1. Beyoncé – RENAISSANCE This is an instant classic. I loved it from the very first listen and couldn’t wait to play it over and over. This is by far the best dance album of the year. Beyoncé is a masterful curator of sounds. I love that she features Grace Jones and samples Donna Summer.…
1. serpentwithfeet – DEACON This is by far my most played album of 2021. Simply put, it makes me happy. It is rare to hear an entire album of love songs from a queer black perspective. It is soulful, it is catchy, it is wonderful. It will have you singing “Me and my boo wear…
I decided to rewatch all 180 episodes of the iconic sitcom and record my observations. Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 (coming soon) Season 8 (coming soon) Season 9 (coming soon)
These are TV shows, mini-series, or multi-part documentaries that I streamed in 2020. If it specifies a season then I have watched the previous seasons prior to Jan 1, 2020 1BR (Amazon Prime) – B- Midsommar + The Invitation. 13th (Netflix or Youtube) – A – Ava DuVernay’s documentary about racial inequality in the United…
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Previous seasons Episode 1: “The Chaperone” (87th episode overall) Original air date: September 22, 1994 Plot: Jerry dates a Miss America contestant and Kramer tags along. Elaine gets a new job. George changes the Yankees uniforms to 100% cotton. Characters Introduced: Ian Abercrombie as Mr. Justin Pitt Guest Stars/Notable Characters: Gail Strickland as Landis, Buck…
Previous seasons Episode 1: “The Mango” (65th episode overall) Original air date: September 16, 1993 Plot: Elaine never had an orgasm with Jerry. Characters Introduced: Veralyn Jones as Renee Guest Stars/Notable Characters: Lisa Edelstein as Karen Recurring gags: “It moved!” “I’m back baby, I’m back!” Foods eaten: A flat Coke with no ice. A subpar…
The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design by Roman Mars – B An interesting look into what makes a city work. Lots of good trivia bits. A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles – A- I really liked the turns of phrases he uses to paint a picture.…
A Secret Love – A- These two women were in a league of their own Allen v. Farrow – A- Yeah, he did it. No doubt Another Round – A- Friends decide to test the theory that the most productive people maintain a 0.05% blood alcohol level at all times. Big Sky – C+ After…
1. Fiona Apple – Fetch the Bolt Cutters This was my most exciting first listen of the year by far. I waited up until it was released at midnight on April 17th (my birthday!) and then listened to it several times in a row. It was worth the 8 year wait. So many quotable lyrics…
Previous seasons Episode 1: “The Trip (part 1)” (41st episode overall) Original air date: August 12, 1992 Plot: Jerry and George head to L.A. to track down Kramer who is a suspect in a series of murders (yes, that is the actual plot). Characters Introduced: Ruth the cashier at Monk’s Guest Stars/Notable Characters: Corbin Bersen…
Previous seasons Episode 1: “The Note” (18th episode overall) Original air date: September 18, 1991 Plot: George is stressed out because he gets a massage from, God forbid, A MAN! (It may have moved.) Notable locations: Jerry has a new table, still only two chairs. Jerry has a new stereo system. Foods eaten: George eats…
Previous season Season 2 (12 episodes aired, 13 filmed) Episode 1: “The Ex-Girlfriend” (episode 6 overall) Original air date: January 23, 1991 (delayed due to the start of the Gulf War) Plot: George finally breaks up with an annoying woman then Jerry dates her and realizes George was right. Notable locations: Jerry’s bathroom you can…
Season 1 (5 episodes) Episode 1: “The Seinfeld Chronicles” (aka “Good News, Bad News” aka “Pilot” Original air date: July 5, 1989 then repeated on June 28, 1990 Plot: George and Jerry discuss the romantic intentions of a woman coming to NYC for business and asking to stay with Jerry for the weekend. Characters Introduced:…
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