We have a lot to thank Silicon Valley for. The ridiculous lengths it goes to lampoon the tech industry, Zach Woods’ den-mothering sexual magnetism, the most mathematically sophisticated dick joke ever. Which is why it pains me to say that TJ Miller’s unceremonious exit interview was exactly on the nose. This season, […]
A Three-Quarter Review of Silicon Valley Season 4
Silicon Valley is one of the shows I consistently look forward to week after week. Unfortunately, the quality of episodes has dropped precipitously after the mid-season mark, but I have high hopes for bringing the series home on a high note. We started this season with Richard feeling disillusioned with the […]
Silicon Valley Recaps: “Meinertzhagen’s Haversack” and “Maleant Data Systems Solutions”
Synopsis of 3×03 and 3×04: “The Box” causes a lot of tension among the Pied Piper employees and the team schemes behind Jack’s back about the path the company will take. Rating:★★★★★ and ★★★★★ These past two episodes are some of the funniest television I have seen in years. The […]
Silicon Valley: Founder Friendly & Two in the Box Recaps
Synopsis of 3×01/2: Silicon Valley returns to make everyone who actually lives and works in Silicon Valley uncomfortable with their life choices. Rating:★★★☆☆/★★★★★ I’ll start by being very upfront: I live in the Silicon Valley and I work for one of the many, many tech companies out here. Silicon Valley is one of […]
Golden Globe Nominees: Birdman Leads the Flock
The Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning and it looks like Birdman is flying high. The absurd and hallucinatory Alejandro González Iñárritu film about the current state of cinema, comic books, and art garnered seven nominations. This includes Michael Keaton for Best Actor, Emma Stone for Best Supporting actress, and […]
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