The TV thread

For anyone who has watched Stranger Things from the beginning, would my almost 10-year old be able to watch it? At least season one?

She’s fine with scary, weird and some mild violence, but I’m more worried about compromising scenes, people in bed, etc.

Thanks.

 

Sixth or seventh grade if your going for pure binge.

It’s not the sex. Actually, it does a magnificent job showing teen and adult feeling towards each other, but it’s the violence and tension of the latter seasons.

 

Samantha Bee’s ‘Full Frontal’ Canceled in Latest Late-Night Cutback

 

Warner is slashing budgets across the board, especially at the "sister" networks (TNT, TBS, etc.) that aren't HBO.

 

OK, help.

I am paying for the ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu bundle. I have never been able to log in to Hulu.

How do I do this? Thanks in advance.

 

I had the same problem. I had to call Disney+ customer service. They were able to talk me through it.

 

All content companies are focusing on streaming now - I remember when there were great shows on basic cable and they owned the summers. AMC, TNT, USA, A&E, FX - BBC America and WGN America too. Seven years is a good run - and there NEEDS to be a female voice in late night. I'd be surprised if CBS doesn't go with a female comedian to headline the panel-type show they're planning after Corden leaves, someone in their late 20s, early 30s.

 

Well hey, Samantha Bee is now available! Although, she has baggage of her own, between her chummy interview with Glenn Beck, and the business with her kids' private school. Amber Ruffin is also still on Peacock.

 

I dig Sam Bee, but when all the late night hosts are over, or approaching 50 - you start looking the next generation down.

 

Wow, didn't realize that she was 52 - or, 5'7"! Not sure why, I always thought she was shorter.

I think Kristen Bell would probably be dynamite as a late night host - she was an elite guest for years on Conan and Craig Ferguson - but she's 42 and already has a bag of money from "Frozen." She seems like she just enjoys working on a couple movies or shows each year. Elizabeth Banks is hosting "Press Your Luck," of all things, which she seems way overqualified for, but she's also busy producing and directing important things I want to see.

So yeah, they probably just go younger. They should just grab Comedy Bang Bang all-star and commercial pitchwoman Lisa Gilroy, before she becomes mega famous.

 

I think Amber Ruffin deserves a little better. Samantha Bee, meh.

 

The comedy scene is weird these days - an average A-level comedian can do two or three comedy specials a year, maybe a 10-ep streaming show and a supporting role or two in a movie and I'm not sure you could pry them away from that.