Thursday, May 31, 2012
Note
Things will be quiet around here for the next few days, as I'm headed home to Connecticut for a funeral. I'll try to catch up with some stuff on Saturday or Sunday when I return. Thanks!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
What I Watched: The LA Complex Finale, Game of Thrones, & More
Live-ish: The L.A. Complex, "Burn It Down (EP106)" - I like finales that burn everything down (usually metaphorically), so I was excited that they went for it and just called this "Burn It Down." This was a great finale capping off a really solid season, though I must admit I'm more interested in everyone else than Nick (who is really THE WORST, huh?) or Cassie. The CW still hasn't confirmed that this is coming back, but here's hoping.
Live+7: Game of Thrones, "Blackwater (EP209)" - This episode was quite good in general, but what really stood out to me was how great Peter Dinklage is. Not that that's news, but this was a great showcase for him. This one was also more limited in points of view, which I think really worked, though of course I missed Robb, Jon, etc.
Veep, "Baseball (EP106)" - I'm still adoring this show, and I really didn't expect that they would actually have Selina be pregnant. I thought they would take the whole episode to use all the jokes, and then have it all be a false alarm. So I'm really fascinated to see what they do next.
Catching Up: The Killing, "Undertow (EP109)" - Linden wore a new sweater! The teacher's wife became particularly interesting this episode. I still love Holder. Etc.
On the list... Cougar Town, because I tried to watch live but the beginning was preempted for storm coverage. Hatfields and McCoys.
Live+7: Game of Thrones, "Blackwater (EP209)" - This episode was quite good in general, but what really stood out to me was how great Peter Dinklage is. Not that that's news, but this was a great showcase for him. This one was also more limited in points of view, which I think really worked, though of course I missed Robb, Jon, etc.
Veep, "Baseball (EP106)" - I'm still adoring this show, and I really didn't expect that they would actually have Selina be pregnant. I thought they would take the whole episode to use all the jokes, and then have it all be a false alarm. So I'm really fascinated to see what they do next.
Catching Up: The Killing, "Undertow (EP109)" - Linden wore a new sweater! The teacher's wife became particularly interesting this episode. I still love Holder. Etc.
On the list... Cougar Town, because I tried to watch live but the beginning was preempted for storm coverage. Hatfields and McCoys.
Morning Coffee (5/30/12)
There have been a lot of articles on why cable puts good stuff on in the summer and the networks don't, but June Thomas's take is particularly good and has some details I didn't know.
Awesome: Amazon is creating a Never Before on DVD store.
A must-read for aspiring authors: On Establishing a Good Line of Credit with Agents
This movie sounds potentially fascinating.
The Top 10 Scariest Mogul Heirs
Take a look at what famous authors had in their libraries.
Lasagna cupcakes??
Meet the Weiner Truthers
Awesome: Amazon is creating a Never Before on DVD store.
A must-read for aspiring authors: On Establishing a Good Line of Credit with Agents
This movie sounds potentially fascinating.
The Top 10 Scariest Mogul Heirs
Take a look at what famous authors had in their libraries.
Lasagna cupcakes??
Meet the Weiner Truthers
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Morning Coffee (5/29/12)
Hope everyone had a great long weekend! I've had to remind myself that it's not Monday about 50 times already today, so it should be an interesting day.
Now that it's unofficially summer, here are 21 Teen Soaps to Stream.
You should also listen to Aaron Ginsberg and Janie Haddad's new podcast.
Viggle is kind of interesting, but I'm not sure I watch enough live TV to make it worth it.
The cast of the CBGB movie is looking incredible - Alan Rickman, Stana Katic, Joel David Moore, Rupert Grint, Julian Acosta, etc. etc.
The Hairpin's Scandals of Classic Hollywood series is fascinating. Here's Marlene Dietrich.
Queen Names Litter of Puppies After Harry Potter Characters
Now that it's unofficially summer, here are 21 Teen Soaps to Stream.
You should also listen to Aaron Ginsberg and Janie Haddad's new podcast.
Viggle is kind of interesting, but I'm not sure I watch enough live TV to make it worth it.
The cast of the CBGB movie is looking incredible - Alan Rickman, Stana Katic, Joel David Moore, Rupert Grint, Julian Acosta, etc. etc.
The Hairpin's Scandals of Classic Hollywood series is fascinating. Here's Marlene Dietrich.
