I will just let everyone know i have had a few annoying days at work so if I call you a dickhead or douche just know I only half mean it. Maybe 75%
Alright so as you might know when I was a little loser 15yr old my awesome parents gave me the best present ever. Pay TV (Foxtel to you immigrants) Seriously if my kid has no friends in high school (which lets face it is a high possibility) I will get them pay TV if we dont have it already because it has helped me SO much in my adult life.
One of the first shows I watched was Talk Soup. If you havent seen it (we wouldnt be friends anyway) but if you havent it is a show where they talk about TV. If you think I am shallow or I "should watch the news" go have your candlelight vigil for some baby elephant (Mr Shuffles YOU are my hero) somewhere else becuase I live for TV.
This show is like a catalyst for actors which you really wouldnt get from watching it. Previous hosts include: Greg Kinnear, Hal Sparks and Joel McHale. Now most of you d bags will now Greg Kinnear, doubtful about Hal Sparks unless you are gay (he was on Queer as Folk) and now Joel Mchale was in the Informant! and currently stars in Community.
Community in a sentence: this lawyer guy lies about where he gets his law degree from so he has to go back to TAFE (community college for yanks) so he can go to a university (or something) so he can get a real degree. I am not going to introduce the characters as a) cant really be bothered but mostly b) they are so good would hate to raise any expectation of their aweseomeness.
I am not going to say that irt surpasses 30 Rock in hilarity but it is pretty damn close and it was just renewed for season 2 which I know will WIN heaps at Golden Globes/Emmys next year. Also, for you Mad Men fans, Trudy Campbell is in it and is just as awesome.
Alright dickheads better go do some works
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
LOST Retrospective: "The Other 48 Days"
So I started to re watch LOST from the beginning a couple of weeks ago and I thought it would be cool to blog about what I am watching as I didn't the first time around.
There are a few reasons why season 2 remains to be my favourite season of LOST and this episode is probably the main reason. The fact that the tail end of the plane survived (lovingly referred to as the "tailies") and went through a far more brutal ordeal than the front end of the plane is something that I just find really interesting. The tailies went through the polar opposite (more or less) than the front end did. Was it more brutal becuase of Ana Lucia? Arguable but I think not. I think that the tailies had more "good people" that the others wanted over the front end and that is why they suffered more. If you look back on it, it is bizarre as to why the front end (while they were shacked up at the beach) did not get attacked like the tailies did. I think a reason why is becuase maybe the others knew eventually they would take the "good people" but will wait until Claire has her baby (and we all know that storyline).
I love the burgeoning relationship between Ana Lucia and Goodwin. They start to rely on each other and go to each other for certain things. Which makes me think when exactly did Ana Lucia start to question his story? I do not think it was at the beach but more of when they were camping near the river and there was Nathan who was causing quite the insurgence against Ana Lucia. I think the cracks start to show when Nathan is put in the "jail" and Goodwin is not so confident in his coversations with Ana Lucia. So when, Nathan eventually dies (thanks Goodwin) Ana Lucia knows that the "others" will be coming for them soon and hence the move. As she is a police woman she knows she needs to get him alone to get some more info (I believe on the "force" that is known as "getting the 411"). Perfect timing when Goodwin offers to "test" the radio by himself and what leads to him getting found out.
There are a few reasons why season 2 remains to be my favourite season of LOST and this episode is probably the main reason. The fact that the tail end of the plane survived (lovingly referred to as the "tailies") and went through a far more brutal ordeal than the front end of the plane is something that I just find really interesting. The tailies went through the polar opposite (more or less) than the front end did. Was it more brutal becuase of Ana Lucia? Arguable but I think not. I think that the tailies had more "good people" that the others wanted over the front end and that is why they suffered more. If you look back on it, it is bizarre as to why the front end (while they were shacked up at the beach) did not get attacked like the tailies did. I think a reason why is becuase maybe the others knew eventually they would take the "good people" but will wait until Claire has her baby (and we all know that storyline).
