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I've been sick the last few days so I apologize for the lack of posts, but, on the bright side, I did watch some TV. And, I finally managed to hook my teeny, tiny netbook up to my TV, so I now have BIG, free Internet TV. Go team!
THE EVENT:
If you liked LOST, check this out. It is a crappier version of what you used to love. Only, instead of a random plane crash, there is some sort of terrorist plot. And instead of a crash, well, the plane just kinda disappears. Yeah. That was only the first episode. There were a lot of flash-backs, and the "event" was apparently set in motion 11 or so months in advance. Not my kind of show, but like I said, if you enjoyed LOST, you might just want to give it a try. It might help heal your loss.
RUNNING WILDE:
So, since I really enjoyed the first episode of this show, I thought I would watch the second episode to see if it was still as great as I thought it was. It was! David Cross was in this episode as well. (Seriously, does that dude ever sleep?!) It was pretty funny. If you still haven't tried it, I strongly suggest you do.
OUTSOURCED:
Rumor has it that Office fans everywhere are pissed that this show has interrupted their regular nighttime programming. I, on the other hand, think this is AWESOME! Then again, I am a Cultural Studies major, so a show about American culture, Indian culture, and cultural faux pas is way up my alley. Still, I recommend it. even though it follows the standard sitcom formula, the fact that it is in India is still something new for an American TV show.
MELISSA & JOEY:
Since I am talking about sitcoms, I decided to mention one that is a bit older that just came to my attention. Starring Melissa Joan Hart, this show focuses on Senators party-girl daughter, turned city council woman. Who is now the legal guardian of her corrupt brother in-law's children. oh, and did I mention her male nanny used to also work for that corrupt company. If you feel like shutting your brain off and watching some ridiculously bad parenting, watch this. Maybe watch it along with Raising Hope if you are in need of a mega dose of bad parenting. Perhaps before or after watching the new Katherine Heigel movie: Life As We Know It.
BETTER WITH YOU:
Aaand, last cheesy sitcom review of the day. It was cute. Targeted at the female demographic. Focuses on different couples in various stages of romance. Parents are married for 35 yeas. oldest daughter has been with her man for 9 years, and the youngest sister has been with her man for 6-1/2 weeks. Watch their relationship troubles. Oh the drama Oh the miscommunication. Oh the basic sitcom formula. and, cue laugh track.
THE WHOLE TRUTH:
Can anyone say Law and Order? I really don't have much to say about it. It showed a court case from both the side of the Prosecution, and the side of the Defense. And both of those lawyers are good friends. And both does their job o the best of their ability, even if the client is guilty. Nothing special, it is pretty formulaic, but at least in the end of the first episode, the audience finds out the guilt, or innocence of the convicted.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ...
NO ORDINARY FAMILY:
One ordinary and dysfunctional family is in a plane crash in South America and begin to have new and extraordinary abilities shortly after they get back from their trip. It is like The Incredibles, only not animated. The way it is told is interesting, and that makes me want to believe that the show creators know exactly how cliche this show and idea are. As tired as the superhero theme may be, there tends to be a rise in those types of shows and movies in times of economic recession and depression. It is a family show, so I expect it to do relatively well.
LAW & ORDER:LA:
Completely mediocre. That's about all I have to say. Just like the original only set in LA and revolving around "celebrities." Also features well known actors.
RAISING HOPE:
This was pretty cute show about the son of a poor,somewhat redneck family. The main character feels like his life isn't going anywhere and decides to change it. What he didn't have in mind was getting a murderess pregnant and then having to raise their child after she was executed in the electric chair. It follows his life as he learns how hard it is to be a single parent, and a young one at that. I enjoyed watching it and laughed quite a bit, especially in the part that went "I puked on the baby!" You will most likely enjoy this if you liked the dysfunctional family of Malcolm in the Middle. There is less yelling, less violence, but still plenty of laughs. One of my new favorites of the season. Also, for all you Scrubs fans out there, Ted's girlfriend/wife has a role in this show and she is as adorable as always, well, except for that "Chiclet."
CHASE:
A cop show just like every other cop show out there, Chase follows a group of U.S. Marshalls stationed in Houston, TX. It doesn't do anything different than any other cop show out there. Think CSI minus forensic science plus on-foot fugitive pursuits. It is different in that the team leader and main character is a woman, nicknamed "Boots" by her partner. Just like every other cop show out there, she has had a lot of drama happen in her past that will be revealed to the viewer as the show progresses. Also, the team is assigned a new "tag-along" in the pilot episode. I see him as an embodiment of the viewer. As he learns the Texan, Marshall way of dealing with fugitives, so does the viewer. We will grow along with this character, because he is us, and we are him. I would say the show is mediocre. Nothing special, but still pretty decent if you like crime dramas.
One ordinary and dysfunctional family is in a plane crash in South America and begin to have new and extraordinary abilities shortly after they get back from their trip. It is like The Incredibles, only not animated. The way it is told is interesting, and that makes me want to believe that the show creators know exactly how cliche this show and idea are. As tired as the superhero theme may be, there tends to be a rise in those types of shows and movies in times of economic recession and depression. It is a family show, so I expect it to do relatively well.
