I know I’m dealing with an incredible artist when I experience one of three reactions: frustration due to sheer perplexity, elation for no apparent reason, or (worst/best of all) I shed actual tears. Beth Hoeckel has been one of few artists to produce some combination of all three of these. Her unique perspective and imagination show […]
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The core cast of Arrested Development
If I was stranded on a desert isle, and I rescued a genie from a lamp to be rewarded with the standard three wishes, my very first wish would be for infinite seasons of Arrested Development.
Ok, that’s a lie. I’d wish to be home safe and for a winning Powerball ticket. But then? Infinite seasons of Arrested Development! I mean, c’mon. Six Emmys. One Golden Globe. Sufficient fan demand to bring it back from cancellation on Fox for a fourth and now fifth season on Netflix.
IGN called it the funniest show of all time, and with good reason. It’s basically the best thing since chocolate.
Check out the supporting cast. All stars, all the time. Liza Minnelli, Henry Winkler, Ben Stiller, Jane Lynch, Amy Poehler, Charlize Theron…and those are the folks playing secondary characters. The show is just to weird and wonderful for even big names to resist.