by Mary Carver | Jul 30, 2019 | Shows We Love, The Couch Podcast
Every time I talk with my friend Lisa-Jo about TV the conversation always makes it way back to Aaron Sorkin and her love of his writing and his shows. So when it came to wrapping up this short series on short-lived shows, talking to Lisa-Jo about Studio 60 on the...
by Mary Carver | Jul 24, 2019 | Books, Movies & TV, What I'm Into
Spoiler alert: It did not look like me sitting at the edge of a bright blue body of water. I love reading. It’s my favorite thing to do, more than watching TV or eating chips and queso. Even more than sleeping (evidenced by the many, many nights I’ve...
by Mary Carver | Jul 23, 2019 | Shows We Love, The Couch Podcast
My friend Jenny and I never stopped loving (or watching) Veronica Mars. We need you to know this. But now that Hulu is bringing the show back for a fourth season, we’re diving deep to make sure we are all prepared to watch like the true marshmallows we are. (Did...
by Mary Carver | Jul 17, 2019 | Finding Truth in Unexpected Places, Movie Moments
Since last summer I’ve been showing my girls some of my favorite childhood movies. They’ve loved Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Parent Trap, and Flight of the Navigator — but they did not see the appeal of The Princess Bride. Weirdos. (Or, FINE, as we say...
by Mary Carver | Jul 16, 2019 | Shows We Love, The Couch Podcast
Today’s episode is, essentially, a love letter to Pushing Daisies. Because when it comes to short-lived shows, Pushing Daisies is unique in the dramatic responses it creates in fans. One mention of this show and fans will sigh loudly, cartoon hearts practically...