I love the burgeoning relationship between Ana Lucia and Goodwin. They start to rely on each other and go to each other for certain things. Which makes me think when exactly did Ana Lucia start to question his story? I do not think it was at the beach but more of when they were camping near the river and there was Nathan who was causing quite the insurgence against Ana Lucia. I think the cracks start to show when Nathan is put in the "jail" and Goodwin is not so confident in his coversations with Ana Lucia. So when, Nathan eventually dies (thanks Goodwin) Ana Lucia knows that the "others" will be coming for them soon and hence the move. As she is a police woman she knows she needs to get him alone to get some more info (I believe on the "force" that is known as "getting the 411"). Perfect timing when Goodwin offers to "test" the radio by himself and what leads to him getting found out.
There are so manynew characters to this episode which I love, the introduction of Libby, the kids, Mr Eko, Bernard, that random aussie tourist I mean stewardess - all of which get more attention later on.
However, this is the only time in which I disagree with my beloved LOST - I do not think that Shannon needed to be killed (at least this early on). Even though by this stage she had been through somewhat of a transformation (no longer relies on Boone etc) I don't think she was quite finished. Which makes me wonder - was she caught drink driving on the island as that has been seen to be a bit of a death wish for character on the show.
I like to think of this episode as Season 2 part 2 as it really ushers in a new LOST for us all to watch and enjoy.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Cougar Town - Epsiode 2
I must have had my Dick Tracy hat on last night because I figured out why Cougar Town will never be successful.....it only goes for half an hour and seeing the characters are poorly formed they will never get the chance to really grow and thus gain any sort of recognition from the audience. SO the show has to be extended to an hour long. Not that hard and I actually believe that writers could make it work. Maybe.
A quick recap of episode 2 is that Jules realises she never got to live her crazy 20's because she had a kid and didnt have a funny story involving an all night boozy slut fest. That's it. For half an hour that's the premise. She does go out and does that (which I actually didnt mind as they retold it through mobile phone pictures) but then the rest of the episode falls a bit flat.
There is more interaction with the hot neighbour but the way he is being played is quite frustrating. He is meant to be a man whore with feelings (?) but is a total douche to Jules which means (obviously) she wants to communicate more with him. "Paper buddies" is the lamest thing I have ever heard of and if I ask anyone (ever) to be my "paper buddy" I might as well go live in Penrith with a house filled with cats becuase I think that is what hell is like.
Alright so after watching 2 episodes I am officially confused (and very frustrated) as to WHY they made the ex-husband a reject from Police Academy. His character makes no sense to ANYONE on the show. To see Jules, someone who apparently is responsible and has the business acumen to run a Real Estate thingy (not too sure what it is as that older cougar always walks in on her house inspections) would ever go out with someone like that. I know they met in their 20's but I am pretty sure she hasn't changed her dating type that much. And to make his character more pointless, they make him drive a golf buggy around for an entire episode and all of his interactions are based on him "driving a golf buggy".
Busy was the fun and loveable slut and she did have all of the best lines. The son apparently is straight (for some reason I thought he was gay). The best friend is annoying and so what's the word.....unbelievable. And to top the confusion off Jules gets a random young hot boyfriend that we have never met before and I doubt we will see again.
All of this is making me think, why was this never an hour long? The story lines are not solid enought to be engaging for the 22 minutes they are on for and the characters do not make sense to the past, present and/or future. So I am stuck wondering, how long will this show go on for? After the shock and cliche fun value fades there is nothing to keep the audience ineterested.
In concluson, I am happy that the crypt keeper arms did not invade my personal space in episode 2.
A quick recap of episode 2 is that Jules realises she never got to live her crazy 20's because she had a kid and didnt have a funny story involving an all night boozy slut fest. That's it. For half an hour that's the premise. She does go out and does that (which I actually didnt mind as they retold it through mobile phone pictures) but then the rest of the episode falls a bit flat.
There is more interaction with the hot neighbour but the way he is being played is quite frustrating. He is meant to be a man whore with feelings (?) but is a total douche to Jules which means (obviously) she wants to communicate more with him. "Paper buddies" is the lamest thing I have ever heard of and if I ask anyone (ever) to be my "paper buddy" I might as well go live in Penrith with a house filled with cats becuase I think that is what hell is like.
