Day: February 29, 2020

Woodworker Nick becomes a tech genius

Here is the precise opposite of type-casting:
In “Devs,” Nick Offerman (shown here) plays someone who masters the wispy world of computer dimensions.
Yes, that Nick Offerman – the hands-on, work-with-wood guy. “My character is an incredibly creative genius, so that required some heavy leaning on my classical training,” he joked. “I did a lot of homework; I spoke with my cast members, who are much smarter than me.” Read more…

Best-bets for March 2: “Breeders,” “Bob,” “Bachelor”

1) “Breeders” debut, 10-11:14 p.m., FX, rerunning at 11:14. Paul and Ally (Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, shown here) are your basic Britishers, with decent jobs, a nice home and two noisy children. And at times, they teeter close to madness. In the first of these two hilarious episodes, they can’t get the kids or themselves to sleep; in the second, they scheme to get the kids into the best school. They also confront his clueless parents, her careless dad (Michael McKean) and Paul’s failure to pursue his childhood dreams. Read more…