Yes, we’ve taken a couple of weeks off for holidays, court dates and the like, but it turns out that Awesome never rests. The series finale of The Shield, Oprah on 30 Rock, The Xtacles, Tony Hale’s recurring role on Chuck, David Letterman’s casual evisceration of Twilight star Kristen Stewart […]
Mixed Beans
Rockin’ the Vote (Nov 4)
It’s Election Day, and in these parts, that means only one thing: Choosing the best TV President! And no, it’s not which of the candidates makes for the best small-screen presentation value, but rather, which TV President would make the best real President. This is spunkybean country, and that’s how […]
What a Week It’s Bean (Oct 25-31)
Trick or treat! Smell my feet. Give me some pop-culture news items to eat. Don’t you love old-timey sayings? I know we do. We also love deluxe pizzas. And we love pop-culture, and we share the best of the best with you. Some things not mentioned here, but all covered […]
Half-Ass Concert Review: New Kids on the Block
I am not a rock critic. I am a 35 year old woman who is unapologetic in my love of many types of music that “cool” people might shun. Especially if that music was popularized in the 1980’s. I was about 13 when New Kids on the Block hit the […]
What A Week It’s Bean (Oct 18-Oct 24)
You’ve got 1-week left until Halloween and you can still get your It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Green Man costume(s) which, I think, should outnumber the Sarah Palins you’ll see at your upcoming parties. ‘Should’, but won’t. Halloween is a lost art. (dk) Robin Williams is suing a production company […]
Turning in My Man Cards (Oct 23)
There’s an episode of Scrubs where Dr. Cox gives JD a handful of “Man Cards”, and then proceeds to take one away every time the young doctor behaves effeminately. Predictably, JD didn’t hold onto his Man Cards for long. Following in the brave tradition of people who have initials for […]