Thursday, September 29, 2005
TV
Tuesday:
Yeah for Amy Sherman Palladino being back for "Gilmore Girls." Of course, she's only signed for one more season at this point, so who knows what May will bring, but for right now I'm enjoying the ride. One thing that I have to admit though is now that I'm all caught up, I miss that immediate gratification of knowing I just had to hit the next episode on the DVD rather than wait a whole week (or summer) to see the next episode. I want it now! Of course, seeing as how there's about 2 1/2 episodes worth of dialogue in one show, I could just watch them over again to fill the void.
"My Name is Earl," is pretty good. They use the freedom of not being in front of an audience pretty well. However, I have a feeling that the concept could wear thin pretty quick.
I already talked about "Supernatural," so that leaves us with "Bones." I can take or leave weekly mystery shows like this. Sure, they're entertaining, but if a show isn't going to make me watch every episode to know what's going on, then I pretty much don't want to watch any. That being said, David Boreanaz doing his thing is pretty mesmorizing. And he plays well off of Deschannel. I won't be sad if I miss an episode, but it's pretty fun.
Wednesday:
My taping of "Lost" and "Invasion" fucked up this week. This means two things. First, "Invasion" is outta here. I was pretty impartial to it anyways. Second, the whole theory that you can miss an episode or two or ten and still know what's going on in "Lost" will be tested. I've already talked about "Veronica Mars." Just watch it already.
That wraps it up. I will keep you posted with reviews and opinions as the year progresses.
Yeah for Amy Sherman Palladino being back for "Gilmore Girls." Of course, she's only signed for one more season at this point, so who knows what May will bring, but for right now I'm enjoying the ride. One thing that I have to admit though is now that I'm all caught up, I miss that immediate gratification of knowing I just had to hit the next episode on the DVD rather than wait a whole week (or summer) to see the next episode. I want it now! Of course, seeing as how there's about 2 1/2 episodes worth of dialogue in one show, I could just watch them over again to fill the void.
"My Name is Earl," is pretty good. They use the freedom of not being in front of an audience pretty well. However, I have a feeling that the concept could wear thin pretty quick.
I already talked about "Supernatural," so that leaves us with "Bones." I can take or leave weekly mystery shows like this. Sure, they're entertaining, but if a show isn't going to make me watch every episode to know what's going on, then I pretty much don't want to watch any. That being said, David Boreanaz doing his thing is pretty mesmorizing. And he plays well off of Deschannel. I won't be sad if I miss an episode, but it's pretty fun.
Wednesday:
My taping of "Lost" and "Invasion" fucked up this week. This means two things. First, "Invasion" is outta here. I was pretty impartial to it anyways. Second, the whole theory that you can miss an episode or two or ten and still know what's going on in "Lost" will be tested. I've already talked about "Veronica Mars." Just watch it already.
That wraps it up. I will keep you posted with reviews and opinions as the year progresses.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
It Helps if You Twist Your Nipples a Little Bit
God I love Veronica Mars. Not in a long time has a show brought it so completely in a season premiere after bringing it so hard in a season finally. Man!
Two twists of which I won't spoil. I saw the first one coming a mile away. The second, which clearly sets up at least a first half story arc if not a story arc for the whole season I did not see coming.
Funny and suspensful as ever.
Two twists of which I won't spoil. I saw the first one coming a mile away. The second, which clearly sets up at least a first half story arc if not a story arc for the whole season I did not see coming.
Funny and suspensful as ever.
Super Excited
So tonight ends the long summer wait for "Veronica Mars." And I could not be more excited. In the long, slow burn of summer I came to the realization that I super love that show. Now that most of the HBO shows are not airing, I'd have to say it is my favorite show currently on TV. Part of this is probably due to the fact that it gives me found memories of Buffy, but it's still a damn good show in its own right. The only downfalls are it's up against "Lost," which means it will have a hard time not getting canceled, and now that I no longer live forty feet away from Jeff and Emory, Jeff won't come downstairs to watch it with us anymore. Andrea offered up the idea of cooking him food so he'd come over. We'll see.
So fall TV then. Every fall I always go through EW's new shows list and pick out all the shows I want to watch. I then usually give them at least two episodes to entice me and if I'm not hooked, I give up. This year I finally dropped "The West Wing." Seeing as how I still had not watched the final six episodes from last season, it seemed like the right time. I have gotten rid of "supernatural" already. I just can't excuse watching a show just cause it's scary. The first episode had some genuinely creepy moments, but they were replace with cheap scares in the second episode. Oh well, no great loss.
