Monday, 2/16
Spectacular! Nickelodeon. 7 pm. Movie.
Nick gets into the High School Musical business about three years too late in this made-for-TV movie.
Nikko Alexander is a rocker who's gotten dumped by his girl and his band. Now someone gives him an offer to further his career via a high school show choir.
Will he take it? And, more importantly, will he get the girl by the end credits?
I'm guessing yes.
Andy Richter and Jenny McCarthy guest star on Chuck (NBC; 7 pm), and I'll predict that will be a good thing.
Worst Week (CBS; 8:30). Season finale.
Okay, this looks to the week, assuming the president doesn't address the nation in prime time again.
Tuesday, 2/17
I guess it's about time for people/fans to give a rats ass about American Idol (FOX; 7 pm): they can finally vote.
Real Housewives of Orange County (Bravo; 9 pm). Season Finale.
Real Housewives of New York City; Bravo. 10 pm. Season Premiere.
Geez, Bravo won't even give you a chance to cleanse your palate...
Wednesday, 2/18
Old Christine gets a new friend on The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS; 7 pm). The friend is played by Kristen Johnson, who I've found to be a bit (sometimes a lot) over-the-top in a lot of her work. But considering how Julia Louis-Dreyfuss plays Christine almost over-the-top (yet somehow manages to not go completely over), I'm curious to see what happens here.
Little Miss Perfect; WE tv. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
A reality show featuring contestants in a kiddie pageant.
I think my head is going to explode.
Will you people-- whoever you are-- stop watching this crap? The reason why networks keep airing garbage like this is because you sheep keep watching it.
High School Reunion; TV Land. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Chandler, AZ's class of '88 have a reunion in Hawaii-- and the cameras are coming along too.
Seriously, people, you need to stop watching this stuff.
Thursday, 2/19
Being Erica; SOAPnet. 9 pm. Series Debut.
A woman in her 30's travels back in time to try to re-do her regrets.
[This is getting scary: the number of TV shows and comic books that have somehow gotten into my brain and picked plot ideas of the fantastical comic book series I've been writing in my head the past 15 years.]
[Oh, and before you think writing a comic series in my head is weird, I can guarantee almost every single comic book fan does/has done the same thing.]
Friday, 2/20
Monk (USA; 8 pm). Season Finale.
Psych (USA; 9 pm). Season Finale.
Real Time With Bill Maher; HBO. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Now this is worth watching just to see what he'll do now that the man he dubbed (and I also have been known to use the name for him myself) "President ShitForBrains" is no longer in office.
The Soup Awards; E!. 9:30 pm. Special.
I don't know what it'll be about other than "unrecognized members of the entertainment industry" will get their props.
Oh-- I also know it'll be funny. Guaranteed.
Conan O'Brien signs off from Late Night With Conan O'Brien (NBC; 11:35 pm) after fifteen years. Not bad for a guy most didn't think would last a year in the gig.
He'll be taking over The Tonight Show on June 1.
Saturday, 2/21
Independent Spirit Awards; IFC. 4 pm CST. Special
Taking Chance; HBO. 7 pm. Movie.
Kevin Bacon stars as a Marine officer who transports the body of a young soldier killed in Iraq to his Wyoming hometown.
Sunday, 2/22
The Barbara Walters Special; ABC. 6 pm. Special.
Ms. Walters' guests for this 28th pre-Oscar show special: Mickey Rourke (acting nominee), Hugh Jackman (host), Anne Hathaway (acting nominee), and the Jonas Brothers (WTF).
Are you fucking kidding me, Babs? There was no person even remotely Oscar-related you could have found instead? Kate Winslet's dress designer? Jack Nicholson's driver? The guy who cleans up after Tom Cruise's dog?
(For the record: I have no idea if Tom has a dog.)
The 81st Academy Awards; ABC. 7 pm. Special.
Who cares? I stopped watching five or so years ago. Once coverage became almost strictly about the fashions and nonsense like that, I found myself watching less and less and fast-forwarding through the show more and more. And then the whole build-up... Do we need six hours (roughly) of "pre-game" analysis-- on multiple cable networks? And all the marketing campaign bullshit that goes into an award that is supposed to be just about the artistic value of a film or performance...
And every year, there are crimes. People/films win awards that should not have been nominated, and people/films that should have been nominated don't get nominated.
That being said, I'd like to thank the Academy for fucking up again this year and not nominating The Dark Knight for Best Picture or Christopher Nolan for Best Director. Really, Academy? Really?
How can they even take themselves seriously with an omission like that?
No, I'm not going to waste the DVR space this year and take my (very long) chances that I won't miss anything. And if I do, there's always an ever-increasing array of websites that will show video clips of the good stuff.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Blog Changes
As you've no doubt noticed, I've tweaked the format of this blog a little.
