Archive for the ‘Television’ Category
Nov 9
All television episode posts are spoilery. Please do not read if you haven’t yet seen the episode, and intend to.
This episode has its ups and downs for me. It definitely wasn’t a favorite of this season.
It cracked me up to see Michael’s play on Survivorman, but I didn’t feel like they really did all they could with it. I mean, they didn’t even show anything happening to Michael in reaction to the mushrooms. He didn’t actually eat them, but he ingested bits and nothing happened. *shrug*
The whole story with no one wanting to combine Birthdays was a good idea, but they really didn’t make it entertaining…that’s not at all how I’d expect the characters from The Office to react.
And really, where was this random seriousness with Jim? That seemed to come out of the blue to me. I don’t like what they seem to be setting up. Is Jim supposed to have some sort of freak out now and try to get away from this job? Meh–this isn’t a drama, what are we going for here guys?
Nov 8
All television episode posts are spoilery. Please do not read if you haven’t yet seen the episode, and intend to.
Well first, props to Kristi for finding this article from creator Tim Kring. He basically apologizes for the way this season has gone so far, and admits to the mistakes they’ve made. I have to agree with everything he said, except I really like the Claire/West storyline, but I guess I have to admit it doesn’t really flow with the show.
I squeed a little when they were making out on the couch, sharing headphones! I wanna do that!
I can’t believe West found out who Claire’s father is so soon. I thought for sure that’d be a little longer.
I think it’s awesome that Matt has gotten a little better understanding of his powers and what he can do with them.
BFsurprise–the virus is a different strain–not one that can be cured with Suresh’s blood. Who saw that coming? Pft.
They really should’ve introduced the big idea earlier on. It definitely looks interesting.
I’m so glad Hiro has come back to this century. I was getting SO sick of that storyline.
ADAM! I’m really excited about Adam! I had no inkling of what was coming, but I was so happy to see him! I wasn’t ready to be rid of him. He’s fun to listen to! And of course it all makes so much sense. I’m proud of them pulling that one out.
I wonder what kind of other powers Adam has. I mean obviously he could make it to the future just by not dying all this time, but it seems obvious to me that other powers are present. I’m curious to see what they are. Maybe he has ALL the powers–maybe he’s the hero all other heroes have derived power from? Maybe not…I really don’t know!!
Oct 26
I think Kristi’s been asking me to watch this one since about the second episode. I eventually agreed, and today was the day I watched!
First off, this show is about Ned, who, as a young boy, learned that he could revive dead things with just a touch. Of course, he also quickly learned that there was a bit of fine print. In 60 seconds, someone/something else in close proximity would die. Also, once someone has been revived, a second touch from him means permanent death.
We’ll just say that from there we go into solving deaths for money [not his idea, poor Ned gets sorta dragged into that one] and well, you can use your imagination to figure out what this might mean for his love life…
As for me–I love it! It’s cheesy, but fun cheesy–not gagmewithaspoon cheesy. It’s not at all set up to be a ‘real life’ deal, so you can let your imagination go and forget all the But How’s? and just enjoy it for what it is!
The colors are so vivid! The quirky characters, combined with the extreme colors and patterns throws me back to Tim Burton’s Big Fish.
Bonus–the aunt’s of Ned’s love interest are played by Audrey from Little Shop of Horrors and one of the ladies from an old show, Sisters. [Ellen Greene and Swoosie Kurtz]
So do I recommend it? Yep! It’s only on episode 4 now and they’re all on abc.com to watch so you have no excuse!
Oct 19
I’ve been wanting to watch this show. By the previews before it started airing, I thought it’d be pretty good. I caught en episode last night though, and I was thoroughly disappointed.
The storyline was funny, the ideas are there, but the dialogue just did nothing for me. It was really strained.
It probably didn’t help that the acting was so flat! I expect that from a rookie child actor, but not veterans Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer! Admittedly, I don’t expect much out of Charlie Sheen, but I really like Jon Cryer!