Sunday:
The fox animation staples are there. "The Simpsons" is not anywhere near the quality it was a decade ago, but it still provides a few laughs. "Family Guy" is still doing its thing. But I gotta say, it's starting to use flashbacks too much. And they're starting to use the "Hey, this has gone on way too long now but that's what makes it funny" humor too much to. I am becoming more and more impressed with "American Dad." The last few episodes have done a great job of using shock humor and filling it into a great story. I particularly liked the one where Stan finds out his son is a geek. Although I am a little biased.
"Rome" is pretty entertaining. Lots of sex and violence. Pretty much a soap opera, but more enjoyable and without commercials.
Monday:
"Arrested Development" is great. That's all I'm gonna say. Just watch it. "Kitchen Confidential" is OK. There aren't really enough laughs for a show that's supposed to be a comedy. But Nick Brendon being back on TV is pretty cool.
The two "best" new sitcoms are on CBS on Monday. I quoted best cause sitcoms are generally pretty crappy. "How I Met Your Mother" and "Out of Practice. " "Mother" is pretty great. Alyson Hannigan is doing her thing, and so is Doogie. It's pretty great how people now seem to realize that NPH doesn't have to play clean and is actually pretty great at being sleazy. Thanks Harold and Kumar. "Practice" is another show from the guys who did "Frasier." They're still in pretty good form, using the sitcom medium to pretty good effect in the setup of their characters. The one down fall to both of these shows is that the main characters are the least interesting and least skilled in their acting. That's not to say they are not enjoyable, I'd just rather see the other guys. Also, the lesbian sister on "Practice" seems a little to "male fantisized" to work. All she does is go after super models and sluttly, big breasted woman, and in my experience that tends not to happen a lot.
OK, halfway* through. I will regale you later with the rest of the week.
*I don't watch any TV on Friday or Saturday, and the only thing on Thursday that I watch is Joey, and pretty much nothing has changed there. Which is to say he's dumb and an actor. But it's good bubble gum for the eyes. Also, I might check out Will & Grace this week since it's live. Gay people are wacky you know.
So fall TV then. Every fall I always go through EW's new shows list and pick out all the shows I want to watch. I then usually give them at least two episodes to entice me and if I'm not hooked, I give up. This year I finally dropped "The West Wing." Seeing as how I still had not watched the final six episodes from last season, it seemed like the right time. I have gotten rid of "supernatural" already. I just can't excuse watching a show just cause it's scary. The first episode had some genuinely creepy moments, but they were replace with cheap scares in the second episode. Oh well, no great loss.
Sunday:
The fox animation staples are there. "The Simpsons" is not anywhere near the quality it was a decade ago, but it still provides a few laughs. "Family Guy" is still doing its thing. But I gotta say, it's starting to use flashbacks too much. And they're starting to use the "Hey, this has gone on way too long now but that's what makes it funny" humor too much to. I am becoming more and more impressed with "American Dad." The last few episodes have done a great job of using shock humor and filling it into a great story. I particularly liked the one where Stan finds out his son is a geek. Although I am a little biased.
"Rome" is pretty entertaining. Lots of sex and violence. Pretty much a soap opera, but more enjoyable and without commercials.
Monday:
"Arrested Development" is great. That's all I'm gonna say. Just watch it. "Kitchen Confidential" is OK. There aren't really enough laughs for a show that's supposed to be a comedy. But Nick Brendon being back on TV is pretty cool.
The two "best" new sitcoms are on CBS on Monday. I quoted best cause sitcoms are generally pretty crappy. "How I Met Your Mother" and "Out of Practice. " "Mother" is pretty great. Alyson Hannigan is doing her thing, and so is Doogie. It's pretty great how people now seem to realize that NPH doesn't have to play clean and is actually pretty great at being sleazy. Thanks Harold and Kumar. "Practice" is another show from the guys who did "Frasier." They're still in pretty good form, using the sitcom medium to pretty good effect in the setup of their characters. The one down fall to both of these shows is that the main characters are the least interesting and least skilled in their acting. That's not to say they are not enjoyable, I'd just rather see the other guys. Also, the lesbian sister on "Practice" seems a little to "male fantisized" to work. All she does is go after super models and sluttly, big breasted woman, and in my experience that tends not to happen a lot.
OK, halfway* through. I will regale you later with the rest of the week.