First, the most obvious change: I'm trying out a new layout. I liked the simplicity, yet not emptiness of the other layout, but I didn't like how narrow the blog post area was. Now, hopefully, the videos I post will show the entire screen. And I like that what I type is spaced out a little. I hope to write more "essays" in the future, so I think the extra room I have makes things look a little cleaner.
But I do notice there's a lot of white space for this layout, so I may change to another before I'm satisfied.
The second big change: I decided to establish this blog in the blogger.com arena as having mature content. So now you have to click on a link saying you understand this has mature content and that you want to continue to my page. Sorry for the trouble, but I've been having a tough time deciding if what I write or videos I post may be going "too far". I have no idea how many people read this (beside three for sure), and I have no idea who is reading it.
I'm not planning on including foul language in every post, but I want the option if I like what I'm writing or linking to. I'm 36, and I figure anyone over the age of 18 can appreciate the fact that some things that have the f-bomb are funny/interesting.
And, hey, I love The Wire and Deadwood, two of the most vulgar shows of recent years, but I also love Phineas and Ferb, one of the kid-friendliest shows on the air. Giving the "mature" tag allows me the freedom to write what I want, so I hope you're okay with it.
Any ideas, comments, complaints? Let me know if you think this tweaked blog sucks, or if you think it's going in the right direction.
First, the most obvious change: I'm trying out a new layout. I liked the simplicity, yet not emptiness of the other layout, but I didn't like how narrow the blog post area was. Now, hopefully, the videos I post will show the entire screen. And I like that what I type is spaced out a little. I hope to write more "essays" in the future, so I think the extra room I have makes things look a little cleaner.
But I do notice there's a lot of white space for this layout, so I may change to another before I'm satisfied.
The second big change: I decided to establish this blog in the blogger.com arena as having mature content. So now you have to click on a link saying you understand this has mature content and that you want to continue to my page. Sorry for the trouble, but I've been having a tough time deciding if what I write or videos I post may be going "too far". I have no idea how many people read this (beside three for sure), and I have no idea who is reading it.
I'm not planning on including foul language in every post, but I want the option if I like what I'm writing or linking to. I'm 36, and I figure anyone over the age of 18 can appreciate the fact that some things that have the f-bomb are funny/interesting.
And, hey, I love The Wire and Deadwood, two of the most vulgar shows of recent years, but I also love Phineas and Ferb, one of the kid-friendliest shows on the air. Giving the "mature" tag allows me the freedom to write what I want, so I hope you're okay with it.
Any ideas, comments, complaints? Let me know if you think this tweaked blog sucks, or if you think it's going in the right direction.
Where'd You Get That Hat?
Here's another The Wire clip; this time from Season 3.
I just saw this episode and fell in love with this scene that has nothing to do with anything, and is funny as Hell.
What I find genius about it is that everyone in the scene played it straight. No smiles, no sarcasm-- nothing. You have no idea the cop was messing with the kid other than the subject matter was ridiculous.
I just saw this episode and fell in love with this scene that has nothing to do with anything, and is funny as Hell.
What I find genius about it is that everyone in the scene played it straight. No smiles, no sarcasm-- nothing. You have no idea the cop was messing with the kid other than the subject matter was ridiculous.
THE WIRE Crime Scene
I've been watching HBO's brilliant The Wire season by season over the past half year, and I ran across this clip of one of the most ingenius scenes I've seen thus far in the show. I was halfway through it when I watched the episode before I realized the two were using variations of only one word the entire time. I hope it doesn't seem gratuitous out of context; try to see the geniusness of the actors as they get through the scene.
The plot: McNulty and Bunk decide to take a second look at a murder scene that had not been closed.
And, uh, if you've wondered why I now have a "mature content" screen you need to agree to before getting to my blog, this clip should be a good indication...
The plot: McNulty and Bunk decide to take a second look at a murder scene that had not been closed.
And, uh, if you've wondered why I now have a "mature content" screen you need to agree to before getting to my blog, this clip should be a good indication...
Drugs Will Do That to You...
Normally I wouldn't perpetuate what has got to be a hoax (or a plea for help from the mind-alerting power of drugs), but David Letterman's increasing attempts to pop Joaquin Phoenix's bullshit bubble is pretty good.
Make sure you watch until the end, when Dave stops even trying to be civil...
Make sure you watch until the end, when Dave stops even trying to be civil...
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Why I Dig SUNNY
Some clips from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Warning: grown-up language/situations in here.
(Also a lot of childish ones as well.)
Frank and Charlie find poop in their bed.
My favorite beginning to any scene. Mac rules.
