Hallelurrrrya the mullet is gone!
hmmm...what about Brian?!?
Friday, January 19, 2007
Ice Storm 07- To The Situation Room!
First, please let me offer my apologies for failing to update, especially after such a fantastic week of television. It seems that being stuck in a house due to ice for three days straight has quite an effect on one's brain/ability to be in public. After wearing a pony tail and pajamas for days on end, I had almost forgotten how to function in the civilized world. OK...it wasn't that bad, but it was hard to drag myself off the couch and get to work! Since I have watched a ridiculous amount of television, I will attempt to only cover the basics.
Let's get right down to it. We've got a lot to cover folks! Last week marked the much anticipated return of Grey's Anatomy. I don't have much to say for last week except it was really sad! I was looking forward to something big happening and was, honestly, a tad disappointed when the only big thing that happened was everyone being super depressed. I mean like Eeyore lost his tail sad! Even when Izzie fiiiinally deposited the 8.7 Jillion dollar check, she was flipping out neurotic crazy sad. Other things that were sad included, but are not limited to the following:
*George's dad in the hospital + bad cancer + he knows he's about to buy the farm = saaaaad
*Christina + Dr. McHand Tremors not talking = borderline really annoying
*Meredeth + snoring + McDreamy can't sleep! = sub plot that I don't really care about but can appreciate. (I could sleep through a stampede of 17 wild unicorns with 7 tambourines each draped across their one mythical horn running through my bedroom, but, for the life of me, I cannot sleep through snoring)
*Meredeth + estranged father back in her life = interesting but sad with only one 'a'
* Bernice Matisse from Hope Floats all grown up + she lives at a constant 90 degree angle + the insurance won't pay for life changing surgery = HEART WRENCHING! Can you imagine not being able to stand up straight?
This week on Grey's I was hoping for a turn around of sorts. It has slowly jumped on the train moving up the sad hill to happyville, but at a slow pace. Christina welcomed George into the 'Dead Dad's Club,' (hello socially awkward, but whatever) after George's family made the decision to take his dad off life support. Not going to lie, I teared up a little. It was a scene that hearkened back to the days of Steel Magnolias and Sally Field yelling about her brown football helmet hair. (I played the moving and convincing part of Clairee in an eight grade production so I can understand the emotion!) Very saaaaad. Meredith talked to her dad...they both snore. (Side note: While my dad does snore like a freight train, I do not. Thanks Mom.) At least they found something in common. There was some situation with McSteamy aka. Dr. weird non connected facial hair and Addison. They were going to have a baby, but then Addison went and ruined that, but Dr. W.N.C.F.H decided that he would have made a bad father anyway. Christina and Dr. Hand Tremors didn't actually speak, but Christina won the standoff battle when he finally told the nurse while Christina was around that he hadn't had any more tremors. Dang it! Now I'm going to have to find a new clever name for him. Perhaps Dr. About to get Fired?
While Grey's has been entertaining, let's get down to the real stuff. 24 has made it's glorious return to our lives! Monday nights may have been good before, but with the addition of the most action packed show ever made joining the line up, I may end up calling in sick a Tuesday or two due to 24 hangover! Needless to say after a two night, four hour premier, I absolutely cannot wait to see how this season unfolds. Jack has returned from Chinese custody a seemingly different man. He was there for two years, but never talked. There is also some weird scar on his right hand that, to be quite honest, kind of freaks me out. It looks like a spider. My friend Taylor and I agreed that we were not really looking forward to a season focused on the Chinese government, or freeing Jack from them. So right off the bat I was pleased to see the season wouldn't really have anything to do with that.
Much seems to have happened over the two years since we last saw tuned in to the CTU gang. For one, they definitely hotted up Chloe and she is officially with Morris now. They may give her nicer hair and a black fancy satiny shirt, but they can never take away her scowl. Bill Buchanan and Karen Hays are apparently married. Good for them I say. I bet no other two people have uttered my favorite line more than these two. "To the situation room!" President Palmer's brother Wayne is now the President, and I think he listens to that squirmy guy Tom Lennox a bit too much. There is also an impressive new addition to the cast in Regina King as the President's sister. Since the days of 227 this girl has been a powerhouse. I know what you are saying, "but wasn't Jacke in that show?" She was, but a 13 year old Regina shone even brighter. I'm excited to see how it all comes together.
