Last time on Parks And Rec, the gang attended a banquet in honour of Leslie’s mother. Leslie honoured her mother by getting a new hairdo and (but of course) Things Went Wrong. Today! Last episode of series one and, as in the true tradition of last episodes of series, things are about to go down. … [Read more...]
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Outstanding Achievements – Parks And Recreation S1E5- Dork Review
Last time on Parks And Rec, Leslie made a bit of a booboo, April The Intern got drunk and we learned that The Old Boys Club is still very much a thing. Rah! This time, there’s banqueting afoot in honour of Leslie’s mother, while Tom and Mark try to hook up with some lovely ladies. If you … [Read more...]
Playing Rock Band On The Job – Parks and Recreation S1E3 Dork Review
Last week on Parks and Recreation, a reporter came to cause a spot of bother, Ron made himself out to be the king of Scrabble and I learned to my horror that I had been spelling Leslie Knope’s name wrong in all my reviews so far. No better time to right the wrongs! This week... Well, … [Read more...]
Tweep Is The Word – Parks And Recreation S1E2 – Dork Review
Last week, we were introduced to the... well, colourful staff at Pawnee, Indiana’s parks and recreation department. I took a shine to Ron Swanson, learned that complaints are just “people caring loudly at you” and that the name Knopfe is just another way of messing with my head. This time on … [Read more...]
You Can Never Complain Too Loud – Parks And Recreation S1E1 – Dork Review
In the first few minutes of Parks and Recreation’s opening episode, there is a familiar feeling that makes you think you’ve seen this style of filming before. And if you’re a fan of that other major NBC show, The Office, you will know what I’m talking about. Parks and Rec (as I shall now call it to … [Read more...]
Stealing Food, Stealing Food – Parks And Rec S1E4 – Dork Review
Last time on Parks and Recreation, we learned all about the joys of canvassing. And... yeah, that’s about it really. Lots of canvassing went on. And a smidge of filibustering. But just a smidge. This time around, Leslie tries to weasel her way in with the political old boys and Andy has a … [Read more...]
Girlfriend Resurrection – Life After Beth – Dork Review
As I mentioned before, October is a prime month for scary movies in all kinds of flavours. If you like your gore with a side of giggle, Life After Beth is right up your street. Up-and-comers Aubrey Plaza (BBC Four's Parks and Recreation) and Dane DeHaan (Chronicle, Amazing Spider-Man 2) star in this … [Read more...]
Five movies to see at your cinema this summer
It's officially blockbuster season at your local cinema (and other cinemas as well, obviously), so hurrah! Film fans rejoice! Last year, the summer movie schedules were filled to the brim with apocalypses of various degrees (and Alan Partridge trying to be a hostage negotiator). This year, the … [Read more...]
The LEGO Movie – Insert “brick” puns here
Chris Pratt (Andy in Parks and Recreation) continues his ascent through Hollywood's ranks of awesome ("awesome" being a very appropriate word in the case of this film) as he trades in Pawnee for the blocky streets of Bricksburg... The LEGO Movie - rather good, or bricking bad? (Sorry.) … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: the Anne Geddes nightmare edition
If life is a canine birthday party, then frivolous internet links are the malodorous, meaty cake. Take my paw and we will delve muzzle-first into the Pedigree Chum goodness that lies below. You slapped a fish The Bad Lipreading crew have finally made sense of Twilight. You like Korean pop … [Read more...]