Parks and Recreation Season 6, Episode 16: New Slogan Posted by Sage A thoughtful and aggressive rebranding can mean the difference between fading out or thriving. Just ask Christian singer Katy Perry Hudson or that giant baby-man who runs … [Read more...]
“I’m gettin’ the epiphany sweats.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 6, Episode 14: Anniversaries Season 6, Episode 15: The Wall Posted by Sage It's Beslie's first anniversary and frankly, I'm shocked Leslie didn't work Ben's butt into the Pawnee Journal announcement's headline. Hanged … [Read more...]
“My eyes are basically useless right now.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 6, Episode 13: Ann and Chris - Posted by Sage "That parks lady is coming over and we're gonna go take a look at the pit." So began a Bechdel-crushing lady friendship for the ages. Leslie Knope and Ann Perkins … [Read more...]
“You can’t escape City Hall, fool. Let’s dance.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 6, Episode 11: New Beginnings Season 6, Episode 12: Farmer's Market - Posted by Sage Well, sorry for freaking everybody out, I guess. I've been commenting all season about how these episodes feel like the lead up to … [Read more...]
“Dream Bigger” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 6, Episode 10: Second Chance, Producer's Cut - Posted by Sage “Don’t be the kid that graduates high school, hangs out in the school parking lot. Be the woman who moves away, climbs the ladder, and then confidently … [Read more...]
Breaking Down the Golden Globe Nominations
Posted by Kim I have a confession to make. Yeah, yeah The Oscars are considered the "Super Bowl" of Awards shows, but The Golden Globes tend to be my favorite of all the awards shows out there. Maybe it's because they celebrate both film and TV, … [Read more...]
The Top 20 Television Moments of 2013 – Part One
Posted by Kim and Sage The twelve months since we celebrated our favorite television moments of 2012 have flown by, possibly because we spend most of that time watching television. The time has come again to revisit the surprise guest stars, … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Things We’re Thankful For This Year
Posted by Kim Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! I'm getting ready to head to Brooklyn to cook Thanksgiving Dinner for 10 of my friends (I TOLD you I was Monica!). But before I cook all day and then stuff myself silly (but not TOO much, I have a … [Read more...]
“#BossBitch” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 6, Episode 4: Doppelgängers Season 6, Episode 5: Gin It Up - Posted by Sage To keep you up to date on all the cosplay chaos of New York Comic Con, last week's Parks recap was preempted. But my fellow Pawneans, lest … [Read more...]
“Well, well, well.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 6, Episodes 3: The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic - Posted by Sage I grew up in Western Pennsylvania. My school district was a mix of middle-class suburbs and rural neighborhoods, with an economically-depressed … [Read more...]
“You have to be the grown-up.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 6, Episodes 1 and 2: London - Posted by Sage In order to get through this recap, I must focus on how thrilled I am that Parks is back from hiatus and not how much this season premiere felt like the beginning of a farewell … [Read more...]
Happy First Birthday to Us!! Our Greatest Hits (So Far)
Posted by Kim and Sage As Jonathan Larson asked in Rent, "How do you measure a year?" In 219 blog posts? In over 112,500 page views? In 313 Twitter Followers and 252 Facebook Likes? In the end, I think Larson gets it right. You … [Read more...]
“This case just remained interesting.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 22: Are You Better Off? - Posted by Sage TWIST!! Baby talk, new relationships, fertility doctors, unstable girlfriends - little did we know that Mike Schur & co. had been setting us up for MONTHS for a … [Read more...]
“You’re the worst.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 21: Swing Vote - Posted by Sage Ron and Leslie, you guys. If Leslie/Ann is the lady friendship against to measure all other TV lady friendships, Ron/Leslie set a similarly high bar for friendships between … [Read more...]
“Hello, Ann Perkins, my fallopian princess!” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 19: Article Two Season 5, Episode 20: Jerry's Retirement - Posted by Sage The conclusion of Season 5 and the likely announcement of Season 6 are in sight, and we got a Parks doubleheader this week! With no … [Read more...]
“I think that guy wants to hunt me.” – Parks and Rec Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 18: Animal Control - Posted by Sage Hey there, cats and kittens - I know that I am unforgivably late with this Parks review, since my backlog now includes the double eps that aired just last night. Luckily, … [Read more...]