Alright so after watching 2 episodes I am officially confused (and very frustrated) as to WHY they made the ex-husband a reject from Police Academy. His character makes no sense to ANYONE on the show. To see Jules, someone who apparently is responsible and has the business acumen to run a Real Estate thingy (not too sure what it is as that older cougar always walks in on her house inspections) would ever go out with someone like that. I know they met in their 20's but I am pretty sure she hasn't changed her dating type that much. And to make his character more pointless, they make him drive a golf buggy around for an entire episode and all of his interactions are based on him "driving a golf buggy".
Busy was the fun and loveable slut and she did have all of the best lines. The son apparently is straight (for some reason I thought he was gay). The best friend is annoying and so what's the word.....unbelievable. And to top the confusion off Jules gets a random young hot boyfriend that we have never met before and I doubt we will see again.
All of this is making me think, why was this never an hour long? The story lines are not solid enought to be engaging for the 22 minutes they are on for and the characters do not make sense to the past, present and/or future. So I am stuck wondering, how long will this show go on for? After the shock and cliche fun value fades there is nothing to keep the audience ineterested.
In concluson, I am happy that the crypt keeper arms did not invade my personal space in episode 2.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Cougar Town - Pilot
Firstly, I love cougars. I think they are great (not Demi Moore she is a douche). I love how they go through a crappy divorce and go out and get onto 20 somethings and this is awesome becuase guys have been doing this since the beginning of time. I hope I do not get into the situation where I become a cougar but if it does happen I am going to have some fun!
I cant remember the last time I was this excited for a show since maybe The OC. To me that is saying a lot. I don't dislike Courtney Cox but I don't really like her at the same time. Busy Phillips on the other hand......she is awesome. I can imagine her giving the coolest birds and the bees talk without making it awkward. I just think she is cool and yes I do want to be her friend and I am still waiting for my invite to one of her cool dinner parties (I am pretty sure she has these but have no proof).
So the show. I believe all of the characters work individually but when they are in relationships with one another it just doesnt work. Courtney as the hot shrinking violet works but then when you see how she interacts with her son it just doesnt make sense, the awkward son at high school, the slutty best friend (work it Busy!), and the the douche ex husband (which is more like a really bad impersonation of Billy Madison)
I think the mum is meant to be this cool, hip mum (like Busy!) but she sort of comes across as the worst mum ever. Like when she is giving that random guy a BJ and the son walks in is probably the most painful scene of the whole show. I am guessing it took a while to shoot too as (like most of the show) it just doesn't seem to flow.
The son is meant to be in high school but why does he look like he is in uni studying some douche degree like sociology? And plus, where are his hot friends? Seriously the show is called COUGARTOWN
The dad is just plain confusing. Courtney worked really hard to put him through some sort of degree (lawyer or something - either one is not believeable)and then he screwed her over so now he is mowing the lawns at his "son's" school? Pick a back story and stick to it.
Busy is great. The End.
oh, and that random hot guy across the street that she flashes and fantasises over. Yes he is hot but he reminds me of Eddie Cibrian and he is a bit of a douche. I guess somewhere in the plot they sleep together and then rediscover love blah blah blah. He has no real relevance (I dont think to the show except to be "that hot guy" on the show. He is the Jesse Metcalfe with the shirt on).
I actually like this show and I really hope they find a flow and story lines that are not moronic.
P.S. Courtney, your Madonna crypt keeper arms are creepy and you need to Heidi Montag them stat!
I cant remember the last time I was this excited for a show since maybe The OC. To me that is saying a lot. I don't dislike Courtney Cox but I don't really like her at the same time. Busy Phillips on the other hand......she is awesome. I can imagine her giving the coolest birds and the bees talk without making it awkward. I just think she is cool and yes I do want to be her friend and I am still waiting for my invite to one of her cool dinner parties (I am pretty sure she has these but have no proof).
