JPTV: What I'm Watching Tonight. Also, the World's Wackiest Major Religions

Well, it's the first night of the TV summer. Reruns and whatnot. Perhaps I shall take up an instrument, or read an improving book!

Just kidding. I'll be watching On the Lot. Because I'm a sucker.

Recommended, although I've already watched the screener, is Sundance's Aussie-import docuseries John Safran Vs. God. It's an irreverent-and-a-half, but still intelligent, survey and critique of world religions. In the first episode tonight, John Safran (not to be confused with the hot young novelist who owns a jillion-dollar house in my neighborhood) goes to an extremist Muslim cleric, to try to secure a fatwa against a rival TV host. It's easier than you might think.

Think of him as part Bill Moyers, part Ashton Kutcher. You may go to Hell for watching this series--several of them possibly--but it's worth it.