"House" was preempted (@*#%! baseball!) so we saved electricity Tuesday and took a nap insead.
Many folks complained about it but I thought "Heroes" was more entertaining than it's been all season. I still hate Micah but we learned about Parkman's dad, Molly's boogeyman and the 'wonder twins' found a familiar body in the middle of the road. Saints be praised, Kristen Bell ("Veronica Mars") joins the cast next week.
Wednesday has something for us to watch. Right? Riiight.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Monday, October 08, 2007
TV Wrap, Save Electricity Edition
"Heroes" was OK last week, nothing monumental. "House" held interest although I wasn't thrilled to see Cameron. House told her she looked like a hooker as a blond.
Dale, the resident gay, came in second at "Top Chef" although from the tasting panel comments I felt he had a real shot at winning. Unfortunately, it was pretty obvious over the weeks they were setting up Hung, the Ego, for the win. Only 20% of the poll voters wanted Hung to win. Most voted for Casey.
I was disappointed in Casey's dishes and I think she was also. Dale had one 'bad' dish--his lobster course. Hung had one great dish and went safe on his last by doing chocolate cake which didn't fit with his asian-inspired dishes at all. Wednesday is the postmortem reunion show. I'll probably tune in to see what Tre, Casey and Dale have been up to.
I'm trying to figure out why they had the "live" announcement in Chicago rather than Aspen where the finale took place or back in Miami where the season was centered.
Bored, I watched "Desperate Housewives" on Sunday. Even Bree breaking-and-entering to steal a pie recipe couldn't prop up a show so clearly past its prime. Listed as "Also Starring," Shawn Pyfrom hasn't appeared yet. I tried to stay tuned for "Brothers and Sisters" but the political manure was getting too deep. I hate that show although I've liked Bat Getty, Emily Van Camp ("Everwood") and Rob Lowe ("West Wing") in past roles.
Thanks to free downloads on iTunes I caught up to the pilot of "Gossip Girl" which features Kristen Bell as narrator. She was the highlight. I might watch this week. I also saw the vampire detective show "Moonlight" which has another "Veronica Mars" alum--"Logan." The show was painful and free was almost too heavy a price. I know "Piz" is on "Private Practice" but nothing short of a six-figure bribe will get me to watch.
Dale, the resident gay, came in second at "Top Chef" although from the tasting panel comments I felt he had a real shot at winning. Unfortunately, it was pretty obvious over the weeks they were setting up Hung, the Ego, for the win. Only 20% of the poll voters wanted Hung to win. Most voted for Casey.
I was disappointed in Casey's dishes and I think she was also. Dale had one 'bad' dish--his lobster course. Hung had one great dish and went safe on his last by doing chocolate cake which didn't fit with his asian-inspired dishes at all. Wednesday is the postmortem reunion show. I'll probably tune in to see what Tre, Casey and Dale have been up to.
I'm trying to figure out why they had the "live" announcement in Chicago rather than Aspen where the finale took place or back in Miami where the season was centered.
Bored, I watched "Desperate Housewives" on Sunday. Even Bree breaking-and-entering to steal a pie recipe couldn't prop up a show so clearly past its prime. Listed as "Also Starring," Shawn Pyfrom hasn't appeared yet. I tried to stay tuned for "Brothers and Sisters" but the political manure was getting too deep. I hate that show although I've liked Bat Getty, Emily Van Camp ("Everwood") and Rob Lowe ("West Wing") in past roles.
Thanks to free downloads on iTunes I caught up to the pilot of "Gossip Girl" which features Kristen Bell as narrator. She was the highlight. I might watch this week. I also saw the vampire detective show "Moonlight" which has another "Veronica Mars" alum--"Logan." The show was painful and free was almost too heavy a price. I know "Piz" is on "Private Practice" but nothing short of a six-figure bribe will get me to watch.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Seasons And Series Endings
"Veronica Mars" had its "Season Finale" last night. It was two new episodes back-to-back. "The CW" hasn't official announced cancellation but I suspect that's cowardice more than anything. The finale was a cliff-hanger. What happens to Veronica and the gang? Who wins the election? It left all manner of questions wide-open. As good as it was, I couldn't believe that's how it's left. The network technically has until June 15th to make a decision but no one is expecting a reprieve.