So the show. I believe all of the characters work individually but when they are in relationships with one another it just doesnt work. Courtney as the hot shrinking violet works but then when you see how she interacts with her son it just doesnt make sense, the awkward son at high school, the slutty best friend (work it Busy!), and the the douche ex husband (which is more like a really bad impersonation of Billy Madison)
I think the mum is meant to be this cool, hip mum (like Busy!) but she sort of comes across as the worst mum ever. Like when she is giving that random guy a BJ and the son walks in is probably the most painful scene of the whole show. I am guessing it took a while to shoot too as (like most of the show) it just doesn't seem to flow.
The son is meant to be in high school but why does he look like he is in uni studying some douche degree like sociology? And plus, where are his hot friends? Seriously the show is called COUGARTOWN
The dad is just plain confusing. Courtney worked really hard to put him through some sort of degree (lawyer or something - either one is not believeable)and then he screwed her over so now he is mowing the lawns at his "son's" school? Pick a back story and stick to it.
Busy is great. The End.
oh, and that random hot guy across the street that she flashes and fantasises over. Yes he is hot but he reminds me of Eddie Cibrian and he is a bit of a douche. I guess somewhere in the plot they sleep together and then rediscover love blah blah blah. He has no real relevance (I dont think to the show except to be "that hot guy" on the show. He is the Jesse Metcalfe with the shirt on).
I actually like this show and I really hope they find a flow and story lines that are not moronic.
P.S. Courtney, your Madonna crypt keeper arms are creepy and you need to Heidi Montag them stat!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Conan to get the best redundancy check ever
Writing this on the way to the Hunter Valley so sorry if my grammar is worse than usual.
It's being reported that Conan is going to get 30 big wing wangs. And so he should!!!!
He is too good for NBC and I really do hope that he does return to TV with a network that cares about him and let's him develop a fan base like he was able to all those years ago.
In closing: suck it NBC you have lost one of the finest gents to ever grace the Tonight Show stage.
It's being reported that Conan is going to get 30 big wing wangs. And so he should!!!!
He is too good for NBC and I really do hope that he does return to TV with a network that cares about him and let's him develop a fan base like he was able to all those years ago.
In closing: suck it NBC you have lost one of the finest gents to ever grace the Tonight Show stage.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Seriously NBC
To follow on from yesteday re: late night in America....
Geez talk about doing a 360 in like a minute! NBC denied this yesterday but now it is kind of official. Jay Leno will return as the host of the Tonight Show while Conan does.....what exactly? Word on the steet is he is going to sue like a stripper who was arrested for being a hooker who says its not illegal if it happens inside the strip club. Long analagy I know but I feel like it is necessary!
I honestly cannot believe they are doing this to my beloved Conan. I think that:
a) sue the crap out of NBC
b) go to FOX and do a kick arse talk show
c) stick it to the man!!!!!
This is going to be short as my rant could go on for days. No matter what Conan does next (and I really hope that it is a talk show) he will be great. And I think people would genuinely care about what he puts out there as well.
I am still wondering what the joe blow six packs will do re: Leno coming back? I mean even though I don't love Jay as much as Conan, Jay has a pretty good rep for being a nice guy so I cant believe he is taking the offer. Where will the viewer loyalties lie
If this goes to court I hope i get called to be a character witness.
Geez talk about doing a 360 in like a minute! NBC denied this yesterday but now it is kind of official. Jay Leno will return as the host of the Tonight Show while Conan does.....what exactly? Word on the steet is he is going to sue like a stripper who was arrested for being a hooker who says its not illegal if it happens inside the strip club. Long analagy I know but I feel like it is necessary!
I honestly cannot believe they are doing this to my beloved Conan. I think that:
a) sue the crap out of NBC
b) go to FOX and do a kick arse talk show
c) stick it to the man!!!!!
This is going to be short as my rant could go on for days. No matter what Conan does next (and I really hope that it is a talk show) he will be great. And I think people would genuinely care about what he puts out there as well.
