge-Watching Guide: Summer TV > Summer Movies

July 29, 2016

Back in the dark days before the Internet, a local movie theater in West Lawn, PA would host an evening where they’d show all of the summer’s movie trailers. It was amazing. We’d buy popcorn and soda and just sit there and marvel at the exciting summer we had in front of us.

This summer? I don’t think we’d marvel so much.

Fortunately, the TV world has picked up the slack. So, grab your own popcorn and soda and enjoy some of these top picks…

Note: Yeah, these aren’t all Summer TV shows, but they’re still worth your time.

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 1. –“Game of Thrones”: For as long as I write this column, I will suggest you watch “Game of Thrones.” I love it that much.
 2. – “Power”: “Power” has become the hottest show this summer. People are loving it.
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  3. – “The Simpsons” – Wow, this list is really dramatic. How about every episode of “The Simpsons” ever as a palate cleanser? 
 4. – “Ray Donovan”Liev Schreiber’s Emmy nomination is very well deserved. He owns this enthralling drama.
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  5. – “Orphan Black”: Four season of amazing, mind-bending twists and turns await you if you decide to jump into this BBC America hit.  6. – “Animal Kingdom”: Ellen Barkin is great in TNT’s breakout summer drama.

TV Tapas: Snoop Dogg Learns How to Make Hot Dogs

July 29, 2016

Snoop Dogg Learns How to Make Hot Dogs ('Jimmy Kimmel Live')

Snoop Dogg Learns How to Make Hot Dogs (‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’)

Random Thoughts…

  • Megan Fox is coming back to “New Girl”? I’m OK with that. She was funny as Reagan.
  • Hillary quoted “Hamilton” last night. That’s one way to get on my good side.
  • Entertainment Weekly has been releasing a lot of “Walking Dead” stuff. I’m officially excited.

Breaking News…

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Trending Videos…

LateShow1. ‘The Late Show’ – Can Colbert get people to say nice things about the candidate they don’t support?
JimmyKimmel2. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ – Jimmy invites the Troompa Loompas back on the show.
TonightShow3. ‘The Tonight Show’ – Will Smith’s epic entrance…er…entrances.

What to Watch Tonight…

RealTimewithBillMaher‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ (HBO: 10pm ET) – Bill welcomes some guy named Bernie Sanders.  I’ve heard of him!
Outcast‘Outcast’ (ABC: 8pm ET) – Kyle is stunned after Sidney’s revelation.
TheRapGame‘The Rap Game’ (Lifetime: 10pm) – The kids are helped out by Nelly. I’ve heard of him too!

Celebs on Twitter: ‘Big Brother’ Host Julie Chen

That’s all the TV Tapas for today. If you have any questions, please drop me a line on Twitter:[twitter_follow username=”gordonholmes” count=”false” language=”en” size=”large”]

TV Tapas: Can You Tell When Matt Damon Is Lying?

July 28, 2016
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Can You Tell When Matt Damon Is Lying? (‘The Tonight Show’)

Random Thoughts…

  • I wonder if it hurts Jimmy Kimmel’s feelings when Matt Damon does “The Tonight Show.”
  • That flashback on “Mr. Robot” last night… Whoa…
  • I stopped watching “Wayward Pines.” Is it worth getting back into now that the season has wrapped up? Let me know in the comment section below.

Breaking News…

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Trending Videos…

TheLateLateShow1. ‘The Late Late Show’ – James Corden has a rap battle with Dave Franco and Cara Delevingne.
JimmyKimmel2. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ – Republicans and Democrats don’t have very nice things to say about each other.
TonightShow3. ‘The Tonight Show’ – Matt Damon used to fly Trump Air?

What to Watch Tonight…

QueenoftheSouth‘Queen of the South’ (USA: 10pm ET) – Will Camila give up Teresa?
BattleBots‘BattleBots’ (ABC: 8pm ET) – It’s probably not a great idea to teach robots how to use chainsaws. But, it is entertaining.
ImpracticalJokers‘Impractical Jokers’ (TruTV: 10pm) – The guys play pranks in a pet store.

Celebs on Twitter: ‘Modern Family’ Star Ariel Winter

That’s all the TV Tapas for today. If you have any questions, please drop me a line on Twitter:[twitter_follow username=”gordonholmes” count=”false” language=”en” size=”large”]

TV Tapas: Furious Suitor Lashes Out During ‘Bachelorette’ Special

July 27, 2016
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Furious Suitor Lashes Out During ‘Tell All’ Special (‘The Bachelorette’)

Random Thoughts…

  • “The Bachelorette: Men Tell All” special was brutal last night. I could smell the Axe Body Spray coming through my TV.
  • Nice to have “Married at First Sight” back in my life. Anything that makes me feel better about my life choices is a plus.
  • Is anyone watching “Animal Kingdom”? I bailed after the first few, but I’m hearing good things about it.