Queen Names Litter of Puppies After Harry Potter Characters
Saturday, May 26, 2012
What I Watched: Magic City
Catching Up: Magic City, "The Harder They Fall (EP106)" & "Who's the Rider & Who's the Horse? (EP107)" - I am finally caught up, just in time for next week's season finale! (This and many other Friday were off last night because of the long weekend.) I'm still intrigued by the show, but I'll admit I'm a little more into the mood and setting and character dynamics than the specific plot points, which can get a little confusing. It doesn't help that there are lots of moody, poorly-lit shots and several characters are the same basic physical types, so if you look away from the screen for a moment, you can look back and have no idea which body is in the pool, say. (Yes, I should just pay better attention.) But aside from that caveat, I'm loving it, and the addition of Meg the past few episodes has been great.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Music Break: Carrie Underwood & Vince Gill Do "How Great Thou Art"
This isn't new or anything, but last night Andrea Reiher and I got to chatting about our love for this song - because it was on Duets, I think, which she was watching and I was not (and boy did it sound like a confusing show) - and she pointed me to this Carrie Underwood/Vince Gill version, and it's amazing:
10 Reasons to Catch Up on Magic City
I love Magic City, and I can think of literally no one I know who watches it, and why is that? You should jump in! Really! The first season is almost over, but it's already been renewed, and Starz is replaying all seven previous episodes starting tonight in preparation for next week's season finale. So it's the perfect time to join in the retro, soapy fun. I already wrote about why I liked the pilot, and here are a quick ten reasons why you should give the show a chance:
1. Jeffrey Dean Morgan doing "morally ambiguous and kind of scary"
2. Gorgeous 1950s costumes
3. Mob drama
4. Great period music
5. Complicated family dynamics
6. A glitzy hotel setting
7. Culture clashes involving various minorities negotiating how to achieve mainstream success without losing what they value
8. References to and cameos from historical figures like Sinatra and the Kennedys
9. Historical events like the Cuban Revolution affecting people's lives
10. Delicious rugelach as an actual plot point
If I've convinced you (Rugelach! As a plot point!), you can see when each episode is playing right here.
1. Jeffrey Dean Morgan doing "morally ambiguous and kind of scary"
2. Gorgeous 1950s costumes
3. Mob drama
4. Great period music
5. Complicated family dynamics
6. A glitzy hotel setting
7. Culture clashes involving various minorities negotiating how to achieve mainstream success without losing what they value
8. References to and cameos from historical figures like Sinatra and the Kennedys
9. Historical events like the Cuban Revolution affecting people's lives
10. Delicious rugelach as an actual plot point
If I've convinced you (Rugelach! As a plot point!), you can see when each episode is playing right here.
Pilot Review: Men at Work
We're starting a new thing over at TheTelevixen where I insist I have time to review most-if-not-all pilots and everyone else humors me. First up: Men at Work. I actually watched two episodes because TBS aired them back to back, and boy was that a bad life choice.
What I Watched: Awake Finale, Men at Work Premiere, & More
Live-ish: Awake, "Turtles All the Way Down (EP113)" - I'm so, so sad that this show is over, but I think the finale was fitting, and I'm glad that it provided a form of emotional resolution but didn't give pat answers to the central mystery. Though, frankly, I'm still not sure what to make of it. But maybe that's the point.
Men at Work, "Pilot (EP101)," "Heterotextual Male (EP102)" - I watched this to review for TheTelevixen, so I'll link once that piece is up. Spoiler: This show is awful.
Live+7: White Heat, "The Dark Side of the Moon (EP103)" - I'm finding the 1970s stuff less interesting than the 1960s stuff was, and some of the interpersonal plot lines are a little hard to follow through the time jumps, but I'm still liking this enough to want to see it through.
Catching Up: Lost Girl, "Fae Day (EP109)" - I loved this episode because of all it revealed about fae culture, and because of all the good Dyson time. I liked both that Dyson started to admit his feelings and that we discovered he's keeping secrets from Bo, too. Everything will have to blow up eventually! Whee!
The Killing, "Stonewalled (EP108)" - Linden's still only on her fourth outfit for the series, not that I'm counting. And I love that we're learning more about Holder. Their dynamic is really interesting, not least because it's a break from the usual will they/won't they or even one serious/one goofy, because they're both serious, just in different ways.
Magic City, "Atonement (EP104)," "Suicide Blonde (EP105)" - This is still a lot of fun and I'm still annoyed that no one I know is watching it, so I'll have a post trying to convince you to try it up at noon.
Fairly Legal, "Shine a Light (EP204)" - My main problem with this show - and the reason why I'm so behind - is still that I'm not wild about the main character. More Lauren! More Justin! I'd rather watch a show centering on either of them than Kate.
On the list... Rookie Blue
Men at Work, "Pilot (EP101)," "Heterotextual Male (EP102)" - I watched this to review for TheTelevixen, so I'll link once that piece is up. Spoiler: This show is awful.
Live+7: White Heat, "The Dark Side of the Moon (EP103)" - I'm finding the 1970s stuff less interesting than the 1960s stuff was, and some of the interpersonal plot lines are a little hard to follow through the time jumps, but I'm still liking this enough to want to see it through.
Catching Up: Lost Girl, "Fae Day (EP109)" - I loved this episode because of all it revealed about fae culture, and because of all the good Dyson time. I liked both that Dyson started to admit his feelings and that we discovered he's keeping secrets from Bo, too. Everything will have to blow up eventually! Whee!
The Killing, "Stonewalled (EP108)" - Linden's still only on her fourth outfit for the series, not that I'm counting. And I love that we're learning more about Holder. Their dynamic is really interesting, not least because it's a break from the usual will they/won't they or even one serious/one goofy, because they're both serious, just in different ways.
Magic City, "Atonement (EP104)," "Suicide Blonde (EP105)" - This is still a lot of fun and I'm still annoyed that no one I know is watching it, so I'll have a post trying to convince you to try it up at noon.
Fairly Legal, "Shine a Light (EP204)" - My main problem with this show - and the reason why I'm so behind - is still that I'm not wild about the main character. More Lauren! More Justin! I'd rather watch a show centering on either of them than Kate.
On the list... Rookie Blue
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