I am still wondering what the joe blow six packs will do re: Leno coming back? I mean even though I don't love Jay as much as Conan, Jay has a pretty good rep for being a nice guy so I cant believe he is taking the offer. Where will the viewer loyalties lie
If this goes to court I hope i get called to be a character witness.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
US Late Night TV Debacle
When I was 15 my parents got Foxtel and it was probably the best thing ever to happen to me. A whole new world was opened to me. It was a good thing that I didnt have any friends because I spent all my time watching TV.
This new world that I was experiencing involved Saturday Night Live (for a time they showed 2 episodes, in other words 2 hours, each afternoon from 4-6. If I didnt already have ADHD this would have been another reason why my homework was never done) this really tall ginge called Conan O Brien and this grey haired guy called Jay Leno. Jay was first and based in LA and Conan followed and was based in New York. Jay would always get the "A listers" and Conan would get anyone that would agree to come on his show (I say that with L.O.V.E.). It was love at first watch with Conan. He was really silly, would go on rants, be creepy with attractive females but did it in a really charming way, always had the coolest musical guests and was just plain awesome. Jay was good too but we just never connected. It's not you Jay, it's me.
So a few years a go it was announced that Conan would take over Jay's show and Jay would I dunno find another job to drive a different car to work each day. I was not surprised at all. Conan is a top guy PLUS he had the greatest opening to the Emmy's of ALL TIME. And I don't think Jay ever hosted the Emmy's which wouldn't surprise me seeing it wouldn't be enjoyable (I say that with love and a bit of bitterness).
Then something weird happened. While Conan was busy rearranging his entire life, the idiots over at the network give Jay a new show and schedule it to appear before Conan's. Because Conan is a top guy he takes it and carries on.
Fast forward to a week ago, Jay and Conan aren't doing amazing in the ratings so the geniuses decide to sort of cancel Jay Leno and reformat it and possibly move Conan to midnight. Obviously Jay and Conan are not too happy with this but they are just like you and me: they work for a man somewhere.
I guess this story has no relevance anywhere else in the world becuase no doubt I am one of the very few that care. But I think people should care. Especially if they live in Australia. This is Work Choices people!!!!! One question I have for Jay and Conan is - where are your unions guys?!?!?! You need a fat guy in a suit orgainsing marches, designing catchy phrases, making placards, putting the heat back on the big wigs! Have they not seen Norma Ray (granted different sexes but the moral of the story is the same - you have to fight for what you believe in!)
The moral of the story is don't let impressionalbe teens watch Foxtel as it burns the brains. Exhibit A - me.
This new world that I was experiencing involved Saturday Night Live (for a time they showed 2 episodes, in other words 2 hours, each afternoon from 4-6. If I didnt already have ADHD this would have been another reason why my homework was never done) this really tall ginge called Conan O Brien and this grey haired guy called Jay Leno. Jay was first and based in LA and Conan followed and was based in New York. Jay would always get the "A listers" and Conan would get anyone that would agree to come on his show (I say that with L.O.V.E.). It was love at first watch with Conan. He was really silly, would go on rants, be creepy with attractive females but did it in a really charming way, always had the coolest musical guests and was just plain awesome. Jay was good too but we just never connected. It's not you Jay, it's me.
So a few years a go it was announced that Conan would take over Jay's show and Jay would I dunno find another job to drive a different car to work each day. I was not surprised at all. Conan is a top guy PLUS he had the greatest opening to the Emmy's of ALL TIME. And I don't think Jay ever hosted the Emmy's which wouldn't surprise me seeing it wouldn't be enjoyable (I say that with love and a bit of bitterness).
Then something weird happened. While Conan was busy rearranging his entire life, the idiots over at the network give Jay a new show and schedule it to appear before Conan's. Because Conan is a top guy he takes it and carries on.
Fast forward to a week ago, Jay and Conan aren't doing amazing in the ratings so the geniuses decide to sort of cancel Jay Leno and reformat it and possibly move Conan to midnight. Obviously Jay and Conan are not too happy with this but they are just like you and me: they work for a man somewhere.