Mac pulls teeth to fake Charlie's death...
Mac and Charlie interview for a job.
Warning: grown-up language/situations in here.
(Also a lot of childish ones as well.)
Frank and Charlie find poop in their bed.
My favorite beginning to any scene. Mac rules.
Mac pulls teeth to fake Charlie's death...
Mac and Charlie interview for a job.
Premieres and Notables; Feb 9-15, 2009
Monday, 2/9
Top Gear; BBC America. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
Worst Week (CBS; 8:30 pm). Season Finale.
Or so Entertainment Weekly says...
Tuesday, 2/10
Wingman; Fine Living. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Comic Michael Somerville shows some people the ropes when it comes to love.
On Leverage (TNT; 9 pm CST-- not a bad show, BTW), some former Star Trek series actors (Brent Spiner-- Data, Armin Shimerman-- Quark, and Kitty Swink-- Luaran) play guest roles in an episode directed by Jonathan Frakes-- Riker.
Wednesday, 2/11
Important Things With Dimitri Martin; Comedy Central. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
I guess Martin is a comedian, and his show has a different theme each episode. The debut is about "timing".
Thursday, 2/12
Survivor: Tocantins; CBS. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
Host Jeff Propst said this season is in the Top Five of the history of the show.
Then again, that's like a musician saying his latest album is the best work he's ever done.
(I mean, seriously, how often does that happen?)
The Millionaire Matchmaker; Bravo. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
And again Bravo brings out the best in entertainment...
Xavier: Renegade Angel; [adult swim]. 11:15. Season Premiere.
Friday, 2/13
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles; FOX. 7 pm CST; midseason return, new night.
Dollhouse; FOX. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
A secret organization custom-makes operatives for each assignment by implanting personalities into them. One of the operatives begins to remember her past lives. It stars Eliza Dushku in a role tailor-made to show off her acting skills. And if that wasn't enough, it's created by Joss Whedon. The show can end up being a grand slam, or a dud, but it's worth recommending just from the talent involved.
Saturday, 2/14
Battle of the Bods; FOX Reality Channel. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Christopher Titus: Love is Evol; Comedy Central. 9 pm. Special.
I loved Titus' self-titled show, and I've dug his previous stand-up specials, so I'm looking forward to this one.
Sunday, 2/15
Amazing Race 14; CBS. 7 pm. 14th Season Premiere.
Eastbound and Down; HBO. 9:30 pm. Series Premiere.
Danny McBride stars as a washed-up ballplayer who goes back to his hometown to be a phys ed teacher. I've heard good things about this show. It's worth checking out.
Top Gear; BBC America. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
Worst Week (CBS; 8:30 pm). Season Finale.
Or so Entertainment Weekly says...
Tuesday, 2/10
Wingman; Fine Living. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Comic Michael Somerville shows some people the ropes when it comes to love.
On Leverage (TNT; 9 pm CST-- not a bad show, BTW), some former Star Trek series actors (Brent Spiner-- Data, Armin Shimerman-- Quark, and Kitty Swink-- Luaran) play guest roles in an episode directed by Jonathan Frakes-- Riker.
Wednesday, 2/11
Important Things With Dimitri Martin; Comedy Central. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
I guess Martin is a comedian, and his show has a different theme each episode. The debut is about "timing".
Thursday, 2/12
Survivor: Tocantins; CBS. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
Host Jeff Propst said this season is in the Top Five of the history of the show.
Then again, that's like a musician saying his latest album is the best work he's ever done.
(I mean, seriously, how often does that happen?)
The Millionaire Matchmaker; Bravo. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
And again Bravo brings out the best in entertainment...
Xavier: Renegade Angel; [adult swim]. 11:15. Season Premiere.
Friday, 2/13
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles; FOX. 7 pm CST; midseason return, new night.
Dollhouse; FOX. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
A secret organization custom-makes operatives for each assignment by implanting personalities into them. One of the operatives begins to remember her past lives. It stars Eliza Dushku in a role tailor-made to show off her acting skills. And if that wasn't enough, it's created by Joss Whedon. The show can end up being a grand slam, or a dud, but it's worth recommending just from the talent involved.
Saturday, 2/14
Battle of the Bods; FOX Reality Channel. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Christopher Titus: Love is Evol; Comedy Central. 9 pm. Special.
I loved Titus' self-titled show, and I've dug his previous stand-up specials, so I'm looking forward to this one.
Sunday, 2/15
Amazing Race 14; CBS. 7 pm. 14th Season Premiere.
Eastbound and Down; HBO. 9:30 pm. Series Premiere.
Danny McBride stars as a washed-up ballplayer who goes back to his hometown to be a phys ed teacher. I've heard good things about this show. It's worth checking out.
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