And I know I only watched one episode, but I really just can’t express how flat the acting was. It’s impossible to believe that any episode would be worth watching, knowing that acting this flat was even considered acceptable.
I won’t be giving this one another shot. Too bad. Coulda been a good show…
Oct 9
Just some random, scattered thoughts–
My heart aches for Hiro! That poor kid just can’t fall in love with someone who’s available to him, can he?!
Flyboy was SO cute when he told Claire to shut up. His face was just adorable! I loved it! It’ll be interesting to see how things play out when he finds out who Claire’s father is.
I’m so sick of shows/movies involving people with special abilities trying to convince themselves, or children that they can be ‘normal’ and never use their powers. [Nikki] bullshit! Life’s tough! You think you’re really never gonna be tempted to use your powers to make your life easier?! I don’t think I’d ever consider not using my powers. It wouldn’t be a question.
I’m sick of the McSpanish twins. Honestly, that storyline just isn’t interesting to me at all. Maybe they’ll take off, but they’re really pushing it.
I dunno what they did with Peter’s tattoo….I’m hoping that’ll be explained one day and not just left hanging.
They’re really twisting things up quite nicely this season. I wasn’t really sure how they were gonna make new storylines with all these existing characters, but they’ve done a great job. As long as they manage to play everything out logically again, as with last season, I’ll be perfectly pleased =)
I think there was something else I wanted to comment on, but I can’t remember it right now. Hmmm.
Sep 29
Help! We tried to get the Macon, Ga branch of Dunder Mifflin Infinity started, but something’s gone wonky and nothing’s happening with that. We’re trying again with the Columbus, Ga branch!
What’s Dunder Mifflin Infinity? They say it better than I could:
What is Dunder Mifflin Infinity?
Dunder Mifflin Infinity (DMI) is the new online division of Dunder Mifflin, Inc. Paper Company. Created by Vice President of Regional Sales Ryan Howard, DMI was designed to reinvent the business of selling paper. DMI employees will form branches and complete work assignments from Corporate. In honor of Dunder Mifflin’s 2006 Salesman of the Year, Dwight K. Schrute, payment for all DMI employees will be in the form of SchruteBucks.
Why should I join the Dunder Mifflin Infinity Team?
In addition to your consummate passion for all things paper, you should have a commitment to excellence and a desire to change the world. Diligent and hard-working employees will be rewarded in SchruteBucks, which can be spent on decorating their Virtual Desks, as well as with exclusive content (video, photos and downloads), official merchandise from the NBC Store, items featured in actual episodes of “The Office”, and much, much more!
So basically it’s just extra fun! The branches that have the most participation get prizes and such, as I understand it!
So help some sisters out! Pretty please, with sugar on top, sign up for the Columbus, GA branch using this as the manager code: ao8e69m0g8. 15 people have to sign up using the same manager code before the branch will be opened. If you want, once we’ve got it all opened, I’ll make sure you know and you can ‘resign’ or move to another branch, or continue on with us! I’d really, REALLY appreciate it!
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Now playing: Lifehouse - Signs of Life [Bonus Track]
via FoxyTunes
Sep 9
Know what I love most about Sundays? 3 hours of Myth busting!
Adam and Jamie always deliver the funny. I can’t even fathom how much I’ve learned from the show without even realizing it.
The premise is two Hollywood special effects experts take myths/urban legends and test them to determine is the myth is busted (false), confirmed (true), or plausible.
In the end, once the testing has been done, they take it to the extreme, often ending in explosions =) For instance, if they tested a myth about blowing up a microwave and it didn’t work, they’d then take it to the extreme to see what sort of situation would blow up the microwave. I love it!
I’m always amazed at how thoroughly they go into it, and just how much they know. They’re even more than willing to re-visit myths they’ve tested in the past if viewers write in with ideas on other things they can try, or facts they may have missed and not taken into consideration.
Quotable Quote: “I don’t think our death ray is working. I’m standing right in it, and I’m not dead yet.” <–How could you not love that?
