Anthony Head sometimes doesn’t recognize himself on ‘Ted Lasso,’ and he likes it that way

The wonderful and storied Anthony Head headlines a new four-part production of Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost alongside his Ted Lasso co-star James Lance. Anthony spoke with us about Sir Simon, his history playing heroes and villains, whether he has any empathy for Rupert Mannion. Continue reading “Anthony Head sometimes doesn’t recognize himself on ‘Ted Lasso,’ and he likes it that way”

‘The Canterville Ghost’ star James Lance talks Wilde, Wodehouse and learning Ted Lasso’s secret from Jason Sudeikis

James Lance, best known for his role on Apple’s smash hit Ted Lasso, co-headlines a new four-part production of Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost alongside Lasso co-star Anthony Head. We spoke to James Lance about Canterville, as well as what’s next for Trent Crimm, Independant. Continue reading “‘The Canterville Ghost’ star James Lance talks Wilde, Wodehouse and learning Ted Lasso’s secret from Jason Sudeikis”

‘Some Things I Still Can’t Tell You’ by Misha Collins will move fans in a memoir-like way

Some Things I Still Can’t Tell You, the long-awaited book of poetry from Supernatural’s Misha Collins, is out today. There is no doubt that fans of the actor will adore the 135-page volume, but I hope that some strangers will fall in love with it as well. Continue reading “‘Some Things I Still Can’t Tell You’ by Misha Collins will move fans in a memoir-like way”

‘Ted Lasso’ season 2 proves that predictable storytelling is more rewarding than shock

It’s actually pretty hard for Ted Lasso to surprise me. I’m perfectly okay with that, for the record. I do not believe that rug-yanking twists are a sign of good television. I don’t like the argument that a story being “predictable” makes it lacking or lesser, and the best thing about Ted Lasso season 2 was its subtle predictability. Continue reading “‘Ted Lasso’ season 2 proves that predictable storytelling is more rewarding than shock”

Third Thursday Throwback – ‘SuperBob’ is the romance the superhero genre deserves

SuperBob, the 2015 feature written by and starring Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein, is a small-scale British superhero comedy that showcases the actor’s range. Read our Third Thursday Throwback review of this warm cuddle of film and give it a watch. Continue reading “Third Thursday Throwback – ‘SuperBob’ is the romance the superhero genre deserves”