Category Archives: TV

Player profile: Jordan Clarkson

Posted on August 29, 2021 by topherdman

Jordan Clarkson (born 7 June 1992) is a Filipino-American combo guard for the NBA’s Utah Jazz franchise. He had a two-year college stint with Tulsa and transferred to Missouri, earning second team all-state in his lone year there. He decided … Continue reading →

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Hemingway (2021) reviewed

Posted on August 14, 2021 by topherdman

A few weeks ago, Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast was one of the books I reviewed. The work catalogued the author’s youth as an American expat in Paris. About this time, I saw the start of Hemingway, a documentary dedicated to … Continue reading →

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Ozark (2018) reviewed

Posted on May 8, 2021 by topherdman

I’d been streaming Ozark for some time and have wrapped up the viewing early this week. The series derives its title from the Missouri Ozarks, where a family of four converge to launder money. Jason Bateman stars as Marty White, … Continue reading →

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Fargo (2014) reviewed

Posted on April 11, 2021 by topherdman

Subsequent to my bingeing of Atypical, I have since been devouring Fargo. The series takes its name from the Coen brothers movie circa 1996 and is set in Midwestern America, including Minnesota, Kansas, North and South Dakota. Noah Hawley is … Continue reading →

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Atypical (2017) reviewed

Posted on March 20, 2021 by topherdman

I’ve been streaming this series lately. I had just finished both seasons of Imposters when I thought of giving Atypical a chance. The Netflix Original ties in nicely with my latest finished read. Both House Rules (Picoult) and the former … Continue reading →

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Narcos: Mexico (2018-) reviewed

Posted on February 7, 2021 by topherdman

A while ago, I reviewed Narcos. That series featured the War on Drugs, as the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) contended with Colombian lions. The first two seasons focused on the hardworking agents in their bid to bring down Pablo Escobar, … Continue reading →

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Daredevil (2015) reviewed

Posted on January 3, 2021 by topherdman

Today we’ll be tackling arguably the finest Marvel series on Netflix. While there are a number of Marvel iterations around, Daredevil’s production, scope, action sequences, and characters set it apart from the field. The programme forms my holiday watch; I’m … Continue reading →

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Protected: The Queen’s Gambit (2020) reviewed

Posted on November 29, 2020 by topherdman

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The Last Hair Bender

Posted on November 22, 2020 by topherdman

Having hair obliges us to have a haircut. From the moment we wailed in the delivery room, we are subject to hair maintenance. As usual, your mileage may vary (ymmv). Boys and girls, men and women will have different due … Continue reading →

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US Election 2020: You don’t know Joe

Posted on November 13, 2020 by topherdman

Someone told me that this is the most boring US election ever. We know who’ll win, they reasoned. If Hillary couldn’t beat Trump, then how can Joe? For the current President, losing was never an option. He repeatedly claimed that … Continue reading →

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