Josh Benner

Tag: roseanne

  • Roseanne, the NFL and hypocrisy

    Roseanne Barr made an offensive comment about former Obama Administration official Valerie Jarrett. Shortly after, ABC announced they have cancelled the show Roseanne. That the show was canceled is not shocking. People don’t like offensive and racially charged comments (nor should we). It’s interesting reading Tweets and comments about the cancellation. Many draw a parallel…

  • Roseanne reboot tackles America’s political divide with hilarity

    As a kid, when I found out that I was going to have a baby sister, I wanted my parents to name her “Roseanne.” The new Roseanne reboot premiered on ABC this evening. I really enjoyed it. Very clever writing, laugh out loud funny.  A throwback and a nostalgic comedy brought into the modern times.…

  • “Living Biblically” series an opportunity for conversations about faith

    Last night, CBS premiered its new show “Living Biblically” about a man who’s life is suddenly thrown into a crisis when his best friend dies and his wife finds out she’s pregnant. Lead character Chip Curry (Jay R. Ferguson) evaluates his life. He had tried to throw himself into his work as a movie reviewer.…