Vinyl (HBO)

Halt and Catch Fire Season 3: The Complete #OPS Guide

Binge-Watch the third season of Halt and Catch Fire (one of the best written and acted shows on AMC) with these in-depth companion pieces.

An Open Letter to Mike Hale (of the NYT) about #Netflix "Luke Cage"

This is my open letter to New York Times television critic Mike Hale about his criticism of #Netflix Luke Cage.

Enjoy!

Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? eps 2.0_unm4sk-pt1.tc + pt2.tc

The return of Mr. Robot means the return of Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord?

Tonight was two episodes in one and a great and often exciting start to what hopefully will be an amazing second season of one of my favorite shows!

Enjoy!

Mr- RobotJoshua B. HoeJuly 14, 2016Mr. Robot, #MrRobot, Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord, eps2.0_unm4sk-pt1.tc, eps2.0_unm4sk-pt2.tc, #MrRobotSeason2, Vinyl (HBO), Halt and Catch Fire, Better Call Saul, Elliot Alderson, Rami Malek, fsociety, Tyrell Wellick, Martin Wallstrom, Christian Slater, Edward Alderson, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Fight Club, David Fincher, Sam Esmail, The Pixies, Where Is My Mind, Leon, Joey Bada$$, Ray, Craig Robinson, E-Corps, Seinfeld, Phil Collins, Take Me Hone, Take Me Home, Susan Jacobs, Sandrine Holt, Darlene Alderson, Carly Chaikin, Madam Executioner, Scott Knowles, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Phillip Price, Michael Cristofer, Angela Moss, Portia Doubleday, Joanna Wellick, Stephanie Corneliussen, Nancy Grace, Vanderpump Rules, Gideon Goddard, Michel Gill, Dominique "Dom" DiPierro, Grace Gummer Comments

Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? "Hacking Robot" and other news

Keeping you up to date on all of the significant Mr. Robot news prior to the premier of Season 2 on July 13th.

Remember "Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord" is the name of my recaps which will be appearing here after the premier as well.

Enjoy!

Mr- RobotJoshua B. HoeJune 28, 2016Mr. Robot, #MrRobot, The Cure, USA Network, USA, Vinyl (HBO), Game of Thrones, Christian Slater, Martin Wallstrom, Tyrell Wellick, Rami Malek, Elliot Alderson, Edward Alderson Comments

Bill Simmons: Any Given Wednesday + Dave Grohl

Bill Simmons new show "Any Given Wednesday" aired for the first time this week.

My thoughts and a comparison between Simmons and Dave Grohl

Cheers!

HBO's 'Vinyl': Let's Just Say It - Pitchfork Was Wrong

Yesterday, HBO announced the cancellation of its show Vinyl.

Today, Pitchfork wrote an article congratulating HBO for cancelling the show (written by a nice fellow named Eric Harvey).

This is my response to that article.

Enjoy!

Vinyl (HBO): My Requiem

The sad news was released today that HBO cancelled it's 1970's music show Vinyl.

My thoughts on the cancellation (literally days after I released my Vinyl-based eBook).

Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? Pet Peeves + News

The Season 2 Trailer for Mr. Robot has been released. These are my thoughts on the press coverage following the release of that trailer.

Enjoy

#GoT S6 EP5 Part Two: Plays Within Plays, Prophecies, and Holding Doors

Here is Part Two of my Recap (yes, I said recap) of Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 5: The Door

The one where I finish up everything I did not cover in Part One (Hodor) yesterday.

Enjoy (by the way, Bran might now have God powers)

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#GoT (HBO) S6 Ep4: Love Is In The Air (In Westeros)

This is my weekly "not a recap" series for #GoT

In this week's post, I discuss Brienne's new love interest, the Stark Reunion, "After The Thrones," and many other aspects of S6 Ep4 of Game of Thrones.

Enjoy!

Game Of ThronesJoshua B. HoeMay 16, 2016The Ringer, Jar Jar Binks, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Mr. Robot, Vinyl (HBO), #GameOfThrones, #GameOfThronesSeason6, #GameofThronesSeason6, #GOT, #GoTSeason6, #GoT, HBO, #HBO, Brienne of Tarth, Gwendoline Christie, Renly Baratheon, Tormund Giantsbane, Kristofer Hivju, Melissandre, Carice van Houten, Sansa Stark, Sophie Turner, Jon Stark, Kit Harrington, A Game Of Thrones, A Song Of Ice And Fire, Ramsay Bolton, Free Folk, Wildings, Iwan Rheon, Meereneese Knot, Meereen, Peter Dinklage, Tyrion Lannister, Daenerys, Daenerys Targaryen, Daenerys Stormborn, Emilia Clarke, Grey Woorm, Grey Worm, Jorah Mormont, Ser Friend Zone, Iain Glen, Daario Naharis, Daario, Michial Huisman, Theon Greyjoy, Alfie Allen, Cersei Lannister, Lena Headey, The High Sparrow, Jonathan Pryce, Margaery Tyrell, Natalie Dormer, Lady Olenna Tyrell, Diana Rigg, Kevan Lannister, Loras Tyrell, Littlefinger, Peter Baelish, Aiden Gillen, Osha, After The Thrones, Bill Simmons, Andy Greenwald, George RR Martin, George R.R.MartinComment

Vinyl (HBO): Is Richie Finestra A Murderer?

Of all the questions I have gotten about my Season 1 recaps, the most persistent was "why I say Richie murdered Frank "Buck" Rogers?"

So, now that the season is over, I am going back to do a quick but deep dive into one of the critical scenes of Episode 1 of Vinyl (HBO)

Vinyl (HBO Series)Joshua B. HoeMay 8, 2016Richie Finestra, Bobby Cannavale, Joe Corso, Bo Dietl, Frank "Buck" Rogers, Andrew "Dice" Clay, Vinyl (HBO), HBO, #vinylHBO, PT Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, Boogie NIghts Comments

Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord? - #MrRobot (USA)News Of The Week

This week's Mr. Robot news from "Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord"

Including the Season 2 start date, something about Sam Esmail, and something about the return of Shayla.

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"Explore This" #OPS Playlist 4/30/2016

Every weekend I put out new #YouTube playlists.

My "explore this" playlists try to emphasize great artists that you might not know (with a few old favorites thrown in).

As always, you can click on the highlighted band or artist names for more information.

Enjoy, Explore, and Celebrate music!

The Complete #OPS Guide To Vinyl (HBO) Season 1

Binge-watch HBO's Vinyl with this expert guide written from the perspective of the music. Vinyl certainly had its flaws, but also contained real genius.

I Love Vinyl (HBO) - Am I "Rockist" or Right?

Time again to decide if I am "Rockist" or Right.

This week I am putting my love of the television show Vinyl (HBO) in the firing line.

Vote on my Twitter profile or by leaving a comment!

Vinyl (HBO) Episode 10: Zelig, Carnac, or "Record Man"

This is my Episode 10 recap of Vinyl (HBO) - The Season One Finale

They call the episode "Alibi" and I call my recap: Zelig, Carnac, or "Record Man."

In this episode, Richie kind of wins, Zac definitely loses, and The Nasty Bits are fictionally amazing?

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The Black Keys owe Steve Miller an Apology

Steve Miller got a little crazy at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, or did he?

Dan Auerbach, of the Black Keys, got buyers remorse, but was he right?