Matt's Musings

"Next time I have an idea like that, punch me in the face." — Tyrion, "Game of Thrones" The second episode of season six of "Game of Thrones" will surely be remembered for one important thing — (Spoiler Alert) — Jon Snow lives. We knew he would, it was only a matter of time. I chronicled last week how Jon's fate was closely intertwined with the idea of hope. What I was moved by in the second episode was the idea of faith — more specifically faith rewarded. It was something that ran as an undercurrent to many of the stories. We got our first glimpse of Bran Stark since the end of season four. He has finally arrived at the place he felt drawn to go, and there his faith is being rewarded. He believed that making the journey was vital. That he had a role to play and would learn more there. And he is. We, of course, moved to Sansa. Despite what he'd done, when Theon asked her to jump, she had faith in him and the plan. Now she appears on the road to saf...

The Denver Broncos are the defending Super Bowl Champions. Normally when you're about to begin the season after you win the Super Bowl all the questions are about your chances to repeat and defend your title. Instead, the Broncos have a much bigger mountain to scale. It all began on March 7, just one month after the Super Bowl, when Peyton Manning retired. To be fair, Manning struggled during his final season. In 10 games (nine starts) he posted a 59.8 percent completion percentage, just 2,249 yards, seven touchdowns and a league-leading 17 interceptions. But he also posted a 7-2 record as a starter in the regular season, going 3-0 in the post season, including a Super Bowl title. It is fair to argue that the Broncos' defense won the Super Bowl, not Manning. There's a reason Von Miller was named Super Bowl 50 MVP. But all Manning had done in four seasons with Denver is help lead the Broncos to four AFC West titles, three No. 1 seeds in the AFC, two Super Bowl births, and on...

Here's a look at the new movies I saw this week. Keanu Starring: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Will Forte, and Method Man Synopsis: Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele have a unique comedy style; one that has been a hit with audiences. Their sketch show, “Key & Peele,” was a popular spot on cable, and the duo have gotten plenty of roles in movies and other shows. They even appeared together in the first season of  “Fargo” to bring some comedic relief. With “Keanu,” the feature film that opened on April 29, they look to take their brand a step further, carrying a movie all on their own. And there is the germ of a fascinating idea here. In fact, I laughed throughout the trailer and was excited to see the film. But what you get is a funny sketch stretched over 98 minutes. There’s funny moments, and even some inside jokes, but it doesn’t make for a dynamic movie-going experience. The idea of all these gangsters fighting over a kitten is pretty hilarious. In fact, the idea of ...

Today the countdown finally comes to an end with my favorite movie of all time. No. 1 — A Time to Kill (1996) Starring: Matthew McCounaghey, Samuel L. Jackson, Sandra Bullock, Kevin Spacey, Donald Sutherland, Kiefer Sutherland, Oliver Platt, and Ashley Judd Director: Joel Schumacher Quote: "And until we can see each other as equals, justice is never going to be even-handed. It will remain nothing more than a reflection of our own prejudices." — Jake Brigance About: This might seem like an unusual choice for my favorite movie of all time. It wasn't always No. 1, but it's always been on the list. And as I've gotten older, I've been drawn to the film more and more. I think the themes and story here are moving and as vital to our cultural discussion in 2016 as they were twenty years ago when the film was released. This film, based on the novel from John Grisham, is the story of a tough trial in the South. It has an all star cast and a very difficult story. It...

We've hit May and the Broadcast Season is nearly over, but the new shows keep coming. In these weekly posts I look at the pilot and second episode of new scripted series of the Spring. Don't see a new show listed below? Check previous weeks. Monday Nights: Houdini & Doyle, Mondays at 9 p.m. on FOX (Premiered May 2) About: Stories featuring Sherlock Holmes are hot now. "Sherlock" is one of the hottest series on the BBC, and "Elementary" is about to wrap its fourth season on CBS. So it makes sense that FOX would want in on the action. But the way they've gone about it is unique. Their latest series, "Houdini & Doyle," is about two real life characters, the master magician Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of "Sherlock Holmes." Together they will solve mysteries that the police can't or won't. The pilot centered on a ghost story and pair of murders at a convent. Doyle is the true believer, Houdini is t...

The Broncos are moving closer to their title defense after the 2016 NFL Draft. Time to take a look at what the Broncos did: 2016 Draft Picks: 1(26) Paxt on Lynch        QB Memphis 2(32) Adam Gotsis          DE Georgia Tech 3(35) Justin Simmons S Boston College 4(38) Devontae Booker RB Utah 5(5)         Connor Mcgovern OG Missouri 6(1)         Andy Janovich FB Nebraska 6(44) Will Parks               S Arizona 7(7)         Riley Dixon             P Syracuse Round 1, Paxton Lynch : There has been so much speculation about the Broncos' quarterback situation. I feel like the pick of Lynch quiets all that. We won't trade for Kaepernick or Bradford now, and we likely wouldn't sign someone like Ryan Fitzpatrick. I believe the Broncos are now ...

"You asked for Olivia Pope. You got Olivia Pope." Olivia Pope, "Scandal" When the new TGIT (Thank God It's Thursday) lineup debuted in the fall of 2014, it was an immediate hit. Despite going up against the NFL, the all Shonda Rhimes all the time lineup drew in impressive numbers. It was led by "Scandal," possibly the hottest show on network TV. Later that season, in the winter of 2015, a new scripted series, "Empire," snatched the title of hottest scripted series on network TV. But both it and "Scandal" remained hot topics of conversation. A year later, both are still hot topics of conversation — and that is even sometimes because of their content. But both series, which burned bright, appear to be seeing their star fade. "Scandal" looks ordinary on Thursday nights, and TGIT has lost a lot of its ratings luster. In fact, aging "Grey's Anatomy" is the only show holding strong and holding steady. "Empire,...