Breaking News…

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Trending Videos…

LateShow‘The Late Show’ – Cartoon Hillary Clinton pays Stephen a visit.
JimmyKimmel2. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ – Aww…’The Baby Bachelorette: Men Tell All.’
TonightShow3. ‘The Tonight Show’ – Michael Fassbender faces Jimmy Kimmel in blackjack. The loser gets a funnel of ice water down their pants.

What to Watch Tonight…

WaywardPines‘Wayward Pines’ (FOX: 8pm ET) – The stakes are high in the season finale.
mrrobot‘Mr. Robot’ (USA: 10pm ET) – Elliot searches for ways to delete Mr. Robot.
Greenleaf‘Greenleaf’ (OWN: 10pm) – Can Grace find evidence to use against Mac?

Celebs on Twitter: ‘The Walking Dead’ Star Norman Reedus

That’s all the TV Tapas for today. If you have any questions, please drop me a line on Twitter:[twitter_follow username=”gordonholmes” count=”false” language=”en” size=”large”]

TV Tapas: Will James Corden Admit Which Celeb Was His Least Favorite Carpool Karaoke?

July 26, 2016

Who Was James Corden's Least Favorite Carpool Karaoke? ('The Late Late Show')

Will James Corden Admit Which Celeb Was His Least Favorite Carpool Karaoke? (‘The Late Late Show’)

Random Thoughts…

  • I went on three first dates in three consecutive nights when I was younger. It was a nightmare. So much stress. Being ‘The Bachelorette’ is my personal nightmare.
  • WWE rebooted their ‘Monday Night Raw’ flagship show last night and it was really solid. Still, three hours of anything in one night is too much.
  • With all of the news and whatnot coming out of this weekend’s Comic Con, I’m most excited for ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.’

Breaking News…

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Trending Videos…

TheBachelorette‘The Bachelorette’ – Oh JoJo…love is the best, but I’m not sure it’s worth all of this mess.
JimmyKimmel2. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ – Kimmel and Matt Damon go to couples counseling in an attempt to settle their differences.
TonightShow3. ‘The Tonight Show’ – Jimmy and Denis Leary play a game of Catchphrase.

What to Watch Tonight…

AGT‘America’s Got Talent’ (NBC: 8pm ET) – The live shows finally start!
TheBachelorette‘The Bachelorette: The Men Tell All’ (ABC: 10pm ET) – The dudes finally get to put in their two cents. I’m sure they’ll be very respectful.
MAFS‘Married at First Sight’ (FYI: 8pm) – Pledging your life to someone you’ve never met? What could go wrong?

Celebs on Twitter: ‘The Great Indoors’ Star Joel McHale

That’s all the TV Tapas for today. If you have any questions, please drop me a line on Twitter:[twitter_follow username=”gordonholmes” count=”false” language=”en” size=”large”]

‘Once Upon a Time’ casts Aladdin and Jafar | EW.com

July 25, 2016

More additions from the Land of Untold Stories were announced during Once Upon a Time’s Comic-Con panel on Saturday.

Deniz Akdeniz (Graceland) has been tapped to play Aladdin — who was described as “the savior” — while Oded Fehr (‘Covert Affairs’) will play Jafar. (‘Lost’s’ Naveen Andrews previously portrayed Jafar on ‘Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.’) The duo joins the previously cast Giles Matthey as Morpheus and Craig Horner as the Count of Monte Cristo.

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TV Tapas: Steve Harvey Fakes a Laugh After Contestant’s Mean Joke

July 25, 2016
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Steve Harvey Fakes a Laugh After Contestant’s Mean Joke (“Celebrity Family Feud”)

Random Thoughts…

  • I’m liking FOX’s fall baseball show “Pitch.” I’m not sure how you stretch it out into a series, but I’m in.
  • FOX’s “Lethal Weapon” reboot series? Hard pass.
  • Brie Larson is the lead in “Captain Marvel”? Works for me. After “Room,” I’d see Brie Larson in anything.

Breaking News…

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Trending Videos…

TonightShow1. ‘The Tonight Show’ – Here’s a card trick you can try at home.
Ballers2. ‘Ballers’ – It’d be really easy to turn “Ballers” into a “Lifestyle Porn” show with fast cars and big yachts, but they’re making some interesting choices.
Power3. ‘Power’ – How is Ghost going to deal with his new nightclub competition?

What to Watch Tonight…

TheBachelorette‘The Bachelorette’ (ABC: 8pm ET) – One guy gets the boot, the other three get to go to Thailand.
oddmomout‘Odd Mom Out’ (Bravo: 10pm ET) – Drew Barrymore pays this hilarious comedy a visit.
RizzoliandIsles‘Rizzoli & Isles’ (TNT: 9pm) – Jane goes undercover in a prison in the show’s 100th episode.

