100 Pilots in 100 Days: Succession

When it was originally on: 2018-present Original Network: HBO Where You Can Stream It Now: HBO, or Hulu/Amazon if you have the HBO add-on.  Had I seen it before: Nope!  What IMDb says: Succession follows a dysfunctional American global-media family. Why I picked it: I love including some hot new shows on the block when I do these projects, and Succession certainly fits that bill. In a post … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Succession

100 Pilots in 100 Days: Parks and Recreation

When it was originally on: 2009-2015 Original network: NBC Where you can stream it now: Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Had I seen it before: Yes, I’ve seen all seven seasons in their entirety. What IMDb says: The absurd antics of an Indiana town’s public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place. Why I picked it: Parks and Recreation is one … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Parks and Recreation

100 Pilots in 100 Days: Dickinson

When it was originally on: 2019-present  Original network: Apple TV+ Where you can stream it now: Apple TV+ Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: An inside look at the world of writer Emily Dickinson.  Why I picked it: Apple TV+ is one of streaming’s new kids on the block, but of course was greatly overshadowed by the other new kid on the block, … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: Dickinson

It’s here. 100 Pilots in 100 Days!

2If the 2010s have taught us anything, it is that people will show up for a reboot. Granted the August 2017 Butcher Thoughts project does not have quite the same gravity as Star Wars, Superman, Full House, or even the Smurfs, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t implement a similar strategy.  And so I’ve decided to kick the new decade off by taking the original project that started … Continue reading It’s here. 100 Pilots in 100 Days!

Frozen 2: A Sequel That Sucks Because It’s A Sequel

Why yes. This is going to be a post where a grown ass woman says negative, nitpicky things about a children’s movie. If you keep reading despite that warning… well that’s your problem. Oh, also there’s going to be spoilers for both Frozen movies and some very light spoilers for Small Foot. Read at your own risk. The much anticipated sequel to Frozen is here, aptly entitled Frozen … Continue reading Frozen 2: A Sequel That Sucks Because It’s A Sequel

Albums to Listen To Instead of Taylor Swift’s “Lover”

It’s that time again. That’s right, a new Taylor Swift album! I have a complicated relationship with Taylor and her work. Pretty much every album she’s ever made consists of the following: – Several songs that I truly despise, either because I find their production obnoxious, their lyrics problematic, or some combination of both. – Several okay songs that I didn’t truly despise initially, but … Continue reading Albums to Listen To Instead of Taylor Swift’s “Lover”

An Album a Day: Lover by Taylor Swift

August 23, Lover by Taylor Swift Genre: PopYear: 2019Runtime: 61:48Total Number of Tracks: 18Songs you might know:– “Lover”– “The Man”– “The Archer”– “You Need to Calm Down”– “ME!” (ft. Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco)  My prior relationship with the album and artist: I listened to all four songs that dropped prior to the album’s release (the ones listed above minus “The Man”), and liked … Continue reading An Album a Day: Lover by Taylor Swift

An Album a Day: reputation by Taylor Swift

August 22, reputation by Taylor Swift Genre: Synthpop, with a touch of rap/hip hop influence that doesn’t really belong here. Year: 2017 Runtime: 55:38 Total Number of Tracks: 15 Songs you might know: – “…Ready For It?” – “End Game” (ft. Future and Ed Sheeran) – “Delicate” – “Look What You Made Me Do” My prior relationship with the album: The lead single of reputation was “Look What You … Continue reading An Album a Day: reputation by Taylor Swift

An Album a Day: 1989 (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Edition

August 21, 1989 (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Swift Genre: Synthpop Year: 2014Runtime: 68:37Total Number of Tracks: 16. 13 from the standard edition, and 3 bonus songs. And for once, none of the bonus tracks are rehashes of standard edition songs. Halle-freakin-lujah. Songs you might know:– “Blank Space”– “Style”– “Out of the Woods”– “Shake It Off”– “Bad Blood”– “Wildest Dreams”– “New Romantics” (deluxe edition exclusive)  My prior relationship … Continue reading An Album a Day: 1989 (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Edition

An Album a Day: Red (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Swift

August 20, Red (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Swift Genre: A hodgepodge of different sorts of pop. Not quite as synth-focused as Taylor’s more recent pop, but certainly not a country album either save for 2 or 3 tracks. Year: 2012Runtime: 90:27Total Number of Tracks: 21. This consists of the 16 songs from the standard edition, 3 bonus songs, and 3 bonus versions of standard edition songs. Songs you … Continue reading An Album a Day: Red (Deluxe Edition) by Taylor Swift