In a nutshell:
Basically, Jack returns and they immediately hand him over to terrorists. Good move Buchanan. Where's the loyalty? Then he, as expected, escapes and finds out the guy they are going after (Assad) isn't the one causing all the bombings that are going on. Instead the man who they turned him over to (Fayed) is really the bad guy. So he teams up with the reformed bad, now good, guy (Assad) to get the real terrorists and the action ensues. Of course no one believes him until the very end, when he has to do everything himself. Curtis seems to have quite a problem with Assad and does not believe he has reformed. He takes matters into his own hands and is about to kill Assad when Jack realizes what is going on. Jack has no choice but to take Curtis out! Cold. Jack proceeds to show his new vulnerable side and tells Buchanan that he doesn't know how to do this anymore. At that very moment, a small nuclear bomb detonates. It seems Fayed did what he came to do. We find out at the very end that there are four more nuclear weapons. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
So to end a very long post I will leave you with this. Last night I said an official farewell to The OC. I can only record 2 things at a time on my DVR and when there are 2 things recording you must watch one of them. I officially stopped my recurring recording of The OC in order to capture Scrubs and 30 Rock. It was a heart wrenching decision, but it was time. Goodbye Cohen family...I'm gonna miss you.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
BUT WHAT ABOUT BRIAN!?!
After preparing a sizzling meal of zucchini and a chicken wrap, when what I really wanted was 17 slices of pizza and a chocolate milkshake (I'm being healthy...don't make fun), I settled down for some good old fashioned TV watchin. I figured this night would be good preparation for what was to come next week. The return of the most heart pounding, mouth watering show of all time...24.
It was a good start with How I Met Your Mother. As usual, the comedy played out perfectly. It was not the funniest episode I have ever seen, but anytime teenage Robin comes back, it's a hit. Last night's episode was about everyone's first time, Lilly and Marshal being slightly annoying and in luuuuve and Robin telling Ted that she loved him. It was hard for her...come on give her a break she's Canadian. It's hard for them to tell people they love them because they have to make room in their hearts around hockey and beer. There is not a ton of room left! There was also a scene with Barney as Johnny Castle. If you don't know who that is, then it probably wouldn't have been funny to you anyway. The episode was alright, but I could have, as usual, used a little more Barney...internet high five.
The enduring question of what about Brian, has once again gone unanswered. Although there were many moments during the hour episode that were perfect for raising my fist in glory to yell, "BUT WHAT ABOUT BRIAN!?!" I'm starting to lose interest in this show. It's a good filler when there is nothing else on, but I can imagine that once Monday nights pick up like usual, Brian will be a mere afterthought. I am also growing quite weary of watching Barry Watson and thinking to myself, "did he not have this haircut when 7th Heaven premiered in 1985? I mean it's a mullet, yes?" Everything that good old Barry may do well as an actor, his perfect helmet of hairsprayed hair negates. Sorry Bar...get a new do. Nothing of note happened in this episode other than Rosanna Arquette (this is how much I have lost interest. I don't even remember the character's names anymore) had her baby, some guy who I think played a football player in a movie once married a stripper, but convinced her to stop, and the divorced people are dating other people. Oh and Barry's hair didn't move an inch all episode long...sweet perfection. So my advice to the Brian people is as follows: Get Barry some new hair. It's just too hard to consentrate on anything else. After next week, I can slowly see Brian and my neverending quest to find out just what about Brian trailing off into the clouds.
In a devistating blow to my evening I realized that The Hills isn't on until next Monday. Until then I will be counting the minutes. I might seriously have to be old school next Monday and set up a VCR to capture the alarming amount of good television that I anticpate to be on.
Shows to look out for tonight: Dirt. This new show stars Couretney Cox and it premiered last week on FX. It is definitely an FX show. Courteney plays Lucy Spiller, an Editor of two magazines, one more like "People" and another resembling "Star." It is interesting so far, and I think it is interesting seeing Courteney Cox playing someone other than Monica so I will give this one a few episodes.
