Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015-9)

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt was always a fun show to have on. The concept was so bizarre, the characters so out there and so very extreme, and the execution always very happy-go-lucky. Lilian was the authentic New Yorker worried about gentrification in her neighborhood. Tituss was the aspiring actor with dreams of The Lion King on Broadway. Jacqueline was the rich socialite. And Kimmy, the new arrival trying to strike out on her own in the big city. Together they represented a cross section of this wacko town, obviously to a caricatured degree, but there's a degree of truth in caricature. That's why it's funny.

My Golden Globes Picks 2015

I will be without access to the internet when the Golden Globes are announced on January 11. So here are my predictions for the winners a little early.  The Hollywood Foreign Press tends to award big stars and new blood. (Things I've seen already in bold)

Film

Best Picture (Drama): Boyhood
Best Actor (Drama): Eddie Redmayne from The Theory of Everything
Best Actress (Drama): Julianne Moore from Still Alice
Best Picture (Comedy/Musical): Birdman
Best Actor (Comedy/Musical): Michael Keaton from Birdman
Best Actress (Comedy/Musical): Amy Adams from Big Eyes
Best Supporting Actor: JK Simmons from Whiplash
Best Supporting Actress: Meryl Streep from Into the Woods
Best Director: Richard Linklater for Boyhood
Best Screenplay: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best Animated Feature: The Lego Movie
Best Foreign Language Film: Ida from Poland
Best Score: Birdman
Best Song: Glory by Common and John Legend from Selma

TV

Drama Series: House of Cards
Best Actor (Drama): Kevin Spacey from House of Cards
Best Actress (Drama): Robin Wright from House of Cards
Comedy Series: Transparent
Best Actor (Comedy): Jeffrey Tambor from Transparent
Best Actress (Comedy): Gina Rodriguez from Jane the Virgin
TV Movie: True Detective
Best Actor (TV Movie): Matthew McConaughey from True Detective
Best Actress (TV Movie): Frances McDormand from Olive Kitteridge
Best Supporting Actor: Matt Bomer from The Normal Heart
Best Supporting Actress: Uzo Aduba from Orange is the New Black

Update: In the movie section I scored 8/14 and in the TV section I scored 5/11.

Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

Some people don't get puppets.   But these are not just ordinary puppets.   The Muppets are special.   I am a fan of the Muppets.   The songs and dance, clever jokes with cultural references (Shawshank  Redemption!) ,  and oodles of cameos are pure fun.  Right from the start, they lower the bar from its fantastic predecessor, though they didn't have to, with the opening song "Everybody's knows the sequel is not quite as good."  It's actually a very catchy song as is the rest of the soundtrack.  As usual Tina Fey is hilarious as a Siberian gulag guard.   I'll admit,  puppets aren't for everyone,  but I can't resist the Muppets.