The Monito: Pop Culture Update for This Week

Summary

In this article, we cover the latest updates in pop culture, including a preview of NBC’s new fall sitcoms, a discussion on a new iOS board game release, and a review of the political comedy film, The Campaign.

The Campaign movie review
iOS board game release: San Juan adapted from Rio Grande Games
Preview of NBC’s new fall sitcoms: Animal Practice and Go On

The Campaign movie review

The Campaign is a political comedy film starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. Directed by Jay Roac, the movie depicts the rivalry between a long-time congressman and a naive opponent. Although the plot involves mudslinging and hijinks, the cast’s performances make the movie worth watching. The humor is on par with Ferrell’s past political portrayals on SNL, and Galifianakis delivers his signature comedic style.

iOS board game release: San Juan adapted from Rio Grande Games

San Juan is the latest addition to the pantheon of classic European-style board games adapted for iOS. Developed by Ravensburger Digital, the game is a card-based version of the game Puerto Rico. It involves several phases where players must develop civilization by building facilities, producing goods, and trading. Despite a high price tag, San Juan is a well-executed game with great music and official card artwork. While the game has a steep learning curve, it is a lot of fun and highly addictive.

Preview of NBC’s new fall sitcoms: Animal Practice and Go On

As the Olympics continue airing on NBC, Animal Practice and Go On are being previewed to audiences as part of the new fall sitcom lineup. Animal Practice is a misstep, starring Justin Kirk as a veterinarian running an animal hospital. The show is so bad that it’s worth watching just to see how terrible a sitcom can be. On the other hand, Go On, starring Matthew Perry, is quite good with a strong ensemble cast. Perry plays a sports radio host who attends grief counseling and has to deal with the eclectic members of his group. Tyler James Williams and Jon Cho, among others, round out the cast. Overall, Go On is worth checking out after the Olympics are over.

Conclusion

In conclusion, despite a lack of new TV shows in August, the Olympics have brought NBC into the spotlight. The network is using the occasion to preview their new fall sitcom lineup, with Animal Practice proving to be a major misstep, while Go On showing potential. Additionally, board game enthusiasts can now enjoy San Juan on their iOS devices. Finally, The Campaign is a humorous movie with great performances by the cast. As always, we welcome your thoughts and suggestions, so please reach out to us at themonitoratwire.co.