Masterpiece Theater credit There’s a reason Le Mis is at or near the top of most people’s favorite musicals list. Well, not just one reason. Les Mis has everything a musical should have, including the most important ingredient, a potent and big-hearted story that grabs you by the heart and will … [Read more...]
This Is Us Fall Finale Recap: Sassy Aunt Sweet Potato Pie–all the Twister Twists!
Credit NBC Ron Batzdorff Okay, so my head is still exploding after that crazy flash-forward, nine months from now twister of a twist! But for the purposes of this, my last recap for two months, I will proceed with recapping the episode as we thought it was, not as it was knowing what we know … [Read more...]
This is Us 4, Episode 8: Those Disturbing Clues About Rebecca’s Condition
Credit NBC Ron Batzdorff Last week I was traveling and couldn't write my recap, but sweetness! That last episode with Malik and Deja was simply lovely. Lovely, and also a bit fraught with tension between the two mothers, Malik's mom and Mama Beth. I liked where they landed as far as a solution, … [Read more...]
This is Us Season 4, Episode 6 RECAP: Not Sure How I Feel About That Kevin-Cassidy Plot Twist
Photo credit NBC Is it hot in here? Or is it just KATOBY Ka-POW-ing all over my TV screen? Whew! Well, that was quite a zesty little show, honing in on nearly all the characters and their sexy times. First, we watched a montage of Kate and Toby, beginning with the first time they engaged in … [Read more...]
This is Us Season 4, Episode 5: What in the Sam Hill is Going on With Kate’s Boyfriend?
THIS IS US -- "Storybook Love" Episode 405 -- Pictured: (l-r)Logan Shroyer as Kevin, Mandy Moore as Rebecca, Niles Fitch as Randall, Rachel Wilson as Beth, Hannah Zeile as Kate -- (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC) Last week brought a couple of medium explosions--Randall finding out about Malik's … [Read more...]
This is Us RECAP Season 4, Episode 4: Holy Guacamole–Those Two Bombshells!
Credit: Ron Batzdorff NBC Romance? Check. Humor? In spades, thank you notes to Marriott Rewards Member Randall Pearson! There was just so much to smile at in this episode, from Kevin's Manny charm to teen Randall's heart-melting feelings for Beth. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed such an … [Read more...]