Other than that nothing is on TV on Tuesdays so do something fun and get a life! Have a super day!
It was a good start with How I Met Your Mother. As usual, the comedy played out perfectly. It was not the funniest episode I have ever seen, but anytime teenage Robin comes back, it's a hit. Last night's episode was about everyone's first time, Lilly and Marshal being slightly annoying and in luuuuve and Robin telling Ted that she loved him. It was hard for her...come on give her a break she's Canadian. It's hard for them to tell people they love them because they have to make room in their hearts around hockey and beer. There is not a ton of room left! There was also a scene with Barney as Johnny Castle. If you don't know who that is, then it probably wouldn't have been funny to you anyway. The episode was alright, but I could have, as usual, used a little more Barney...internet high five.
The enduring question of what about Brian, has once again gone unanswered. Although there were many moments during the hour episode that were perfect for raising my fist in glory to yell, "BUT WHAT ABOUT BRIAN!?!" I'm starting to lose interest in this show. It's a good filler when there is nothing else on, but I can imagine that once Monday nights pick up like usual, Brian will be a mere afterthought. I am also growing quite weary of watching Barry Watson and thinking to myself, "did he not have this haircut when 7th Heaven premiered in 1985? I mean it's a mullet, yes?" Everything that good old Barry may do well as an actor, his perfect helmet of hairsprayed hair negates. Sorry Bar...get a new do. Nothing of note happened in this episode other than Rosanna Arquette (this is how much I have lost interest. I don't even remember the character's names anymore) had her baby, some guy who I think played a football player in a movie once married a stripper, but convinced her to stop, and the divorced people are dating other people. Oh and Barry's hair didn't move an inch all episode long...sweet perfection. So my advice to the Brian people is as follows: Get Barry some new hair. It's just too hard to consentrate on anything else. After next week, I can slowly see Brian and my neverending quest to find out just what about Brian trailing off into the clouds.
In a devistating blow to my evening I realized that The Hills isn't on until next Monday. Until then I will be counting the minutes. I might seriously have to be old school next Monday and set up a VCR to capture the alarming amount of good television that I anticpate to be on.
Shows to look out for tonight: Dirt. This new show stars Couretney Cox and it premiered last week on FX. It is definitely an FX show. Courteney plays Lucy Spiller, an Editor of two magazines, one more like "People" and another resembling "Star." It is interesting so far, and I think it is interesting seeing Courteney Cox playing someone other than Monica so I will give this one a few episodes.
Other than that nothing is on TV on Tuesdays so do something fun and get a life! Have a super day!
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Sunday Night Slump
Since the giant move of Grey's Anatomy to Thursday nights, Sunday nights have suffered seriously. The most desperate show is that of the housewives. The first season was new and captivating, the second season, while lacking, still had a large following because it preceded the hottest new show (Grey's). Now in it's third season, it is dying a slow death. Honestly, I haven't even watched the show in so long that I had no idea what was going on tonight. So my advise, if you love it then keep watching it. If you don't watch it, don't start.
The only redeeming show on Sunday nights is Brothers & Sisters. Calista Flockhart makes her triumphant (OK, maybe not triumphant but good nonetheless) return to prime time. An, as always, adorable Sally Field is set as the matriarch of the family. After Top Gun hot stuff Tom Skerrit (don't lie-you know you though he was hot when you were in the 2nd grade!) dies, the family is left to discover his dark and hidden secrets such as a two decade long affair with a woman named Holly and serious company debt. As the family tries to sort everything out Kitty (Calista) decides to move back in with her mother and crazy antics ensue. Tonight's episode was good, nothing outstanding happened to comment on. I would say that if you are bored on a Sunday night it is a good show to watch...not to mention the overwhelming number of attractive people on the show!