I've read "Chris Lowell," Piz, is already on the "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off for the fall so he probably couldn't be a regular on "Veronica Mars" in the fall anyway. Although he'll be playing a receptionist it's a major career move to a top network and a "hot" property.
Kristin Bell is providing narration voice overs for a new fall show on "The CW" from the creator of "The OC."
I watched "The Shield" which was pretty good and has another two shows left of its season. I still hate Shane. I haven't a clue how Vic is going to deal with him. I still want Vic killed in the line of duty rather than prosecuted. I'll need to wait and see how things go before knowing if the did jump the shark this year.
I already mentioned the "Heroes" finale on Monday but that's a show which is definitely on my "jump the shark" watch list over the fates of certain characters.
The ending of SVU suggested someone might be leaving the cast but I don't recall reading anything about that. "House" wraps up next week. It was preempted for the premier of a reality show called "On The Lot." Amateur film-makers compete for a chance to make a real film. I watched bits of it because Carrie Fischer is one of the judges. Another episode airs on Thursday. Maybe I'll check it out. I flipped between that and bits of the latest Jesse Stone novel-turned-telefilm starring Tom Selleck.
Speaking of Tom Selleck, there's a film reimagining of "Magnum P.I." in the works. The putrid Matt McConaughey is cast as Thomas Magnum. To add insult to injury another of my last favorite actors, William H Macy, has been cast as Higgins!
I didn't get my ice cream. I baked cookies and ate the whole batch. I didn't really eat much else. Kitty's been pestering me for hours to get to bed. Time for me to go have another weird dream. Maybe it'll be about grocery shopping in L.A. again. Duckie was in that dream but he wouldn't want to know details--it's probably a banned topic.
I've read "Chris Lowell," Piz, is already on the "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off for the fall so he probably couldn't be a regular on "Veronica Mars" in the fall anyway. Although he'll be playing a receptionist it's a major career move to a top network and a "hot" property.
Kristin Bell is providing narration voice overs for a new fall show on "The CW" from the creator of "The OC."
I watched "The Shield" which was pretty good and has another two shows left of its season. I still hate Shane. I haven't a clue how Vic is going to deal with him. I still want Vic killed in the line of duty rather than prosecuted. I'll need to wait and see how things go before knowing if the did jump the shark this year.
I already mentioned the "Heroes" finale on Monday but that's a show which is definitely on my "jump the shark" watch list over the fates of certain characters.
The ending of SVU suggested someone might be leaving the cast but I don't recall reading anything about that. "House" wraps up next week. It was preempted for the premier of a reality show called "On The Lot." Amateur film-makers compete for a chance to make a real film. I watched bits of it because Carrie Fischer is one of the judges. Another episode airs on Thursday. Maybe I'll check it out. I flipped between that and bits of the latest Jesse Stone novel-turned-telefilm starring Tom Selleck.
Speaking of Tom Selleck, there's a film reimagining of "Magnum P.I." in the works. The putrid Matt McConaughey is cast as Thomas Magnum. To add insult to injury another of my last favorite actors, William H Macy, has been cast as Higgins!
I didn't get my ice cream. I baked cookies and ate the whole batch. I didn't really eat much else. Kitty's been pestering me for hours to get to bed. Time for me to go have another weird dream. Maybe it'll be about grocery shopping in L.A. again. Duckie was in that dream but he wouldn't want to know details--it's probably a banned topic.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
The Axes Fall
There was a surprise elimination last night on reality tv. I'm talking about Tabitha (along with Tyson) on "Shear Genius." The team elimination challenge was wedding party hair.
Tyson had won last week's elimination challenge and when he was instructed to assign teams for the short-cut challenge this week he (wisely) chose my girl Tabitha. They won that easily and got to pick their wedding party for the elimination challenge.
It was Tyson's work that really sunk them but add in their long-going rivalry and I think the judges felt they had to ditch them. More than half the judges looked horrified when Tabitha openly spoke ill of Tyson. To her credit, Tabitha took it in stride. She was satisfied because she knew Tyson was going home too.
Next week there's a one hour cast reunion after what I assume is the finale. One thing that held true was whoever wins the prior elimination challenge and gets their work on the "wall of fame" gets axed next. Tyson won last week and was out this week.
I thought the team thing was a complete co-opt.
