I still cannot talk about Game Of Thrones. The ending makes me irrationally angry. Still. I will find myself rage-screaming about it to anyone who will listen. I’m not sure I’m ever going to be over it.
If you had given me the Desert Island Challenge this time last year, I would have said the entire box set of Game Of Thrones would be a fantastic choice. You could watch that shit over and over and over on a desert island and still see things you missed before.
That would have been last March. When the hype was high. As high as it’s ever been for a single show in the history of television. I can’t think about what happened in those final episodes in May. I just can’t. Now, it would all be so frustrating to watch. STOP WARGING INTO GODDAMN CROWS, BRAN! IT’S ALL POINTLESS, YOU BORING, ALOOF WEIRDO! YOU’RE NOT THE KING! I REFUSE! Oh? The North just refused too? And you’re just down with letting Sansa not bend the knee? Makes sense. NO, NO IT FREAKING DOESN’T. NOT AT ALL!
Sorry. Ok … you know what was a good series throughout? Six Feet Under. That show was freakin’ amazing. I plan to rewatch that on the desert island now. Or, if I get quarantined. Same Same.
Coronavirus is quite possibly the only thing ever discussed more fervently than Game Of Thrones. I’m trying my utmost to remember a few things right now.
- The Media is having a field day. Consume information and not speculation. In other words, avoid those things that have titles like, “Could This be the End of American Life as We Know It?” How is that article going to improve your day? Newsflash: It’s not. And it’s written by some goddamn intern who couldn’t pick out a salad, much less predict the demise of the western world. Don’t click it.
- Wash your hands. Avoid your face. Elbow bump your friends. When you can … stay home instead of venturing out. These are the ONLY things the average person can do right now. Staying in for a Netflix & Chill could keep some grandparents alive! That’s kind of a brightside, right?
Thus, I thought I’d write a blog about all the shows, books, podcasts and movies that I love … that you probably haven’t experienced. If you’re gonna stay in, might as well enjoy it.
Some of these are decently well known, but I’ve had more than one person in the last six months tell me they never watched Six Feet Under. Say what?! It’s a dark drama/comedy about a group of grown kids who inherit their father’s funeral home business. There are approximately 2,376 episodes of Six Feet Under and 89% of them are awesome.
Ok, beyond that, here’s my list. I will say, I have a penchant for horror shows, a love affair with high-action novels and a soft spot for true crime podcasts. Probably best to know that going in.
There is plenty of other stuff in this mix, too. Leave me comments with your favorite obscure books, television, and movies. I want to know about those podcasts you can’t turn off.
I’m going to make the most of Coronavirus and watch all those old movies I’ve still yet to see. If anyone wants to come by for a Sunset Boulevard/Raging Bull/Godfather marathon, my door is always open. Just bring some Purell, mofos. It’s not a brothel in Westeros, k?
TELEVISION SHOWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:
THE BRINK
ASH VS. EVIL DEAD
THE DETROITERS
TERRIERS
GOOD BEHAVIOR
GOOD CHRISTIAN BITCHES
Ok, if I put up an image for the rest of these, it’ll take too long. You should also check out:
The Mist : Based off a short story by Stephen King, it’s jumpy and fun.
Enlightened : Who doesn’t want to watch Laura Dern go off the rails because her job is a freaking nightmare and she’s one beer short of an emotional six-pack?
Queen America : Some fine work Catherine Zeta Jones in this portrayal of a small town obsessed with beauty pageants. You can watch free on Facebook. I hope we get a second season.
Episodes : Quippy, cerebral, funny and just weird-but-it-works … it’s a show where Matt LeBlanc plays himself, at his current age, in Hollywood. But he’s a total dick and essentially mentally tortures these two British producers.
90 Day Fiance : For all you lovers of Reality TV, there is NONE BETTER. I could not stop watching after one episode and now I’ve seen all four seasons. And no, it’s not only because I date someone overseas. These people are a hot mess and everything is riveting. Maybe I’m a hot mess and riveting? Yeah. Sure. Ok.
MOVIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:
THE LUNCHBOX
THE HARDER THEY COME
SABRINA
STELLAR PODCASTS:
JOE EXOTIC
THE SHRINK NEXT DOOR
HOW DID THIS GET MADE
DOLLY PARTON’S AMERICA
BOOKS THAT BLEW MY MIND:
The Lies of Locke Lamora: The Gentleman Bastard Series, by Scott Lynch
Rules of Civility, by Amor Towles
Dark Carousel, by Joe Hill
The Girl with 7 Names, A North Korea Defector’s Story, by Hyeonseo Lee
Apathy and Other Small Victories, by Paul Neilan
The Troop, by Nick Cutter
That’s it for now. Maybe I’ll add more later.
Hit me up please in the comments with your advice for my own attempts to stay home and battle the contagion in my pajamas. Stay safe and sensible, everyone.
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I just finished the Song of Achilles audiobook and I think if I’d read it, it would’ve been meh/good. The narrator absolutely NAILED IT though. Great listen.
Ok, i’m into it!