Celebs on Twitter: ‘Preacher’ Star Dominic Cooper

That’s all the TV Tapas for today. If you have any questions, please drop me a line on Twitter:[twitter_follow username=”gordonholmes” count=”false” language=”en” size=”large”]

XFINITY Binge-Watching Guide: Beat-the-Heat Edition

July 22, 2016

I don’t know if everyone knows this, but your weekly binge-watching list originates from the City of Brotherly Love…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. And if you’ll check your favorite weather site, you’ll learn that we’re facing temperatures in the high 9os this weekend.

That’s no good.

I intend on spending my weekend indoors, getting better acquainted with my air conditioning, and catching up on some of these top titles…

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 1. –“Game of Thrones”Are you already caught up on this epic series? Watch it again. I picked up so much when I did a rewatch.
 2. – “Entourage”: I always compare “Ballers” to “Entourage,” but I hadn’t seen an episode of “Entourage” recently. So, with “Ballers” coming back, I wanted to see if the comparison was valid. I watching the pilot and got sucked in. I’m in the middle of Season 3 right now.
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   3. – “Power”: The season premiere was awesome. If you’ve never seen this show, you can plow through the first two season quickly.
 4. – “Ray Donovan”: Showtime’s biggest summer title seems to be in the middle of another hot season.
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  5. – “Odd Mom Out”: – The sophomore slump hasn’t hit this hilarious comedy. And we’ve got every episode online.  6. – “Greenleaf”: Oprah’s new drama is a hit in our office. Every Thursday we get together to talk about the previous night’s episode.

TV Tapas: Celine Dion’s Amazing Impressions of Cher, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, and More

July 22, 2016
Celine Dion Impersonates Cher, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, and More ("The Tonight Show")

Celine Dion Impersonates Cher, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, and More (“The Tonight Show”)

Random Thoughts…

  • I forgot how good Jon Stewart was at what he used to do on “The Daily Show” until I saw him take over “The Late Show” last night.
  • “Bones” fans: If you have not watched the finale yet, stop reading this and watch it.
  • Apparently the “Divergent” finale is going straight to TV. Can’t say I’m surprised. I never hear anyone talking about it. I had to get my niece to explain it to me.

Breaking News…

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Trending Videos…

JimmyKimmel1. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ – I’ve always got time for some “This Week in Unnecessary Censorship.”
LateShow2. ‘The Late Show’ – Jon Stewart took over “The Late Show” and it was awesome.
sethmeyers3. ‘Late Night’ – Seth Meyers and Leslie Jones are freaked out by a giant crab.

What to Watch Tonight…

BigBrother‘Big Brother’ (CBS: 8pm ET) – Four Battle Back competitions will decide who gets to return to the game.
TheRapGame‘The Rap Game’ (Lifetime: 10pm ET) – Little kids who can rap? If it’s anything like Another Bad Creation, I’m in.
ElenaofAvalor‘Elena of Avalor’ (Disney: 7pm) – Will this teen princess be able to protect her sister?

Celebs on Twitter: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Judge Howie Mandel

That’s all the TV Tapas for today. If you have any questions, please drop me a line on Twitter:[twitter_follow username=”gordonholmes” count=”false” language=”en” size=”large”]

TV Tapas: Michelle Obama Rocks Out During ‘Carpool Karaoke’

July 21, 2016

Michelle Obama Rocks Out During 'Carpool Karaoke' ('The Late Late Show')

Michelle Obama Rocks Out During ‘Carpool Karaoke’ (‘The Late Late Show’)

Breaking News…

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Trending Videos…

JimmyKimmel1. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ – ‘Suicide Squad’ star Cara Delevingne shows off her odd tattoo.
LateShow2. ‘The Late Show’ – Mark Cuban has some harsh words for Donald Trump
TonightShow3. ‘The Tonight Show’ – Can Fallon strike out MLB legend Bernie Williams?

What to Watch Tonight…

QueenoftheSouth‘Queen of the South’ (USA: 10pm ET) – Teresa witnesses a terrifying incident.
Alone‘Alone’ (History: 9pm ET) – What were the ten most talked about moments of the season?
LipSyncBattle‘Lip Sync Battle’ (Spike: 10pm) – We’ll finally learn if Gigi Hadid is a better lip-syncer than Tyler Posey.

Celebs on Twitter: ‘Dr. Ken’ Star Ken Jeong

That’s all the TV Tapas for today. If you have any questions, please drop me a line on Twitter:[twitter_follow username=”gordonholmes” count=”false” language=”en” size=”large”]