Conspiracy theory: Cheers is a damn rip-off
In the pantheon of ensemble situation comedies, Cheers holds a special place. With its memorable characters and cozy…
Trump’s response to Boston suggests someone needs to fix his auto-correct
Like a paranoid version of Where’s Waldo, Donald Trump looked at the largely peaceful counter-protests in Boston today—w…
What’s your favorite guitar solo?
We asked this question years ago, but it inspired enough debate, and it’s been long enough, that it seemed worth asking…
Boston Fox affiliate changes name to avoid associations with the news network
Bill O’Reilly still has a job, if only because it would be rude to fire someone during Easter, but his sexual…
“We didn’t start the fire”: 10 songs to use as your presidential farewell track
This week’s question pays tribute to the end of the Obama era, by asking the question many of us have pondered at one…
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South Park almost goes pro-troll for a difficult lesson
For all of “Member Berries”’ unpacking of remakes, nostalgia, and the current presidential election, Trey Parker and…
Kevin Bacon joins Patriots Day as yet another FBI agent
Kevin Bacon will once again be playing an FBI agent on screen, this time in Patriots Day, a thriller based on the…
Tomorrow will be Patti Smith Day in the city of Boston
Prepare to hear ”Babelogue” recited in a thick Southie accent as Stereogum reports that tomorrow, Saturday, October 10,…
The Boondock Saints to negate a decade’s worth of prestige TV with prequel series
Somebody alert that guy from your community college screenwriting class who wore a trench coat and thought that putting…
Thursday, April 9 declared Riot Grrrl Day in Boston
The wild packs of Wahlbergs that normally roam the streets of Boston will face a powerful adversary tomorrow, as mayor…
The trailer for Ted 2 keeps it (relatively) classy
After Universal released a poster heavily implying teddy-bear masturbation, we assumed that the trailer for Ted 2 would…
Casey Affleck out, Safe House director in for Boston bombing drama
Casey Affleck, former star and producer of Boston Strong, has left the project after his deal fell through. Meanwhile,…
Another movie inspired by the Boston Marathon bombing is in the works
Thanks to the entertainment industry’s conclusion that moviegoers and TV viewers are jonesing for nothing more than to…
Casey Affleck, embodiment of Boston, to star in Boston bombing movie
In an announcement that eliminates any lingering doubts as to whether a member of the Affleck family might get involved…
Watch Will Ferrell scream farewell to Derek Jeter for four solid minutes
Upon the retirement of Derek Jeter, the 47th greatest Yankee of all time, Will Ferrell has sent Captain Clutch off into…
“You love the Sox. But have they ever loved you back?”
Every day, Watch This offers staff recommendations inspired by a new movie coming out that week. This week: While David…