OK, moving on. Melinda is out on Idol. I know the judges pretended that Melinda will have a successful career but I'm not so sure. A voice isn't enough. Personality plays a huge part. Even after all these weeks Melinda still exudes a shy lack of self-confidence when her performance ends. Reminds me of the SIL telling me I had no personality.
"Veronica Mars" comes to an end. "One Tree Hill" will fast forward four years when it returns in the spring.
Tyson had won last week's elimination challenge and when he was instructed to assign teams for the short-cut challenge this week he (wisely) chose my girl Tabitha. They won that easily and got to pick their wedding party for the elimination challenge.
It was Tyson's work that really sunk them but add in their long-going rivalry and I think the judges felt they had to ditch them. More than half the judges looked horrified when Tabitha openly spoke ill of Tyson. To her credit, Tabitha took it in stride. She was satisfied because she knew Tyson was going home too.
Next week there's a one hour cast reunion after what I assume is the finale. One thing that held true was whoever wins the prior elimination challenge and gets their work on the "wall of fame" gets axed next. Tyson won last week and was out this week.
I thought the team thing was a complete co-opt.
OK, moving on. Melinda is out on Idol. I know the judges pretended that Melinda will have a successful career but I'm not so sure. A voice isn't enough. Personality plays a huge part. Even after all these weeks Melinda still exudes a shy lack of self-confidence when her performance ends. Reminds me of the SIL telling me I had no personality.
"Veronica Mars" comes to an end. "One Tree Hill" will fast forward four years when it returns in the spring.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Idol and Things
"Roxanne," "This Love" and "When I Get You Alone" were Blake's songs tonight. It's an uphill battle for him to be in the final two. The show judges want Jordin and Melinda. Comments online about Blake's performances have been generally positive.
We found out on Jay Leno last night that Melinda didn't audition to compete. She and her friends auditioned because they thought it was required to see the "funny people." Will she be the accidental Idol?
Jordin admitted to getting no where when she auditioned in L.A., eventually trying again in her state and being sent for another audition in Seattle. She's 17.
Rumors are running strong that "Veronica Mars" will not be back in the fall. I've put a crash cart on standby for Duckie. I really, really want ice cream. There are lame MacBook updates. I'm not in the market right now.
Melinda's songs were "I Believe in You and Me," "Nutbush City Limits," "I’m a Woman." Nutbush is a Tina Turner song and probably selected after some thought there was a bit of Tina in Melinda's Bon Jovi week "Have A Nice Day" performance.
"Wishing On A Star," "She Works Hard for the Money," "I Who Have Nothing" were Jordin's (17!) songs.
I changed the litter box. Kitty seems unmoved. By the clean litter box anyway. I can hear her. She's eating. I'm missing the large, black trash bags I use to line the litter box. I have more but can't find them. I stole one from the garage. My armpits itch. I hate deodorants!
Congrats to Apollo Anton Ono, Ms Ali and Joey Fatone making the finals on "Dancing With The Stars." Apollo, who I have expected to win it all, was almost eliminated tonight but Ian was sent packing instead. Voters got this elimination right.
We found out on Jay Leno last night that Melinda didn't audition to compete. She and her friends auditioned because they thought it was required to see the "funny people." Will she be the accidental Idol?
Jordin admitted to getting no where when she auditioned in L.A., eventually trying again in her state and being sent for another audition in Seattle. She's 17.
Rumors are running strong that "Veronica Mars" will not be back in the fall. I've put a crash cart on standby for Duckie. I really, really want ice cream. There are lame MacBook updates. I'm not in the market right now.
Melinda's songs were "I Believe in You and Me," "Nutbush City Limits," "I’m a Woman." Nutbush is a Tina Turner song and probably selected after some thought there was a bit of Tina in Melinda's Bon Jovi week "Have A Nice Day" performance.
"Wishing On A Star," "She Works Hard for the Money," "I Who Have Nothing" were Jordin's (17!) songs.
I changed the litter box. Kitty seems unmoved. By the clean litter box anyway. I can hear her. She's eating. I'm missing the large, black trash bags I use to line the litter box. I have more but can't find them. I stole one from the garage. My armpits itch. I hate deodorants!
