Playing Defense as Well as Offense Anthony Finney: So I had a contract drawn up to buy you and your company lock, stock, and barrel. Ray Donovan: I’m not for sale [walks away]. Anthony Finney: Ahh . . we’re still negotiating. –“Ray Donovan”; “Come and Knock on Our Door” (episode 3, season 3). You can...Read More
Mine Would Need a BIG Retainer Fee Apparently, there is now a job called “life coach.” I don’t need one of those, but I’d sign up for something called “life concierge” in a heartbeat. Millions of Jobs? You know, someone who could smooth out life’s daily hassles and aggravations, spell you with kids or clients when...Read More
“The first few episodes of “Ray Donovan” are disappointing ” grandiose, predictable and painfully slow.” –“Family Ties, Boston-Style, in Los Angeles”; The New York Times (6/27/2013). I just watched the first, terrific episode — I taped tonight’s episode #2 — and I think The New York Times’ TV critic got it exactly wrong. My take?...Read More