“I regret nothing, the end.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 17: Partridge - Posted by Sage We're back, finally! The world has been sans new Parks episodes for a few weeks, and it feels like AGES since we've had a Ben and Leslie-centric storyline. Wasn't it … [Read more...]
“Fracking for friendship.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 16: Bailout - Posted by Sage I've often wished that science would clone the swaggie perfection that is Jean Ralphio Saperstein. But until we get over our stupid ethics (playing god, schmaying god), … [Read more...]
“They’re giving me the light.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 15: Correspondents' Lunch - Posted by Sage Strap on your adult diapers, you guys. In the episode that immediately followed the tear-a-minute Ben and Leslie wedding, Pawnee's journalists and politicians are … [Read more...]
“I love you and I like you.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 14: Leslie and Ben - Posted by Sage "So how does it happen, great love? Nobody knows... but what I can tell you is that it happens in the blink of an eye. One moment you're enjoying your life, and the next … [Read more...]
YOLO Dark Thirty: My Life In Pop Culture So Far, Part 1
- Posted by Sage I'm turning 30 tomorrow. And I'm embracing it! Why not? It's been a decent 29 years, full of friends, family, and fandoms. Kim challenged me to meet this birthday with a list of 30 pop culture moments that have defined me in my … [Read more...]
“Mission: Im-Pawnee-ble: Knope Protocol” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 13: Emergency Response, Producer's Cut - Posted by Sage This is Willa Tremaine reporting to you from Head Over Feels, where we've just watched the extended producer's cut of another classic episode of Parks … [Read more...]
No Surprises Here: Sage’s Top 5 TV Valentines
Posted by Sage On Valentine's Day, since Kim's boyfriend is out of town and I'm flying solo preeeeetty much always, we'll be celebrating our second annual Galentine's Day! Plans include a taping of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon; some pastel baked … [Read more...]
“Operation: Baby Douche” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 12: Ann's Decision - Posted by Sage Even the truest love doesn't always last forever. But we will hold on the misty, watercolored memories of perhaps the most delicious, yet least practical ship … [Read more...]
“And long story short: we did it.” – The Best “Morning After” Scenes
Posted by Sage I like to think I know you guys pretty well. Thus, I'm guessing that you're pretty excited for tonight's episode of New Girl. Considering the way my timeline blew up last Tuesday night, we're all pretty invested in the budding … [Read more...]
“Do you think Joan of Arc needed a hand?” “Doing what?” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 11: Women in Garbage - Posted by Sage If there's one thing Leslie Knope can't resist, it's waffles. If there are two things, they're waffles and making out with Ben, on his face. And if there are THREE things … [Read more...]
“I know you said no strippers because they make you sad.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 10: Two Parties - Posted by Sage The wedding of the century is almost here, and the girls and guys of Pawnee are sending their friends Leslie and Ben into marriage with style. Well, they're trying to, … [Read more...]
Nice Trip: Best TV Pratfalls
Posted by Sage It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt, and then it's hilarious. My Saturday night involved, among other things, a spectacularly unglamorous faceplant on the subway stairs. And I woke up Sunday morning looking something like … [Read more...]
Kim Reacts to the SAG Nominations
Posted by Kim Well, my friends, it is that time of year again: Awards Season is upon us. The time of year when we celebrate the best of the best in film and television at the Golden Globes, The SAG Awards, The Critics Choice awards and the Super … [Read more...]
“Leslie Knope, emotional guardian.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 9: Ron and Diane - Posted by Sage Merry Congratu-Christmas, Parks fans! Our favorite show gifted us with a hell of a holiday episode, featuring some lessons about friendship and the return of one of the most … [Read more...]
“Leslie Knope, emotional guardian.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 9: Ron and Diane - Posted by Sage Merry Congratu-Christmas, Parks fans! Our favorite show gifted us with a hell of a holiday episode, featuring some lessons about friendship and the return of one of the most … [Read more...]
“This is for Pawnee, you butt-faced, pompous jerk.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 8: Pawnee Commons - Posted by Sage Welp. First things first. Because this episode will always be known as "The One Where Ben Made That Face." Now that that's out of the way, let the recapping commence! Other … [Read more...]
“This is for Pawnee, you butt-faced, pompous jerk.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 8: Pawnee Commons - Posted by Sage Welp. First things first. Because this episode will always be known as "The One Where Ben Made That Face." Now that that's out of the way, let the recapping commence! Other … [Read more...]