It never ceases to amaze me the creative vernacular conjured by the Rescue Me scribes on a weekly basis. After four plus seasons there would be enough to fill a full volume. If I was more industrious I would have kept track of all these quips and analogies since the series’ first episode. I’m sure […]
Rescue Me does a good job mixing up the serious and the funny. Last week’s descent into the hell that is Tommy’s scarred psyche gave way to this week’s jocular antics. The episode had a boxing theme running throughout, and I’m not just talking about Franco’s ring debut. The entire cast was throwing down with […]
I’ve always liked Denis Leary as an actor. I’d go so far as to say I like his TV and movie roles more than his stand-up comedy. The Ref, Wag the Dog, The Thomas Crown Affair, Recount and the underrated The Job stand out for me. Leary has tackled various characters, but none as complex […]
Truthfully, the laughs are never lacking on Rescue Me. However, the last couple of installments have leaned more toward the serious. The latest episode was funny from start to finish (save one section, which I’ll get to later). All the characters got in on the festivities. There’s a lot to cover, so just like Tommy […]
I never kept a daily journal or diary as a kid. I would jot down random thoughts now and again, but it was nothing regular. Nowadays, I find that keeping a running diary is a great way to watch TV shows and sporting events. I’ve used Twitter to comment on episodes of Lost and NHL […]
With the exception of season finales, Rescue Me doesn’t usually resort to cliffhanger episodes. Although, to call last night’s ending a cliffhanger is somewhat misleading. When Tommy rushes into the flames to rescue Damien, we all know he’s not going to die. I mean, it’s Denis Leary’s show; he’s the star; he’s a co-writer and […]
