Allison Lips

Allison Lips
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Anglophile, Rockabilly, Pompadour lover, TV and Music Critic

HBO’s ‘The Undoing​’ Can’t Make the Most of their Super Star Leads

Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies​​) and Hugh Grant (Paddington 2​​) can't save HBO’s The​    Undoing​. They are the only noteworthy part of this miniseries....

‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Review: A Must-See

The Trial of the Chicago 7 should be taught in every history class. It ranks with All the President’s Men and Good Night, and...

Spiderwebs, Ska & Stefani’s Star: No Doubt’s ‘Tragic Kingdom’ Turns 25

“Excuse Me Mr.” ... can you believe No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom turns 25 years old on October 10? Back in 1996, ska burst into...

‘The Duchess’ Review: A Lesser Version of Fleabag

The Duchess attempts to recreate Fleabag's appeal -- telling the tale of an unlikeable 30-something-year-old woman trying to find her way in the world. While...

Canadian Import ‘Transplant’ Tries to Be a New Kind of Hospital Series for NBC

Transplant provides an interesting look into a Syrian refugee's experiences adjusting to a new life in Canada. However, the show’s pacing is off because...

Review: Katy Perry, ‘Smile’

Just because it’s over doesn’t mean it’s really over -- but do we still care? Katy Perry’s back with a bright pop album to make...

‘Taskmaster’ Review: Sure CW Canceled It Quickly, But it’s Still a Fun Watch Online

Editor's Note: This review was written immediately after the premiere (and only) episode of Taskmaster aired on The CW Network. Due to power issues...

‘Frayed’ Review: The Aussie Comedy Hit Comes to HBO MAX

HBO Max imported the Australian/British co-production Frayed. Understanding basic differences between British and Australian culture is helpful, but not necessary to fully enjoy this...

HBO Max’s The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo Is Exactly What You Think It Is, For Better and Worse 

HBO Max’s original series The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo is exactly what would happen if late night talk shows targeted five-year-olds. Unless you...

Netflix, We Have a Problem as Space Force Season 1 Fails to Impress 

Netflix’s Space Force is more like Spaceballs than Star Trek. Unfortunately, it won’t be as timeless a classic. Despite having an A-list comedy cast,...

Ted Bergman, Writer on Sanford and Son, Full House & More, on His New Book & Storied Career

Ted Bergman was kind enough to sit down with The Pop Break to discuss his latest book: Confessions of A Rogue TV Comedy Writer:...

Review: Lady Gaga, ‘Chromatica’

If you loved the Star is Born soundtrack and Joanne, then Chromatica may sound like a step backward to you. Unlike those albums, Chromatica...

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