I guess this story has no relevance anywhere else in the world becuase no doubt I am one of the very few that care. But I think people should care. Especially if they live in Australia. This is Work Choices people!!!!! One question I have for Jay and Conan is - where are your unions guys?!?!?! You need a fat guy in a suit orgainsing marches, designing catchy phrases, making placards, putting the heat back on the big wigs! Have they not seen Norma Ray (granted different sexes but the moral of the story is the same - you have to fight for what you believe in!)
The moral of the story is don't let impressionalbe teens watch Foxtel as it burns the brains. Exhibit A - me.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
I know this isn't TV RELATED......
But I am a nerd and the happenings with the whole Spiderman thing has obviously sent my nerd radar into overdrive. When I first saw Spiderman I didn't think much of it. Reason being Spiderman is a pussy. Peter Parker needs to grown some balls and just ask Mary Jane (whatever her name is) out because when you have a friend like Harry (who is hot and rich) you need to step up your game a notch. So that is my Spiderman beef and in case you are wondering my favourite super hero is Batman.
Despite my initial dislike of the movie I grew to like it and really appreciate it. I guess mainly because all we had to compare it to was Batman and Robin. And we all know how horrible that was. Plus I grew to love and respect Sam Raimi. Dude is a visionary.
The thing I hate most about the movie industry is that as soon as something becomes successful, be it an actor or a movie or even a bloody tree on an island, they pimp it out to the masses. Which is exactly what happened to the whole Spiderman franchise. Spiderman 2 was ok but was the hell was with 3. Like when he became emo and was doing a random dance sequence. Don't get me wrong - absolutley loved Thomas Haden Church as the Sandman (I am a Ned and Stacey fan from way back). Plus, Topher Grace was in it - my 1998/1999 crush. See there is your TV reference.
So now the grand plan is to do the whole Spiderman before he was Spiderman - so the teenage years. But wasn't that the first movie? And if they are going to go in the vein of Batman Begins (BTW no matter who ends up writing/directing this will this ever even compare to Batman Begins. As I said before Spiderman = pussy) how are they going to do it. Spiderman isn't dark nor mysterious. He shoots stioky crap out of his arms for crying out loud!!!
To conclue: Spiderman will suck without Raimi and possible Tobey Maguire (to an extent). It will not meet nor surpass Batman Begins. PLUS the villian willl have to MAKE the movie.
Side note: I did not bother to mention Kirsten Dunst as she was a complete waste for the ENTIRE movie franchise. Future casting reference: Zooey Deschenal (spelling error and I dont care).
Despite my initial dislike of the movie I grew to like it and really appreciate it. I guess mainly because all we had to compare it to was Batman and Robin. And we all know how horrible that was. Plus I grew to love and respect Sam Raimi. Dude is a visionary.
The thing I hate most about the movie industry is that as soon as something becomes successful, be it an actor or a movie or even a bloody tree on an island, they pimp it out to the masses. Which is exactly what happened to the whole Spiderman franchise. Spiderman 2 was ok but was the hell was with 3. Like when he became emo and was doing a random dance sequence. Don't get me wrong - absolutley loved Thomas Haden Church as the Sandman (I am a Ned and Stacey fan from way back). Plus, Topher Grace was in it - my 1998/1999 crush. See there is your TV reference.
So now the grand plan is to do the whole Spiderman before he was Spiderman - so the teenage years. But wasn't that the first movie? And if they are going to go in the vein of Batman Begins (BTW no matter who ends up writing/directing this will this ever even compare to Batman Begins. As I said before Spiderman = pussy) how are they going to do it. Spiderman isn't dark nor mysterious. He shoots stioky crap out of his arms for crying out loud!!!
To conclue: Spiderman will suck without Raimi and possible Tobey Maguire (to an extent). It will not meet nor surpass Batman Begins. PLUS the villian willl have to MAKE the movie.
Side note: I did not bother to mention Kirsten Dunst as she was a complete waste for the ENTIRE movie franchise. Future casting reference: Zooey Deschenal (spelling error and I dont care).
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