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Hollywood Blvd: Rapp Sheet

We discuss the news about Anthony Rapp’s solo show returning to New York, and review the shows “Chester Bailey,” “A Man of No Importance,” “Straight Line Crazy,” and “...

Adios, Fruitcakes!

Join us for one last lap around the block, friends, as we reminisce about the highs of our time at “Melrose Place.”

End of the Road

We have reached the end of the block!!! Karen and I recap the final episode of “Melrose Place” after seven seasons and six years. We have things to say: What stories w...

Hollywood Blvd: All Beauty, No Beast

What has Doug’s heartbeat racing? Find out, plus hear his theatre reviews of “1776,” “Death of a Salesman,” and “I’m Revolting.” And we pay tribute to the late, great ...

Larceny In Our Hearts, Passion In Our Veins

In the second-to-last episode, Eve has lots of flashbacks, Megan marries Ryan, Amanda gets a new career path, and Jane has a secret. Also: Is Amanda really a psycho? A...

What Do Jews Do?

They fast! And they see theatre! And watch movies! We review “Leopoldstadt,” “The Sandman,” “Blonde,” pay tribute to Loretta Lynn and Louise Fletcher, and discuss an i...

2-4-6-8 Who Can I Annihilate?

This is the episode that finally just goes for it. Has Amanda hit bottom? Maybe. But Eve might have it even worse – and that’s for the best! Plus, Ryan makes a decisio...

Drunk on a Boat

Everyone starts to reveal their true colors as we hurtle towards the series finale. Amanda continues to pimp Eve out, Ryan must deal with Terry face to face, Lexi cont...

Hollywood Blvd: The Devil in Doug

We review “See How They Run,” the off-Broadway show “Jasper,” “The Devil in Ohio,” and continue the conversation on “House of the Dragon.” And you’ll find out just who...

Ryan’s Daughter

Sarah’s arrival should send everyone’s lives into chaos, but it’s Amanda’s latest choice that really has a ripple effect. Tune in to hear our thoughts on all of this –...

From “Black Bird” to “Slow Horses”

We discuss this week’s Emmy Awards, the state of television content, with an emphasis on “Black Bird,” “The Patient,” and “Slow Horses,” and review “Elvis” and “Lighty...

Sarah, Plain and Small

Ryan continues to be a d-bag, which makes Lexi look less horrible. Amanda continues to act poorly, which will only point Kyle in Jane’s direction. But we are here for ...

Plodding Issues

We discuss “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” “Men,” “Virgin River,” and “House of the Dragon,” and try to get to the secret of smart storytelling.

Back in the Habit

We can’t shake the stink of Lexi off this episode. She’s everywhere! Plus, Eve and Peter spend their new fortune, Amanda becomes ruthless again, Jane’s new man moves m...

It All Comes Back to Waterworld

We talk about polarization and general snobbery in regard to “Yellowstone” and “The Terminal List” and review “The Black Phone” and “The Kite Runner.” Plus: how did Do...

Chris Isaak In Da House!

It’s all work and no play for Amanda, Peter experiences some extreme highs and lows, and Ryan takes a major turn.

Hollywood Blvd: Finger on the Pulse!

We discuss “The Butcher Boy” at Irish Repertory Theatre, The Black Keys in concert, the new “Persuasion” adaptation and “The Bob’s Burgers Movie.” Plus, RIP to the HBO...

Everything Falls Apart

The wheels seem to be set in motion for the series finale as Amanda has to make some adult choices, an enemy of Peter’s resurfaces, Jane moves back into the beach hous...

Hollywood Blvd: Team Eddie

We revisit “Stranger Things” now that Karen has seen the whole thing, and also talk about how Hollywood revisits its creative output from the past.

Eve of Self-Destruction

We found out if Amanda and her baby survived her big fall, Michael tries to bail himself out of hot water, Lexi has a new scheme, and Eve is now officially the worst c...

Hollywood Blvd: Sleeping With the Cattle

We do a deep dive into “Yellowstone” and talk about its Emmy snub as well as other Emmy observations.

Skin Surfers

Plot points throughout the season really start paying off here, as people believe the worst about Amanda and Peter, and Michael gets paid out – but at what cost?

Hollywood Blvd: I Was Raised to Be Sincere, Not Charming

We review the new Broadway revival of “Into the Woods” as well as the movies “Thor: Love and Thunder,” “Spiderhead,” and “X.”

Take Your Sharp Objects With You

Rob Estes directs this episode, which goes pretty dark and doesn’t always work. The gang goes looking for Kyle, Michael’s plans go out the window, and an island resort...

Feast of July

We cover stage productions of “Hamlet” and “Epiphany,” “The Boys” on Amazon, and the latest “Downton Abbey” film.

Project Sex

It’s all in the family when Kyle’s toxic dad comes to town. While Amanda caves, Megan holds her own. Meanwhile, Lexi’s got the wrong idea and we’re left wondering what...

Hollywood Blvd: Cooper Raiff Wants You to Love Him

We review “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” “The Staircase” and Toni Colette, “Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness,” “The Bear,” and the off-Broadway show “Titanique.”

Strict Policy: No Moonlighting

It’s apparently Dunk on Amanda Month! How does the show celebrate? By resolving some of their worst storylines.

Hollywood Blvd: Scary In a Performance Way, Not a Human Way

We discuss “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” “Under the Banner of Heaven,” “I Love That For You,” “The First Lady,” “Euphoria,” and the play “Corsicana.”

From Crazy to Lazy

That’s the episode in a nutshell. Kyle tries to build a music empire, Michael makes (more) bad decisions, Megan continues her special project, and Amanda wants muffins.

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