LAW & ORDER:LA:
Completely mediocre. That's about all I have to say. Just like the original only set in LA and revolving around "celebrities." Also features well known actors.
RAISING HOPE:
This was pretty cute show about the son of a poor,somewhat redneck family. The main character feels like his life isn't going anywhere and decides to change it. What he didn't have in mind was getting a murderess pregnant and then having to raise their child after she was executed in the electric chair. It follows his life as he learns how hard it is to be a single parent, and a young one at that. I enjoyed watching it and laughed quite a bit, especially in the part that went "I puked on the baby!" You will most likely enjoy this if you liked the dysfunctional family of Malcolm in the Middle. There is less yelling, less violence, but still plenty of laughs. One of my new favorites of the season. Also, for all you Scrubs fans out there, Ted's girlfriend/wife has a role in this show and she is as adorable as always, well, except for that "Chiclet."
CHASE:
A cop show just like every other cop show out there, Chase follows a group of U.S. Marshalls stationed in Houston, TX. It doesn't do anything different than any other cop show out there. Think CSI minus forensic science plus on-foot fugitive pursuits. It is different in that the team leader and main character is a woman, nicknamed "Boots" by her partner. Just like every other cop show out there, she has had a lot of drama happen in her past that will be revealed to the viewer as the show progresses. Also, the team is assigned a new "tag-along" in the pilot episode. I see him as an embodiment of the viewer. As he learns the Texan, Marshall way of dealing with fugitives, so does the viewer. We will grow along with this character, because he is us, and we are him. I would say the show is mediocre. Nothing special, but still pretty decent if you like crime dramas.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Black Gold, Green Money
LONE STAR:
I have to say, this might be one of my new favorite shows. It is a very well done drama that depicts the tension between father and son scam artists. One wants to go legit, and hatches a plan to pay back the people he scammed using a wind farm. The other wants to get rich quick and is going to scam and oil conglomerate to do so. It was incredibly well scripted and acted and had just the right balance of suspense, drama, and a little romance to keep even me interested and involved with it. The pilot was actually so intriguing that I watched the second episode as soon as I was finished with the first.
As to be expected of a show will all male leads, this will be a hit with men in their late 20 and over. I wouldn't be surprised if it does well in the ratings and runs for an entire season or more. I also enjoy the fact that it is socially relevant to our times in that it shows the conflict between old and new. The older generations want to stick with what works and what is profitable, namely, black gold aka oil. The newer generations are able to see into the future and they see the profitability of alternative energy sources. They want change, and believe that they can still profit just as much from that change. Expect a lot of doubles when you watch this show, mainly double lives and double crossin'.
Since I have the time, I am going to advocate for one of my favorite, newer shows. Starting eary July of last year, Warehouse 13 is one of my favorite shows. Already in its second seadon on SyFy, it depicts a pair of Secret Service agents that get caught up in the world of mysterious and powerful objects that clutter our either. These items can range anywhere from the wings of Icharus to the pen of Edgar Allen Poe, and more. These objects have retained propertes from their previous owners and because of that, have special, dangerous powers. It has been described as a mix between The X-Files and Eureka. Although the transitions to commercial breaks are really cheesy and annoy me to no end, the characters all have incredible energy and chemistry making it one of my top 10 favorite TV shows.
I have to say, this might be one of my new favorite shows. It is a very well done drama that depicts the tension between father and son scam artists. One wants to go legit, and hatches a plan to pay back the people he scammed using a wind farm. The other wants to get rich quick and is going to scam and oil conglomerate to do so. It was incredibly well scripted and acted and had just the right balance of suspense, drama, and a little romance to keep even me interested and involved with it. The pilot was actually so intriguing that I watched the second episode as soon as I was finished with the first.
As to be expected of a show will all male leads, this will be a hit with men in their late 20 and over. I wouldn't be surprised if it does well in the ratings and runs for an entire season or more. I also enjoy the fact that it is socially relevant to our times in that it shows the conflict between old and new. The older generations want to stick with what works and what is profitable, namely, black gold aka oil. The newer generations are able to see into the future and they see the profitability of alternative energy sources. They want change, and believe that they can still profit just as much from that change. Expect a lot of doubles when you watch this show, mainly double lives and double crossin'.
Since I have the time, I am going to advocate for one of my favorite, newer shows. Starting eary July of last year, Warehouse 13 is one of my favorite shows. Already in its second seadon on SyFy, it depicts a pair of Secret Service agents that get caught up in the world of mysterious and powerful objects that clutter our either. These items can range anywhere from the wings of Icharus to the pen of Edgar Allen Poe, and more. These objects have retained propertes from their previous owners and because of that, have special, dangerous powers. It has been described as a mix between The X-Files and Eureka. Although the transitions to commercial breaks are really cheesy and annoy me to no end, the characters all have incredible energy and chemistry making it one of my top 10 favorite TV shows.
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