Well you should rest up because this week will be a good warm up for all the TV that is on its way back. Tomorrow night How I Met Your Mother (televisions best comedy) is back with a new episode. I will say it now and a million more times, this show is fantastic. It is some of the best comedy writing to hit the airwaves since the Seinfeld era. So get ready for another legend...wait for it...dary episode tomorrow night! Mondays are usually filled with so many heavy hitters such as Heroes (best new drama to hit TV), Studio 60 (the dramatic version of 30 Rock, but equally as good) and my cheesy favorite What About Brian. It is my weekly ritual to proclaim loudly as many times during the show I can, "BUT WHAT ABOUT BRIAN!?!" and throw my fist into the air. Honestly, the show I am most excited about tomorrow is THE HILLS! I know what you are thinking, The Hills, really? But this is one of those shows that I like to escape into. Plus, they dress really well, and I usually get some really good fashion tips. I just love that LC, she will always be the girl who didn't go to Paris. I will keep you updated on the drama that unfolds. Have a happy first full week back!
The only redeeming show on Sunday nights is Brothers & Sisters. Calista Flockhart makes her triumphant (OK, maybe not triumphant but good nonetheless) return to prime time. An, as always, adorable Sally Field is set as the matriarch of the family. After Top Gun hot stuff Tom Skerrit (don't lie-you know you though he was hot when you were in the 2nd grade!) dies, the family is left to discover his dark and hidden secrets such as a two decade long affair with a woman named Holly and serious company debt. As the family tries to sort everything out Kitty (Calista) decides to move back in with her mother and crazy antics ensue. Tonight's episode was good, nothing outstanding happened to comment on. I would say that if you are bored on a Sunday night it is a good show to watch...not to mention the overwhelming number of attractive people on the show!
Well you should rest up because this week will be a good warm up for all the TV that is on its way back. Tomorrow night How I Met Your Mother (televisions best comedy) is back with a new episode. I will say it now and a million more times, this show is fantastic. It is some of the best comedy writing to hit the airwaves since the Seinfeld era. So get ready for another legend...wait for it...dary episode tomorrow night! Mondays are usually filled with so many heavy hitters such as Heroes (best new drama to hit TV), Studio 60 (the dramatic version of 30 Rock, but equally as good) and my cheesy favorite What About Brian. It is my weekly ritual to proclaim loudly as many times during the show I can, "BUT WHAT ABOUT BRIAN!?!" and throw my fist into the air. Honestly, the show I am most excited about tomorrow is THE HILLS! I know what you are thinking, The Hills, really? But this is one of those shows that I like to escape into. Plus, they dress really well, and I usually get some really good fashion tips. I just love that LC, she will always be the girl who didn't go to Paris. I will keep you updated on the drama that unfolds. Have a happy first full week back!
Friday, January 5, 2007
When I say "Hey mon," you say, "Hey mon!"
Ever since I can remember people have been telling me I watch too much TV. While it is true that I do watch many television shows, I do not believe I am in any way, shape or form a "couch potato." I love television, but not in the lazy couch potato way, like the way people will stare at a painting for hours. I love TV like that, like art.
In the age old question, "does art imitate life, or does life imitate art?" I believe that there is no definite answer to that question. Television gives us the ability to look at our true nature creating characters representing real people, but it also influences things such as how we dress, speak and sometimes act. Granted there are television shows that take things to extreme and somehow along the way lose all basis of reality, but sometimes it can be good to have an escape.
This being said I have decided to start this blog to share with you the finer points of TV. I will be doing at least a weekly recaps and updates on all my favorite shows, new shows and my opinions, and upcoming episodes.
The Office
In a move that saved the entire evening, The Office was new. First you should know that as a person who sits at a computer all day in the middle of the office Pam is one of my favs. I like the new girl, she's cute but I am strongly Team Pam! After helping Jim with his problem, pretending to be "friends," we saw Pam's true feelings come out. Michael came back from his "all inclusive trip to Sandals Jamaica" and later let a photo slip of him and a topless Jan. In an effort to continue his vacation bliss a luau is scheduled in the warehouse. My favorite part was the beading in Michael's hair and the steel drum. You gotta love a steel drum.
30 Rock
I'm not going to lie, I watched this show one time then wrote it off. I just didn't think it was that good. Then one day at work when i was filing lots of things and no one else was in the office I turned it on for a little background noise. (You can watch full episodes online) First of all, I got sooo much filing done-Kudos to me! Second, I discovered how funny this show really is! Not only is Tracy Morgan hilar, but Alec Baldwin is hysterical! The writing is subtle and witty and I don't think I can live without this show now. Shame on me for my lack of faith in Tina Fey. If I can convince just one person to watch...I've done my part.
