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The adaptation of Alan Alda’s 1981 movie, titled The Four Seasons, might have a narrow audience due to its focus on specific age groups, and some noticeable errors, particularly the disparity in energy between the main gay couple, portrayed by Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani. However, the team of co-creators Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, along with several other writers from their former show 30 Rock, skillfully employ their knack for exploring generational problems to highlight the ridiculousness of middle-aged relationships and monogamy.

The success of these comedic confrontations speaks volumes about Edi Patterson, who brought Judy to life as an unstoppable force throughout the four seasons of the show. In fact, it’s a testament to her that Judy was even a viable character at all. It wouldn’t be hard to envision this role collapsing in less skilled hands. Judy is one of three siblings; her older brother plays the creator of the show and her younger brother is a church leader in a same-sex relationship with a former Satanist. She consistently delivers over-the-top performances, often using profanity and explicit sexuality, with a middle child’s energy reminiscent of Succession‘s Shiv Roy since the series ended and she departed.

Last night on “Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney,” the host John Mulaney jokingly declared he was going to engage in a mock fight with three 14-year-old boys. The conversation began when the debate about whether a hundred men could defeat a gorilla was circulating online. Intrigued by this, our writers room started debating if they could beat up John Mulaney, and he playfully joined in.

In the spirit of curiosity and experimentation, John Mulaney has promised to stage this hypothetical battle on the season finale of his show, airing May 28th. He mentioned that while the legality is still being confirmed, he believes it’s legal as long as it’s for television, and they are taking every precaution to ensure safety. “It’s not assault,” Mulaney said, “and we’re making sure everything is properly vetted. I’ve been told if it’s for TV, it’s a lawful practice.

Eventually, everyone else heads into the house, leaving West standing outside alone. At 2 a.m., it begins to rain heavily, and it takes West two long hours to awaken and seek shelter indoors. Two hours! In such cold and wet weather! The following morning, Carl retrieves West’s laptop and speaker that they had been using to enjoy an exceptional animated production. Had West left them exposed in the soaking-wet rain all night? Are they damaged beyond repair? Will the speaker ever produce soft tunes for a lady he brought home from a bar again? I have numerous questions, but mainly, I hope West is alright.

For this week, I’m stepping in as Brian presumably indulges in a delightful chicken and waffles picnic on a picturesque Fijian island. While he’s away, let me catch you up on the rather amusing episode we had, which swiftly follows David, the Goliath, being voted out at tribal council, much like a towering tree falling in a forest. Bon voyage, David! I hope they serve plenty of milk in Ponderosa during his stay.

In the midst of his marriage to Jennifer Lopez appearing shaky, Ben Affleck, much like other Hollywood celebrities in similar situations, found solace in an action-packed movie project. Interestingly, Affleck had been working on The Accountant 2 prior to tying the knot with Lopez; however, this upcoming action sequel served as a convenient explanation for his absence at her major events and living apart from her. It seemed as though Affleck was using filming alongside Jon Bernthal as an opportunity to distract himself from romantic difficulties. However, it later became clear that even his on-screen character in The Accountant 2 was unable to find love, mirroring Affleck’s own struggles.

It’s not a continuity error. I just forgot about Luthen’s little wig.

It’s quite likely that the character of Saw Gerrera, portrayed by Forest Whitaker in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (which serves as inspiration for the series “Andor” and sets the narrative direction), wasn’t designed for us to admire. This rebel leader is depicted as more machine-like than human, with metallic legs, an oxygen mask, and a haunting gaze that hints at paranoia and danger. The name Saw Gerrera bears a striking resemblance to Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara, but the way he was portrayed in “Rogue One” seemed more like a critique than a tribute.

Initially, Cardinal Becciu from Italy wasn’t considered a potential candidate for this conclave like Tremblay, but he was once a frontrunner to become pope due to his close relationship with Pope Francis. However, in 2020, Pope Francis asked Becciu to step down from his cardinal duties over allegations of embezzlement concerning a London-based church real estate investment. He was indicted in the Vatican court in 2021 and found guilty in 2023. Despite this, Becciu maintains that he is the target of a conspiracy and intends to challenge the verdict. Recently, he attended the pre-conclave proceedings, asserting that the pope had not officially revoked his right to vote. (Once more, the term “Conclave” broke the story first.)

To clarify, you currently have nine chances left to earn top marks for the group-chat glory. After using up these nine tries, feel free to go back and complete any squares that you might’ve skipped due to confusion about Willem Dafoe playing Aquaman again (he didn’t) or Lupita Nyong’o being in The Woman King (she withdrew before filming). These additional guesses won’t boost your score, but it gives you the pleasure of a well-filled grid.