Patriot<\/a><\/em> Heavy shit.<\/p>\n Which probably makes it an odd thing to say this is one of the funniest shows I\u2019ve watched in recent memory. There is a strong Fargo<\/em>\/Cohen Brothers vibe to it. Just about every moment of tension and violence is undermined by ridiculously hilarious dialogue and a cast full of kooky-as-fuck characters. The writing is top notch. The cinematography is stunning at times. The actors, both primary and supporting, are outstanding.<\/p>\n I loved this show, and can\u2019t wait to watch season two. I can see how it would be frustrating for some viewers, though, since it is so oddball and artistic at times.<\/p>\n A<\/p>\n Lost Track Atlantic<\/em> A-<\/p>\n Only the Essential: Pacific Crest Trail Documentary<\/a> B-<\/p>\n Pearl Jam Live from Rome, Italy June 26th 2018<\/a> Pearl Jam No Code<\/em> Concert, October 17, 2014<\/a> A+, A<\/p>\n Untold: The Malice in the Palace<\/a> A-<\/p>\n The Dissident<\/a><\/em> Fogel spends a little too much time on Saudi dissident Omar Abdulazziz, who believes Khashoggi\u2019s vocal support for him was what led to his death. It is also immensely frustrating that Saudi Arabia does enough for our country\u2019s economy in various ways that our government, under leadership of both parties, continues to refuse to hold the Saudis accountable for the long list of horrible things they do.<\/p>\n B+<\/p>\n Zodiac<\/a><\/em> Glad I got to it, though. It is a first-rate thriller, combining elements of both a standard police mystery and a journalistic hunt for the truth. Which, as we learn at the end, despite decades of investigation, the mystery of the Zodiac Killer remains unsolved.<\/p>\n A<\/p>\n Bobby and Giada in Italy<\/a><\/em> B+<\/p>\n The $7BN Megaproject to Save Venice<\/a> B<\/p>\n Audi R8 vs RS e-tron GT: DRAG RACE<\/a> A-<\/p>\n The Largest Black Hole in the Universe – Size Comparison<\/a> B<\/p>\n What if THEY played drums on Toto\u2019s AFRICA instead of Jeff Porcaro?<\/a> B<\/p>\n
\n\u201cJohn Lakeman,\u201d his professional name, is dealing with a lot of stuff. He\u2019s trying to sway an election in Iran to prevent the country from gaining nuclear weapons. He\u2019s attempting to pose as an expert in industrial piping as his cover, something he is woefully unprepared for. His boss at the piping firm hates him. Just about every one of his coworkers is on his ass for one thing or another. A detective wants to question him for murder. And there are at least four deaths on his hands. All this from a mission he did not want after suffering a mental breakdown.<\/p>\n
\nEpisode 3<\/a>
\nTorren and Ishka continue the adventures through Northern Africa. As always, stunning visuals laid over a terrific soundtrack.<\/p>\n
\nOn one hand, a beautiful accounting of an amazing trip. I think this is beyond my physical abilities these days, but long hikes like these still intrigue me. On the other, the narration is so monotone and bored-sounding that it detracts from the impact of the images.<\/p>\n
\nLove it when I run across some random PJ show that is insanely long and offers both high quality video and audio.<\/p>\n
\nTo celebrate the 25th anniversary of their No Code<\/em> album, the band put this show up for free last weekend. Sandwiched between a rousing \u201cElderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town\u201d and 22 other songs, the band played the entire No Code<\/em> album in order.<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s kind of crazy there hasn\u2019t already been a deep dive into the infamous brawl between the Pacers and Pistons in November 2004. This was really well done, although to be clear it was told from the Pacers\u2019 perspective, since Jermaine O\u2019Neal was a producer. I don\u2019t think that completely changes how we should judge the brawl. But it does show that the Pacers weren\u2019t a bunch of thugs mindlessly attacking fans, which was the message most of the media carried in the aftermath of the fight. The players should have made different decisions and avoided the disaster that derailed what may have been the best Pacers team ever (although perhaps they were destined to flame out with the combination of personalities on their roster). But this program shows that nearly every escalation was caused either by fans or by the woefully inept security.<\/p>\n
\nAn accounting of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by the Saudi security forces. This is disturbing on many levels. I was even reluctant to watch knowing that filmmaker Bryan Fogel had access to the official Turkish documentation of the murder. Fortunately for viewers, he only shared the transcripts of the audio the Turkish police recorded.<\/p>\n
\nI don\u2019t remember this movie at all from when it was released. And apparently it was one of the best reviewed films of 2007. That\u2019s what having kids will do to you!<\/p>\n
\nI could do with less Bobby Flay, but Giada De Laurentis cruising through Italy eating incredible food? Sign me up!<\/p>\n
\nShorts<\/h3>\n
\nI don\u2019t know, seems like Venice might still be fucked.<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s crazy how fast electric cars are getting.<\/p>\n
\nScience!<\/p>\n
\nThis would probably make more sense if I was a drummer and knew who half of these people were.<\/p>\n