In the age old question, "does art imitate life, or does life imitate art?" I believe that there is no definite answer to that question. Television gives us the ability to look at our true nature creating characters representing real people, but it also influences things such as how we dress, speak and sometimes act. Granted there are television shows that take things to extreme and somehow along the way lose all basis of reality, but sometimes it can be good to have an escape.
This being said I have decided to start this blog to share with you the finer points of TV. I will be doing at least a weekly recaps and updates on all my favorite shows, new shows and my opinions, and upcoming episodes.
The OC
Let's begin with some not so super shocking news. The OC has been cancelled. Personally, I think the first season was incredible, but after season two it kind of had it coming. With the departure of Mischa Barton as the main character Marissa, the show has fallen flat. Last night my friend Jeff and I whipped up a scrumptious batch of chicken noodle soup and settled in to watch the first episode of the season. We both decided that the magic is gone. Taylor "Trash" Townsend being with Ryan "Kid Chino" Atdaddy feels like eating a peanut butter and mustard sandwich, just wrong. After news of Seth and Summer's real life split I can hardly bare to watch the strange engagement play out. And Chris Brown? Uh, baking powder? There are rumors that The CW may pick it up for another season. My prediction is that if that happens they will be left with one character, Kaitlin. There will be so little story line that they will then merge it with One Tree Hill where Chad Michael Phillip George Murray III will try and woo Kaitlin with his mad white boy B-Ball skills, arm bands, and occasional sleeveless shirts and the converging alone will cause a rift in the space time continuum. My advice to the CW...please don't.
Let's begin with some not so super shocking news. The OC has been cancelled. Personally, I think the first season was incredible, but after season two it kind of had it coming. With the departure of Mischa Barton as the main character Marissa, the show has fallen flat. Last night my friend Jeff and I whipped up a scrumptious batch of chicken noodle soup and settled in to watch the first episode of the season. We both decided that the magic is gone. Taylor "Trash" Townsend being with Ryan "Kid Chino" Atdaddy feels like eating a peanut butter and mustard sandwich, just wrong. After news of Seth and Summer's real life split I can hardly bare to watch the strange engagement play out. And Chris Brown? Uh, baking powder? There are rumors that The CW may pick it up for another season. My prediction is that if that happens they will be left with one character, Kaitlin. There will be so little story line that they will then merge it with One Tree Hill where Chad Michael Phillip George Murray III will try and woo Kaitlin with his mad white boy B-Ball skills, arm bands, and occasional sleeveless shirts and the converging alone will cause a rift in the space time continuum. My advice to the CW...please don't.
The Office
In a move that saved the entire evening, The Office was new. First you should know that as a person who sits at a computer all day in the middle of the office Pam is one of my favs. I like the new girl, she's cute but I am strongly Team Pam! After helping Jim with his problem, pretending to be "friends," we saw Pam's true feelings come out. Michael came back from his "all inclusive trip to Sandals Jamaica" and later let a photo slip of him and a topless Jan. In an effort to continue his vacation bliss a luau is scheduled in the warehouse. My favorite part was the beading in Michael's hair and the steel drum. You gotta love a steel drum.
30 Rock
I'm not going to lie, I watched this show one time then wrote it off. I just didn't think it was that good. Then one day at work when i was filing lots of things and no one else was in the office I turned it on for a little background noise. (You can watch full episodes online) First of all, I got sooo much filing done-Kudos to me! Second, I discovered how funny this show really is! Not only is Tracy Morgan hilar, but Alec Baldwin is hysterical! The writing is subtle and witty and I don't think I can live without this show now. Shame on me for my lack of faith in Tina Fey. If I can convince just one person to watch...I've done my part.
Tonight I will most likely not watch any TV because I am having dinner with the lovely Hilary and will be out on the town. This weekend I am planning on going to the bank...and that's about all I have planned. Thanks for reading, I hope you feel informed and maybe a little bit entertained. I should be back soon to tell you about what an incredible couple of weeks of TV are coming up! All I will say now is boop...beep...boop...beep. Yippie for Blogs!
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