Pop Culture Roundup: “The Campaign,” “San Juan,” and NBC’s Fall Sitcoms
Summary
In this article, we cover various topics discussed in this week’s episode of the Monito show. We talk about the upcoming movie “The Campaign,” the board game “San Juan,” and NBC’s attempt to preview two new fall sitcoms during the Olympics. We also share our thoughts on the sitcoms, including a bad one called “Animal Practice” and a promising one called “Go On.”
Table of Contents
- “The Campaign”
- “San Juan”
- Lack of New TV Shows in August
- NBC’s Fall Sitcoms
- “Go On”
- Conclusion
“The Campaign”
In this week’s episode, the Monito host mentioned the upcoming movie “The Campaign,” starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, directed by Jay Roac. The movie is a political satire about two rival politicians running for Congress in a small North Carolina district. Ferrell plays the incumbent, while Galifianakis plays the underdog.
“San Juan”
The Monito host also recommended the board game “San Juan,” which was recently released for iOS. “San Juan” is a card game based on the popular board game “Puerto Rico.” The game is set in the colonial era of Puerto Rico, where players take on the roles of colonial governors trying to develop their provinces.
Lack of New TV Shows in August
The Monito host discussed the lack of new TV shows in August, which is traditionally a slow month for television. However, NBC attempted to preview two new fall sitcoms during the Olympics, one of which is called “Animal Practice.” The show stars Justin Kirk as a veterinarian running an animal hospital. Unfortunately, the Monito host describes it as a “spectacular misstep.”
NBC’s Fall Sitcoms
Despite the disappointment of “Animal Practice,” the Monito host found a silver lining in the preview of another sitcom called “Go On.” The show stars Matthew Perry as a sports radio guy who goes to group therapy for grief counseling. The ensemble cast includes Tyler James Williams and Jon Cho. The Monito host thinks “Go On” is watchable and has room to grow.
“Go On”
The Monito host shares their thoughts on “Go On,” calling it a promising sitcom. They praise the performances of Perry, Williams, and Cho and the show’s ability to balance humor and heart. The Monito host believes that “Go On” has the potential to be a hit, but only time will tell.
Conclusion
In this week’s episode of the Monito show, the host discussed various pop culture topics, including “The Campaign,” “San Juan,” and NBC’s fall sitcoms. While “Animal Practice” was a disappointment, the Monito host found promise in “Go On” and encourages readers to watch it. As always, the Monito host welcomes feedback and suggestions and promises to be back next week with more pop culture coverage.