Congrats to Apollo Anton Ono, Ms Ali and Joey Fatone making the finals on "Dancing With The Stars." Apollo, who I have expected to win it all, was almost eliminated tonight but Ian was sent packing instead. Voters got this elimination right.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
TV and Emotions
ZabaSearch uses sampling to predict Idol results. It shows the same conclusion as DialIdol: Blake and Jordin safe. Melinda and LaKisha on the bubble. Both sites think LaKisha got the lowest vote totals.
We'll see what happens.
"The Hollywood Reporter" says "Veronica Mars" is "closer" to coming back after a favorable viewing of a proposal trailer for a season 4 which jumps ahead a few years and has the title character with the FBI. Would it stay in the fictional Neptune, CA? Would any of the supporting characters besides daddy Keith Mars be likely to return to the show?
I had a dream last night. I remember commented the kids playroom should have an extra window installed on the north wall. Father opted not to do a window there because he planned to put in a fireplace or something. In the dream Brother agreed and whined about cost. Kitty and a spider were hanging out in the northwest corner. Mother was in the kitchen. We were going somewhere and I hadn't slept much. She chastised me for not sleeping more and I said it wasn't as if anyone could tell the difference between me as fully rested and sleep deprived. For unknown reasons I decided to put on two pair of white underwear, boxers over briefs in the dream.
I think Duckie's conspiring with kitty to give me opaque and pedestrian dreams. Kitty is not spiteful enough to act alone. :D
I could use a nap. Or breakfast. One of those two will happen (the nap). Kitty is meowing oddly. I will investigate. OK, I'm not sure what that was about. She's napped all day on my bed. It's another hot day. So much for the break in the weather. I so love local forecasters. Mail was only a solicitation for canned goods from the post office. I made pasta and am finishing off my cranberry juice.
Three hours until Idol's result is official. Today my brain keeps swapping the name Clay in for Blake when I'm talking to Self or kitty about the show. I'm probably fighting with myself over embracing any significant level of emotional investment in Idol. Back with season 3, Mother and I voted heavily for Clay. After his controversial loss, we barely voted the following two seasons. Neither really care who won. Maybe my interest in Blake's Idol success is a good and healthy thing. Maybe it suggests a kind of emotional healing. Ugh. Makes me ill to think I might start to care again. I'm such a sucker. Ok, time for me to be avoidant.
The pasta isn't too bad. I'll have to buy more.
I put the ceiling fan on in this room.
We'll see what happens.
"The Hollywood Reporter" says "Veronica Mars" is "closer" to coming back after a favorable viewing of a proposal trailer for a season 4 which jumps ahead a few years and has the title character with the FBI. Would it stay in the fictional Neptune, CA? Would any of the supporting characters besides daddy Keith Mars be likely to return to the show?
I had a dream last night. I remember commented the kids playroom should have an extra window installed on the north wall. Father opted not to do a window there because he planned to put in a fireplace or something. In the dream Brother agreed and whined about cost. Kitty and a spider were hanging out in the northwest corner. Mother was in the kitchen. We were going somewhere and I hadn't slept much. She chastised me for not sleeping more and I said it wasn't as if anyone could tell the difference between me as fully rested and sleep deprived. For unknown reasons I decided to put on two pair of white underwear, boxers over briefs in the dream.
I think Duckie's conspiring with kitty to give me opaque and pedestrian dreams. Kitty is not spiteful enough to act alone. :D
I could use a nap. Or breakfast. One of those two will happen (the nap). Kitty is meowing oddly. I will investigate. OK, I'm not sure what that was about. She's napped all day on my bed. It's another hot day. So much for the break in the weather. I so love local forecasters. Mail was only a solicitation for canned goods from the post office. I made pasta and am finishing off my cranberry juice.
Three hours until Idol's result is official. Today my brain keeps swapping the name Clay in for Blake when I'm talking to Self or kitty about the show. I'm probably fighting with myself over embracing any significant level of emotional investment in Idol. Back with season 3, Mother and I voted heavily for Clay. After his controversial loss, we barely voted the following two seasons. Neither really care who won. Maybe my interest in Blake's Idol success is a good and healthy thing. Maybe it suggests a kind of emotional healing. Ugh. Makes me ill to think I might start to care again. I'm such a sucker. Ok, time for me to be avoidant.
The pasta isn't too bad. I'll have to buy more.
I put the ceiling fan on in this room.
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