*I don't watch any TV on Friday or Saturday, and the only thing on Thursday that I watch is Joey, and pretty much nothing has changed there. Which is to say he's dumb and an actor. But it's good bubble gum for the eyes. Also, I might check out Will & Grace this week since it's live. Gay people are wacky you know.
Monday, September 19, 2005
A Follow Up
For those of you who read "The Funniest Thing Hal Sparks Ever Said," and were confused as to why there was no message, it's because he is not funny.
I, however, am High-larious and very cutting in my sarcasm.
The true answer to that statement is in fact the time he was talking about "The Club," and commented that VH-1 uses it to put him on the shelf when he's not needed for an "I love the..." segment.
Seriously, drag him out back and shoot him already.
I, however, am High-larious and very cutting in my sarcasm.
The true answer to that statement is in fact the time he was talking about "The Club," and commented that VH-1 uses it to put him on the shelf when he's not needed for an "I love the..." segment.
Seriously, drag him out back and shoot him already.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Radio Ads
OK, so it's bad enough that we have to listen to Radio DJ's, but now they've got ads that sound like them?
At first I thought I was really listening to "witty" radio DJ banter. Then slowly but surely I realized that these obnoxious people spewing forth from my car speakers were in fact not radio DJ's, but paid actors advertising TV shows. And it get's me every time. I'm listening to the radio, and I'm thinking, "Oh great, more bullshit opinions from people who suck." But no, advertisements.
At first I thought I was really listening to "witty" radio DJ banter. Then slowly but surely I realized that these obnoxious people spewing forth from my car speakers were in fact not radio DJ's, but paid actors advertising TV shows. And it get's me every time. I'm listening to the radio, and I'm thinking, "Oh great, more bullshit opinions from people who suck." But no, advertisements.
Monday, September 12, 2005
I've Got the Power
So, no power for most of LA. AWESOME!!
And it's the fault of some dude not following proper instructions and cutting a power line.
Although, the ultimate point of this whole thing is that LA local news is some of the most awful local news on the planet. Toatlly unprofessional and totally vapid.
Sigh.
And it's the fault of some dude not following proper instructions and cutting a power line.
Although, the ultimate point of this whole thing is that LA local news is some of the most awful local news on the planet. Toatlly unprofessional and totally vapid.
Sigh.
Monday, September 05, 2005
I Got Yo' Back Stone
So this is the first weekend in a long time where I didn't just work the whole time. I mean, I did work, but it was actually at something I like. That's right, we have finally filmed a few things for the website. In fact one short video is totally filmed. It's pretty exciting to be doing this stuff now, not to mention the fact that it's looking great.
The main point of this post though, is to talk about P.D.A. Now Jeff has commented on several occassions that he hates P.D.A., especially if it's in the way of his watching a movie. I, for one, don't care about P.D.A. Call me an exhibitionist, but there's something fun about kissing a girl in public. That being said, there is a line, and this couple at a bar in Santa Monica crossed it. The highlight of their making out was when the guy, on multiple occassions, pulled the girl's shirt down in an effort to see her breasts. Classy.
That bar was awesome though. It's on the top floor of a hotel on the corner of 2nd and California in Santa Monica. You get drunk while watching the sunset over the Pacific. Classy.
The main point of this post though, is to talk about P.D.A. Now Jeff has commented on several occassions that he hates P.D.A., especially if it's in the way of his watching a movie. I, for one, don't care about P.D.A. Call me an exhibitionist, but there's something fun about kissing a girl in public. That being said, there is a line, and this couple at a bar in Santa Monica crossed it. The highlight of their making out was when the guy, on multiple occassions, pulled the girl's shirt down in an effort to see her breasts. Classy.
That bar was awesome though. It's on the top floor of a hotel on the corner of 2nd and California in Santa Monica. You get drunk while watching the sunset over the Pacific. Classy.
Friday, September 02, 2005
New Contest
The fight for funniest street name in LA county is down to two. Here ya go:
Cumpston
vs.
Broadway
Cast your vote!
Cumpston
vs.
Broadway
Cast your vote!
To Donate Or Not To Donate
So I'm in a bit of a moral quandry. I just got my California Driver's License. It's so tan and it has my picture on it. Anyway, with the license I got this piece of paper that talks about being a donor. On the one hand, it is a great thing to do and I certainly have seen the benefits in friends that I have, on the other hand I have to go to some website and fill out a bunch of shit. What should I do?
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
