Back on the Block

The Keith storyline comes to an end, though Alison's drinking does not; Michael continues to hide his romance with Kimberly; Billy goes to Seattle; Syd does laundry; Matt gets a new job! Also: St. Vincent. Tony Yazbeck, Paul Tremblay's "A Head Full of Ghosts," and reviews of "Hundred Days," "Once on This Island," "The SpongeBob SquarePants Musical," and "The Parisian Woman."

Keith shows his true colors; Jake races his motorcycle; Matt loses his job AND misses Rhonda! (We all miss Rhonda.) Most importantly, Syd returns to complicate the Mancini divorce. Also: discussion of a major CW TV crossover event, the films "Call Me By Your Name," "Murder on the Orient Express," and theatre reviews of "Junk" and "Pride and Prejudice."

We kick off Season 2 with a block party, a stalker, a nasty divorce, and a romantic Jewish star. Plus: We talk about “Gotham,” “Mudbound,” and theatre reviews of “School Girls, or the African Mean Girls Play,” “Brigadoon,” “Diaspora,” and “Harry Clarke.”

We've reached the season one finale. It includes a foreclosure, two trips to the hospital, and a character's final episode -- though we're pretty sure the actor didn't even know it! Also: Discussion of "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," and the problem with assigned seating at the movies. Plus, Doug has problems with the Public Theater and Karen just has problems.

Amanda has big news! Jane inches closer to a big decision! Billy makes funny faces (again)! And Matt and Rhonda are nowhere to be found. Plus: we chat about "The Exorcist" and "American Vandal" on TV, "Thor Ragnarok" in theatres, and "Uncommon Sense," "The Band's Visit," and "The Portuguese Kid" on stage.

Allison and Billy reach couple status! Jane learns more about Michael's misdeeds! Matt and Rhonda are nowhere to be found (again)! Also: discussion of the movies "The Florida Project" and "Lady Bird" and theatre reviews of "M Butterfly" and "People, Places, and Things."

It's our first standalone episode! In an homage to "Stranger Things," which returns this weekend, we look back at some notable horror flicks from the 1980s. See if any of them match up with yours!

Lucy's engaged! Amanda's mean! And Michael's still cheating. Speaking of, Jake has another nightmare when it comes to his taxes. Also: discussion of the "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Dynasty," and "Will and Grace" reboots, "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)," and theatre reviews of "Squeamish" and "Lonely Planet."

Billy's resume lies catch up with him -- well, sort of. Also, Matt gets a storyline and a date, but both turn out to be duds. And Michael and Kimberly begin there affair! We also discuss the horrific Harvey Weinstein scandal. Plus: "The Brave," SEAL Team," Battle of the Sexes," Doug has feelings about Ryan Gosling as a star and actor, reviews of "KPOP" and "Time and the Conways," and a discussion of what should be considered theater.

Jake's past comes back to haunt him in a Very Special Episode, while Alison's return to LA gets messy. Also, Billy has an MBA in journalism from Columbia (we know it's impossible, too). Plus: a discussion on how soaps are always the first to break taboos, the "It" remake, and theatre reviews of "A Clockwork Orange," "F---ing A," "In the Blood," "Mary Jane," and "As You Like It." And a special mini-tribute to Tom Petty.