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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Somehow Got Its Own Dates Wrong

Brian Cronin — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 19:47:34 +0000

The fifth season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel begins in 1961. It even says it it is in 1961. It is somehow NOT in 1961, though.

Brian Cronin — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:38:31 +0000

The new Magic Johnson Coke Zero Sugar commercial is about blocks, so the inclusion of Magic Johnson was...curious

Brian Cronin — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:31:32 +0000

In a look at inexplicable plot points in pop culture, Brian shows how Jack's girlfriend temporarily moving in on Three's Company made no sense.

Brian Cronin — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:00:16 +0000

In a look at inexplicable plot points in pop culture, Brian shows how a cool Danny Aiello ad-lib created a major plot hole in The Godfather Part II.

Brian Cronin — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:29:51 +0000

In a look at inexplicable plot points in pop culture, Brian marvels at just how poorly the Beverly Hills Cop mansion assault was handled.

Brian Cronin — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 03:22:19 +0000

In a look at inexplicable plot points in pop culture, Brian wonders how in the world Al on Quantum Leap knew when a teenager lost his virginity.